10 of Our Top Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Meals From January 2021!

These budget-friendly vegan recipes mean you don’t have to break the bank to have flavorful, healthy, seasonal meals that are 100% plant-based. These meals are simple and cheap, so you don’t have to spend your entire paycheck to enjoy being plant-based!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Budget-Friendly Archives!

1. Coconut Waffles

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These Coconut Waffles by Rouxbe are fluffy and spongy and can be paired perfectly with fresh seasonal fruits and drizzled with maple syrup for the added kick of deliciousness.

2. Italian Bean and Vegetable Soup

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This Italian Bean and Vegetable Soup by Caroline Doucet is inspired by the popular minestrone soup, but without the added pasta. This nutritious soup can be made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!

3. Loaded Sweet Potato Fries with Smoked Tempeh Bits

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This Loaded Sweet Potato Fries with Smoked Tempeh Bits by Lena Novak is served with steamed Broccoli & roasted Cherry Tomatoes. This is a great recipe you can prepare without any special gourmet skills.

4. Kale Stuffed Shells with Marinara

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Everyone loves stuffed pasta shells smothered in marinara sauce. Though traditionally a vessel for cheese, these Kale Stuffed Shells with Marinara by Katie Koteen are stuffed with a creamy blend of white beans, sautéed kale and garlic for a healthier, lighter take on the traditional dish. Any white bean will work here, but we like cannellini beans for their ease of smashing. These shells also freeze quite nicely, making them ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.   Reprinted with permission from Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee, Page Street Publishing Co. 2017. Photo credit: Allie Lehman

5. Miso Greens Soup

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This Miso Greens Soup by Katie Koteen is a necessity during the holiday season—the perfect soothing meals for days you don’t feel like eating heavy foods. Added bonus: It’s ridiculously quick and easy to make. Keep in mind that boiling miso kills all the good digestive helpers it contains. For this reason, this soup doesn’t reheat that well, but the recipe halves easily if you want to avoid any waste.   Reprinted with permission from Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee, Page Street Publishing Co. 2017. Photo credit: Allie Lehman

6. Pumpkin Brownies

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These Pumpkin Brownies by Kirsten Kaminski are super easy to make as you simply throw everything into your food processor and after 30 minutes of baking you have a tray of these delicious goodies!

7. Triple Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

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If you’re craving chocolate for breakfast, this Triple Chocolate Baked Oatmeal by Lauren Smith is the breakfast you’re going to want to enjoy!

8. Healthy Apple Pie Oat Bars

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These Healthy Apple Pie Oat Bars by Vicky Coates are made with all gluten-free and vegan ingredients as well as being high in protein. A delicious breakfast recipe with no sugar added and minimal prep required!

9. Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

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These sprinkle sugar cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and simply bursting with fun!! These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies by  Maggie Wescott are easy to make and require just 7 simple ingredients. These are a drop sugar cookie, which means there is no rolling or cutting out of the dough required.

10. One-Pot Barley and Potato Soup

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Veggie soup got an upgrade: this One-Pot Barley and Potato Soup by Katherine Vaught is hearty, comforting and flavorful!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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