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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 Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream & Garlicky Bread Crumbs - The First Mess

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream

A head on shot of a creamy orange liquid in a clear mug. A lit candle and jar of turmeric are nearby.

Sweet Fire Tonic

GOLDEN LENTIL SOUP WITH SPINACH, LIME & COCONUT - The First mess

Lentil Soup with Coconut, Spinach & Lime

LEGITIMATELY CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES - The First Mess

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Roasted Garlic Tahini Yogurt Dip

Vegan Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard - The First Mess

Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard

Mushroom Gravy Pie with Garlicky Kale Mashed Potatoes (vegan) - The First Mess

Mushroom Gravy Pie with Garlicky Kale Mashed Potatoes

Super Creamy Cauliflower Pasta with Garlic and Roasted Tomatoes (vegan!) - The First Mess

Creamy Cauliflower Pasta with Garlic & Roasted Tomatoes

Black Beans and Rice with Roasted Poblanos and Garlic - The First Mess

Black Beans & Rice with Roasted Poblanos and Garlic

Wonder Cookies! Vegan, grain-free, date-sweetened chocolate chunk cookies (with a nut-free option) - The First Mess

Wonder Cookies! Vegan, Grain-Free & Date-Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan protein porridge - The First Mess

Vegan Porridge with Sneaky Lentils

Buffalo cauliflower salad with chickpeas & tahini ranch (vegan) - The First Mess

Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Ranch

An overhead shot of a baked and stuffed eggplant half topped with a light red sauce and chopped herbs.

Stuffed Eggplant With Sunflower Romesco Sauce

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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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