Easy Vegan Christmas Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the easy vegan Christmas? ›

Easy Vegan Christmas is a 80-recipe cookbook showcasing simple vegan recipes, for a fuss-free festive season.

Honey. Honey is a controversial food for many vegans. Bees do produce it, and it is also a food source in the hive. Because bees produce it, and bees have died to make it, honey is not considered vegan.

Vegan Diet Basics and How to Get Started

A vegan diet is a plant-based plan that excludes all animal products, like meat, fish, dairy and even honey (because it's made by bees, so it's considered an animal product).

Being respectful on both sides is what makes it work. If they are supportive of you eating plant-based then you should also be accepting of their choice to continue eating meat, even if it's not for you. Adaptability from both of you is also crucial!

Focus on the things you enjoy

For some, it may be watching a festive film, while for others it may be doing something therapeutic like painting or writing. "Spend the day doing things you enjoy," the team at Mind explain. "For example, this could be taking a morning jog, playing video games or doing puzzles.

Celebrate the season in cozy comfort.

If you can't be with friends and family, try to make the best of it by relaxing at home with your favorite cozy comforts. Don't forget your softest blanket, and maybe take this time to start reading a book you've been wanting from your local library.

But don't let that stop your sweet tooth. A little candy, as a treat, every now and then is fine. If you're limiting your sugar intake, look for the brands SmartSweets (vegan-friendly) or Zolli Candy (100 percent vegan).

Staple vegan foods such as oats, lentils, pasta, rice and chickpeas are among the cheapest foods and are in *a lot* of vegan recipes, so should definitely make an appearance on your list. Oh, and avoid shopping whilst hungry. You're more likely to stray from the plan...

Fortunately, loads of candies are vegan, so we can indulge our cravings (mostly) guilt-free. Most dark chocolate is vegan, as are popular sweet treats such as Smarties (known as Rockets in Canada), Oreos, Airheads, Jujubes, and Swedish Fish (some Swedish Fish contain beeswax, so be sure to check the label).

Buy in Bulk

Nuts and seeds can also be very affordable if bought in bulk. Products like oats and rice are filling and keep extremely well. Comparing different stores and planning your shop ahead of time can really keep the cost down, as can batch cooking meals for the week.