27 Delicious Vegan Keto Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner!

27 delicious vegan keto recipes for you to try for breakfast, lunch, and dinner PLUS snacks, condiments, and even dessert! Vegan, keto, gluten-free.

Happy 2019, friends!

I still can't believe how fast 2018 went! Did you make any resolutions or intentions (like we did) for 2019?

Our 2019 Intentions:

• Stick to a daily schedule (We tend to get distracted easily)
• Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3X a week
• Worry less about things that I can't control (Super hard for me)
• Go to bed earlier (So we will wake up earlier and stick to intention #1)
• Be more positive
• Try more things that scare us (this is mostly for me, Travis is pretty fearless)

I'm so thrilled to see how many people have pledged to try Veganuary this year as one of their New Year resolutions! I read that they had the most people sign up EVER-- that's such a huge and wonderful step!

I've also heard some of my vegan friends say that they're going to give a keto lifestyle a try to help them lose weight. Personally, Travis and I don't follow a vegan keto diet, we just live a very simple and easy vegan lifestyle and eat whatever we want (within reason). However, I wanted to put together a list of vegan keto recipes to help anyone thinking about trying a keto diet this year.

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What is a Keto Diet?

A keto diet consists of high-fat foods + low-carb foods + modest amounts of protein. When a person follows a keto diet, their goal is to reach ketosis so their body will burn fat instead of glucose. To do this, people will consume foods that are high in fat which is why they turn to high-fat animal products like butter, meat, and dairy.

Can You Do A Keto Diet If You Are Vegan? 

Good news! Yes, vegans and plant-based people can absolutely follow a vegan keto diet. It might take a little planning (because it can be more restrictive) but it can definitely be done. Check out the guidelines below...

Vegan Keto Diet Basics

• Consume NO animal products.
• Increase intake of high-fat vegan products like nuts, seeds, avocados, full-fat coconut milk, nut butter, vegan butter, cashew cheese, olive oil, coconut oil.
• Increase intake of leafy greens and low-carb vegetables.
• Limit intake of carbs, only 35 grams per day (Beans, whole grains, rice, pasta).
• Consume only plant-based proteins like tofu and tempeh.
• Limit intake of sugar (natural ((berries are ok in moderation)) and processed).
• Avoid processed foods (frozen meals, prepared foods, sauces, condiments).

How Do You Go Vegan On Keto? 

If you're following a keto diet and want to transition to a plant based keto lifestyle then the first thing you will need to do is cut out all animal products. Once you've done that it will be a simple matter of following the food basics above of what you should and shouldn't eat.

Want to see a vegan keto before and after video? Check this out. 

Is Keto Better Than Vegan? 

My opinion is biased because I'm vegan but I don't think an animal-based keto diet is better than a vegan diet. Diets don't work the same for everyone so it really depends on what your end goal is. There is no right answer to this question, try it and do what works for you.

Can You Be Vegan And Low Carb? 

Absolutely, I have a whole list of low-carb vegan recipes for you to try!

One way that I like to fill myself up without eating carbs is by drinking a green keto smoothie. If you're looking for a low-carb (and no sugar!) vegan keto protein powder to try-- I love this one and use it in all of my smoothies!

Can Vegans Eat Low Carb? 

Vegans can definitely eat a low carb diet, here's a list of low-carb vegetables that vegans can enjoy in abundance...

• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Bell Peppers
• Broccoli
• Baby bok choy
• Cauliflower
• Cabbage
• Celery
• Collard Greens
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Edamame
• Fennel
• Mushrooms
• Okra
• Onions
• Radishes
• Swiss Chard
• Turnips
• Zucchini

Is Vegetarian Keto Possible? 

Sure! If a vegan diet seems too restrictive to you then a vegetarian keto diet might work better for you. The only difference would be that you can still eat eggs and dairy on a vegetarian keto diet.

25 Vegan Keto Recipes You Have to Try! 

Now that we've covered the basics of what a vegan keto diet consists of let's get into the recipes! I've collected a list of recipes from my most trusted vegan bloggers (their recipes always turn out amazing!) that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and even a keto dessert!

Vegan Keto Breakfast Recipes

The following vegan keto breakfast recipes are all low carb, vegan, and delicious!

1 - Curried Tofu Scramble (don't serve w/roasted potatoes), recipe here.

2 - Berry Cauliflower and Greens Smoothie Bowl (No Bananas!), recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Conscious Dietitian 

3 - Low-Carb Maple Oatmeal (No oats!), recipe here. 

Photo Credit: My PCOS Kitchen 

Vegan Keto Snack Recipes 

Each of the following vegan keto snack recipes are super tasty, plant-based, and the crackers would be delicious dipped in the guacamole!

4 - Low-Carb Keto Crackers, recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Conscious Dietitian 

5 - Best Ever Guacamole, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Downshiftology

6 - Best Keto Low-Carb Crackers, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Low Carb Yum 

Vegan Keto Lunch Recipes

Each of the following vegan keto lunch recipes are delicious on their own but consider adding baked tofu or tempeh for a super filling protein boost! You could serve these meals for dinner too!

7 - Avocado Tomato Arugula Salad, recipe here. 

8 - Triple Green Kale Salad, recipe here. 

Photo Credit: I Heart Umami

9 - Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash, recipe here.

Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats 

10 - Asian Ginger Slaw, recipe here. 

11 - Easy Broccoli Fried Rice, recipe here.

Photo Credit: I Heart Umami 

Vegan Keto Dinner Recipes 

All of these vegan keto dinner recipes are low-carb but filling, delicious, and perfect for a healthy supper! Make sure you check out the keto side dishes (after this section) to pair with these main courses.

12 - Spicy Thai Curry Cauliflower Soup, recipe here.

13 - Roasted Cauliflower Tofu Tacos (with low-carb vegan wraps), recipe here.

**This is a high protein vegan keto recipe! 

14 - Instant Pot Whole Roasted Indian Masala Cauliflower, recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Belly Rules the Mind

15 - Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice, recipe here.

16 - Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Hemp Pesto, recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Conscious Dietition

Vegan Keto Side Dishes

Pair these keto side dishes with any of the main course options listed above for a super delicious dinner! For a lighter meal, you could serve any of these side dishes with baked tofu or tempeh.

17 - Zucchini Tomato Pesto Bake, recipe here.

18 - Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus, recipe here. 

19 - Low-Carb Roasted Garlic Rosemary Radishes, recipe here.

20 - Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic & Herbs, recipe here. 

Photo Credit: Downshiftology

21 - Low-Carb Lemon Roasted Cabbage, recipe here. 

Photo Credit: Kalyn's Kitchen 

Vegan Keto Crockpot 

22 - Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Mushrooms, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Vegan in the Freezer

Vegan Keto Condiments

While most condiments (ketchup, jam, jelly, BBQ sauce, maple syrup), should be limited on a vegan keto diet meal plan you can still enjoy certain condiments! You can have hot sauce, soy sauce, yellow mustard, vinaigrette, vegan mayo, and vegan butter.

23 - Vegan Garlic Aioli, recipe here.

24 - Vegan Ranch Dressing, recipe here.

**Some people avoid using cashews in their keto dressings because they're a bit higher in carbs than other nuts but they can still be enjoyed in moderation.

Photo Credit: Nora Cooks 

25 - Dairy-Free Basil Pesto, recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Organic Kitchen

Vegan Keto Dessert Recipes 

While sugar should be avoided on the keto diet, you might want to splurge once in a while and these are healthy keto dessert recipes!

26 - Mexican Spiced Keto Chocolate, recipe here.

Photo Credit: A Clean Bake 

27 - Chocolate Almond Avocado Pudding, recipe here. 

Photo Credit: Simply So Healthy

I hope you find this list of plant based keto recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to be helpful! If you find yourself needing more recipes to try, check out this vegan keto cookbook, it has awesome reviews and is highly rated!

Daily Vegan Keto Diet Meal Plan 

In case you are feeling overwhelmed after looking at all these delicious plant based keto recipes and you don’t know where to start or what to make, I thought it would be helpful to share my ideal daily vegan keto diet meal plan with you. If I were following this diet then this is exactly what I would make for a few day’s worth of meals. The portions are enough for a few days so you only have to cook once!

If you don’t see any recipes on this list that strike your fancy, check this list of low-carb vegan recipes for more inspiration!

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Which keto recipe are you going to try first? Please let me know in a comment!