From delicious meat-free alternatives to indulgent sweet-treats, World Vegan Day on November 1st is the perfect excuse to discover just how good plant-based eating can be.
Whether you're a fully fledged vegan or simply someone who fancies mixing things up in the kitchen, there's never been a better time to explore the world of plant-based food.
Gone are the days when eating vegan meant a sad salad. Today’s plant-based brands are serving up everything from sizzling ‘sausages’ to deliciously creamy ‘cheeses’.
And the best bit? You don’t have to give up the foods you love to get involved.
World Vegan Day, celebrated every year on 1st November, is all about recognising the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, but it's also a brilliant opportunity to try something new.
Not sure where to start? We've rounded up some of the brands making plant-based eating more tempting than ever.
1. THIS™ – For the meat-free converts
If you love the taste of meat but fancy giving plants a chance, THIS™ is a brilliant place to start. With everything from smoky bacon-style rashers to chicken pieces, sausages and burgers, the brand is making meat-free meals easier than ever.
Try the THIS™ Isn't Bacon Rashers in your weekend breakfast sandwich or add the chicken-style pieces to your favourite curry.
Think going vegan means waving goodbye to deliciously creamy cheese? Think again. Julienne Bruno creates plant-based alternatives inspired by Italian favourites, including its wonderfully creamy Superstraccia. Perfect spooned over roasted tomatoes, piled onto pizza or served with crusty bread, it's a lovely way to give your usual dishes a plant-based twist.
Who says plant-based eating can't be indulgent? Buttermilk's Plant-Powered Choccy range is proof that dairy-free treats can still feel like a proper treat. From caramel nougat bars to crunchy honeycomb creations, there's plenty to satisfy a sweet tooth. Even better, the range is made without dairy, gluten or palm oil.
Celebrating vegetables in all their colourful glory, Gosh! makes plant-based eating wonderfully straightforward.
Its range of falafels, burgers and flavour-packed bites is ideal for everything from speedy lunches to family dinners.
Try the Mexican Inspired Veg Bites, made with sweet potato, black beans and chipotle, tucked into a wrap with fresh salad and a generous dollop of guacamole.