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    Vegan Protein Sources – 45 Delicious Vegan Protein Recipes!

    Published: Apr 18, 2018 · Modified: Aug 8, 2018 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Vegan Protein Recipes

    If you’re looking for vegan protein sources, this is the right post for you! It includes the most important facts about plant-based protein as well as 45 delicious and easy vegan protein recipes!

    Vegan Protein - 45 Easy and Delicious Recipes!

    Proteins for Vegans

    What is Protein?

    Protein is an essential nutrient for our body. Most of all, we need it for our brain cell function, our muscles, our organs, and also our immune system. Our body even needs protein to make hemoglobin that carries oxygen throughout our whole body.

    Can vegans get enough protein?

    A lot of people automatically and exclusively connect protein with meat, fish, and eggs. Therefore, veganism is often automatically associated with a lack of protein. However, if you pay attention to what you eat it’s very easy to get enough protein on a vegan diet.

    So yes, vegans can definitely get enough protein! Eating plant-based protein is even healthier than eating animal-derived protein. Vegans, for example, have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer  than people who consume meat and fish. So let’s eat more plant-based protein, people!

    However, keep in mind that this is only my personal research and opinion and that I’m not a doctor or a dietitian.

    A Collage of Vegan Protein Recipes

    How do vegans get protein?

    If you know a bit about the foods you eat, it’s very easy to get enough protein as a vegan. Almost all vegetables and fruits contain protein. Their protein content is, however, relatively low. Legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds, one the other hand, are packed with protein!

    And that’s exactly what people eat on a healthy vegan diet. So it’s relatively easy to find high protein vegan foods.

    Just shop in the bulk section and add a lot of legumes, nuts, and seeds to your diet. They’re so powerful and great for your health! If you regularly consume these foods, you won’t have any problems with getting enough protein on a vegan diet!

    A collage of four recipes containing vegan protein

    How much vegan protein should I eat?

    The average protein recommendations per day are:

    • 46 grams of protein per day for the average woman
    • 56 grams of protein per day for the average man

    If you eat a healthy plant-based diet, you won’t have any problems to meet the protein requirements. On the contrary, the average vegan even eats more protein than needed!

    And we also eat waaay more fiber than the average American. There is so much fuss about getting enough protein, but in fact less than 3 % of Americans meet the minimum requirement of fiber. Fiber can be found only in plants like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains. And most vegans eat a lot of that!

    a collage of four vegan protein recipes

    Vegan Protein Sources

    High Protein Vegan Foods

    Legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds are awesome vegan proteins sources!

    Here’s a list of foods that provide protein for vegans:

    • lentils  (12 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • tofu (13 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • tempeh (20 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • seitan (28 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • kidney beans (9 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • chickpeas (9 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • peas (7 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • almonds (22 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • almond butter (15 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • cashews (17 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • chia seeds (22 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • peanut butter (25-30 grams per 100 grams, 1 tablespoon has 8 grams)
    • quinoa (4.4 grams per 100 grams)
    • amaranth (4.8 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • oats (13 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • millet (3.5 grams of protein per 100 g)
    • spelt pasta (13 grams of protein per 100 g)

    Protein in Beans

    So as you see, beans have a lot of protein and they’re a great source of proteins for vegans! And in contrast to eating meat, you don’t have to worry about harmful saturated and trans fats!

    a collage of four recipes that are high in plant-based protein

    Vegan Protein Recipes

    To provide you with delicious vegan protein recipes, I teamed up with some talented fellow food bloggers to compile a list of 45 easy vegan recipes that are packed with protein!

    We’ve got:

    • vegan protein bars
    • easy and healthy vegan dishes with beans (for example a chickpea curry, chickpea sloppy joes, and a one pot three bean chili)
    • vegan protein cookies and protein balls
    • plant-based desserts that contain protein (how does chocolate peanut butter chia pudding or peanut butter mousse sound?)
    • vegan protein to add to salad

    I just wanna try all of these vegan protein recipes at once! They all look AMAZING!!!!

    So let’s get started:

    Click on the link underneath each photo to see the recipe! 

    45 Delicious and Healthy Vegan Protein Recipes You Have to Try!

     

    Mexican One Pan Quinoa

    One Pan Mexican Quinoa

    Vegan Potato Fritters Being Dipped in Sauce

    Vegetable Potato Fritters with Red Lentils 

    A Hand Holding A Chocolate Fudge Truffle

    Healthy Chocolate Fudge Truffles by Jessica from Desserts with Benefits

    Chickpea Potato Curry in a Bowl

    Vegan Chickpea Curry with Potatoes

    A Hand Holding A Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding by Laura from Joy Food Sunshine

    Vegan Chicken Nuggets with Chickpeas Being Dipped Into Ketchup

    Vegan Chicken Nuggets with Chickpeas

    Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Chipotle Tofu on Tortillas

    Sheet Pan Fajitas with Chipotle Tofu by Caitlin From My Bowl

    Vegan Protein Muffin on Parchment Paper

    Easy Vegan Protein MuffinsVegan Mushroom Burger with Fries on the Side

    Vegan Mushroom Burger

    Tempeh Gyros Wrap on Parchment Paper

    Tempeh Gyros by Sophia from Veggies Don’t Bite

    Vegan Grillable Black Bean Patties on a Plate

    Vegan Grillable Black Bean Patties

    Air Fryer Popcorn Tofu In a Popcorn Bag

    Air Fryer Popcorn Tofu by Mary Ellen from V Nutrition and Wellness

    Protein Pudding with Banana and Peanut Butter In A Glass

    Protein Pudding with Banana and Peanut Butter by Abbey from Abbey’s Kitchen

    Vegan Meatball Sub with Chopped Parsley on Top

    Vegan Meatball Sub

    Cookie Dough Protein Bars

    Cookie Dough Vegan Protein Bars by Natalie from Feasting on Fruit

    Chickpea Sloppy Joes on Parchment Paper

    Chickpea Sloppy Joe by Sarah from Champagne Tastes

    Chickpea Stir Fry with Rice on the Side

    Chickpea Stir Fry by Amy from Veggies Save The Day

    Vegan Crab Cakes

    Vegan Crab Cakes

    Pineapple Stir Fry with Baked Tofu on Rice with Chop Sticks

    Pineapple Stir Fry with Baked Tofu by Jenn from Veggie Inspired

    A Pile of Vegan Protein Packed Breakfast Cookies

    Protein-Packed Monster Breakfast Cookies by Megan from Allergy Free Alaska

    Vegan Butter Chicken with Chickpeas and Cauliflower in a Bowl

    Vegan Butter Chicken with Chickpeas and Cauliflower

    Two Chocolate Protein Power Bars on a Plate

    Chocolate Protein Power Bars by Audrey from Unconventional Baker

    Texas BBQ Sausage Sandwich with a Glass of Beer

    Texas BBQ Sausage Sandwich by Ginny from Vegan in The Freezer

    Seitan Vegetable Stir Fry In a Pan

    Seitan Vegetable Stir Fry by Caroline from Pickled Plum

    Vegan Protein Breakfast Bars in a Pan

    Homemade Protein Breakfast Bars by Linda and Alex from Veganosity

    Vegan Taco Salad with Nachos on a Plate

    Vegan Taco Salad with Lentil Walnut Meat

    Vegan Protein Burritos on Parchment Paper with Salsa in the Background

    The Ultimate Vegan Protein Burrito by Ashley from Blissful Basil

    Close-up of Peas, Pistachios & Chickpea Salad

    Three P Salad (Peas, Pistachios & Protein) by Linda and Alex from Veganosity

    Tofu in Chili Garlic Sauce with Broccoli on a Plate with Chop Sticks and Rice in the Back

    Tofu in Chili Garlic Sauce by Mary Ellen from V Nutrition and Wellness

    Healthy Peanut Butter Mousse with Peanuts on Top in a Glass

    Healthy Peanut Butter Mousse by Jessica from Desserts with Benefits

    Vegan Tuna Sandwich with Chickpeas on a Wooden Board

    Vegan Tuna Sandwich with Chickpeas

    Three Bean Chili in a Pot

    One Pot Easy Three Bean Chili by Bethany from A Simple Palate

    Cake Batter Vegan Protein Bars on a White Plat with a Drink in the Back

    Cake Batter Protein Bars by Alisa from Go Dairy Free

    Turmeric Curry with Spicy Lentils in a Bowl with fresh Cilantro on the Side

    Turmeric Curry with Spicy Lentils by Florian from Contentedness Cooking

    A hand dipping a nacho into Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Dip in a Bowl

    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Dip by Sophia from Veggies Don’t Bite

    Lentil Brown Rice Soup in a Bowl with a Spoon

    Lentil Brown Rice Soup by Richa from Vegan Richa

    Ingredients for Tempeh Tacos in Different Bowls with Tortillas on the Side

    Tempeh Tacos by Marina from Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    Almond Butter Cranberry Fudge with Almonds on Parchment Paper

    Almond Butter Cranberry Fudge by Rosie from The Hungry Herbivores

    Chickpea Lentil Quinoa Spinach Stew in a Bowl on a Colored Cloth

    Chickpea Lentil Quinoa Spinach Stew by Richa from Vegan Richa

    Tempeh Breakfast Sandwich on a White Plate with Lettuce in the Background

    Savory Tempeh Breakfast Sandwiches by Alissa from Connoisseurus Veg

     A Row of Baked Falafel on Parchment Paper in a Baking Dish

    Baked Falafel by Laura from Joy Food Sunshine

    BBQ Chickpea Sliders with Pineapple Slaw and a Lime Slice on the Side

    BBQ Chickpea Sliders with Pineapple Slaw by Sophia from Veggies Don’t Bite

    Vegan Protein Pudding with Banana and Peanut Butter in a Glass

    Protein Pudding with Banana and Peanut Butter by Abbey from Abbey’s Kitchen

    Vegan Poke Bowl with Red Cabbage and Tofu in the Back

    Vegan Poke Bowls by Abbey from Abbey’s Kitchen

    A Bowl of Sticky Maple Ginger Tofu with Broccoli and Sesame on Top

    Sticky Maple Ginger Tofu Noodle Bowl by Kristen from Moon and Spoon and Yum

    Sweet Potato Noodle Salad with Chickpeas and Rocket on a Plate

    Sweet Potato Noodle Salad with Chickpeas and Rocket by Elena from Happy Kitchen Rocks

    Vegan Quinoa Summer Salad in a Bowl with a Pair of Salad Servers

    Vegan Quinoa Summer Salad by Andria from The Petite Cook

    Edamame Mango Salad in a White Bowl with Basil on Top

    Edamame Mango Salad by Deryn from Running on Real Food

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Alisa

      May 17, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Oh my heavens – that peanut butter mousse! Thanks for putting this post together Sina! I can never have enough references for that “what about protein?” question.

      Reply
    2. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      April 19, 2018 at 12:32 am

      Thank you so much for including me Sina!! What a great collection!

      Reply
    3. Linda from Veganosity

      April 18, 2018 at 11:00 pm

      Thank you for including our breakfast bars in this fabulous roundup, Sina! Sharing!

      Reply
    4. Jenn

      April 18, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      Look at all that beautiful plant protein! So many delicious choices! Thanks for including my stir fry!

      Reply

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