Quick, Cheap and Tasty: Five Flavorsome Recipes by Plant-Based on a Budget
From chickpea ‘tuna’ to a fall-themed smoothie, here’s a selection of some of our favorite recipes by author and founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto.
Founded by Toni Okamoto, Plant-Based on a Budget is a website and meal plan that shows you how to make delicious, healthy, vegan recipes without breaking the bank. The resource currently features close to a thousand incredible recipes, from Pumpkin Pie Spice to Amazing Avocado Pesto.
Last week, Toni came on the Species Unite podcast to share with us her journey into plant-based eating and what inspired her to create Plant-Based on a Budget. And to kick off the Species Unite 30 Day Vegan Challenge, we’ve selected five of our favorite dishes by Plant-Based on a Budget for you to try.
Remember, if you haven’t signed up for the Vegan Challenge yet, there’s still plenty of time! When you take the challenge, you’ll receive 30 days of recipes, tips, information on all things plant-based sent straight to your inbox - and if you sign up in October, you’ll also be automatically entered into a raffle to win a Vitamix 5200 or one of four pairs of Apple AirPods.
Overnight Oats
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Help get your day started with these easy, nutritious, ready-to-go overnight oats, perfect for those on a busy schedule. Add fresh fruit to brighten it up and dig in! Here at Species Unite, we love sprinkling a handful of blueberries and toasted coconut flakes on top.
Oil-Free Chickpea Salad
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Chickpeas are highly nutritious and absolutely packed with protein, and their versatile texture means they can be used in everything from hearty stews to crunchy tacos. For this vegan chickpea salad, the chickpeas are mashed to a tuna-like consistency and costing less than $1 per serving, it’s is as easy on the wallet as it is quick to whip up.
Black Bean and Onion Pilaf
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This vegan pilaf is packed full of flavor, healthy veggies, and fluffy grains. The black beans are loaded with nutritious protein, fiber, and folate, and give this meat-free dish a great texture - what’s not to love?
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These chocolate chip cookies are a vegan-friendly take on the classic treat that will impress your friends and family alike. They have a soft texture with a squidgy, gooey middle, and go perfectly with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream.
Persimmon Pumpkin Chai Smoothie
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A tasty combination of spicy chai with leftover pumpkin, this smoothie combines two classic fall favorites, making it the perfect choice for the season.
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