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20 Vegan Recipes to Make this Thanksgiving

November 15, 2018 By Mindful Avocado Leave a Comment

A holiday with the nickname “turkey day” doesn’t sound vegan-friendly right off the bat! But plant-based eaters don’t have to skimp out on the most glutenous holiday of the year! Whether you are attempting an all-vegan spread or accommodating a fellow vegan in the friend circle or family, this list of vegan Thanksgiving recipes is sure to give you some inspiration!

When I think about a vegan Thanksgiving, the first thought that comes to mind is “how do you substitute a turkey?”

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because of the FOOD! Don’t sacrifice a good feast on the account of not eating animal products.

This list offers plenty of main dish options – as well as delicious sides and desserts to complete the vegan Thanksgiving.

I’ve organized this list from appetizers to desserts just in case your brain organizes food like that too ;)…

hand holding spoon of homemade granola on pink background

Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola

Chocolate and peanut butter oats combined with chopped nuts and dark chocolate chips, this peanut butter chocolate granola recipe is so rich and decadent. Top yogurt parfaits and smoothie bowls with this sweet treat! Granola is probably one of my favorite things to make in the kitchen. It’s so easy, cheap, healthy, and makes your…

The Ultimate Vegan Guide for Paris

From patisseries, boulangeries, and restaurants, to grocery stores, concept shops, and festivals, this article has is ALL for vegans in Paris! Whether you are a full-fledged vegan or just looking for a little meat and dairy break on vacation, this guide is for you. I wrote about my first week in Paris, but I got to spend…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Creamy peanut butter, oats, chia seeds, coconut rolled together in a ball and adorned with chocolate chips. This easy, no-bake recipe can be pulled together in less than 20 minutes. Best of all, these peanut butter chocolate chip energy bites are naturally vegan, gluten-free, and full of REAL and SIMPLE ingredients! I’m a major energy…

overhead view of bowl of homemade granola

Super Seedy Healthy Granola

Nuts and seeds enrobed in maple syrup and cinnamon makes the most delicious and versatile granola recipe ever! Top your favorite yogurt or smoothie bowls with this healthy granola. Have you ever tried making homemade granola? It’s like, super easy. It’s so cost-effective to make and you can customize it however you want. Watching your…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas… need I say more? This healthy vegan smoothie only requires 5 ingredients and is perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack. Get your blender and whip together this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie! I’m typically a team green smoothie kinda gal, but this my friends is a smoothie made for champions. It’s…

Food Photography Composition: Rule of Thirds

Rule of thirds – a very elementary photography composition concept. Let’s talk about what it is and how this applies to food photography! What is the rule of thirds? Rule of thirds is dividing a photo into 9 squares. 3 across and 3 down. With this grid, you can use it to build a compelling composition….

vegan cinnamon roll with icing dripping off side on white plate

Simple Chai Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Sweet chai dough swirled with a cinnamon nutty center make these vegan cinnamon rolls everything! Best part of all, they only require ten ingredients to make. Okay, so we all know cinnamon rolls, cinnamon buns, whatever you wanna call em’, are incredible, I don’t need to convince you of that. But what makes these vegan…

jackfruit sliders on wooden board with sauce

Huli Huli Jackfruit Sliders

Jackfruit drenched in a sweet and tangy huli huli sauce make the BEST vegan meal! Pile cilantro and pineapple slices on these jackfruit sliders for a delicious plant-based meal. Remember that time I made huli huli cauliflower? Yea, well that recipe was a real hit with you guys so I thought I would recreate it with…

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