What Foods are Vegan?

Vegan foods are those that come entirely from plants and contain no animal products—so no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or anything derived from animals. 🌿✨ Here’s a helpful breakdown of what is vegan:

🥦 Whole Plant-Based Foods (Totally Vegan!)

✅ Fruits

• Apples, bananas, berries, citrus, melons, mangoes, etc.

✅ Vegetables

• Leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, beets, zucchini, etc.

✅ Legumes

• Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, peas, soybeans (edamame), etc.

✅ Grains

• Rice, oats, quinoa, barley, farro, couscous, bulgur, millet, etc.

✅ Nuts & Seeds

• Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, etc.

✅ Plant-Based Proteins

• Tofu, tempeh, seitan, textured vegetable protein (TVP), soy curls.

✅ Plant Milks & Yogurts

• Oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, and their yogurt or cheese versions (check labels).

✅ Healthy Fats

• Avocados, olives, coconut, nut butters, tahini, olive oil, etc.

🧁 Packaged Vegan Foods (Always check the label!)

• Vegan cheese and meat alternatives (like Beyond Meat or tofu-based deli slices)
• Plant-based snacks: granola bars, crackers, popcorn, chips (some varieties)
• Vegan desserts: dark chocolate, coconut milk ice cream, sorbet, dairy-free cookies
• Non-dairy butter and spreads (like Earth Balance)

🚫 Non-Vegan Ingredients to Watch Out For:

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