NBA Warriors’ Player JaVale McGee is Now Vegan!

Fans of the NBA have likely noticed that over the past year, a heck of a lot of NBA players have been turning to plant-based diets to increase their health and overall longevity in athletics.

Not only have Kyrie Irving, Wilson Chandler, Jahlil Okafor, and more received press for their dietary choices, but Warriors’ player JaVale McGee is the latest to make headlines for his eating habits.

McGee first tweeted his interest in following a vegan diet in 2016, when he wrote: “What’s the first step to veganism?”

Since then, San Francisco Gate reports that McGee made the dietary switch and lost 15 pounds. McGee even recently made an appearance on fellow NBA player Kevin Durant’s YouTube channel, “Parking Lot Chronicles.”

Said McGee: “I’m vegan, guys… That’s why my physique is just so beautiful. Shout out to my vegan peoples out there.”

What’s McGee eating? According to this post by SB Nation, he’s chowing down on vegan chicken and waffles. Good choice, McGee.

Make Your Own Vegan Chicken and Waffles

We have a guide to Where You Can Eat Vegan Chicken and Waffles across America, but we totally understand the feeling of just wanting to enjoy the comfort staple at home. For those days, the Food Monster App bloggers have our back with this crazy good vegan chicken and waffle recipe!

Go Spicy or Go Home!

“Chicken” and Waffles With Spicy Maple Syrup by Lauren Hartmann feature crispy vegan chickpea chicken on top of fluffy waffles topped with spicy maple syrup! The cutlets are made from a combination of chickpeas and vital wheat gluten, which gives it a satisfying, meaty texture. They’re paired with fluffy waffles and a spicy-sweet maple syrup that will have you licking your plate.

If you’re more into making your own special combination of vegan chicken and plant-based waffles, check out these 15 Amazing “Fried Chicken” Recipes and these 14 Sweet, Savory, and Delicious Vegan Waffle Recipes. Here’s one of our suggestions:

‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the season for pumpkin, so we’re crushing on these Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Waffles by Sara Grandominico. Healthy, grain-free, and naturally sweet. The banana flour gives such a great thick, dense, almost chewy texture. So perfect for waffles.

Let us know what you come up with, and make sure to read up on these 25 Delicious Vegan Sources of Protein and these 5 Reasons it Rocks to be a Vegan Athlete.

We also highly recommend downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 8,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to ten new recipes per day. Check it out!

Lead image source: JaVale McGee/Facebook