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If you’re looking vegan recipes that are also refined sugar-free, you’re in the right place!

You’ll find a robust selection of mains, salads, and soups, alongside treats that are 100% date-sweetened like these brownie bites, a vegan chocolate orange cake, and my magical wonder cookies. Plus, find drinks without refined sweeteners like my tahini date shake and this hot cocoa.

My cookbook, The First Mess Cookbook, has even more refined-sugar free inspiration.

Overhead shot of a bowl of eggplant curry with roasted chickpeas over rice, topped with crispy eggplant rounds and fresh cilantro leaves, curry sauce a vibrant orange-red.

Roasted Eggplant Curry with Chickpeas (Vegan)

Overhead shot of creamy red lentil tomato soup in a dark, rustic ceramic bowl. The vibrant orange-red soup is swirled with white tahini drizzle and topped with dollops of dark, glistening chili crisp, fresh basil leaves, and a scattering of red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper. A silver spoon rests in the bowl on the left side, and the edge of a second bowl of soup is visible in the bottom right corner.

Creamy Red Lentil Tomato Soup with Roasted Red Peppers & Basil

Overhead shot of a crispy tofu bowl with golden popcorn tofu piled over brown rice, drizzled generously with spicy garlic tahini sauce, and served alongside a shredded kale and red cabbage slaw, fork resting on the side of the bowl.

Crispy Popcorn Tofu Bowls with Spicy Garlic Tahini & Greens

Overhead view of a whole baked tomato galette on parchment paper, its golden chickpea-cornmeal crust folded over the edges and topped with sesame seeds, framing a center of overlapping red and orange tomato slices and cherry tomatoes.

Vegan Tomato Galette with GF Chickpea Crust

Overhead view of creamy caramelized onion and yellow squash pasta in a stainless steel skillet, topped with fresh basil leaves and a dusting of black pepper, with a serving spoon.

Creamy Caramelized Onion & Yellow Squash Pasta (Vegan)

Garlic white bean dip with basil and Calabrian chili, served with carrots, cucumbers, snap peas, and seeded crackers.

Whipped Basil White Bean Dip (Vegan)

Overhead shot of a finished bowl of harissa butter beans topped with sliced cucumber mint salad and dollops of vegan yogurt, served on a blue-speckled ceramic plate with a spoon.

Saucy Harissa Butter Beans with Cool Cucumber Salad

Close-up overhead view of the same platter, showing seared asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and scallions piled over green cashew goddess sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves and chive blossoms.

Seared Spring Vegetables with Cashew Green Goddess & Sumac Onions

An overhead shot shows a Dutch oven filled with spring green minestrone soup. A ladle is sticking out of the soup to the side.

Spring Green Minestrone with Pesto

An overhead shot shows an individual serving of spinach and coconut stewed lentils with roasted carrots and cauliflower on top. The serving is garnished with fresh cilantro and chili crisp. A napkin and utensils are nearby.

Spinach & Coconut Stewed Lentils with Roasted Vegetables

An up close, overhead shot shows a wide dish filled with roasted mushrooms and kale salad. The salad is topped with creamy garlic cashew dressing and seasoned bread crumbs

Smoky Roasted Mushrooms & Tofu Kale Salad

An up close, overhead shot shows a vegan hamburger helper-style mixture with lentils, elbow macaroni, and chopped parsley. A wooden spoon is sticking out of the mixture.

Vegan Hamburger Helper with Lentils

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