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Healthy Meal Prep Ideas For Plant-Based Vegans

I am a BIG fan of meal prep. Mostly because I’m lazy and meal prep is the only thing that keeps me eating healthy. So if you’re like me, and you need some inspiration to start your week off right, then here are over 30 healthy meal prep ideas for plant-based vegans. Not to mention most of these are easy peaaaasy to make, and since they’re made up of mostly yummy veggies and vegan protein like chickpeas and tofu, they are also cheap as hell to make. Prepping your vegan meals is for you if are: a busy bee and you want to have healthy food ready when you need it a student who wants budget friendly meal prep meals…

August 11, 2019

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Creamy Cashew Vegan Mac + Cheese (Oil-Free + Healthy)

Last week I was craaaaving mac + cheese, and although normally I make my vegan cheese sauce with vegetables, I wanted to try out a cashew nut base for a change. Needless to say it came out amazing and it definitely hit the spot! The sauce was so creamy + with little prep, it only took 15 minutes to make! I have to admit, I’d already demolished half of this recipe in a few minutes after I’d made it… I just can’t resist a healthy mac + cheese recipe. Cashews aren’t normally on my shopping list because nuts can be quite expensive for small amounts. But I wanted to make an effort to sneak more nuts into my meals because of…

August 9, 2019

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Walnut, Cacao & Date Raw Energy Bites

Print Walnut, Cacao & Date Raw Energy Bites Course Snack Prep Time 10 minutes Servings 12 Ingredients 1 cup Walnuts 2 tbsp Cacao Powder 10 Medjool Dates 1-2 tbsp Water (Only add if mixture is too dry) 1/4 cup Desiccated Coconut (For topping) Instructions Add all ingredients to a food processor + mix until it forms a dough. Start to roll the mixture into small balls. If the mixture is falling apart in your hands rather than coming together, then add a tbsp of water at a time until you can easily create small balls with the mixture. Decorate your balls with desiccated coconut or whatever you fancy!

July 1, 2019

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Salted Caramel Oat Bowl With Addictive Raw Caramel Sauce

Print Salted Caramel Oat Bowl With Addictive Raw Caramel Sauce Course Breakfast Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Servings 1 Ingredients 1/4 cup Oats 1/2 cup Plant-based milk (Soya, Oat, Almond) 1 Banana 1 tbsp Agave Syrup 1/2 cup Strawberries 1 tbsp Cacao Nibs 3/4 Walnuts 6 Medjool Dates 1/2 cup Water 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract Instructions Start by adding plant-based milk to your oats and place them in the microwave (check the packet to see how long for). Cut your banana in half and place on a small frying pan with 1 tbsp of agave syrup. Cook this for a few minutes until the banana is nice and caramelised. Add your 6 Medjool Dates, 1/4 tsp…

July 1, 2019

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Buffalo Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potato

I love this buffalo jackfruit stuffed sweet potato recipe because its so simple to make and it tastes amazing! It takes around 10-15 minutes to make and is made with only healthy whole-food & plant-based ingredients. With the minimal ingredients I used, it cost me next to nothing to make, so if you’re on a budget then this is one for you. On a side note, I have decided that I want The Vegan Afterglow to focus more on plants rather than processed food. As well as being oil free, low sugar, budget friendly & easy to prepare. So from now on, all the recipes on TVA will all be healthy & glowing recipes! I might create the odd healthy…

March 6, 2019

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Strawberry & Apricot Vegan Smoothie

I have been craving strawberries for what feels like soooo long. I think my body is getting sick of the winter weather and it’s starting to miss the currently out of season fruits (like all the yummy fresh berries that are currently £2 per packet… what!?) But in this smoothie we’re going to be using frozen fruit which is waaay cheaper. Frozen fruit is always better for smoothies, not only because you can keep them in the freezer without worrying about them going bad, but frozen fruit makes your smoothie thicker, and it gives it makes it more like an icy texture rather than a thinner juice. Which is why you make “nicecream” with frozen bananas and not fresh ones….

January 28, 2019

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How To Successfully Transition Into Veganism The Easy Way

As if it’s 2019 already… does anyone else feel like last year went waaaay too quickly? According to the internet (the most reliable source ever), 2019 is going to be “the year of veganism”, which is amazing because it means more vegan options, more online vegan friends & more of an impact on the world – YAS! So to start the new year off, I wanted to write a post to help the newbies in 2019 successfully transition to veganism. I’ve said before that you can’t turn some people vegan, no matter how much you back up your argument. I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve put so much effort into explaining facts to my family members about…

January 23, 2019

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36 Unbeatable Vegan Recipes For A Stress-Free Christmas

Okay so Christmas is 10 days away, and as the countdown begins, it’s easy to start stressing about what you’re going to eat if you’re a vegan. So I think it’s officially time to do a compilation of Vegan recipes that are perfect for the big day! Whether you’re new to veganism or not, this is the year to make your own meat-free traditions and celebrate Christmas with a cruelty free plate! And if you’re struggling for vegan gift ideas, check out my latest post – 30+ Vegan Christmas Gifts That Are Guaranteed To Impress – all the gifts are under £30! For us vegan’s, Christmas can be a stressful time. Most of us spend a whole day surrounded by non-vegan food,…

December 15, 2018

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30+ Vegan Christmas Gifts That Are Guaranteed To Impress

It’s that time of year again, December is here! A time for panicking about what presents to buy your family/friends, overspending & eating way too much! And is it just me… Or did this year go soooooo quickly? We’ll soon be in 2019… And that is just a scary thought. But first, Christmas is on the way, and since so many people have made the transition to veganism this year (2018 has been the year of veganism after all), it’s only natural that people will be on the look out for vegan Christmas presents. And although every vegan would love a cute puppy for Christmas this year, we’ve got to be realistic (and budget friendly – am I right?). But…

December 6, 2018

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This Is Why You Need To Start Meal Prepping If You’re Struggling To Go Vegan

Have you ever had that 5/6 o’clock feeling when you’re finally done for the day, you’re hungry and you just want to eat anything in sight? Yup I think we’ve all been there. When you’re hungry AF, the quickest thing to eat is a microwave meal or snacks. But if you’re trying to eat healthy or achieve a health goal (losing weight for example) then unhealthy & processed food isn’t the best option. And whether you’re vegan or not, you’re not going to hit any of your daily nutrition values eating crap. Over the years I’ve found that a lot of yummy (& healthy) vegan meals can be planned & prepped in advance to make it super easy for you…

December 4, 2018

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