Low carb FOOD LIST for Vegans & Vegetarians
Here is a quick list I put together for Vegans & Vegetarians. Inspired by my new friend Kelvin.
IF YOU FIND OPTIONS YOU’D THINK BELONG ON THIS LIST PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
As I find the places to get these items I’m adding links as well. It’s a work in progress.
Not all options will fit into both vegan and vegetarian categories and I’m sure I missed alot.
Remember you want to stay low carb so check the net carbs on all your labels, not all vegan cheeses are created equal
When something is higher in carbs you don’t have to eat the whole serving size. Cut that serving size and add more variety. Variety and balance is key. Make sure you are eating enough protein, getting enough nutrients and vitamins as well as healthy fats.
You can click on some of the items below to send you directly to where you can purchase some of these items. You should always check your local stores if you are budget conscious, there may be cheaper options out there. Walmart carries alot of these brands as well as local grocery stores.
Please check ingredients for yourself before purchasing. I did my best to keep the list as clean as possible but you should always make sure to double check everything.
Vegan & Vegetarian Food List
Obviously this is not a full list. Do you have an item to add? Comment and let me know. I’d love to add to this list. Want a recipe made with any of these let me know by submitting your recipe request here.
- Almond butter
- Almond flour
- Almond Flour Baking Mix (for bread etc)
- Almond Flour Brownies
- Almond Flour Cakes
- Almond Flour Cookies
- Almond flour waffles
- Almond oil
- Almonds
- Apple cider vinegar
- Artichoke hearts
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Avocado Brownies
- Avocado ice cream
- Avocado oil
- Avocados
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Beets
- Bell peppers
- Blueberries
- Bok choy
- Brazil nuts
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cacao butter
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Crust Pizza
- Cauliflower mashed potatoes (Link is to a potato ricer you can use to rice your cauliflower so its easier to make into mashed)
- Cauliflower rice (Link is to a potato ricer you can use to rice your cauliflower)
- Celeriac Root
- Celery
- Chard
- Chia pudding
- Chia seed crackers
- Chia Seeds
- Chili sauce
- Cocoa or cacao powder
- Coconut butter
- Coconut flour
- Coconut Flour Bread
- Coconut Flour Cakes
- Coconut Flour Cookies
- Coconut Flour Desserts
- Coconut Meat
- Coconut milk
- Coconut oil
- Coconuts
- Collards
- Cookies (Yes cookies; also do you want a certain cookie recipe let me know)
- Cranberries
- Cucumbers
- Daikon radish
- Dairy-free cheese
- Dairy-free yogurt
- Dandelion greens
- Dark chocolate (85% and up)
- Dehydrated vegetables
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Erythritol
- Fennel
- Fiddle-heads
- Flax Egg (1 tbsp of Chia to 3 tbsp of water)
- Flax Granola
- Flax Seed crackers
- Flax tortillas
- Flax-seed oil
- Garlic
- Hazelnut butter
- Hazelnut oil
- Hazelnuts
- Hearts of palm
- Hemp Seeds
- Herbs and spices
- Hot sauce
- Hummus
- Jackfruit (green, canned in brine)
- Jicama
- Kale
- Kelp flakes
- Kelp noodles
- Kohlrabi
- Lemons
- Lettuce
- Lettuce wraps
- Limes
- Low-carb sorbet
- Lupini beans
- Macadamia nut butter
- Macadamia nut oil
- Macadamia nuts
- Macadamian Nut Brownies
- MCT oil
- Micro-greens
- Mushrooms
- Mustard
- Mustard greens
- Monk Fruit Sugar
- Noatmeal
- Nori sheets
- Nutritional yeast
- Okra
- Olive oil
- Olives
- Onion
- Palmini Lasagna Noodles
- Palmini Liquini Noodles
- Peanut butter
- Peanut butter pancakes
- Peanuts
- Pecan butter
- Pecans
- Pickles
- Pine nuts
- Psyllium Husk (you know I love this stuff)
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Radishes
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Roasted seaweed
- Rutabaga
- Salsa
- Sauerkraut
- Seitan
- Szechuan Sauce
- Shallots
- Shirataki noodles
- Soy sauce/tamari
- Spinach
- Sprouts
- Squash—summer
- Squash—winter
- Strawberries
- Sunflower seed butter
- Sunflower Seeds
- Swiss chard
- Tahini
- Tahini Walnut butter
- Tempeh
- Tofu
- Tomato sauce
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Vanilla extract
- Vegan Cheese
- Vinegar
- Walnuts
- Watermelon
- Wonder Noodles
- Wonder Rice
- Wonder Ziti (not my favorite)
- Zucchini
- zucchini noodles
Vegan Protein List:
- Lupini beans
- Seitan
- Tempeh
- Tofu
- Plant Based Protein Powders
Veggies with about 45% protein or more:
- Spinach
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Green Pepper
Sample Meals
Breakfast Options:
- Tofu scramble with vegan cheese and avocado
- Chia pudding made with full-fat coconut milk topped with sliced almonds or pecans.
- Tofu scramble with vegan cheese, spinach, mushrooms and peppers
- Overnight hemp heart “oats”
- Tofu Scramble
- Low Carb muffins (lots of recipes can vegan options coming soon)
- Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding
Lunch Options:
- A low carb veggie soup
- Zucchini noodles with low carb sauce and vegan cheese.
- Spicy Creamy coconut and cauliflower soup.
- Spicy Chinese Eggplant with Szechuan Sauce
- Vegan Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup with Jalapeño (vegan cheese is used but if you’re vegetarian you can use cheddar)
Dinner Options:
- Vegan cauliflower mac and cheese.
- Zucchini lasagna made with vegan cheese.
- Palmini noodles with low carb sauce and vegan cheese
- Cauliflower crust pizza topped with non-starchy vegetables and vegan cheese
- Roasted Cauliflower with Zaatar Spice and Tahini Sauce
I’d love your feedback on this list. Did I add something by mistake? Let me know know I’d love to help. This list leans more towards Vegans than Vegetarians for a reason. I know that Vegetarians can pretty much eat everything a Vegan can eat and I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of options for both.
Enjoy!
