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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.

VEGAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER PIZZA W/ ONION CREAM - The First Mess

Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza with Roasted Onion Cream

SMOKY SHIITAKE TORTILLA SOUP (vegan) - The First Mess

Smoky Shiitake Tortilla Soup

MUSHROOM & BEET BOLOGNESE - The First Mess

Hearty Mushroom & Beet Bolognese

BEET & BLOOD ORANGE SPICE SMOOTHIE - The First Mess

Beet and Blood Orange Spice Smoothie

VEGAN SEVEN LAYER DIP W/ BUFFALO REFRIED BEANS - The First Mess

Vegan Seven Layer Dip with Buffalo Refried Beans

WINTER SPARKLE JUICE - The First Mess

Winter Sparkle Juice

An overhead shot shows a pan of vegan mushroom meatballs swimming in marinara sauce. The meatballs are garnished with vegan parmesan and small basil leaves.

Vegan Mushroom Meatballs & Garlic Bread

An overhead shot of a napa and kale slaw topped with chickpeas, crunchy sauce-coated cauliflower, red onion slices, and halved cherry tomatoes. All is coated in a creamy dressing and served in a wide white bowl.

Napa and Kale Slaw with Crunchy BBQ Cauliflower & Pickled Jalapeño Ranch

Chocolate Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie

DEEP GREEN LENTIL STEW WITH SPINACH AND TAHINI - The First Mess

Deep Green Lentil Stew with Spinach, Tahini & Lemon

GINGER, C & GREENS SMOOTHIE - The First Mess

5-Minute Spinach Banana & Ginger Smoothie

An overhead shot of a baked savoury polenta pie filled with cooked mushrooms, wilted spinach, dollops of almond-based "ricotta" and marinara sauce.

Spinach & Mushroom Polenta Pie with Almond Ricotta

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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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