Thanksgiving is fast approaching so we've rounded up our favourite vegan Thanksgiving recipes for Breakfast, Appetizers, Mains, All-in-Ones, Sides, and Dessert! On this list of vegan Thanksgiving recipes you'll find tons of classics like mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple crisp, and stuffing. You'll also find some fun & modern recipes like our Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl (perfect for couples and singles!) and our Vegan Holiday Burgers (all the goodness of post-Thanksgiving sandwiches without waiting for leftovers!)

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Cooking! ♥

Breakfast

CARAMEL APPLE SMOOTHIE BOWL

A creamy, lightly-spiced smoothie bowl topped with chewy date caramel, Love Crunch Apple Chia Crumble Granola, sliced apple, and cinnamon! Serves 1. Get the recipe →

SPICED APPLE BREAKFAST BOWL

A hearty, warming bowl of oatmeal full of chunky apple bits, raisins, pecans, and flax seeds. Get the recipe →

Carrot Cake Pancakes

Easy vegan pancakes loaded with all the flavours of carrot cake! Get the recipe →

Appetizers

THANKSGIVING-STYLE SMASHED POTATOES

Crispy smashed Creamer potatoes topped with savoury mushroom gravy, a touch of tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, and a pretty little sprig of thyme. Makes approx. 30 smashed potatoes. Get the recipe →

VEGGIE CROQUETTES

These vegetable potato croquettes are delicious baked or fried. They're crispy on the outside, soft and potato-ey on the inside, and full of veggies! Serve with mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce for a Thanksgiving appetizer or side dish. Get the recipe →

Mains

HOW TO COOK A TOFURKY ROAST

This Tofurky “how to” guide will help you get the most out of your roast. This post covers how to cook a Tofurky Roast (thawed or frozen), make vegan gravy from the “drippings”, serve the roast, and how to heat and use up leftovers. Get the recipe →

THE ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING LOAF WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

One of our most popular Thanksgiving recipes! This loaf offers the perfect savoury-sweet contrast of the tart-but-sweet cranberry glaze and the hearty loaf. This holiday loaf is vegan, gluten-free, soy free, and can be easily made nut free by omitting the walnuts. Get the recipe →

VEGAN POT PIES

Pot pies are the ultimate comfort food, and this vegan recipe is full of familiar flavours. The flaky top crust hides a filling of vegan cream sauce, Creamer potatoes, vegetables, and seasoned tofu. Get the recipe →

VEGETABLE POT PIE WITH VEGAN BISCUITS

This hearty vegetable pot pie is loaded with seasoned tofu, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion. The foolproof biscuit topping makes this classic comfort food fuss-free! Get the recipe →

LEEK & MUSHROOM COUSCOUS STUFFED SQUASH

A hearty autumn stuffed squash recipe that makes a great side or main course. Get the recipe →

HOLIDAY SHEPHERD’S PIE

Use up your holiday leftovers to make this easy vegan twist on shepherd's pie. Get the recipe →

All-in-Ones

THE ROASTED VEGAN THANKSGIVING BOWL

Our most popular Thanksgiving recipe! Easy peasy vegan Thanksgiving in a bowl! Roasted veggies, toasty pecans, mashed potatoes, and easy vegan gravy, all in 1 bowl and ready in less than 1 hour. Serves 2-3. Get the recipe →

THE VEGAN HOLIDAY BURGER

Sandwiches made with holiday leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving or Christmas. But why wait for leftovers to enjoy holiday sandwiches? The patty is adapted from one of our most popular holiday recipes, our Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze. Get the recipe →

ROASTED FALL VEGETABLE BOWL

This all-in-1 bowl is perfect for holidays and cozy nights at home. Sweet and savoury roasted vegetables on a bed of wild and brown rice with a topping of vegan herb gravy and maple-maca cashews. This fall bowl is full of flavours and textures. Get the recipe →

Sides

Sage & Garlic Pecan Roasted Vegetables

A chic and simple side dish of roasted potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and pecans in a sage-y garlic butter. Get the recipe →

Vegan Chive & Garlic Duchess Potatoes

These crispy mashed mountains get an extra kick of flavour from garlic and chives. Get the recipe →

VEGAN POTATOES AU GRATIN

These easy vegan scalloped potatoes au gratin make for a comforting side dish all year round! Less than 30 minutes of active time. Freezer-friendly. Gluten-free substitution in notes. Get the recipe →

PECAN BUTTER BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Brussels sprouts browned in a crunchy, toasted pecan butter make for a simple yet sophisticated side dish! Get the recipe →

DATE CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Soft, tender sweet potatoes topped with a sweet, cinnamon and vanilla date caramel and crunchy pecans. A lovely naturally sweetened twist on sweet potato and toasted marshmallow casserole! Get the recipe →

TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE WALNUT STUFFING

An easy recipe for classic veganized stuffing with a deliciously crisp golden-brown top and a perfectly soft center. Finely chopped walnuts, nutritional yeast and mushrooms add depth and create a hearty, flavourful side dish. Get the recipe →

CHEESY POTATO & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Layers of cheesy vegan béchamel sauce, thin sliced Creamer potatoes, and sliced broccoli florets, all topped off with a toasty, herb and garlic bread crumb topping. Perfect for holiday potlucks and entertaining! Get the recipe →

HERB ROASTED POTATOES

A classic and incredibly simple side dish that's always delicious! Get the recipe →

AQUAFABA MARSHMALLOW TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Sweetened and spiced mashed sweet potatoes topped with a toasty "marshmallow" topping. Get the recipe →

DILL MASHED POTATOES

Soft, fluffy, and 100% vegan dill mashed potatoes. The perfect side for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Get the recipe →

BROCCOLI ALMONDINE

This is a great side dish that's easy to prepare for holiday feasts and simple weeknight dinners all year round. Steamed broccoli has never been fancier! Get the recipe →

SAUCES

VEGAN MUSHROOM GRAVY

This vegan mushroom gravy is deep, flavourful, and luscious. Sliced cremini mushrooms, minced onion and garlic, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and miso make this vegan gravy hearty and robust. Check out our Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl or our Tofurky Tutorial for a mushroom-free vegan gravy. Get the recipe →

CRANBERRY SAUCE

Tangy-sweet cranberry sauce is a holiday essential! Homemade cranberry sauce tastes so much better than store-bought and takes just 15 minutes and 3 ingredients to make. Get the recipe →

Desserts

Vegan Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)

This Vegan Apple Crisp is a decadent dessert made with lightly-spiced apples and lots of pecan crumble topping. Serve this Vegan Apple Crisp with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe →

CARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS

Decadent caramel drizzled cinnamon rolls loaded with tender apple bits and pecans. Get the recipe →

PUMPKIN PIE WITH CARAMEL WALNUT SAUCE

Classic pumpkin pie, veganized! Serve this vegan pumpkin pie with caramel walnut sauce or coconut whip. Get the recipe →

VEGAN PIE CRUST TUTORIAL

Step-by-step instructions for making vegan pie crust. Get the recipe →

HEALTHY PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS WITH COCONUT WHIP

This frosty parfait contains layers of thick and luxurious pumpkin pie smoothie, fluffy coconut cream, and crunchy granola. Get the recipe →

OAT CRISP PUMPKIN PIE

A decadent veganized version of pumpkin pie served with and oat crisp crust and luxurious coconut whipped cream! Get the recipe →

Vegan Molasses Cookies

Rich and spicy vegan cookies brimming with deep molasses flavour. Get the recipe →

Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Buns

Intensely decadent pecan raisin cinnamon buns complete with a sticky glaze and a creamy cashew drizzle. 100% vegan and delicious! Get the recipe →

Will you be adding any of these recipes to your Thanksgiving menu? We sure hope so! Happy Thanksgiving from I Love Vegan!

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Do you subscribe to any subscription boxes? If you’re not familiar with the idea, I'll tell you what they're all about. There are boxes for all kinds of interests. Subscription boxes can be a great way to sample products you've never tried before. Do you love vegan snacks? There's subscription boxes for that! Do you like trying new cruelty-free makeup and personal care products? There’s a box for that! Want to spoil your pet every month? There’s boxes for that too! You subscribe to the box of your choice and the company sends you a curated box of products on a regular schedule. Some boxes go out monthly, some bi-monthly, and some quarterly.

I’m a regular subscriber to the Dollar Shave Club (new replacement blades for your razor, monthly or bi-monthly.) I’ve also subscribed to BarkBox in the past (a box with a selection of dog toys, treats, and chews for your pup each month.)

I’ve always liked the idea of subscription boxes but I’ve never tried any that excited me.

Through blogging I’ve been able to sample a few different vegan snack subscription boxes but I’ve always found them underwhelming. They always seem to be the same: dried fruits, energy bars, and lackluster snacks. Not very exciting and not worth the money. (PS: If you have subscribe to any vegan food boxes that “wow” you every month, I’d LOVE to hear about them!!)

The subscription boxes that interest me most are the vegan beauty and makeup boxes. I love trying new vegan skincare, makeup, and personal care items.

I wasn’t sure which company I wanted to subscribe to so I decided to try a few. I'm signing up for different vegan makeup/personal care boxes for 3 months each.

To start with I wanted to sample Petit Vour. Petit Vour is a subscription box that helps you discover luxury cruelty-free and vegan makeup and skincare. Petit Vour offers many levels of personalization. You begin by filling out your beauty profile. You'll answer questions about your style, your skin and hair type, and your fragrance preferences. They offer different options for your expectations of vegan and cruelty-free products too. Do you expect products that are all-natural? Or maybe you don't care, as long as the items are vegan. Whatever you like, Petit Vour has something for you!

Petit Vour also has a rewards points system. Every month you can review the products you received to receive up to 400 Petit Vour points ($4.00) which you can spend on Petit Vour products.

For my subscription I was willing to sample anything, as long as it's vegan. I was curious to see if Petit Vour would introduce me to products I'd want to buy again. And of course, I wanted to know if I thought the subscription was worth the price.

For each box I’ll tell you how many products I received, how many products were full-size or trial sized, and whether or not I’d buy any of these products myself.

Let’s get to the boxes! Here’s what I received throughout the 3 months I subscribed to Petit Vour!

The May Box:

# of products received: 5
Full size products received: ⅗
Trial size products received: ⅖
Items I would buy again: 0/5
# of products I loved sampling: ⅘
# of products I’d buy if I had the budget: ⅖

Zabana Essentials Banana Colloidal Oatmeal Mask:

No longer available from Petit Vour - $24.95 for 2 FL OZ / 56 Grams from Zabana Essentials

Would I buy again? No
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes!
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Maybe!
Additional comments:
This “mask” made my skin feel great. My skin was so soft and smooth. I loved the gentle exfoliation. Unfortunately this mask is so messy, it gets everywhere! It wasn’t the kind of mask you can apply and then do as you please. This mask did inspire me to try making my own mask using oat flour, clay, and a facial oil which offered similar results.

EiR NYC Sunset Oil:

$35.00 for 8 OZ

Would I buy again? No
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Unlikely

Au Naturale Color Theory Creme Corrector in Sweet Basil:

$24.00 for 0.14G / 4 Grams

Would I buy again? No
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes!
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? No, if I were looking for a colour correcting product for redness I wouldn’t choose this one.
Additional comments:
The “Sweet Basil” colour corrector is more blue than green. So while it helps combat redness, a true green corrector would work so much better.

Lauren B. Beauty Reparative Cuticle Oil Treatment:

$22.00 for 0.34 FL OZ / 10 ML

Would I buy again? No
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes! It came at just the right time when I needed to rescue my cuticles and it really did help.
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? No. I’d probably opt for a more affordable oil.

Everyday Minerals Velvet Eyeshadow in Fresh Glowing:

$7.00 for 0.03 OZ / 0.85 Grams

Would I buy again? Unlikely, but possibly in a different shade.
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Maybe!
Additional comments:
I wasn’t a huge fan of this shade because it’s SO light not particularly reflective. I liked the formula though so I think I’d enjoy a different shade more.

The June Box:

# of products received: 5
Full size products received: ⅕
Trial size products received: ⅘
Items I would buy again: ⅕
# of products I loved sampling: ⅗
# of products I’d buy if I had the budget: ⅖

Juice Beauty Green Apple Cleansing Bar:

$12.00 for 4.8 OZ

Would I buy again? No.
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes.
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? No! I’d be more likely to opt for Lush bar soaps.

Clove + Hallow Lip Glaze in Candied Hearts:

$15.00

Would I buy again? Unlikely and certainly not in this shade.
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yep!
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Unlikely.
Additional comments:
I wasn’t a big fan of the formula, applicator, or colour.

Vert Mont Perfumery Cyrena Perfume Oil:

$5.00 for 1.75ML sample | $35.00 for 10ML

Would I buy again? Yes!
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes!
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Yes!
Additional comments:
I love this scent! It’s unique and I’d love to buy it in full-size. It’s a nice deep blend that’s both smoky and sweet.

MUN Anarose Hydrating Rose Toner:

$7.00 for 10ML | $65.00 for 100ML

Would I buy again? No
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes!
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? No! I don’t think I could justify this price regardless of my budget!

Goldfaden MD Facial Detox | Purifying Mask

$65.00 for 1.7 FL OZ/50ML

Would I buy again? No.
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes!
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? No.
Additional comments:
I actually really really enjoyed this product. I loved it but I can’t see myself spending $65.00 on a single face mask regardless of my budget! It was really calming. I liked using it as a mask and as a spot treatment for breakouts.

The July Box

# of products received: 4
Full size products received: 0/4
Trial size products received: 4/4
Items I would buy again: 0/4
# of products I enjoyed sampling: 4/4
# of products I’d buy if I had the budget: 0/4

Ursa Major 4-in-1 Essential Face Wipes:

$7.00 for 5 | $24.00 for 20

Would I buy again? Unlikely, but I haven’t tried them yet!
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Unsure at this point, I’m saving these for travel.
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Nah, I’m happy with ELF or Wet n’ Wild makeup removing wipes.

Lilah B. Divine Duo Lip & Cheek:

$46.00

Would I buy again? Unsure at this point, I’m saving these for travel.
Did I enjoy sampling this product? I’m sure I will but I haven’t tried them yet.
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? At this price? That’s very unlikely!

Osea Essential Hydrating Oil:

$32.00 for 0.34 FL OZ

Would I buy again? No.
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes!
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Probably not, there’s a lot of great hydrating oils I could buy with $32.00!

Little Barn Apothecary Aloe + Rosewater Balance Mist:

$16.00 for 2 FL OZ./60 ml | $32.00 for 4 FL OZ./180ml

Would I buy again? No.
Did I enjoy sampling this product? Yes! I really enjoyed using this mist after cleansing and before applying serums, acids, moisturizers, and oils.
Would I buy this product if I had the budget? Again, unlikely… I just don’t see myself spending $32.00 on any facial mist.

Overall stats and review for 3 months of Petit Vour:

Cost:
(Prices in USD (includes shipping)
USA: $18.00/month or $180.00/year
Canada: $23.00/month or $240.00/year (I was charged about $30 -$32 CAD per box)
Worldwide: $25.00/month or $264.00/year

# of products received: 14
Full size products received: 4/14
Trial size products received: 10/14
Items I would buy again: 1/14
Products I loved sampling (I’d buy them again if I had the budget): 11/14
Did Petit Vour introduce to me to new products that I’d actually buy? Not really, no.
Did I enjoy trying new cruelty-free vegan products at this price? I did!

Do I think a subscription to Petit Vour is worth it? It depends! I enjoyed sampling luxury vegan products but I'm not likely to actually buy any luxury vegan products. I would have liked to see more full-size products in the boxes. If you're located in the US and interested in trying Petit Vour I'd probably try it (if it's in your budget!) Outside of the US, it gets quite a bit more expensive. At $30-$32 CAD per box I felt it was a quite expensive, especially for boxes where I didn't end up loving every product.

This post was not sponsored and does not contain affiliate links!

Next month we're reviewing the VeganCuts Beauty Box!

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This post is sponsored by The Little Potato Company.

Happy September! Today’s recipe is exactly what we’ll be craving as we approach chilly evenings and busier weeknights. A quick, simple, hearty and satisfying stew. This Instant Pot Tofu & Potato Stew is ready in 1 hour or less and made with simple ingredients. This is my first Instant Pot recipe (and my first time using an Instant Pot or pressure cooker at all) and I’m hooked!

In this recipe we’re using Fingerlings from The Little Potato Company, who exclusively grow Creamer potatoes.. Have you ever pressure cooked Little Potatoes? I already love Creamer potatoes' naturally creamy texture and pressure cooking them makes 'em downright velvety. The convenience of the Instant Pot is taken to another level with Little Potatoes. Thanks to their thin skin, there’s no peeling or washing required (they come pre-washed!) I’m going to be trying a lot of recipes with Creamer potatoes in my Instant Pot this autumn!

Big chunks of Creamer potatoes, extra-firm tofu, carrots, peas, celery, onion, and a rich, thick broth makes up this Instant Pot Tofu & Potato Stew. It’s perfect with a big chunk of crusty bread and a smear of vegan butter.

The steps for making this Instant Pot Tofu & Little Potato Stew are simple. Set your Instant Pot to “Saute” and cook cubed tofu in olive oil until crispy on all sides. Stir in some soy sauce to flavour the tofu. Add the vegetables, minus the potatoes, and cook for 5 minutes. Add some flour to thicken the broth, mix and cook for about 1 minute. Add the Fingerling potatoes, broth, water, tomato paste, dried thyme, and black pepper. Set your Instant Pot to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” and set the time for 15 minutes.

After the Instant Pot depressurizes, change the setting to “Saute”. Add the peas, and cook the stew until it reaches your desired thickness. Taste and adjust the seasoning and you’re done! Serve the Instant Pot Tofu & Potato Stew with some crusty bread or homemade biscuits and enjoy.

Using an Instant Pot, the Little Potatoes cook in 15 minutes and the resulting texture is divine. I noticed a big difference in the texture of the tofu too. It had a meatier, almost chewy texture that made this stew even more satisfying.

Don't have an Instant Pot? You’ll need to simmer the stew for about 30 minutes, or until the Fingerlings are tender before adding the peas.

This recipe would be great for bringing leftovers to work or school. It would also make for a delicious base for a biscuit topped pot pie like our Tofu & Potato Pot Pie recipe.

You can change up the recipe depending on what ingredients you have on hand. Parsnips and mushrooms would be a delicious addition. Chickpeas or lentils would be great as a substitution for the tofu.

This Instant Pot Tofu & Little Potato Stew is freezer-friendly, so it would be a great meal to heat up for busy nights.

This post is sponsored by The Little Potato Company.
We love them for their commitment to simple, healthy whole foods like their delicious Creamer potatoes. Thanks for supporting the brands that support I Love Vegan!
Learn more about why we love Little Potatoes at www.littlepotatoes.com

Instant Pot Vegan Tofu & Little Potato Stew

★★★★★ 4.6 from 12 reviews

• Author: Brittany Mueller
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hours 25 minutes
• Yield: 6-8 servings
• Category: Lunch and Dinner
• Cuisine: Vegan

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Description

This hearty vegan stew is full of protein-rich tofu, Fingerling potatoes, vegetables and savoury broth. Use the pressure cooking function on your Instant Pot for a complete one-pot meal that’s ready in 1 hour or less. This hearty vegan stew is perfect for chilly autumn nights. Serve with crusty bread slathered with vegan butter or homemade vegan biscuits.

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp/45ml olive oil
• 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, cubed
• 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
• ½ cup/125ml (100g) chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
• 1 ½ cups/375ml (200g) chopped carrots (4 carrots)
• 1 ½ cups (185g) chopped celery (3 ribs celery)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 - 1.5lb bag (680g) of The Little Potato Company’s Fingerling potatoes
• ½ cup/125ml (75g) unbleached flour
• 6 cups/1500ml vegetable broth
• 1 cup/250ml water
• 3 tbsp/45ml tomato paste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1 cup/250ml (140g) frozen peas

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Instructions

1. With the lid off, turn Instant Pot on to “Sauté” and choose the “Normal” heat level. Add the olive oil. Once the Instant Pot is preheated, add the cubed tofu. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is crisp and golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the soy sauce and stir, cooking until the liquid is absorbed.
3. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the flour and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add the Fingerling potatoes, vegetable broth, water, tomato paste, and thyme. Stir well.
6. Securely close the lid on your Instant Pot and turn it on to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook”. Set timer for 15 minutes.
7. Once finished, release the pressure (following Instant Pot instructions) and open the lid when safe to do so.
8. Add the frozen peas and stir. With the lid off, use the “Sauté” functions set to a heat level of “More” or “High” and reduce the stew to your preferred thickness, about 5 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Notes

To lower the sodium content, choose an unsalted vegetable broth and season to taste with salt. You can also choose a low-sodium soy sauce.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 152
• Sugar: 2.7 g
• Sodium: 880.2 mg
• Fat: 7.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
• Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 2.7 mg

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Have you heard of Beyond Meat? It’s a hugely successful company that makes vegan meats, such as the Beyond Burger!

The Beyond Burger is 100% plant-based and pretty unique. It’s soy-free, gluten-free, and GMO-free. The main ingredients are: water, pea protein, canola oil, and coconut oil. Where will you find it? In the meat aisle, and now, at all A&W locations in Canada.

This is a big deal! This the first time the Beyond Burger is available in Canada. And this is a huge fast food company offering not one, but two plant-based burger patties. Before introducing the Beyond Burger to Canada, A&W had their Deluxe Veggie Burger. The Deluxe Veggie Burger is a typical "veggie patty" made with vegetables and portobello mushrooms. Make it vegan by ordering it without cheese and ranch sauce. Overall, this is a big win for vegans!

So what’s the Beyond Burger like? Today we’re reviewing the Beyond Burger from A&W!

A&W’s Beyond Burger is served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and “Uncle sauce”.

A ¼ lb Beyond Burger patty contains 20g of plant protein, 25% of your daily iron intake, 5g of saturated fat, 0mg of cholesterol, and 22g of total fat.

Compared to an 80/20 ¼ lb. beef patty, it’s higher in protein and iron and lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Making it Vegan:

Unfortunately, ordering the Beyond Burger as-is isn’t vegan. You’ll need to order it without mayo or “Uncle sauce”. Thankfully, customization is a breeze at A&W and ordering it vegan is super easy.

I also want to note that the Beyond Burger is cooked on the same grill the meat patties are cooked. I'd prefer if A&W could make this switch to cooking the Beyond Burger on it's own grill or section. Unfortunately this I don't think this is realistic right now but in the future, with enough sales and conversation around the topic, I'd love to see this change!

Taste & Texture:

This burger is really good. It’s meaty and satisfying. It doesn’t taste like a veggie patty or vegetables, it tastes meaty but with a different texture than meat. The texture is lighter and a little flaky. The patty is seasoned with A&W’s signature seasoning giving it a distinct A&W-ish flavour. It’s a burger that’s craveable, something I’d look forward to eating. When you’re busy or travelling it can be difficult to find vegan food that's convenient and delicious. These are usually the times that make veganism feel difficult. This burger definitely changes that. I can see myself making A&W a go-to stop when travelling.

After trying the Beyond Burger twice, we tried adding our own vegan mayo. It's SO good. Adding a little vegan mayo makes the Beyond Burger taste richer and for lack of a better term, “less vegan”. Come on A&W, bring on the vegan mayo!

The Price:

The Beyond Burger is $6.99 or $10.98 for a combo (with fries and a drink.) I find this a little expensive for fast food. In comparison, the Mama Burger (beef patty and similar toppings) is $4.79. The Veggie Deluxe Burger is $6.59.

We didn’t find the Beyond Burger to be very filling. If you’re hungry, you’d want to order a combo. For two people that brings the total up to $21.96 plus tax.

A&W will charge you $1.49 per patty to sub the Beyond Burger patty into any other burger on the menu.

The Verdict:

The Beyond Burger is delicious! We really enjoyed it and would order it again

I’m so happy A&W added the Beyond Burger to it’s lineup. It’s a great vegan fast food option that’s satisfying and delicious. It's a big step up from fries or plain salads.

A&W has set a great example. Hopefully this encourages other fast food restaurants to add vegan options to their menus. It gets frustrating having only a few side dishes to choose from when you do go out for fast food.

The cost of each burger is a little prohibitive. At $6.99 per burger, the price will keep me from ordering the Beyond Burger often. It’s something I’ll view as a treat or an option for really busy days or travel.

We highly suggest giving the Beyond Burger a try.

Make it a Combo and Other Vegan Options from A&W:

Other vegan options from A&W (Canada) include:

• Russet Thick-Cut French Fries
• Sweet Potato Fries (comes with chipotle mayo, be sure to ask for no chipotle mayo!)
• Veggie Deluxe Burger (be sure to ask for no cheese and no ranch sauce)
• Hash browns

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this addition to A&W’s lineup! Have you tried it? What did you think? Are you vegan? Would you give this burger a try?

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Toast doesn't have to be a boring breakfast staple! Play with your food and make this tic-tac-toe toast! We made these cute sweet and savoury tic-tac-toe toast for Nature's Path Organic's Envirokidz.

Make sweet tic-tac-toe toast with natural peanut butter, Envirokidz Koala Crisp Cereal, banana "X's" and strawberry "O's". The savoury version uses hummus, carrot strips for the board, cucumber "O's" and red bell pepper "X's".

Play around with the ingredients and use your favourite fruits, vegetables, and spreads to suit your preferences. We used alphabet cutters to make the "X" and "O" playing pieces. (Except for the strawberries, we sliced them into rounds and used a straw to cut out the centers.)

If you don't have alphabet cookie cutters, use different coloured fruits and vegetables to differentiate between players!

Get the recipe to make this Vegan Tic-Tac-Toe Toast from the Nature's Path Organic website!

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Happy National Avocado Day!

It's July 31st! Not only is it the last day of July, and Harry Potter's Birthday, it's also National Avocado Day! What a day!

In celebration we've collected 12 of our favourite I Love Vegan recipes that use avocado. 'Cause who could love avocado more than vegans do?

Let's get started!

Guacamole

Gotta start with a classic, guacamole! A great dip for tortilla chips or crudité, makes a delicious dressing for Taco Salads, and a great addition to vegetable wraps, sandwiches, burritos & burrito bowls, and tacos.

Marinated Tofu Naan Wraps with Avocado Lime Slaw

Flavourful marinated tofu, crispy crunchy slaw in a creamy, garlicky avocado dressing complete with a zesty kick of lime, all wrapped up in warm naan bread.

Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Lemon Avocado Aioli

Spicy, crispy roasted Creamer potatoes drizzled with the most luxurious and addictive Lemon Garlic Avocado Aioli. Mmm!

Vegan Goddess Bowl

This Vegan Goddess Bowl is full of flavour and textures! This bowl includes brown rice, spinach, chickpeas, cucumber, carrots, avocado, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries with a creamy and tangy Tahini Goddess Dressing. It’s highly nutritious and satisfying with 14 grams of plant-based protein, 13 grams of fibre, and big dose of vitamins and minerals. The Vegan Goddess Bowl is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes. This is a great lunch or dinner for meal prepping or taking on the go!

Easy Vegan Potato Tostadas

These easy vegan potato tostadas are simple and straightforward to prepare. The flavourful spiced potato filling is made with a simple blend of pantry staples: onion, garlic, red chili flakes, paprika, and chili powder. Messy, crunchy, and loaded with fresh toppings, these vegan tostadas are perfect for casual summer meals! 40 minutes total, completely customizable, and perfect for prep-ahead meals.

Vegan Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)

Crispy fried tacos filled with smoky cumin-spiced potatoes, pico de gallo, avocado, tomato, and cilantro. Super easy and insanely delicious!

Spicy Sriracha Nourish Bowl

A spicy whole food lunch bowl loaded with avocado, veggies, beans, and rice.

Mango Chili Tofu Burgers with Cashew Crema

A super easy grill-friendly recipe that's bursting with summer flavours! Mango chili tofu, crisp veggies, sweet mango, and a creamy combination fresh avocado and lemon-y cashew crema make for a seriously flavour-packed vegan burger.

Grilled Veggie Taco Bowl

A crispy-crunchy, amazingly flavourful, veggie-loaded taco bowl with avocado and all the fixins'.

Tomato Basil Salad with Seasoned Tofu

A deliciously simple spinach salad with seasoned tofu, tomatoes, basil, avocado, and pumpkin seeds.

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowl

This 30 minute roasted vegan lunch bowl is made up of 5 delicious components: Chili-lime kale, quinoa, garlic roasted broccoli, roasted sriracha chickpeas, and curry roasted sweet potatoes.

Warm Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This salad is hearty, nutritious and satisfying! The combo of creamy avocado and sweet potato, spicy peanut sauce, quinoa, and crunchy romaine and pumpkin seeds makes for a wonderful mix of flavours and textures. The mix of warm and cold makes this the perfect salad for the cold winter months.

Happy National Avocado Day! I wish you only perfectly ripe avocados and lots of love today! ♥

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It doesn't get much simpler (or cuter!) than making these sweet Cereal Bracelets and Necklaces made with Envirokidz Cheetah Chomps! You can really get creative with this edible jewelry. Keep it simple with easy patterns or make fancy "charm bracelets"!

Get the "recipe" for these Cereal Necklaces and Bracelets from Nature's Path Organic's website!

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We created these adorable and homemade fresh fruit bouquets for Nature's Path Organic's kid-friendly recipe section. This year we're working with their brand Envirokidz to create a bunch of healthy, vegan snacks for kids. These were so much fun to make! If you want to check out the recipe so you can make your own Healthy Fruit Bouquets for Kids, check 'em out on www.naturespath.com!

Get the recipe for these super cute homemade fruit bouquets on Nature's Path Organic's website!

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