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Delicious, healthy food can be a part of your family’s diet even if you’ve had a busy day. All of these recipes are easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes, and can double up as a plant based breakfast, lunch or dinner recipe!

Here you’ll find mouth-watering soups, delicious sides, appetizers, main dishes, and cuisine from around the world! For an easy breakfast or light dinner, try my avocado toast with tomato and egg. Or whip up this hearty white bean soup with kale for a satisfying, veggie-packed, easy meal.

My make-ahead Instant Pot chili mac and red lentil dahl are the perfect dishes to make in a hurry.

These meals are fast and easy to make. Get all of the flavor with none of the fuss!

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Healthy chocolate almond milk pudding served in white bowls topped with chocolate shavings.

This creamy, decadent chocolate almond milk pudding is made with avocado, bananas, & cacao powder. No bake & ready in just 10 minutes!

Chocolate Almond Milk Pudding

healthy vegetable stir fry recipe served in a white bowl with chopsticks

This Asian frozen vegetable stir fry recipe is super easy and made with tofu and crunchy vegetables. You'll have dinner ready in minutes!

Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry

Mexican bean soup served in a bowl topped with avocado and tortilla chips.

This delicious, comforting Mexican Bean Soup is full of authentic Mexican flavors. Easy, healthy, and versatile, great for the whole family!

Mexican Bean Soup

Hummus without garlic (no garlic hummus) in a white bowl garnished with parsley and paprika.

Hummus without garlic that's smooth, creamy, and so fresh! With only seven ingredients and a few simple steps you can make homemade hummus!

Hummus Without Garlic (No Garlic Hummus!)

Strawberry juice in a glass with a straw, garnished with fresh strawberries and mint.

Make the most of sweet strawberries with this refreshing, healthy strawberry juice! This hydrating drink is jam-packed with antioxidants too!

Strawberry Juice

Vegan potato pancakes on a white plate.

With just 5 ingredients plus spices, these vegan potato pancakes feature golden brown, crispy edges and creamy centers! Gluten-free & delish!

Vegan Potato Pancakes

Vegan protein waffles stacked on a white plate, topped with fresh berries and maple syrup.

Vegan protein waffles are a nutritious but satisfying swap for regular waffles! These cinnamon vanilla spiced waffles are light and fluffy.

Vegan Protein Waffles

Grilled cheese pita sandwiches on a white platter.

This grilled cheese pita sandwich is like everything you love about a traditional grilled cheese, with a Mediterranean twist!

Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich

Copycat Panera mediterranean veggie sandwiches stacked on a white cutting board.

Make this Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich copycat anytime you want a healthy, delicious lunch in 5 minutes - yummy with soup or salad!

Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Recipe

Healthy vegetarian fajita bowls with avocado and lime, on a white background.

A vegetarian fajita bowl that's super simple but BIG on flavor! Brown rice serves as the base for flavorful toppings & roasted veggies!

Vegetarian Fajita Bowl

Two glasses of apple carrot smoothie on the counter next to napkins and fruit.

Try this immune-boosting apple carrot smoothie for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up! Dairy-free, vegan, & gluten-free!

Apple Carrot Smoothie

high protein hot chocolate in a mug

Warm and cozy, this protein hot chocolate is ready in less than 10 minutes! You can feel good about this creamy protein-packed hot cocoa!

Protein Hot Chocolate

easy healthy vegetarian low carb zucchini pizza boats recipe on a white tray

Easy, tasty vegetarian zucchini pizza boats have everything you love about pizza made low-carb & healthy! Family friendly & gluten-free!

Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini Pizza Boats

easy no crust keto pizza bowl with cheese and veggies

If you miss pizza night without all the carbs, this keto pizza bowl is for you! It's cheesy, saucy, and packed with veggies!

Keto Pizza Bowl

homemade vegetarian and vegan bbq sauce in a glass jar

This Vegan BBQ Sauce is a simple homemade sauce that is healthier than store bought, and totally delicious! Tangy, savory and sweet!

Vegan BBQ Sauce

baked and crispy courgette chips with parmesan, stacked on an oven rack

Crispy and cheesy oven-baked courgette chips are a healthy alternative to fries or potato chips. Super easy, low calorie, healthy snack!

Courgette Chips With Parmesan (Baked Zucchini Chips)

easy vegan gluten free healthy loaded corn fries recipe - mexican street corn fries on a white plate.

Sweet and savory corn fries are the ultimate snack or appetizer! Corn is skewered, fried until crispy, then dressed up with spices!

Corn Fries (Mexican Street Corn Style + 4 Variations!)

easy, healthy, vegan arugula smoothie with banana, apples and mango in a glass with a straw

This delicious, tropical Arugula Smoothie recipe is easy to make, vegan, gluten free and is packed with sweet fruits and peppery arugula!

Arugula Smoothie With Banana And Mango

easy healthy vegan beet root pink latte recipe in a white mug with cinnamon on top

Swap out the classic latte for a creamy and nourishing pink latte! Warm spices, coconut sugar, and beetroot powder create a cozy latte.

Beetroot Latte (Pink Latte Recipe)

pumpkin burgers on a white plate - black bean pumpkin burgers topped with spinach, tomato, cheese, onions, ketchup

This high-protein veggie burger recipe with black beans and vegetables is delicious! These burgers are hearty, healthy, and comforting.

High Protein Veggie Burgers

Learn how to pressure cook quinoa in less than 15 minutes! This quick and easy side dish is versatile with many main dishes.

Pressure Cooker Quinoa (Instant Pot Recipe)

vegan lunch ideas - Vegan lunch table. Chocolate smoothie bowl, Buddha bowl with tofu, chickpeas and quinoa, lentil soup and toasts on a gray background.

If you want tasty, nutritious, and quick high-protein vegan lunch ideas, then these easy recipes are for you with a variety of options!

45 High Protein Vegan Lunch Ideas

crispy air fryer ravioli with marinara sauce, served on a white plate with sauce on the side, top view

Crispy Air Fryer Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta is dipped in breadcrumbs and served with a veggie packed marinara sauce.

Air Fryer Ravioli (Toasted Ravioli Recipe!)

easy healthy homemade mocha latte recipe - starbucks copycat - in a glass

Creamy and rich, this homemade version of a mocha latte is just as good as Starbucks! It's easy to make with only three ingredients!

Mocha Latte (Starbucks Copycat Recipe!)

dairy free, healthy, vegan tofu chocolate mousse recipe in little glass jars topped with chocolate shavings

This rich, decadent, silky Tofu Chocolate Mousse is the perfect dessert. It's made with silken tofu, bananas, cocoa powder, and maple syrup!

Tofu Chocolate Mousse (Vegan, Sugar-Free)

easy healthy gluten free pasta salad recipe in a bowl

This Gluten Free Packed Pasta Salad is creamy, zesty, and a healthy make ahead Italian pasta dish! Great as a side or a main meal!

Gluten Free Pasta Salad With Olives And Herbs

healthy vegan low sugar instant pot apple sauce recipe in a glass jar

This delicious, healthy, homemade, instant pot apple sauce with cinnamon and honey is super easy to make and is ready in just 20 minutes!

Instant Pot Apple Sauce With Cinnamon

healthy easy gluten free vegan spinach banana muffins recipe on a white plate

Kid-friendly spinach banana muffins are a hearty and healthy snack! Mashed banana and honey sweeten a whole-grain muffin packed with greens!

Spinach Banana Muffins (Healthy, Kid-Friendly Recipe!)

easy healthy keto low carb avocado peanut butter smoothie recipe in a glass

This avocado peanut butter smoothie tastes like a milkshake but it's packed with plant-based protein and heart-healthy fats. Keto & vegan!

Avocado Peanut Butter Smoothie (Vegan, Keto)

easy, creamy, ginger carrot coconut soup recipe (vegan, gluten free and dairy free) in a white bowl

This ginger carrot coconut soup recipe is bursting with sweet and spicy flavors! It's vegan, gluten-free, and totally delicious!

Ginger Carrot Coconut Soup Recipe (Vegan)

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