So, for those of you who live in an area where vegan foods are hard to come by, here are some staples that your local store *should* carry. If my store carries them, then I bet your store will too.
1. Boca Vegan Burgers - Probably the easiest vegan veggie burger to find out there. | |
2. Smart Deli (by Light Life) Vegan cold cuts - These come in ham, bologna, turkey, etc. My favorite is ham because it tastes the least fake plus if you fry it in oil it tastes like Canadian bacon!!! | |
3. Silk Soymilk - Best. Soy. Milk. Ever. Creamy, most realistic taste, and wind-powered. Silk also makes soy yogurt, which is available at most grocery stores (but not mine). | |
4. Tofutti Ice Cream Tubs- It may be hard to find other Tofutti products, but most stores carry the tubs at least. They come in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, and "better" pecan. | |
5. Bolthouse Farms Beverages - Green Goddess and the fruit/veg blends are packed with nutrients, and the Vanilla Chai is a great protein boost. | |
6. World Classics Panko Breadcrumbs - Vegan breadcrumbs are hard to come by since most brands include whey. This brand's pank breadcrumbs are vegan and all-natural. 4C also carries a vegan variety. | |
7. Top Ramen, Oriental Flavor - Okay, so not the healthiest, but these are good for a quick meal (they are high in protein, as well as fat and sodium). Make sure you get the Top Ramen brand, Maruchan uses beef in their Oriental flavor. | |
8. Vermont Bread Company Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread - Again, many breads contain whey and/or honey, especially healthy whole wheat varieties. This bread is my absolute favorite, its whole wheat AND sourdough! Can it get much better? Ezekial also carries vegan whole wheat breads. | |
9. Simply Asia Noodle Bowls - These come in a variety of flavors, and taste delicious. | |
10. Morningstar Farms Hickory BBQ Riblets - Best rib replacement that I have found yet, the sauce is absolutely fantastic! |
8 comments:
mmm i love boca vegan burgers. the first time i tasted one off the grill at a bbq i was afraid i grabbed a meat burger by accident. it's a delicious alternative!
I didn't know any ramen noodles were vegan. I'll have to see if my store carries that brand. Sometimes you just have to be cheap!
It's so funny some of the random things corner shops sell. Mine does zero fruit or veg (even frozen veg!)but does 3 different types of organic tofu...eh?!
Just a note about Boca burgers. Boca Burgers the company is owned by a ciggarette company that tests on animals. If you are vegan for the sake of animals I would not purchase Boca Burgers.
Not trying to be snobby just putting it out there :)
I believe most or all ramen are made with egg noodles so I could be wrong. Read the ingredients carefully.
Also, if you happen to find Silk's soy yogurt, I think they use cultures that are derived from milk, making it not vegan. :( That is what it said on the package last time I checked them out.
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I really enjoyed your vegan fast food options! Some were pretty helpful. I've consulted it more than once now for ideas before eating out with friends. But make sure to read the back of the Boca and Morning Star brands as some contain eggs for binding!
Also for awesome cheesey pizza thats still vegan and kick ass take your own soy or veggie cheese with you when you place an order for pizza! I use the veggie shreds brand and it always tastes great! My friends dont know the difference until I tell them! Papa Johns will for sure do it! Pizza Hut...not always. And most local joints will for sure!
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