Tips for a Plant Based Holiday
and plant-based recipes to share with friends & family this holiday season
Depending on your situation, maintaining a plant-based meal plan during the holidays can be challenging.
As we've experienced in our journeys, eating plant-based is much easier to do when the people around you eat similar foods. We've both been to a potluck or get-together where almost everything has animal products or gluten (in Nicole's case).
If you find yourself in this situation, know you are not alone.
Our tips for encouraging others to try your plant-based food this holiday season:
If you're planning on a Tofurkey, keep in mind people tend to go with what they know. It is much easier to share your brussel sprouts, potatoes, and yams than it is to share imitation meat. Do your best to find a personal-sized Tofurkey if you'll be the only one eating it this holiday.
Try your best to meet people halfway. Your strictly meat and potatoes uncle may never go fully vegan, but he might try one of your plant-based treats if you welcome him with an open mind and heart.
Experiment with new recipes and make something you will love! For many of us, we spend the holiday season thinking of what we can do for others. Remember to save some grace for yourself and treat yourself to a plant-based favorite.
What advice do you have for maintaining a plant-based lifestyle around the holidays? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you for your continued support. We wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous holiday season.
A classic Neapolitan dish featuring pasta, olive oil, & fresh garlic. This simplistic, comforting Italian meal is naturally vegan and easily made gluten-free.
Bring this aglio e olio cavatappi to your holiday celebration and delight vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters alike!
View the full recipe here.
These garlic balsamic roasted mushrooms are an all-time favorite of mine (and one of the most popular recipes on our blog). Whether you’re a mushroom lover or looking for a new simple, savory recipe, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. View the full recipe here.
Have you been searching for a delicious, warm vegan spinach dip?
Are you craving a dairy-free alternative to the heavy creams used in traditional dips?
We know it can be difficult (and at times almost impossible) to find a vegan AND gluten-free spinach dip. But fear not. You can make this delicious and savory recipe from the comfort of your kitchen.
Perfect for sharing, though you may not want to after your first bite ;)
View the full recipe on our blog.
Vegan and gluten-free, this banana cream pie features layers of sliced banana and creamy pudding.
Enjoy the buttery, vanilla, no-bake cookie crust of this classic delight. A banana lover’s dream, this recipe is rich, silky, indulgent, and a new holiday favorite.
Pumpkin pie is shaking in its crust!
View the full recipe here.
Thank you for reading and supporting the Plant Based Pals!
Wishing you & your family a blessed and wonderful holiday season.
Nicole & Gabby
