Especially when you’re just starting out in your foray into a plant-based diet, it can be tough to cut the cord on meat (umbilical cord? gross) and other animal-based foods you’re used to.
Over the years I’ve tried out nearly every meat and cheese alternative on the market. Some are disgusting and some are quite tasty. Here’s a little guide to help you get started…
Field Roast Brand
- Celebration Roast
- Hazelnut Cranberry Roast En Croute (my fav for the holidays)
- Sausages
- Breakfast sausages
- Chao Slices (sliced cheese alternative, I think “creamy original” is the best, but it does come in “tomato cayenne” and “coconut herb” as well)
Reminder – stay away from seitan if you have a wheat allergy. Seitan is made from wheat protein.
All products by Hampton Creek, especially the Just Mayo line (regular,sriracha, chipotle, ranch, variety pack, truffle, garlic)
Ice Cream
- Mr. Dewey’s
- So Delicious – Cashew Milk
- Steve’s – limited vegan variety but the coffee flavor is bomb
Chicken Strips – Gardein
Earth Balance Brand
- “Cheddar” Squares
- Butter Alternative
- Popcorn
- Peanut Butter
- Coconut Spread (bomb on toasted bread)
BTW, Oreos are vegan – BOOM
Light Life Brand
- Gimme Lean – breakfast sausage
Tofurky Brand
- Deli Slices
- Sausages
Arbonne – protein shake items
- Protein powder (chocolate, vanilla, flavorless)
- Greens Balance
- Fiber Boost
- Digestion Plus
Arbonne – sport line
- Pre, during and post workout support
Arbonne – snacks/travel
- Bars (chocolate, fruit)
- Travel shakes (dry vanilla, dry chocolate, bottled vanilla, bottled chocolate)
Lots of other options:
A balanced protein shake is a fast and easy breakfast, snack or meal in general. It’s nice to get everything you need crammed into one cup. Plus, it sets you up to have a nutritionally successful day.