Simple, Clean Eating Vegan Meals

There are so many great benefits of eating a vegan diet, not only for your body, but also for the enviornment and the world around us.

Going vegan can boost the immune system, reduce the risk of heart disease, increase longevity and possibly lead to weight loss! No wonder celebs like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Alec Baldwin have adopted a vegan lifestyle.

When clean eating, it can be easy to fall back on a few tried and true recipes. Following a vegan lifestyle can have the same problem- we tend to eat the same things over and over again.

Well, good news, this week we are switching it up! As a mother of 3 kids whose mantra is “not again!” I am constantly challenged to keep meals new, interesting and tasty.

I’ve created a list of 13 easy but tasty healthy vegan meal recipes that can be enjoyed by the whole family:

Coconut Bacon BLT Recipe

Recipe found on 101 Cookbooks

The coconut is the key factor that gives this recipe the smoky flavor of bacon. To make this recipe gluten-free, sub in some gluten-free bread. Although this recipe calls for regular mayo, simply switching out regular mayo for a veggie version easily makes it 100% vegan.

Vegan Pancakes

Recipe found on Food Network 

These pancakes are pure vegan goodness and can be served with maple syrup, any nut butter or jam of your choice.

Spicy Vegan Sloppy Joes

Recipe found on Food Network 

The secret to the perfect meatless sloppy joe? Mushrooms! These classic sandwiches can be ready and on the table in less than 30 minutes. They are delicious and always lead to a laugh at our table, it’s no wonder they are one of my kids’ favorites!

Gluten-free Chocolate Brownies

Recipe found on Jamie Oliver 

These brownies are perfect for snacks or as appetizers. They’re vegan and gluten free, making them a great choice for a crowd of people with different dietary needs.

Thyme Hasselback Potatoes

Recipe found on Delicious

Think you don’t have thyme for these? Think again! The flavorful herb lends tons of flavor to this easy recipe. You can’t go wrong with it.

Peanut Cucumber Salad

Recipe found on 101 Cookbooks

This salad is unique and absolute perfection. The combination of flavors is simply brilliant with coconut and cumin giving it that extra oomph it’s unlike any you’ve tasted before.

Green Curry Broth

Recipe found on 101 Cookbooks 

This is yet another fantastic vegan recipe from 101 Cookbooks; So many interesting flavors going on here-  tangy limes, a savory blend of garlic and freshly herbs and, of course, a little bit of heat. This dish is anything but boring.

Flaky Vegan Apple Turnovers

Recipe found on Vegan Baking 

Three words for this recipe: Delicious. Simple. Healthy. When you have beautiful kids whose health and well being is your primary concern, you tend to appreciate such easy to make healthy clean eating snack recipes.

Aubergine and Chickpea Penne

Recipe found on Vegan Society 

The burst of colors and combo of great tastes and texture has earned a double thumbs up from me. Don’t be surprised if this meal makes a regular appearance on your dinner table.

Kale, Black Bean, and Avocado Burrito Bowl

Recipe found on Cookie and Kate 

Because burrito bowls are life! And this one is on an entirely different level- it’s got the perfect balance of vegetables, flavors and textures.

Vegetarian West African Peanut Soup

Recipe found on Cookie and Kate 

This West African vegan meal is completely gluten-free. Don’t be afraid to try it with it’s unusual ingredient list, everything comes together deliciously for a rich, healthy soup. Try adding potatoes to it for extra texture.

Shepherd’s Pie

Recipe found on Veganuary 

This dish is a traditional Irish recipe that relies on lamb as its base ingredient. But in this recipe, a switcheroo has been done and the meat is replaced with wholesome mushrooms.

Matcha Donuts with Almond Glaze

Recipe found on Oh My Veggies

Unleash your inner gourmet chef with these baked matcha donuts infused green tea, vanilla and almond. These donuts are 100% perfect and a healthier alternative for those of us with a sweet tooth.