The whole food, plant-based diet is probably the healthiest and most natural way to eat.
It includes nutritious, fiber-rich and micronutrient-abundant plant foods and excludes all the controversial and unhealthy animal and processed products. Plant-based food is so colorful, appetizing and full of natural aromas.
By getting rid of all the unhealthy ingredients in our diet, we leave space for such a variety of tasty foods that are much more enjoyable. And healthier. Cheaper. Eco-friendly.
Eating plant-based usually means vegan, although some people might add honey and a bit of animal products. Most people use plant-based and vegan interchangeably, though.
Whole food, plant-based basically means eating plant foods as they are in nature and minimally processing them:
You should avoid sugars, even ‘natural’ ones like maple syrup and agave since these have little fiber and act as sugars in the body. Use them as condiments. Eating a whole wheat cookie with a bit of maple syrup (or even sugar) in it is better than feeling deprived and giving up altogether.
Oils are liquid fat, they increase the risk of obesity, heart problems, hormonal problems (fat cells produce hormones), skin issues and are overall bad for you. Read why it is imperative to eat oil-free for great health here.
Ready to enjoy a great taste and healthy life. Here are our 55 whole food, plant-based recipes we picked for you.
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Chocolate Overnight Oats
These creamy chocolate overnight oats are a perfect quick and easy make-ahead breakfast or snack. They are healthy, made with just a few ingredients, and naturally sweetened with fruit. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
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Healthy Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This is one deliciously creamy quinoa breakfast bowl that will help you start your day in the healthiest way possible. It's so easy to make, fresh and truly satisfying. This bowl is gluten-free, vegan, oil-free and has no added sugar. It is easy to make and a great way to use leftover quinoa.
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Easy Homemade Guacamole
This delicious homemade guacamole is creamy and rich, packed with heart-healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants. It's quite simple and easy to make with just a few ingredients.
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Veggie Burgers with Potato and Zucchini
These healthy veggie burgers are loaded with zucchini, potatoes, carrot, and onion for a tasty pattie that's easy to make. They are baked, not fried, and hold well together. They're also vegan, nut-free, gluten-free and oil-free.
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
These delicious Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are packed with healthy protein and fiber. They are vegan, gluten-free, and made with 7 simple everyday ingredients.
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Strawberry Vegan Truffles Recipe
Addicting no bake strawberry vegan truffles that are quick and easy to make. A delicious healthy treat made with only 5 simple wholesome ingredients. So easy, delectable, and rich.
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Sweet Potato Vegan Truffles
Healthy and delicious Sweet Potato Vegan Truffles that are quick and easy to make. A perfect healthy plant-based snack with only 5 ingredients to enjoy any time of the day!
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4 Ingredient No bake Brownie Hearts
These cute vegan brownie hearts are so easy to make. They require no baking, only 4 simple ingredients and minimal effort. And you've got a healthy Valentine's or other special occasion dessert or snack.
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Butternut Squash Bean Soup
A simple warm and creamy butternut squash soup is paired with soft buttery beans and seasoned with rosemary to create a rich, hearty, and comforting soup.
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This vegan tofu and spinach scramble is a simple and healthy alternative to scrambled eggs, without all the cholesterol. It is very quick and easy to make, ready in about 10 mins. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch.
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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding | 4 ingredients
Easy 4-ingredient Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding that is naturally sweetened, creamy and delicious. Loaded with nutrients, it is perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Healthy Homemade Granola | Oil-free
This quick and easy recipe will show you how to make homemade granola that is healthy, vegan, delicious, easy to customize, and perfect for breakfast or a crunchy snack.
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Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries
This easy baked oatmeal is delicious and healthy all in one. Made with 6 simple ingredients, it's perfect for family breakfast, brunch, snack, or even dessert. It has a wonderful texture combined with juicy blueberries and cacao that make it phenomenal.
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Banana Breakfast Oatmeal Cookies | 5 ingredients
These healthy banana oatmeal cookies are a quick and easy treat for anytime of the day. They are wholesome, nourishing and can be whipped up in minutes!
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Brownie Baked Oatmeal
This healthy vegan brownie baked oatmeal is so fudgy, chocolatey, and delicious! It is super easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and is ready in just 15 mins.
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Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes | Oil-free
These oven roasted potatoes are incredibly easy to make, no oil needed. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, basil, onion, and paprika, it's a delicious side dish that fills you up in no time.
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Easy Avocado Pasta Salad
Easy vegan pasta salad with olives, sweet corn, carrot, and fresh dill tossed with homemade creamy avocado dressing. It is filling but still light, can be served as a main meal or as a side dish. It's ready in 15 mins, has no added oil, and can be made gluten-free.
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Chickpea Mediterranean Salad
This healthy Chickpea Mediterranean Salad is easy to make and full of flavor for a quick side dish or a light meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and colorful veggies. The recipe is vegan, whole food, GF, oil-free, and nut-free.
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Avocado Quinoa Salad with Roasted Peppers
This nourishing, hearty Avocado Quinoa Salad is loaded with protein and filling enough to be a main course. This is a simple healthy and flavorful plant-based meal that is oil-free.
20
Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
These apple oatmeal cookies are just another delicious fruity variety of oatmeal cookies you should try! Made with 6 simple ingredients, these quick and easy apple oatmeal cookies are perfect for breakfast or snack.
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3 Ingredients Coconut Cookies
These 3 ingredients coconut cookies are quick and easy to make for a healthy and delicious treat! They are also vegan, gluten-free, oil-free and made in one bowl.
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Easy Chocolate Almond Vegan Cookies
These yummy gluten-free almond vegan cookies are rich, decadent, and wonderfully fudgy! They are easy to make with 5 wholesome ingredients.
23
Easy Red Lentil Soup
Satisfying and delicious, this red lentil soup is nourishing and easy to make in 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
24
Vegan Lentil Bread (gluten-free)
This healthy 4-ingredient lentil bread is packed with protein and highly nutritious. It is filling and satiating. It's made only with whole lentils, making it grain-free and gluten-free. The recipe is also vegan, contains no oil, no flour, no eggs or dairy.
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Easy Vegan Bean Tofu Scramble
Delicious Bean Tofu Scramble that is so aromatic, contains zero cholesterol, and is a much healthier alternative to those scrambled eggs.
Ready in less than 10 mins it is perfect for a healthy, plant-based, protein-rich breakfast.
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Healthy Whole Wheat Vegan Crepes
Delicious healthy Whole Wheat Crepes that are nutritious, easy, made with simple whole food ingredients. They make a cozy breakfast that the whole family will love
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The Easiest Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Flavorful vegan Butternut Squash Soup that is so creamy, warm, and nourishing. Seasoned with fresh ginger and turmeric this is one perfect immune-boosting recipe! It is easy and simple to make, ready in just 30 mins and is naturally gluten-free.
This recipe is healthy, plant-based (dairy-free, egg-free), and oil-free.
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Burger
This is one delicious homemade burger recipe that is packed with healthy plant protein and is so flavorful. This Sweet Potato Quinoa Burger is gluten-free, baked (not fried), made with simple pantry ingredients. It is easy, satisfying, and totally yummy!
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Alfalfa Sprouts Salad, Oil-Free Plant-based
This delicious Alfalfa Sprouts Salad features fresh and juicy alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, carrot, shredded sweet apple, and corn. All that is topped with a magic oil-free garlicky dressing for a complete mind-blowing taste!
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Super delicious pumpkin combined with some raw cashews and raisins topping. Tasty raspberries in between for extra freshness and juiciness! Definitely one comforting and healthy dessert!
This is a plant-based recipe that is so easy to prepare with only whole plant food ingredients that will keep you healthy and trim!
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This is the best zucchini spread that is so creamy and light. It has a perfectly silky texture and is full of flavor. The recipe is plant-based (no eggs, dairy-free), oil-free, naturally gluten-free, and ready in just 15 mins.
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Easy Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry
whole food + oil-free + sugar-free + plant-based + healthfully cooked
This coconut lentil curry is creamy, hearty, nourishing, and full of flavor!
It is also plant-based, whole food, oil-free, can be made gluten-free.
This is one truly healthy and easy recipe that is packed with plant protein and fiber.
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This hearty and warming 1-pot Chickpea Broccoli Soup is loaded with all kinds of healthy veggies for extra nutrition. It is plant-based (no eggs, dairy-free), free of oil and other processed ingredients, can be made gluten-free. It is also easy to make and comes together in less than 30 mins!
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Healthy Lentil Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
These baked Lentil Meatballs are tossed in a simple tomato sauce to create this delicious and comforting plant-based meal. These meat-free lentil balls are healthy, oil-free, packed with protein, and easy to make.
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Quick Universal Cashew Sauce
Really quick and easy nut sauce recipe! Super creamy texture! And superbly healthy with whole natural plant foods only, no oils or sugar! | VEGAN!
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Healthy Oat Balls Soup
This Oat Balls Soup is warm, hearty, nourishing, and packed with flavor! It requires only simple ingredients and is a delicious blend of flavors that is ready in about 30 mins. It is perfect for a healthy, rich, and comforting dinner or lunch!
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Easy Curry Mushrooms With White Bean Mash
These rich creamy mushrooms are seasoned with curry powder, garlic, and soy sauce served over delicious soft and fluffy white bean mash. A comforting plant-based meal that is creamy and hearty, perfect for any time of the day.
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This easy and healthy zucchini dip is made with walnuts, red onion, garlic, lemon, dill, and mix of seasoning! Ready in less than 20 mins, this is the perfect zucchini recipe for this season! It is plant-based, gluten-free, and oil-free.
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Burger Patties
These burger patties are homemade, loaded with plant protein. They are also easy to make, ready in 30 mins.
Baked, not fried. Make a great healthy family lunch or dinner.
40
Raw Power Booster
Healthy and delicious goji berries, coconut
shreds, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and naturally sweet dates packed into these no-bake, power-boosting bars.
Easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients.
41
Quick Dairy-free Parmesan | Whole Plant Foods
Make your own dairy-free parmesan cheese at home to add a salty and cheesy flavor to everything from pasta dishes, salads, pizzas to sauces, or baked veggies.
It is ready in just 5 mins with a few simple ingredients. Plus, it is healthy and nutritious.
42
Creamy Vegan Chickpea Curry with Buckwheat, Oil-free Vegan
This chickpea curry is so creamy and rich, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor! It is also easy to make with simple staple ingredients.
This is one comforting and satiating meal.
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This super healthy cream soup is delicious and nutritious. Whole natural plant ingredients and completely oil-free!
Not to mention how easy and quick it is to prepare.
A saver when you don't have many ingredients in the fridge! And a super tasty saver, it is!
The slightly sweet taste of carrots mixes perfectly with the curry powder taste and aroma.
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This is the easiest wholesome creamy dip that is so rich, smooth, and flavorful.
The recipe is plant-based (dairy-free), naturally gluten-free, and ready in just 10 mins!
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Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza
Super delicious homemade Veggie Pizza with healthy whole wheat dough.
Topped with tomato sauce and lots of colorful veggies, corn, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, olives, cherry tomatoes. Loaded with healthful green arugula and broccoli florets!
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Oriental Oven Baked Chickpeas
These Oriental Oven-Baked Chickpeas are so nutrient-dense, loaded with healthy plant protein and flax seeds.
It is seasoned with a great variety of eastern herbs that boost this healthy meal even more!
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Easy and Healthy Sunflower Seeds Soup
A refreshing combination of raw sunflower seeds and super detoxifying cucumber that is super healthy!
This is one vegan soup that is made with only simple whole food ingredients.
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A colorful combination of rolled oats and berries that is so healthy and flavorful! Topped with some fresh and juicy apple makes the perfect breakfast!
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Easy 5-ingredient Balls
Raw sesame seeds, coconut, dates, and oats wrapped into these easy soft and chewy no-bake balls. A superb healthy whole food snack or dessert!
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Soft and Chewy White Bean Nuggets
Softly cooked white beans are mixed with rolled oats, carrot, onion. All that seasoned with a variety of aromatic spices to create these soft and chewy white bean nuggets!
Enjoy them with this easy, rich, and creamy 5-minute Cashew sauce for extra flavor!
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Healthy Vegan Sunflower Seeds Dip
Raw sunflower seeds, garlic, lemon juice, and some spices are blended together into this smooth and creamy dip.
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A raw and creamy blend of nutritious berries, oats, banana, and chia seeds! All that sweetened with fiber-rich dates for a super healthy start of the day!
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Rich and flavorful cranberries mixed with raw walnuts and sesame seeds to create these chewy and sweet no-bake bites. Ready in just 10 mins and full of nutrition!
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Easy Vegan No Oil Baked Zucchini Sticks
Crispy zucchini sticks seasoned with onion, garlic, and other aromatic spices. Baked without any oil to create this super fresh and juicy snack or side dish.
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Creamy white beans, seasoned with garlic, cumin, dried onion, nutritional yeast, and coriander to create this smooth and fluffy vegan bean dip.
Enriched with ground flax seeds for extra nutrition. Ready in no time and soo delicious!
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Easy Oat Pumpkin Cookies | Vegan
Easy and healthy Oat Pumpkin Cookies!
Rich pumpkin flavor oat cookies, naturally sweetened with dates and enriched with chia seeds. A splendid blend of orange and cinnamon fills the air. This is one really fantastic pumpkin cookies recipe!
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Vegan Healthy Oats Apple Pie
Delicious apple and walnuts with the inviting scent of cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, combined with oats and natural sweetness of dates make this apple pie the perfect treat for you and your family!
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Cauliflower Couscous Stew
This is a wonderful plant-based, oil-free recipe that is prepared with only whole food ingredients.
A delicate mix of cauliflower, celery, carrot, and other healthy bright vegetables, seasoned with paprika and garam masala. An enchanting taste of sweet, hot and savory ingredients with a creamy and rich texture.
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A warm and comforting soup loaded with healthy mushrooms and other veggies to keep your immune system sharp! So rich and flavorful plant-based recipe! It is oil-free, rich in fiber, can be made gluten-free, and is ready in less than 30 mins.
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Raw Chocolate Avocado Bowls | Vegan
An excellent combination of ground raw cashew nuts, dates, and coconut shreds, topped with the most amazing avocado banana cream.
All that mixed with some fresh fruits for a perfect sweet temptation.
A plant-based recipe prepared with only whole food ingredients which is also oil-free.
61
Curried Sweet Potato Beans | Vegan
Soft and creamy beans combine perfectly with the sweet potato and oriental spices to create this fantastic aromatic meal with a taste of sweetness.
Prepared with only whole plant food ingredients and no oil!
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Curried Sweet Potato Parsnip Soup
A smooth blend of sweet potato, parsnip, and onion for a naturally sweet and delicious flavor. Made with only5 simple ingredientsand ready injust 20 mins.
This is one easy, warming, and comforting soup you should try!
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Avocado Chickpea Sandwich Spread
Fresh avocado mashed with some garlic, basil, turmeric, and other aromatic herbs. Combined with soft chickpeas for the most creamy and tasty spread ever!
This homemade recipe is prepared with only whole plant food ingredients and is absolutely oil-free!
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Almond Raspberry Snack Bars
An easy and quick plant-based recipe that is 100% vegan and oil-free! Only whole food ingredients are used!
These almond raspberry snack bars are super healthy and chewy. Raw almonds are combined with fresh raspberries and coconut flour, sweetened with dates for a complete taste sensation!
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Easy Pumpkin Pie | Vegan
Easy and healthy plant-based pumpkin pie recipe!
Homemade pumpkin pie with only whole food ingredients. 100% vegan!
Pumpkin, walnuts, vanilla and cinnamon aroma, all that mixes so well together.
This pumpkin vegan pie is so delicious and easy to prepare! Just try it!
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A super fresh and colorful salad made with only plant-based ingredients. Absolutely oil-free! Green salad, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green onions all mixed together with super nutritious broccoli and delicious tofu cubes!
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Broccoli Miso Soup
One super easy and tasty soup with a great variety of healthy vegetables
in it! Truly healthy meal requiring minimal fussing around in the
kitchen. Without any added oils with only whole plant ingredients.
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Vibrant green broccoli florets mixed with potatoes and seasoned with basil, garlic, turmeric, fresh dill. All that covered with the creamiest vegan cashew sauce ever!
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Superb recipe for a Light & Easy Strawberry Dessert!
It is made with plant-based ingredients and is free of oil, yet super tasty.
Creamy raw cashews, chia seeds, coconut flakes, lemon juice, oats all mixed with the most aromatic and flavorful fruit strawberries.
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Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
Butternut squash mixed with onion and garlic, seasoned with basil, rosemary, turmeric, and other magnificent spices makes this creamy vegan pasta even more delicious.
A whole food meal with natural plant ingredients that will keep you healthy, satiated and satisfied!
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A truly healthy recipe that is free from oil, processed ingredients, and animal products.
Tastes amazingly with hearty bulgur and fresh herbs, onions, and spinach.
Completely whole foods plant-based, this vegan meal is great for the health-conscious or those looking to lose weight.
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A nutritious soft combination of strawberries, dates, coconut flour and nuts. Just a small amount of chocolate to make them even more irresistible. So tasty, comfort food!
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Healthy Bean & Leek Casserole that is super nutritious.
The perfect combination of the superfood that beans are and antioxidant-rich veggies.
With only whole natural plant ingredients, this is a dish that is truly healthy and delicious.
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Boiled parsnips, carrot, onion, and potatoes are then pureed with some raw cashew nuts and vegetable broth into this creamy and tasty warm soup!
This is one homemade soup recipe, that is oil-free and prepared with only whole plant food ingredients.
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Green peas, chickpeas, onion, and garlic are blended into this creamy and flavorful soup. It is easy and quick to prepare. This is one satiating and comforting soup!
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Super Nutritious Vitamin Salad
Fresh and colorful Raw Vitamin Salad!
An extremely healthy and flavorful mix of raw beet, carrot, radish, kohlrabi, and sweet corn. And all that seasoned with fresh garlic and lemon juice sprinkled with some nutritious hemp seeds!
A vitamin-rich bomb ready to nourish your body! Juicy and full of freshness. With whole natural plant foods.
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Sugar-free Vegan Avocado Truffles
Super simple and tasty vegan recipe. These creamy avocado and dates balls combine perfectly with the cocoa powder to create a real truffle taste with whole plant food ingredients.
These truffle balls taste like an exquisite dessert while being perfectly healthy. You can even use them as breakfast or an afternoon snack with no guilt!
Enjoy!
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Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble
This is one hearty and filling Vegan Tofu Scramble Recipe. It is packed with protein and makes a healthy vegan breakfast or lunch. So flavorful!
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A delicious and fresh Peppers in Tomato Sauce recipe!
Only with whole plant food ingredients. No oil is used!
The tomato sauce is prepared with fresh tomatoes for better nutrition and fresh taste! Thanks to the mashed beans in it you will stay full for longer!
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A delicious and easy stuffed squash recipe.
Prepared with simple whole plant food ingredients, without any oil.
The rich, sweet flavor of the squash pairs perfectly with the slightly sour taste of the sun-dried tomatoes.Enjoy!
