Going plant-based is definitely a fun learning journey! I've been vegan for over 10 years now and have learned so many amazing recipes and hacks. This list features some of the best pantry items to stock your kitchen up with! π±
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I've tried all kinds of vegan mayo alternatives and this one is by far the best! It's creamy and tastes just like the regular version β¨
Hellmann's vegan mayo π€
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Natural peanut butter has just peanuts listed under ingredients. It's much healthier than the regular kind that contains high amounts of sugars and canola oil. I add peanut butter to smoothies, have it on toast and use as a dip for fresh fruit! π
Natural peanut butter π₯
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Protein smoothies are both satisfying and nutritious! I love making a smoothie every morning or before the gym πͺπΌ
Vegan protein powder π±
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Plant-based milk is useful for recipes, sauces and smoothies! I love soy milk the best because it contains the highest amount of protein, but any kind is just as good! π±
Plant-based milk π₯
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Soy sauce is a great ingredient for sauces and frying beans. It's high in sodium so don't use too much, but I do always have it in my fridge and find it so useful! π«ΆπΌ
Soy sauce π«
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Chickpeas are one of my fave sources of plant-proteins! They're so easy to make, super affordable and so tasty π«ΆπΌ
Canned chickpeas π
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Black beans are great for days when you don't have much time to cook! I love opening a can, frying them with some onions and then mashing them to make my own refried beans β¨
Canned black beans π«
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Lentils are packed with nutrition! Before I went vegan, I had no idea what a lentil even was- but now they're a staple in my diet! I love making lentil soups on cold days π«ΆπΌ
Dried lentils π±
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Tofu is a great and affordable source of plant-based proteins! I love creating new recipes with my favourite BBQ sauces and cooking it in my air fryer π«ΆπΌ
Tofu π«
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Bananas are great for smoothies or as a snack! I also like to freeze mine when they become too ripe to use for breakfast smoothie recipes throughout the week π±
Bananas- fresh & frozen π
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Lemons are high in Vitamin C and antioxidants. I love adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to my water, avocado and on top of toast π
Lemons π
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This one seems simple but I legit use onion and garlic as a base for everything that I cook! Whether it's soup or a homemade sauce- this duo is completely necessary! π«ΆπΌ
Onions and garlic π§
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Perfect for when you want something sweet but healthy! Dates are so delicious, especially with a bit of peanut butter π
Dates π¬
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Rice is going to be your new best friend! It's one of my favourite sides when I make roasted veggies, tofu- you name it! It's affordable and super easy to make π«ΆπΌ
Rice π
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Nutritional yeast has a somewhat cheesy flavour and is great as a topping or for making vegan cheese sauce! It's also high in B vitamins β¨