3-Minutes-Or-Less Quick and Easy Vegan Meals, Snacks, and Desserts That You Can Enjoy Over and Over Again
More people are turning to having vegan diets, for several reasons:
• They incorporate whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• They are free from animal cruelty
• They help the environment
One of the biggest hurdles people have with trying vegan diets, seems to be they think they aren’t full of flavor, like having meat products. While this can be true with some items, there are many vegan dishes you can have that taste good, and are filling. I am currently following a vegetarian diet, which also includes dairy, but I mainly follow a vegan diet.
Vegan meals can also be easier to prepare, since some of them don’t require many different ingredients, or steps to make. Here are some quick and easy, good-tasting vegan meals, many of which I prepare a lot, that you can make in 3 minutes or less, that are healthy, as well:
Breakfast
Fruit Smoothie: Mix and Match Dairy-Free Milk and Fruit Choices
Dairy-Free Milk -
Naturally Flavored Almond Milk
Naturally Flavored Soy Milk
Frozen Fruit
Blueberries, Strawberries, Mango, Pineapple, Banana
Vegan Protein Powder (Optional)
Water
Mix in Blender for 30 seconds, and serve.
Lunch and Dinner
Mix and Match Bowl: Balance 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2+ Veggies, 1+ Proteins, and 1 Dressing For Each Meal
Carbohydrates:
Minute Pasta
Barilla Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Penne
Barilla Ready Pasta Fully Cooked Gemelli
90 Second Rice
Simple Truth Organic 90 Second 100% Whole Grain Brown Rice
Simple Truth Organic 90 Second Garlic Flavored 100% Whole Grain Brown Rice & Quinoa
These are microwaveable, and you can use half of a package for one meal, and save the rest for later.
Veggies:
Artichokes, Olives, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Avocado, Pico de Gallo
Lettuce
Romaine
Shredded Romaine
Spring Mix
Spinach
Kale
Protein:
These are microwaveable, or grill:
Meat Substitutes
Dr. Praeger’s Perfect Burger
Dr. Praeger’s All-American Burger
Cut the burger into small pieces to mix in a bowl, or use:
Simple Truth Meatless Grounds
Gardein Ultimate Vegan Plant-Based Chick’n Nuggets
Daring. Vegan Plant-Based Chick’n Tenders
Beans
Black
Pinto
Kidney
Garbanzo (Chick Peas)
You can use half of a can of beans for one meal, and save the rest for later.
Dressing:
Simple Truth Plant-Based Vegan Dressings (2 Tablespoons):
Ranch
Bleu Cheese
Caesar
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Olive Oil and Vinegar
In addition, here are some vegan snacks and desserts that you can unwrap or open, and enjoy, right away:
Snacks
Chips
Late July Chia and Quinoa Tortilla Chips (Have with Salsa)
Late July Organic Sea Salt Potato Chips
Late July Organic Barbeque Potato Chips
Nuts
Kroger’s Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Planter’s Mixed Nuts
Desserts
Granola Bars
Simple Truth Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Cashew and Sunflower Butter Chewy Granola Bars
Simple Truth Organic Vanilla Chip Cashew and Sunflower Butter Chewy Granola Bars
These meals, snacks, and desserts are naturally low in saturated and trans fats, with healthy amounts of protein and fiber. The meals are easy to prepare in minutes and enjoy, but there are many additional different types of dishes, snacks, desserts, and drinks that someone following a vegan diet can choose from. For more choices and information, you may want to check out these websites:
https://www.forksoverknives.com (promotes a whole food, plant-based diet - may not be completely vegan)
Warning: Vegan food sources are naturally lacking in Vitamin B12, so it is essential to take a Vitamin B12 supplement, or use Vitamin B12 fortified foods and/or drinks, if you are following a strictly vegan diet, or you may incur serious bodily damage. Learn more, here.
You should consult with your doctor, before following any type of diet or health regimen, in order to take your specific health and nutritional needs into consideration.
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