1. Avacado Fruit

Avocado is a powerhouse of monounsaturated fats—essential nutrients beneficial for heart health. You can enjoy this versatile, healthy fruit in many ways, from power green smoothies to hearty salads. Beyond its healthy fat content, avocado is also rich in fiber, vitamins E, C, and B6, and magnesium, making it a nutrient-dense choice for any meal of the day.

2. Chia Seeds

Despite being small in size, chia seeds contain omega-three fatty acids, fiber, and protein. Soak these tiny seeds in water or plant-based milk overnight to create a nutritionally rich chia pudding—one of the best healthy snacks for busy people. Alternatively, sprinkle chia seeds over salads or blend them into smoothies for a boost of healthy fats in your daily snacks.

3. Raw Cashew Butter

Raw cashew butter is a delight for anyone following a vegan diet. This nut butter provides a creamy texture, versatile uses, and multiple benefits. Raw cashew butter is healthy for many reasons, one being its superior nutritional content. Unlike its roasted counterpart, raw cashew butter retains more nutrients, including vitamin K, magnesium, and zinc.

Enjoy cashew butter as a spread on whole-grain bread, a dip for your favorite fruits and veggies, or a base for vegan creamy sauces and dressings. Raw cashew butter’s subtle sweetness and creaminess make it an indulgent addition to any vegan pantry.

4. Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil is a great way to supplement your diet with omega-three fatty acids, specifically alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). It’s perfect for dressing salads or drizzling overcooked meals.

Note that you shouldn’t use flaxseed oil for cooking at high temperatures, as this can break down its beneficial compounds. Instead, incorporate it into cold dishes to retain its health benefits and delicate flavor.

5. Plain Walnuts

Walnuts’ brain-like shape is no coincidence. These delicious nuts are excellent brain food due to their high omega-three fatty acid content. They are perfect for snacking, dressing oatmeal, or baking into goods. Beyond their healthy fats, walnuts are a good source of antioxidants, further contributing to overall brain health and cognitive function.

Enhance your nutrient absorption, cell growth, and organ protection with these five vegan-friendly sources of healthy fats. Each of these vegan fatty acid alternatives is versatile and delicious, allowing you to elevate your diet in many ways.

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Kid-Friendly Vegan Options

A lot of people are turning to a vegan lifestyle for health or personal reasons. There are so many things that you can eat while on this type of diet, but you will find that if you have kids it can be hard to find something that they will eat. The term vegan may sound scary to kids, but in reality, there are so many different recipes out there that kids will absolutely love. If you are looking for kid-friendly vegan recipes then this is the place to find them.

The options for food while on this type of diet are endless. Below I am going to list some kid vegan recipes. Not only will your child love to eat these, but they will also want to be involved in making them.

Creamy Mac And Cheese

Mac and Cheese is always a crowd favorite! There is a special kick to this Mac and Cheese though, you actually will not be using cheese! Instead, you will be using things like coconut milk, raw cashews, carrots, potatoes, and more. You can find this full recipe here.

Grilled Cheese

Another great option is the kid-friendly vegan grilled cheese! Once again there is absolutely no cheese in this sandwich! Instead, you will be enjoying the crispy, crunchy, delicious taste of vegetables in this sandwich. It contains carrots, onions, and potatoes! You can find this recipe here. 

Popcorn Chicken

Every kid loves popcorn chicken, right? What’s better than a popcorn chicken snack? Instead of using chicken you are going to use soy chunks. Trust me, you cannot taste the difference! It’s amazing! This recipe is easily found here. 

These are just some of the recipes that are easily found and readily available. It is not hard to do a quick internet search and come up with recipes that your whole family will absolutely love. Kids are sometimes more skeptical about trying new foods but they will quickly learn that the vegan lifestyle has lots of options to choose from.

The recipes that you can choose from are absolutely endless. There are even recipes for things like chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, and pizza.  You will be able to find recipes even for the pickiest eaters.

The idea of changing to a vegan lifestyle can seem stressful and like it will be difficult, but it won’t be. It is actually a very easy and stress-free transition. There are so many kid vegan recipes out there that make this transition so easy for families.

More and more families are going to continue turning to this type of lifestyle so things are only going to become easier for them.  A vegan lifestyle is not for everyone, but it is something that is becoming more widely known and accepted.

Read more about healthy lifestyles here.

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This gluten-free vegan Vanilla French Toast & Strawberry Sauce recipe is a delicious breakfast perfect for pleasing kids and impressing your non-vegan and non-gluten-free friends and family! It’s so good, no one can tell that it’s not full of dairy and gluten! It’s also a great meal for when you’re at a loss for vegan breakfast recipes! This will make you happy to be a vegan all over again! 😉 The prep time for this meal is only 15 min. and the cook time is only 35 minutes.

Ingredients below to make the Gluten-Free, Vegan Vanilla French Toast:   

• 1 vanilla bean
• 1 c. of vanilla flavored non-dairy milk
• ½ c. of canned coconut milk
• ½ c. of gluten-free chickpea flour
• 2 tbsp. of vegan maple syrup
• 1½  tbsp. of arrowroot powder
• 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. of salt
• Vegan cooking oil or spray
• 8 vegan and gluten-free Large slices of bread
• Vegan whipped cream (optional)
• Vegan powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Ingredients below to make the Gluten-Free, Vegan Strawberry Sauce:

• 4 c. of chopped strawberries (you can use frozen if you don’t have any fresh)
• 1 tbsp. of cornstarch
• 2 tbsp. of agave syrup
• 1 tbsp. of lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. of water

Instructions below to make the Gluten-Free, Vegan Vanilla French Toast:   

To start making this yummy french toast recipe, use your paring knife to create a slit vertically down the side of the vanilla bean. Don’t cut the bean in half, you only want to just split it open. Then, use that knife to get out any tiny seeds. Put all of the tiny seeds in a big, shallow bowl.

Add your vegan milk, canned coconut milk, gluten-free flour, vegan maple syrup, arrowroot, pure vanilla extract, and the salt to the bowl of vanilla seeds. Stir until all ingredients are combined.

Next, preheat your oven to the lowest possible setting. Put a cooling rack on top of your baking sheet and then set aside.

Heat up a large frying pan over med. heat for about 2 minutes. Oil your pan generously. Start by dipping 1-2 slices of your gluten-free bread in the vegan milk mixture and soak for about 10-15 seconds on each side. Place the soaked slices in the pan and cook until golden and crispy, (about 3-4 minutes on each side). Once golden, transfer to the cooling rack and place with the baking sheet in the oven to stay warm until all are ready to serve. Repeat with the rest of your slices of bread, continue to oil the pan each time before adding any new slices.

Instructions below to make the Gluten-Free, Vegan Strawberry Sauce:   

Start by combining all of the strawberry sauce ingredients in a small pot and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes, until thick. Once thickened, remove from heat and keep it warm.

For my kids, I slice the bread in half diagonal pieces before serving. Top with a dollop of vegan whipped cream, a scoop of strawberry sauce, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Enjoy!

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This Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe is great for salads, dipping, and sandwiches! What doesn’t go good with ranch? Lol. So let’s impress our dairy-loving friends with our delicious vegan ranch! The prep time for this meal is only 8 min. and the cook time is 5 minutes of active time and 30 minutes of inactive time.

Ingredients for this Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe:  

• ½ large head of cauliflower, break into florets
• 2 tsp. of vegan butter
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tsp. of gluten-free tamari
• ½ cup raw cashews *make sure to account for extra time if you don’t have a high speed blender because you’ll want to soak your cashews in warm water for 30 minutes and then drain.
• 1 cup of unsweetened vegan milk
• 2 tbsp. of nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp. of cornstarch
• 1 tsp. of dried thyme
• ½ tsp. of garlic powder
• ½ tsp. of salt

Instructions for this Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe:  

Put your cauliflower florets in a steamer (stovetop pot steamer, rice maker both work fine). Steam until tender, this can take 7-10 minutes.

While your cauliflower florets are steaming, melt your vegan butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add in your mushrooms and

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and gluten-free tamari and cook until tender, 7-10 minutes. Then remove from the heat.

Mix together the cauliflower (after steaming), cashews, vegan milf, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, thyme, garlic powder, and salt in your blender until mixed to a smooth consistency. Add in the mushrooms and the cooking liquid from the pan and pulse your blender until there are small bits throughout.

That’s it! This recipe comes in handy during our vegan Thanksgiving! Green bean casserole is my daughter’s favorite part!

This vegan cream of mushroom soup will stay good in the fridge for 5-7 days or keep for 2 months in the freezer.

*To eat this cream of mushroom soup alone, add in 2 cups of veggie broth to the soup on the stove top over medium heat until heated through, stirring often.

Enjoy!

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It can be difficult to find a great tasting and easy vegan recipe that is also nice and hearty. Well you’re in luck with this recipe, our vegan mushroom biryani recipe is both easy and filling for the whole family. Originating from India, this mixed rice meal takes a new twist with delicious mushrooms and pepper. Also with the amount of veggies in this recipe, you’re also getting a great dose of vitamin C! See below for our vegan mushroom biryani recipe! This recipe serves 4 people.

The vegan mushroom biryani recipe will need the following ingredients:

• Long grain rice, 350 grams
• Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons
• Sliced closed cup mushrooms, 250 grams
• Onion, finely chopped, 1 whole
• Clove of garlic, crush, 1 whole
• Red pepper, seeds removed, chopped, 1 whole
• Fine green beans, chopped, 125 grams
• Medium curry powder, 1 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon
• Peas, 100 grams
• Chopped fresh coriander to sprinkle on dish at the end

Directions for the vegan mushroom biryani recipe:

In a pan, boil lightly salted water, then add the rice and cook 10 minutes or until rice is tender. While you are cooking the rice, also start heating oil in a large frying pan and gently fry mushrooms, garlic, onion, pepper and green beans for approximately three to five minutes or until soft. Next add the cumin seeds and curry powder and stir for an additional sixty seconds, next add the peas and cook for an additional two minutes, continuously stirring. Next you’ll drain the rice and add it to the large frying pan. Season the dish to taste, stir, and serve. As you serve, sprinkle the top with the fresh chopped coriander.

Enjoy your vegan mushroom biryani recipe with your family & friends, it is a great dish to share with the ones you love! Also try variations of different ingredients as you cook this meal many times over. I always throw one more thing in and my recipes are almost always different in some way! For more recipes, check out the Feigner Recipes at GotGlam.com.

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