With that in mind, let me help make it a little easier for you to improve your diet with this massive collection of tasty and nutritious plant-based recipes.
From chocolate to soups, smoothies to dinners, snacks to salads. It’s all here.
Take your time and find a healthy treat or dish you’ll enjoy!
Healthy Vegan Avocado Recipes
Seasoned Chickpea Taco Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
There’s nothing like complementing a lunch or dinner with a beautifully colorful salad, combining a range of fresh and tasty ingredients.
Izzy’s seasoned chickpea taco salad gets even better than that, because she’ll show you how to make a delicious avocado ranch dressing to accompany the salad.
All in all, you’re looking at 25 minutes for a bowl of goodness with enough for 4 servings.
High-Protein Avocado Toast with White Beans and Roasted Tomatoes
Just imagine it… a slice of bread lightly coated with oil and toasted, then topped with a drool-worthy avocado mash and seasoned tomato.
If this appetizer picks your fancy, make sure to save Abbey’s high-protein avocado toast with white beans and roasted tomatoes recipe, and you’ll have 4 elegantly topped toasts prepared within an hour.
Grilled Avocado and Tomato Grain Salad
Liz’s Grilled Avocado and Tomato Grain Salad recipe introduces you to Village Harvest’s “Benefit Blends” products, each mix featuring different types of rice and grains.
For this salad recipe, Liz used the Organic Protein Blend and topped it all off with flavorful grilled avocado, tomatoes, pickled red onion and cilantro.
This is a recipe worth saving!
Avocado Corn Tomato Salad
“Guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters”. That right there, is Karina’s promise with her eye-catching avocado corn tomato salad.
Hey, just take a quick glance at the recipe photos and you’ll know she’s absolutely right.
This salad can be served as a delicious side to a main course, or you can treat it as a meal in itself, and why wouldn’t you!?
And get this… 7 minutes and 11 ingredients. That’s all you need. There goes your excuses, so get started!
10-Minute Grilled Lettuce and Avocado Salad
Christine’s 10-minute grilled lettuce and avocado salad recipe is ripe for the taking when you’re craving a quick and healthy lunch or side dish.
6 ingredients and a few minutes and you’ll have a petite plate of lightly smoky flavored lettuce head and avocado.
If you thought lettuce could only be bland, you’ll be in for a surprise!
Southwest Salad with Creamy Avocado Chipotle Dressing
Maggie’s take ON a vegan southwest salad spares you from unhealthy and calorie-excessive dressings, yet brings you all the fresh and nutritious flavors you love.
In fact, her recipe comes with a proprietary avocado and chipotle pepper dressing for that perfect touch!
Healthy Vegan Chocolate Recipes
Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream
Say it with me: Healthy. Chocolate. Ice cream. (Based on sweet potato or yam, whichever you choose.)
You read that right! Chelsea brings you this luscious chocolate treat for those hot summer days, and you can make it right at home with 6 ingredients!
According to Chelsea, this is also the best healthy chocolate ice cream you’ll ever have, so save this recipe and make it happen!
Healthy Baked Chocolate Donuts (Gluten-Free)
Some words you might not expect to see in the same sentence. Healthy, chocolate, and donuts. But here they are, and hello! My new favorite thing in the world.
Nolwenn combines wholesome, whole food ingredients such as oat flour, dates, and cacao to make a donut which tastes good, and is healthy too. It’s a dream come true and not a moment too soon.
Now you can feed your family the tasty treats they crave for breakfast without the guilt. Everyone wins!
Here’s a green, yet somehow cute drink inspired by St. Patrick’s Day.
Alyssa’s 6-ingredients healthy mint chocolate cookie shake is the recipe you resort to when you’re in need of a delicious and minty chocolate fix.
And each serving also features a vegan sandwich cookie to go along with the shake. It certainly adds a decorative touch!
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Look, I’m not a chocolate person. But even I can imagine having a hard time resisting Sylvie’s vegan chocolate mousse recipe. With avocado as a main ingredient, it’s a delicious and sneaky way to get more veggies in your day.
No one will suspect this mousse is a healthy treat. And it couldn’t be any easier to prepare. The instructions are as simple as “put everything in the blender.” Easy as can be.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal (Gluten-Free)
Fancy banana bread in muffin form? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Pick up Juli’s ‘chocolate chip banana bread baked oatmeal’ recipe, which involves 8 basic ingredients, and you’ll have a bounty of healthy and gluten-free snack cups ready for yourself in about half-an-hour.
Healthy Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
If there’s one thing you should learn about food preparation, it’s that you can go very far with just a few ingredients.
Nora’s healthy chocolate cherry ice cream is one of those recipes that prove this to you.
With just 4 ingredients, you can prepare not just ice cream, but HEALTHY, chocolate ice cream in a matter of 5 minutes.
Bear in mind, though, you do need a powerful blender, which, if you’re looking to become a plant-based kitchen connoisseur, you should have anyway!
Chocolate Turtle Pie
Emily got the spark to recreate one of her fabulous recipes, the chocolate turtle pie.
The improved version is now much healthier! So, as Emily eloquently puts it, “You can have your pie and eat it, too!”
This delicious dessert pie is made with almond flour crust, delicious avocado, a cacao powder chocolate filling, plus a to-die-for medjool date caramel layer.
Set aside 45 minutes to prepare this tasty pie and 3 hours later you’ll have a pie ready for devouring!
Healthy Vegan Dinner Recipes
Chana Masala
Indian cuisine can often impress with its variety of tasty spices and seasonings.
Inspired from an Asian food preparation challenge, Ruxandra has come up with a fabulously delicious chana masala you need to try.
As Ruxandra says, serve it with a side of rice and you’re set for a perfect dinner.
Black Bean Burgers
After many attempts at creating a burger that hit all the right spots, Amber finally nailed it with her black bean burger recipe.
The main highlight of this burger is that it’s completely vegan, stays firm while cooking, and manages to impress with incredibly delicious flavor.
The best part? You’ll be ready to rock n’ roll in just 30 minutes.
Healthy Vegetarian Pho
If you’re health-conscious and fancy a vegetarian pho, Davida’s got you covered with her healthy vegetarian pho recipe.
I often opt out of eating at typical Asian-style restaurants, because most of the menu dishes feature loads of additives, preservatives, and who knows what else.
That’s where much healthier recipes like this one come in to save the day.
If you’ve got 90 minutes to spare, Davida will have you treating yourself to a delicious veggie soup for dinner.
Tempeh Chili
Sarah had one of those world-changing moments when, in search of an alternative to tofu, she came across tempeh just in time to make this flavorful tempeh chili recipe.
Along with beans, fresh vegetables and spices, Sarah shows you how to make a fantastic chili in just 30 minutes—a perfect meal for dinner.
Rich and Creamy Corn Chowder
“Warm, rich and creamy” only begins to describe the delicacy that Kare has created with her rich and creamy corn chowder recipe.
This savoury meal takes 40 minutes to prepare and makes for a decadent combination of Yukon gold potatoes, coconut milk, various spices and more.
Easy Thai Pumpkin Curry
Curry has become a staple meal in many households. Families love the exotic yet approachable flavors and it’s so easy to make. Curry is one of those dishes everyone should master! It’s easy to personalize and experiment with, and almost always has fantastic results.
Alison’s pumpkin curry is no exception. It’s easy to make and although not a typical curry, it’s flavorful and even the pickiest of palates will gobble it up. The addition of pumpkin makes it a seasonal delight and the perfect meal to make after you’ve carved a jack-o-lantern!
Choley or Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)
Here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know about cooking up a delicious chana masala the right way.
After you’ve got the basics down, Anjana takes you through the steps to create her version of the popular chickpea curry.
Brace yourself for a classic Indian spiced dish, ready in 40 minutes.
Raw Pizza with Butternut, Flax and Sunflower Crust
Satisfying and visually appealing pizza with no baking involved. Do you think it’s possible?
Well, Rika and Doni are here to show it’s possible with their jaw-dropping raw vegan pizza recipe you absolutely need to try.
It features a homemade tomato sauce and a tasty cashew cheese drizzle that’ll catapult your taste buds to the moon!
Ridiculously Healthy Millet, Kale, and Yam Burgers
Up for some healthy vegan burgers? I think i’ve got just what you’re looking for!
Gena’s gluten-free millet, kale and yam burgers are both healthy and protein-packed, containing about 10 grams of protein each.
From start to finish, you’ll have 6 savory burgers ready for serving in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Healthy Vegan Lunch Recipes
Roasted Broccoli
For those of you that have kids, how many times have you tried to get them to eat broccoli to no avail?
If that’s you, then arm yourself with this secret weapon from Maria and her roasted broccoli recipe, which has passed the test with her young boys.
With just a handful ingredients and 25 minutes, you’ll be making some really delicious broccoli florets which’ll be hard to resist once tried.
Healthy Veggie Rolls
Hey, forget spring rolls. What you really need, is Katya’s awesome and super healthy veggie rolls. Consider them lightweight snack rolls bursting with colors and flavor.
30 minutes is all you need to make 10 rolls for you and your family who are sure to be impressed. Enjoy!
Cucumber Sushi Rolls
Emily’s kids are enrolled in an international school in Hong Kong.
To help them “fit in” with their classmates at lunch time, while avoiding having to prepare warm food, she creatively devised a cucumber sushi rolls recipe.
These easy sushi rolls consist of 5 simple ingredients and are perfect for a quick lunch.
Greek Veggie Bowls
Inspired from Greek Mediterranean cuisine, Lexi has come up with an interesting recipe, which combines various veggies with fresh herbs, hummus and “rice” made from cauliflower.
This delicious recipe will have you serving up to 4 people in just 50 minutes, and I’m sure it’ll be a hit!
Pineapple Teriyaki Chickpea Zoodles
Hosting a dinner or special party and really want to impress your guests? Then make sure to hit up Jacki’s attention-grabbing pineapple teriyaki chickpea zoodles recipe.
This dish is not only healthy but also allergy-friendly.
And the total time to prepare it? You’d probably think at least an hour.
Nope, 25 minutes. That’s it. Fantastic, right?
Barbecued Garlicky Mushroom Kebabs
If you’re hosting a barbecue grill party, or you’ve been invited to one, you need to bring Gloria’s barbecued garlicky mushroom kebabs to life. You won’t regret it!
They work perfectly as a side dish, as a pizza topping, in salads and more. You can enjoy them both warm or cold.
All you need is 7 ingredients and 20 minutes to make these awesome mushroom kebabs for your next party!
Amazing Veggie Quesadillas (Gluten-Free)
If Aaron’s enthusiasm over these amazing veggie quesadillas is any indication of how much you’ll enjoy eating them, then you really ought to give this recipe a try!
These quesadillas are healthy and perfect for a party, a casual lunch or dinner.
If you’ve got time to make a salsa to dip the quesadillas into, you won’t regret it!
Mini Cauliflower Crust Pizzas With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
After much frustration with full-size pizza crusts falling apart, Cassie devised a recipe for mini cauliflower crust pizzas.
And that was a great success! The best part? These mini crusts are healthy and gluten-free.
The total prep time is 1 hour and that includes the flavorful marinara sauce!
Creamy Coleslaw (Gluten-Free)
Coleslaw, vegan style? And creamy to boot?
Savanna recommends you prepare and serve her vegan coleslaw recipe as a summer side dish for barbecue parties or picnics.
The coleslaw base consists of 5 ingredients including cabbage, carrots and granny smith apples.
To pour over the coleslaw, a delicious cashew and vinegar based dressing.
All in all, you’re looking at 15 minutes from start to finish and you just can’t beat that!
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl
Leanna brings us a recipe which offers a fantastic break from a ho-hum week of healthy meals. It’s both beautiful and delicious. Plus, it features sweet potatoes, which are so nutritious and satisfying, yet often overlooked.
Prep extra sweet potatoes to reserve for other meals later in the week, and you’ll be sure to indulge more in these tasty tubers. Having them already baked up makes it easy to slide them into more meals.
This bowl also makes a great wrap or sandwich. Simply add the leftovers to your favorite tortilla or bread and away you go.
Fall Harvest Burrito with Homemade Vegan Mayo
Here’s a dream come true, a vegan burrito PLUS a homemade vegan raspberry mayonnaise sauce!
In just 1 hour after following Sophia’s recipe, you’ll have a meal of champions, featuring a symphony of delicate flavors with fresh ingredients inspired by the fall.
Cobb Salad
Is there anything better than a Cobb Salad? Well, yes. It’s a Vegan Cobb Salad. Brittany’s gorgeous plant-based version will leave you full and satisfied. It’s the perfect salad to serve skeptical guests.
No one will be missing a traditional Cobb salad if you place this in front of them. It has the perfect balance of vibrant colors and belly filling protein. She even explains how to make it into a Mason jar salad, ideal for food prepping and lunches!
Healthy Vegan Potato Recipes
Moroccan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Healthy and delicious sweet potatoes stuffed with all manners of goodness such as chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, and more! Not only that but kicked up another notch with a spicy Moroccan spice blend.
That’s what you’re in for with Sylvia’s stuffed sweet potato recipe, perfect for a grill party or dinner table.
Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato and Cranberries
I have to agree with Jessica, it can be hard to intuitively know how to incorporate fresh cranberries into your cooking and food preparation.
And while I’ve personally made my own kale salad recipe with dried cranberry, I never would’ve thought of using fresh ones!
With that said, Jessica’s kale salad also features roasted sweet potato and toasted pumpkin seeds along with a delicious vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing. This all comes together in 40 minutes.
Don’t wait, go make this ASAP!