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refined sugar-free

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.

An up close, overhead shot of a crushed beets salad with chunky olive dressing, mint, and avocado. The salad is on a matte black plate. A vintage silver serving utensil has removed some of the salad.

Crushed Beets with Chunky Olive & Mint Dressing

An overhead shot of a vegan chocolate orange cheesecake on a white background. The top of the cheesecake has a wreath or different coloured orange slices on top of a white cashew cream and melted chocolate marble design. To the side is a pink linen napkin, a paring knife and a vintage silver serving utensil.

Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

40 Vegan Soup Recipes

Overhead shot of a creamy vegan mushroom stew in a deep, olive green bowl, set on a white plate, on top of a grey stone background.

Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew with Farro & Kale

An overhead shot of jammy sun dried tomato white beans in a beige braiser-style pot. To the side there is a plate of crispy caper breadcrumbs and a pink napkin.

Jammy Sun Dried Tomato White Beans with Crispy Caper Breadcrumbs

Vegan creamy red pepper pasta baked in small oblong black ramekins with crushed cracker topping.

Creamy Vegan Red Pepper Pasta Bakes

Vegan Butternut Galette with Apples, Shallots & Black Pepper Crust

An overhead shot of a roasted sweet potato and radicchio salad with coriander candied pumpkin seeds, shaved fennel and orange.

Sweet Potato Radicchio Salad with Roasted Shallot Dressing & Candied Pumpkin Seeds

An overhead shot of white wine lentils in a turquoise pot, garnished with parsley

White Wine Lentils with Mustard & Thyme

An overhead shot of a creamy vegan orzo risotto with a slight orange hue. The orzo risotto is in a braiser-style pot and topped with crispy roasted brussels sprouts.

Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts

70+ Vegan Holiday Recipes

MAPLE CINNAMON HEMP MILK - The First Mess

Maple Cinnamon Hemp Milk

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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