As a health nut, nutrition nerd, and wellness editor, I’m a big fan of cravings (pause for shock). In my opinion, suppressing cravings is total BS. Not only are cravings your body’s way of communicating to you, but feeling guilty about cravings can lead to bingeing or an unhealthy relationship with food (intuitive eating means listening to your cravings, not suppressing them, FYI). But since our bodies would not thank us for indulging every time we wanted Papa John’s or Ben & Jerry’s, my trick for getting the nutrients my body needs while still indulging in whatever I want is finding alternative plant-based recipes.
If you crave takeout most nights of the week or go through chocolate chip cookies quicker than you go through a new Netflix series, I gotchu. Whether you’re craving sweet, salty, comfort foods, or all the above, honor your body and most importantly, enjoy your life. From a plant-based version of Gigi Hadid’s vodka pasta to decadent desserts that sneak in veggies, get in the kitchen and get creative with these plant-based alternatives that will nourish the body and satisfy taste buds. Revert back to this article when a craving strikes (because you know it will)–plants have never tasted so good.
1. Spaghetti Bolognese
Source: Love and Lemons
2. Paleo Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Source: The Movement Menu
3. Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Casserole
Source: Live Eat Learn
4. Vegan Meatball Subs
Source: Love & Lemons
5. Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cashew Crema
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
6. Vegan Vodka Pasta
Source: Pinch of Yum
7. Avocado Tomato Gouda Socca Pizza
Source: Cotter Crunch
8. Cauliflower Fried Rice
Source: One Lovely Life
9. Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups with Spinach and Basil
Source: Feasting at Home
10. Savory Chickpea Pancakes
Source: Cotter Crunch
11. Creamy Tomato Soup with Vegan Grilled Cheese Croutons
Source: Love and Lemons
12. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Source: Abra’s Kitchen
13. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Source: The Movement Menu
14. Sweet Potato Sushi
Source: Well and Full
15. Sweet Potato Chips
Source: Eating Bird Food
16. Cheesy Cauliflower “Nachos”
Source: Eating Bird Food
17. Plant-Based “Bacon”
Source: Love and Lemons
18. Crispy Baked Jicama Fries
Source: Isabel Eats
19. Zucchini Hummus
Source: Drizzle & Dip
20. Kale Chips
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
21. Sesame Garlic Sweet Potato Fries
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
22. Seed Crackers
Source: Downshiftology
23. Baked Zucchini Chips
Source: Love and Lemons
24. No Bake Almond Cookies
Source: Eating Bird Food
25. Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies
Source: Cotter Crunch
26. Raspberry Basil Nice Cream
Source: Live Eat Learn
27. Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Source: One Lovely Life
28. Matcha Pistachio Bliss Balls
Source: Downshiftology
29. Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream
Source: Cookin Canuck
30. Strawberry Mango Vegan Cheesecake Bars
Source: The Movement Menu
31. Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies
Source: Eating Bird Food
32. Butternut Squash Pudding
Source: Love and Lemons
33. Brownie Batter Dip (with Black Beans)
Source: Lively Table
34. Sweet Potato Chocolate Ice Cream
Source: Top with Cinnamon
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