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breakfast

Easy Vegan Stovetop Granola With Pecan Butter

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The Best Vegan Pancakes EVER

Vegan Snickerdoodle Protein Balls

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Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free, Oil Free)

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appetizers

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Vegan Basil Cream Sauce

Breaded Crispy Chewy Tofu

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Vegan Whipped Ricotta with Pistachio Crumble

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Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese

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sides

The Best Smoky Tofu

vegan ramen noodle soup with bok choy bell peppers and smoky tofu

Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning (Bonus Soup Recipe)

Vegan Lemon Sauce (5 Ingredients)

2 large pieces of vegan flatbread on wood platter with fresh basil on top

Easy Vegan Flatbread (No Yeast!)

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Soups

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Best Instant Pot Vegan Chili (Oil-free)

Vegan Jackfruit Pinto Bean Chili

Instant Pot Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

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Vegan Creamy Sweet Potato Soup (Oil-free)

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main dishes

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1 Pan Vegan Rigatoni Bake

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Vegan Creamy Enchilada Lentils

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5 Ingredient Easy Tofu

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Vegan Thai Peanut Salad (Oil-free)

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desserts

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5 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Healthy Vegan Butterfinger Candy Bars

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Vegan Monster Cookies

Homemade Pineapple Dole Whip

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snacks

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Vegan Spinach Pesto (Oil-free)

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Healthy Chocolate Granola (Oil-free)

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Homemade Sunflower Seed Butters (2 Flavors!)

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Healthy Oil-Free Granola (So buttery!)

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gluten-free

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Vegan Mexican Polenta Casserole

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The Best Vegan Taco Meat (No Nuts or Mushrooms!)

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Vegan Teriyaki Burgers

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Vegan Almond Sesame Tofu

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drinks

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Vegan Protein Smoothie (To Curb Sugar Cravings)

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Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie

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Vegan Peppermint Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte (Better Than Starbucks!)

holiday

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Easy 10 Minute Perfect Vegan Gravy

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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (Gluten-free Options!)

Best Vegan Gluten-Free Cornbread (Oil-free)

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Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

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