More and more people are ditching meat and dairy and going vegan. Now, while cutting this amount out of your diet might initially seem daunting, we think after you take a look at these delicious recipes it won’t seem so impossible after all…
Even if you were to try a vegan diet for just a few weeks, upping your fruit and veg intake and cutting down on meat and dairy will not only boost your health, it will also help you shed pounds.
More and more people are turning to a vegan diet for the health benefits: increased energy, younger looking skin and eternal youth are just some of the claims from enthusiastic plant eaters.
Ok so eternal youth is a tad optimistic, but when comparing vegan living to the average Western diet, there are certainly plenty of health and beauty benefits.
And there is also the positive influences it has on the environment, too. From recycling our household rubbish to cycling to work, we’re all aware of ways to live a greener life. One of the most effective things an individual can do to lower their carbon footprint is to avoid all animal products.
Have we convinced you to try it yet? If not, take a look at these vegan diet recipes below…
Roasted butternut squash tacos
Colourful, full of flavour and so versatile too, butternut squash has to be one of our favourite veg! Avocado and lime make the perfect accompaniments.
Recipe by Cookie and cake
Raw red berry tart
If you really want to impress your guests, this is one for you! Pop blueberries, blackberries or, if fact, any berries you fancy on top for decoration.
Recipe by Olives for dinner
Harissa Carrots and fennel with lentils
The delicious medley of veg is really easy to put together, but looks super impressive. Serve as a lunch or starter with some cooling yoghurt on the side, it’s a spicy one! Recipe by My New Roots
Easy spinach pasta
Comfort food at its best and full of nutrients and iron, this wholesome dish will give you the perfect mid week boost.
Recipe by Cookie and cake
Peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake
This has to be one of the most indulgent, mouth wateringly good recipes we have seen in a long time. Yet it is vegan, completely sugar, gluten and dairy free! The perfect dessert? Recipe by Naturally Sassy
Falafel waffles with cabbage slaw and avocado
Love falafel? Don’t we all. But have you ever tried falafel waffles? Great as an indulgent treat for any time of the day, these savoury waffles work perfectly with accompanying avocado and crunch cabbage to add some different textures to the dish. Recipe by My New Roots
Natural Nutella Tart
Thought you couldn’t enjoy sweet treats like this super indulgent Nutella dessert? Yes you can! Recipe by Naturally Sassy
Sweet potato, beetroot and sprout salad
Who said salads had to be boring? This one is colourful and full of nutrients, with filling sweet potato. Recipe by Deliciously Ella
Kale and pesto pizza
A healthy diet that includes a slice of pizza now and again, go on then! Kale makes and interesting choice of topping, if you haven’t tried it before.
Recipe by Cookie and cake
Sweet potato and chickpea stew
A perfect vegan substitute for a curry, this dish should be served with rice, spinach and naan for a weekend treat. Recipe by Deliciously Ella