If you're trying to eat more simply for health, to lose weight, or to ease digestive issues, you may want to eat a plant-based diet that's free of grains. How boring, you may be thinking, but it's not boring if you make scrumptious recipes like brownies, sweet potato tofu scramble, and cauliflower pizza. Made with veggies, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds, these healthy recipes are deliciously satisfying and will help you feel full of energy. Scroll through all the recipes or click on the links below if you're looking for a certain type of recipe.
- Breakfast recipes
- Lunch or dinner recipes
- Snack and dessert recipes
Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie
This sweet strawberry milkshake smoothie is only made with six ingredients, offers 27 grams of protein, and tastes like melted strawberry ice cream.
Get the recipe: strawberry milkshake smoothie [2]
Tofu Avocado "Toast"
This recipe swaps traditional bread with tofu.
Get the recipe: tofu avocado "toast" [3]
Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie
What would happen if an iced coffee went on a date with a protein smoothie? And they got married, bought a house, and had a baby? It'd look just like this — an iced coffee protein smoothie.
Get the recipe: high-protein iced coffee smoothie [4]
Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding
With this recipe for chocolate chia protein pudding, you can get your chocolate fix and still get a ton of protein — over 20 grams.
Get the recipe: chocolate protein chia pudding
Banana, Almond Butter, Sweet Potato Breakfast
If you've become a fan of sweet potato toast, here's a little twist that offers tons of complex carbs and protein to fuel your morning — plus it's gluten-free and vegan.
Get the recipe: banana-and-almond-butter-topped sweet potato
Vanilla Milkshake Smoothie
Made with only four ingredients — tofu, vanilla soy milk, frozen banana, and peanut butter — this smoothie tastes remarkably like a vanilla milkshake.
Get the recipe: vanilla milkshake smoothie [5]
Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
The healthy fats, fibre, and protein (almost 35 grams!) in this smoothie offer a quick and easy way to stay full until lunch.
Get the recipe: raspberry vanilla protein smoothie [6]
Cauliflower Porridge
If you love oatmeal, you've got to try this version made with cauliflower. Sounds weird, but once cooked and flavoured, it tastes remarkably like oatmeal — honest! This bowl is topped with fresh strawberries, pears, and chopped raw almonds.
Get the recipe: cauliflower porridge [7]
Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This classic smoothie made with bananas, strawberries, spinach, peanut butter, chocolate soy milk, and soy yoghurt offers almost 15 grams of protein.
Get the recipe: chocolate strawberry banana smoothie [8]
Tofu Scramble With Kale and Sweet Potatoes
This tofu scramble is packed with protein: almost 19 grams for just under 270 calories. It could also make a great lunch or dinner.
Get the recipe: tofu scramble with kale and sweet potatoes [9]
Gingerbread Chia Pudding
This breakfast will satisfy your cravings for sweetly spiced desserts, but it's healthy enough for breakfast.
Get the recipe: bowl of chia pudding [10]
Banana Blueberry Hemp Seed Smoothie
Since this smoothie is just five ingredients, it's incredibly easy to make and powered by hemp seeds.
Get the recipe: banana blueberry hemp seed smoothie
Sweet Potato, Tofu, and Avocado Bowl
This bowl tastes perfect on its own, but adding a little crunchy texture with some chopped salted cashews makes it even more delicious.
Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado bowl [11]
Vanilla Clementine Protein Smoothie
Although snacking on a couple juicy clementines is the absolute best way to enjoy them, this creamy citrus smoothie is a close second.
Get the recipe: creamy citrus smoothie [12]
Cinnamon Date Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnips, and Tofu
This dish has become a family fave for three reasons: One, it's absolutely delicious. Two, it's a cinch to make and clean up because it involves one pan. And three, it's packed with protein, fibre, and complex carbs, so I feel satisfied after a bowl.
Get the recipe: cinnamon date roasted butternut squash, parsnips, and tofu
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Sweet and creamy and such a gorgeous vibrant colour, this sweet smoothie will remind you of cheesecake drizzled with blueberries.
Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake smoothie [13]
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Save calories without having to turn on your oven with this creamy smoothie reminiscent of all the sweet and spicy flavours of luscious and creamy carrot cake.
Get the recipe: carrot cake smoothie [14]
Lower-Carb, High-Protein Berry Smoothie Bowl
While smoothies are quick and delicious, a smoothie bowl feels more decadent because of the toppings and the fact that you have to use a spoon, which allows you to slow down and really appreciate it. This one offers over 20 grams of protein.
Get the recipe: high-protein berry smoothie bowl [15]
Honeydew Protein Smoothie
This invigourating, dairy-free, 350-calorie smoothie offers tons of fibre, protein, and healthy fats, perfect to keep you full all morning long and help you lose weight.
Get the recipe: honeydew protein smoothie [16]
Banana Milkshake Smoothie
Creamy, smooth, subtly sweet, and high in protein, this banana milkshake smoothie offers over 20 grams of protein, but it's not made with protein powder or dairy products.
Get the recipe: banana milkshake smoothie [17]
4-Bean Chili Instant Pot Recipe
This hearty vegan chili only takes 10 minutes to prep, so you can throw the ingredients in your pressure cooker, and dinner will be ready in about 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: 4-bean Instant Pot chili [18]
Maple-Cumin Lentils Over Spaghetti Squash
The chewy texture of the lentils is comparable to ground beef, and since the maple-cumin tomato flavour is so outstanding, your meat-loving family will love it just as much — maybe even more.
Get the recipe: maple-cumin lentils over spaghetti squash
Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes
You can prep this vegan and gluten-free curry recipe in your slow cooker before work and have a restaurant-worthy meal for dinner. Serve it over cauliflower rice.
Get the recipe: chickpea and sweet potato curry recipe [19]
Cauliflower Rice and Beans
Using cauliflower instead of rice not only cuts on carbs and ups the vitamin A and C, but it also increases the fibre — this recipe offers 16.5 grams per 398-calorie serving. And cauliflower rice cooks in half the time, so this recipe will be done in under 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: cauliflower rice and beans [20]
Roasted Tofu, Sweet Potato, and Pepper 1-Pan Meal
All you need for this recipe are basically three ingredients, one pan, and your oven.
Get the recipe: roasted tofu, sweet potato, and pepper savory breakfast [21]
Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Now you can have cauliflower crust made without mozzarella or eggs, and this one is just as easy to make.
Get the recipe: vegan cauliflower pizza crust
Chickpea and Kale Stew
This metabolism-boosting chickpea and kale soup packs 24 grams of protein per serving, so it will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Get the recipe: chickpea and kale stew [22]
Tofu, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Meal
This recipe includes all the essentials you need for losing weight: protein, healthy fats, and fibre. And the best part is it's a one-pan meal, so it's easy to make and even easier to clean up!
Get the recipe: tofu, broccoli, and cauliflower sheet-pan meal [23]
Carrot Fettuccine
Here's an equally satisfying, soft, and tender alternative to pasta that's as easy to whip up as that bowl of spaghetti.
Get the recipe: carrot fettuccine [24]
Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and White Bean Salad
Massaged kale is topped with warm maple-cinnamon roasted butternut squash, white beans for protein, cucumbers and almonds for a satisfying crunch, and raisins for a little added sweetness.
Get the recipe: maple-roasted butternut squash, kale, and white bean salad
Spicy Sweet Potato Salad
Pair this sweet potato salad with a protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or black beans for a satisfying lunch.
Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato salad [25]
Vegan Chickpea, Garlic, and Thyme Soup
This easy chickpea soup is made from fridge and pantry staples you probably already have, and it tastes almost better the second day, making it a great option for lunch or dinner leftovers.
Get the recipe: vegan chickpea soup [26]
Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad
This zesty avocado chickpea salad is bursting with fresh dill, lemon, celery, cucumbers, and carrots. Enjoy yours over a bed of greens or a baked potato.
Get the recipe: smashed avocado chickpea salad [27]
Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup
This twist on the always-loved butternut squash soup recipe includes sweet potatoes and carrots for extra fibre and vitamin A. White cannellini beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess without a drop of dairy.
Get the recipe: squash, sweet potato, carrot, and white bean soup [28]
Black Bean and Mango Salad
With more than 13 grams of fibre and nearly 17 grams of protein, this light, clean, and potassium-rich dish will refuel your body after a tough workout, help you rehydrate, and even help soothe sore muscles.
Get the recipe: black bean and mango salad
Maple-Ginger Roasted Tempeh, Sweet Potato, Pepper, and Onion 1-Pan Meal
This one-pan meal is so easy and delicious, you'll want to add it to your weekly meal rotation. Look for a tempeh that's grain-free.
Get the recipe: maple-ginger roasted tempeh, sweet potato, pepper, and onion [29]
Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry
Prepackaged broccoli slaw makes the base of this warm "noodle" dish that's perfect for cold nights when you're craving comfort food.
Get the recipe: broccoli slaw stir-fry [30]
Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
If you've got a slow cooker, making this vegan butternut squash lentil soup will be a breeze. This recipe makes eight servings, so you can make enough for dinner, lunch, and then some.
Get the recipe: butternut squash lentil soup [31]
Colourful Veggie Salad
This rainbow salad is high in fibre, vitamin C, and vitamin A, and the lemony dressing takes the flavour up a notch.
Get the recipe: rainbow salad [32]
Cauliflower Soup
You won't miss the cream at all with this flavourful and super-healthy soup.
Get the recipe: vegan cauliflower soup [33]
Indian-Spiced Chard
After a long day, a bowl of Indian-spiced chard served alongside a whole-wheat pita or rice will fill you up.
Get the recipe: Indian-spiced chard [34]
Tomato Lentil Soup
Make a bulked-up twist on classic tomato soup. This tomato lentil soup makes for a delicious meal with more than 14 grams of protein per serving.
Get the recipe: tomato lentil soup
Nondairy Pumpkin Soup
You won't believe there's no cream — just a hearty helping of coconut milk — in this flavourful pumpkin bisque.
Get the recipe: nondairy pumpkin bisque [35]
3-Ingredient Brownies
You probably already have everything you need to make these brownies, except maybe the patience to wait for them to cook!
Get the recipe: three-ingredient brownies [36]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and under 100 calories, these gluten-free cookies are bursting with spiced pumpkin pie flavour. The main ingredient is almond butter, so make sure you have a jar on hand.
Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies [37]
Vegan Protein Smoothie Bark
Similar to frozen fruit nice cream, this vegan bark is made just like a smoothie, but instead of sipping the drink, you spread it out in a pan, add toppings, and freeze, then cut it so you have squares you can bite into or enjoy with a spoon.
Get the recipe: sugar-free protein smoothie bark [38]
Vegan RXBar
These vegan bars are like the Chocolate Sea Salt flavour you'd find from RXBar. They too are made with minimal ingredients — just five instead of eight — including dates, chocolate protein powder, hemp hearts, raw almonds, and flaky sea salt.
Get the recipe: vegan RXBar
Air-Fried Mashed Potato Fries
Here's a healthy french fry recipe made with three ingredients: potatoes, white beans, and a little plant milk. The potatoes are mashed without any butter so they're vegan, and the crisp you crave comes from the air fryer, not from oil.
Get the recipe: air-fried mashed potato fries [39]
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
All you need is a food processor or high-speed blender, and you'll be biting into these soft, cookie-dough-like protein balls in a matter of minutes.
Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls [40]
Bite-Size Strawberry Cheesecakes
Creamy and fruity, these tiny strawberry cheesecakes are the perfect dessert to make in warm weather.
Get the recipe: mini strawberry cheesecakes [41]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this chocolate chip freezer fudge — shhh, it's made with lentils!
Get the recipe: cookie dough freezer fudge [42]
Chocolate Chip Banana Nice Cream Bites
All you need are two ingredients — bananas and chocolate chips — and each bite is just 39 calories!
Get the recipe: chocolate chip banana nice cream bites [43]
Carrot Cake Protein Balls
These carrot cake bites taste so much like the real thing, it's hard to believe they are full of good-for-you protein and fibre.
Get the recipe: carrot cake protein balls [44]
No-Bake Brownie Bites
The soft texture and decadent, fudgy flavour of these no-bake brownie bites will satisfy dessert cravings for just 77 calories.
Get the recipe: no-bake brownie bites [45]
Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
Cold, creamy, and chocolaty, this vegan treat requires no ice-cream maker — just frozen bananas and a food processor.
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate ice cream
Vegan Mango Ice Cream
This tropical treat will become your new go-to summer dessert.
Get the recipe: vegan mango ice cream [46]
Vegan Almond Joy
All you need are five common ingredients and a food processor, and boom — you're instantly a (healthy) candy-making genius.
Get the recipe: vegan Almond Joy [47]
4-Ingredient Nice Cream
Use your high-speed blender or food processor to whip up this plant-based, sugar-free berry banana nice cream. It tastes like soft serve!
Get the recipe: sugar-free berry banana nice cream [48]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
They taste just like cookie dough!
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate chip cookie dough balls [49]
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels
This might be my all-time favourite dessert to bring to dinner parties.
Get the recipe: dark chocolate salted caramels [50]
Vegan Banana Spinach Ice Cream
Green-smoothie-lovers, we found the ice cream recipe you'll want to eat for dessert every night this week. It's made with frozen banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach.
Get the recipe: vegan banana spinach ice cream
Frozen Banana Pops
Make these frozen banana pops with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen — you only need a banana, dairy-free yoghurt, and chocolate chips.
Get the recipe: vegan frozen banana pops [51]
Air-Fryer Potato Latkes
While the whole point of eating potato latkes to celebrate Hanukkah is that they're fried in oil — to symbolize how the oil burned for eight days — there's a healthier option!
Get the recipe: air-fryer potato latkes [52]
Frozen Nutty Banana Nibbler
Try this healthy — and mini — version of an ice-cream sandwich. These banana nibblers, filled with a mixture of Greek yoghurt and peanut butter, will satisfy your sweet tooth while cooling you off.
Get the recipe: frozen nutty banana nibblers
Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Each serving of this decadent chocolate pudding (made with black beans!) offers over seven grams of protein and six grams of fibre. Enjoy it for dessert or even as a filling, sweet snack!
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate pudding [53]
Vegan Mounds
Make a batch of these vegan Mounds to keep in the fridge whenever chewy-chocolate cravings strike.
Get the recipe: vegan Mounds [54]
Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties
If you've never made homemade chocolates in your life, this recipe is a perfect one to start with. Each Peppermint Pattie is the perfect marriage between chocolate and mint, and these taste better because of the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth cashew filling.
Get the recipe: vegan Peppermint Patties [55]
Caramel-Filled Tarts
If you're craving a piece of pie, these scrumptious little caramel-filled tarts made with dates will do the trick!
Get the recipe: caramel-filled tarts [56]
Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream is chock-full of cherry and chocolate goodness, but without saturated fat and cholesterol.
Get the recipe: vegan cherry chocolate chip ice cream [57]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Nibblers
If you want something sweet that tastes like ice cream but is healthy, grab a banana and make these chocolate peanut butter banana nibblers.
Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter banana nibblers
Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Balls
If you have an obsession with all things chewy and you also have a love affair with chocolate, make these protein balls that taste like Tootsie Rolls.
Get the recipe: coconut-covered chocolate almond protein balls [58]
Mini Caramel Apples
You only need dates, soy milk, apples, and the topping of your choice to make these adorable treats on a stick.
Get the recipe: mini caramel apples
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
With fewer than 155 calories per serving and lots of vitamin A, these crisp and satisfying wedges are perfect to bake up the next time you're craving some french-fried goodness.
Get the recipe: sweet potato wedges [59]
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
Disguised as chocolate raspberry truffles, these are actually protein balls perfect for after a workout or for an after-dinner treat.
Get the recipe: chocolate raspberry protein balls [60]
Homemade Pineapple Nice Cream
If you love sorbet, this pineapple ice cream is a must-try frozen treat. It's creamy. It's smooth. And it's dairy-free!
Get the recipe: pineapple nice cream [61]
Pumpkin Pie Pudding
Made with high-fibre avocados and high-protein silken tofu, this spoonable treat will satiate hunger, so you can enjoy a 156-calorie bowl and feel completely satisfied for hours.
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie pudding [62]
Vegan Almond Butter Apricot Bites
These apricot almond butter bites are full of protein and flavour, and so easy to make.
Get the recipe: vegan almond butter apricot bites [63]
Pumpkin Pie Larabars
All you need to make these homemade pumpkin pie Larabars are cashews, dates, and a few spices. So easy and delicious!
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie Larabars
Vegan Cherry Protein Nice Cream
If you want a naturally sweetened frozen treat that tastes just as luscious as ice cream, make this cherry nice cream.
Get the recipe: cherry protein nice cream [64]
Pumpkin Spice Cashew Butter
Once you see how easy it is to make homemade nut butter and how exceptional the flavour and consistency is compared to store-bought nut butters, you'll never go back!
Get the recipe: pumpkin spice cashew butter [65]
Lemon Coconut Protein Balls
These lemon coconut protein balls are made with just five ingredients: raw almonds, vanilla protein powder, juicy dates, lemon juice, and unsweetened coconut.
Get the recipe: lemon coconut protein balls [66]
Protein-Packed Vegan Ice Cream
This easy-to-make, homemade post-workout recovery ice cream is totally vegan.
Get the recipe: protein-packed vegan ice cream [67]
Cocoa Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
This high-protein snack will satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on processed sugar.
Get the recipe: cocoa cinnamon-sugar roasted chickpeas [68]
High-Protein Banana and PB Snack
Banana and peanut butter get a protein upgrade with this quick snack.
Get the recipe: banana and PB snack
Salted Peanut Protein Balls
Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, you'll love this salty-sweet, super simple snack.
Get the recipe: salted peanut protein balls [69]
Banana Sushi
The pistachios add a yummy crunchiness to this classic snack that's so satisfying, you'll never eat plain peanut butter and banana again.
Get the recipe: banana sushi [70]
Baked Cinnamon Banana Chips
Make your own banana chips! They're seasoned with cinnamon to satisfy sugar cravings, and so perfectly crunchy!
Get the recipe: baked banana chips [71]
DIY Dried Cantaloupe
Dried cantaloupe is chewy, sweet, and similar to the flavour and texture of dried mango.
Get the recipe: dried cantaloupe
Carrot Chips
Made with carrots and baked instead of fried, these crunchy gems are a much healthier alternative to traditional potato chips.
Get the recipe: baked carrot chips
Yoghurt- and Chia-Covered Frozen Grapes
Adorable, easy to make, and naturally sweet, these mini popsicles should be kept in your freezer for when ice cream cravings strike.
Get the recipe: yoghurt- and chia-covered frozen grapes [72]
Striped Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
This homemade apple cinnamon fruit leather might be one of the easiest snacks you'll ever make.
Get the recipe: apple cinnamon fruit leather
Strawberry Banana Creams
This healthy, low-calorie dessert tastes like oh-so-decadent strawberry cheesecake. Made with a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, it's a cinch to whip up. Just use your favourite nondairy yoghurt in place of the Greek yoghurt.
Get the recipe: strawberry banana creams [73]
Creamy Peanutty Apples With Grapes
Looking for something crunchy and nutty but don't want all the calories and fat that come with straight-up peanut butter? Here's a sweet, low-cal alternative that's also high in protein. Just swap your favourite nondairy yoghurt for the Greek yoghurt.
Get the recipe: sweet creamy peanutty apples with grapes
Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas
High in protein and fibre, chickpeas offer a satisfying crunch when roasted. Just swap the honey for maple syrup to make this snack vegan.
Get the recipe: roasted honey cinnamon chickpeas [74]
Chocolate Hummus
Slices of crunchy apple and fresh strawberries are sweet enough on their own, but aren't they better with chocolate? Spruce up your basic fruit snack by pairing it with this smooth and mousse-like protein-packed chocolate dip.
Get the recipe: chocolate hummus [75]
Paleo Protein Balls
Made with just seven ingredients including raw nuts, hemp hearts, and flax meal, you'll love that these Paleo protein balls have only one gram of sugar.
Get the recipe: Paleo protein balls
Homemade Mixed Nut Butter
This homemade nut butter contains no peanuts at all. It's made with almonds, cashews, and sunflower seeds, creating a taste so fresh and unique, you'll never buy another jar from the store again. Pair it with fresh fruit or crackers.
Get the recipe: homemade mixed nut butter [76]
Vegan Banana Ice Cream
This deliciously sweet and creamy dessert is made with only two ingredients: frozen bananas and peanut butter!
Get the recipe: vegan banana ice cream [77]
Green Smoothie Popsicles
This popsicle recipe is for the smoothie-lovers!
Get the recipe: green smoothie popsicles [78]
Black Bean Brownie Bites
Don't knock it till you try it! These rich brownie bites are fudgy, chewy, and packed with protein and fibre from their secret ingredient: black beans.
Get the recipe: black bean brownie bites [79]