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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.

healthy, vegan wagon wheels // via thefirstmess.com

No Bake Vegan Wagon Wheels

An overhead shot of vegan eggplant meatballs on a white plate topped with bright green kale pesto and halved cherry tomatoes.

Vegan Eggplant Meatballs with Za’atar & Kale Pesto

frozen rosemary watermelon-ade // the firstmess.com

Frozen Rosemary Watermelon-ade

moroccan-ish sweet potato sunshine salad // thefirstmess.com

Sweet Potato Sunshine Salad

cool vegan noodle salad w/ seared tofu + zingy almond butter sauce // via thefirstmess.com

Cold Vegan Noodle Salad with Tofu & Zingy Almond Butter Dressing

Sara's amazing tahini dressing + a healthy bowl recipe

Sara’s Amazing Tahini Dressing & Hippie Bowl

Curry Garlic Sweet Potato Fries with Miso Gravy

#vegan bbq lentils with millet "polenta" // via @thefirstmess

Vegan BBQ Lentils with Millet Polenta

roasted garlic + cauliflower pasta w/ walnuts (vegan + gluten-free) // via @thefirstmess

Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Pasta with Walnuts

cozy vegan enchiladas w/ lime cream // via @thefirstmess

Cozy Vegan Enchiladas with Lime Cream

raw banana bread shake // @thefirstmess

Vegan Banana Bread Shakes with Walnut Milk

kale + brussels sprout caesar slaw w/ pine nut "parm" // via @thefirstmess

Kale & Brussels Sprout Caesar Slaw with Pine Nut “Parm”

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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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