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Healthy, plant-based, oil-free vegan recipes. Featuring whole foods ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and other fruits for no refined sugars or syrups. Includes gluten-free, chef’s tips, cooking videos, budget-friendly meals, cooking for one, and more.

  • Peach, Plum, Blueberry Crisp - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, No Sugar Added, Oil-Free Vegan Summer Dessert Recipe

    Desserts & Baked Goods

    Summer’s Best Fruit Crisp: Peach, Plum, Wild Blueberry

    May 29, 2019July 10, 2024

    Summer’s delicious flavors burst in this easy, healthy plant-based vegan fruit crisp. A crumbly gluten-free oat topping adds crisp texture for the juicy filling. Mix and match with any stone fruit and berries. Free of refined sugars and syrups, this WFPB dessert is indulgence without the guilt.

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    Spicy Calabrian Style Whole Wheat Plant-Based Pasta Shells

    May 28, 2019January 9, 2025

    This Spicy Calabrian Style Whole Wheat Pasta recipe gets it classic Italian flavor from small red cherry peppers. Whole wheat pasta shells add satisfying texture and healthy plant-based, vegan protein. Enjoy this for a quick and easy, oil-free weeknight dinner. 

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  • Garden Veggie Burger with Baked Russet Chili Fries - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Essential Oil-Free, Vegan Dinner Recipe

    Why Plants Rule

    The Best Veggie Burger Sauces and Toppings

    May 27, 2019June 21, 2021

    What are the best sauces and toppings to put on your veggie burgers? These healthy, plant-based recipes are full of flavor. Oil-free, vegan, and simple.

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  • Baked Green Chickpea Falafel Bites - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Middle Eastern Vegan Recipe

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    Baked Green Chickpea Falafel

    May 22, 2019September 22, 2022

    These oil-free baked falafel are a cinch to make and are a healthy source of vegan protein. Bright flavors from parsley, cumin, and coriander are mashed with chickpeas for an authentic taste of the Middle East. They also make tasty gluten-free appetizers.

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  • Mayan Raw Cacoa Chia Energy Balls - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Dessert Snack Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Mayan Raw Cacao Chia Energy Balls

    May 22, 2019April 8, 2020

    Healthy, plant-based ingredients like chia seeds, cocoa, almonds, and dates come together for this easy, vegan recipe. Based on local Guatemalan and Mayan traditions.

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  • The Ultimate Best Veggie Burgers Recipe Collection - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Vegan Recipes

    Why Plants Rule

    The Best Veggie Burger Recipes

    May 22, 2019June 24, 2020

    These are the best veggie burger recipes ever! These healthy, plant-based recipes are gluten-free and full of flavor. Garden Chickpea Burger, Southwestern Black Bean, Ultimate Portobello, Korean Teriyaki and more

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  • German Potato Salad - Healthy, plant-based, oil-free, fat-free, gluten-free, easy vegan recipe

    Salads & Slaw

    Healthy Vegan German Potato Salad

    May 21, 2019September 18, 2025

    This simple recipe for Vegan German Potato Salad makes the perfect side dish for summer! A plant-based twist on a classic recipe, this version uses smoked salt, and spicy brown mustard. A crowd favorite!

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    Collard Wraps with Fiesta Hemp Seed Filling

    May 15, 2019July 8, 2019

    Get your Greens! Healthy collard leaves are filled with a fiesta hemp seed mix for this vegan, grain-free recipe. Easy-to-carry, plant-based lunch!

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  • Gluten-Free Vegan Chickpea Noodle Mac and Sweet Potato Geez! - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Dairy-Free, Kid-Friendly Pasta Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Gluten-Free Vegan Mac and Sweet Potato “Geez!”

    May 15, 2019November 14, 2025

    Cheesy, creamy, and comforting – this easy, vegan mac and cheese leaves you satisfied on so many levels. A rich, oil-free vegan cheese sauce comes from roasted sweet potatoes and soaked cashews. Gluten-free chickpea noodles make this a dish everyone can love. Your family will be begging you for more!

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