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One of my favorite topics to talk about is nutrition, so I love when people ask me questions about getting started on a more plant-based diet. I became a vegetarian in 2008 and have dabbled in educating myself about a healthy diet ever since and these 4 best vegan cookbooks have helped a ton.
My most used resource for new recipes is Pinterest, and I tend to stick with a few favorites once I find the ones that work for my skill set and that my family enjoys eating. However, every once in a while, I go the old fashioned way and use a cookbook. Here are a few of the best vegan cookbooks depending on which type of vegan/vegetarian most suits you.
4 Best Vegan Cookbooks
For the Simple Veg: Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking
This is my absolute favorite cookbook at the moment. I use it to meal plan at the beginning of every week, as well as following the author’s blog and Instagram page for even more meal inspiration. The recipes are creative but simple and practical, and shockingly full of so much flavor. All of the recipes either require 10 ingredients or less, one bowl, or 30 minutes or less to prepare. My current personal favorite is the Peanut Butter Pad Thai.
For the Busy Veg: The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook
Since becoming a mom to kids ages two and under, I have grown to love my crockpot now more than ever. Healthy food does not have to be sacrificed for convenience! There are so many delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes that can be used with the slow cooker, which is great because that means less time that you spend cooking. The fun thing about this cookbook is that it also offers a few salad ideas to go with your crockpot meal, which makes meal planning even easier!
For the Veg Athlete: The No Meat Athlete Cookbook
It’s been a long time misconception that you have to eat meat to be strong and muscular, or to improve your athletic performance. This is false! There are so many amazing athletes who eat a plant-based diet, and this cookbook is perfect if you’re wanting to shift your eating but keep your game strong. The recipes in this book are creative (waffles made out of chickpeas?!) and will keep your energy levels, and your stomach, feeling full.
For the Veg on a Budget: Frugal Vegan
If you have transitioned your diet to more plant based then you have probably noticed that buying so many more fresh fruits and vegetables can be a little tough on your wallet. This cookbook proves that you don’t always have to spend the big bucks in order to live a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
What’s great about it is that it avoids all those weird ingredients you’d normally never buy or use for more than one recipe, but that other health food cookbooks may lure you into buying. So if you’re short on time, want to save money, and enjoy simple but delicious food, this is the cookbook for you!
There are so many great cookbooks on the market these days and this list only barely scratches the surface. The more you try different recipes, the more you’ll learn your own cookbook preferences and be able to make the right choices for you and your family. So have fun and unleash your inner (vegan) Julia Child!
