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Going vegan can be super overwhelming in the beginning. I always wished I had a list of easy vegan recipes to make navigating this new lifestyle much easier. It took me a long time to totally cut out animal products. I thought vegan food would taste weird or be super hard to make.
The truth is, vegan food is absolutely delicious and does not need to be complicated. Here are my Top 12 Tips for Going Vegan if you need some extra support and advice, and a Vegan Grocery List for Beginners so shopping is less intimidating!
I put together a list of EASY, not-intimidating-at-all vegan recipes for you to try and hopefully love! Many can be made ahead of time to enjoy for lunch all week and a handful can even be made in just one pot.
30 Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners
Try these simple, quick, and easy vegan recipes! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks all included.
Breakfast Recipes
Easy vegan breakfast recipes to start your morning right!
Maple Pecan Overnight Oats
Make these oats ahead of time to have a nutritious breakfast in the morning.
Lunch Recipes
All of these simple vegan lunches can be made ahead of time.
Easy Turmeric Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Load up your favorite veggies on this chickpea salad sandwich!
Easy Dinner Recipes
Is there anything worse than standing in the kitchen for hours after working all day?! You don't have to worry about that with these simple dinner recipes.
Vegan Sheet Pan Nachos
These nachos can be made in just minutes and tossed in the oven for a quick & easy vegan dinner.
One-Pot Vegan Sloppy Joes
Sloppy joes are the ultimate comfort food! This one-pot version is made with lentils and cauliflower.
Baked Cauliflower Parmesan
If you're looking for a dinner that looks fancy but is still incredibly easy, try this cauliflower parm!
Vegan Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is one of my favorite soups! It's full of veggies, so healthy, super easy, and very comforting.
Easy Vegan Pizza
I have yet to find the perfect frozen vegan pizza, but this homemade version is almost just as easy!
Sweets
These yummy vegan desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
These cookies are hands down my favorite cookies ever! So easy, so delicious.
Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins
Calling all chocolate lovers! These vegan double chocolate muffins are fool-proof.
Snacks
A snack is the most important meal of the day. In my world, anyway! Whether you need to keep your hunger at bay between or meals or want something to munch on while watching Netflix, these recipes will come in handy.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Make these easy vegan protein balls ahead of time to snack on throughout the week.
5-Minute Vegan Queso
Chips + dip = the ultimate dip! This vegan queso comes together in just 5 minutes in a blender.
Stovetop Cheesy Vegan Popcorn
Movie night, anyone?! Make your own popcorn right at home on the stovetop!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bliss Balls
These little energy balls taste just like an oatmeal raisin cookie.
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