Have you ever thought about switching to a vegan diet? It can be a tough decision and many new vegans struggle with finding good food to eat while avoiding overloading on crackers and snack foods.

The good news is that there are tons of quick and easy delicious vegan recipes our there!  Even when you are craving that yummy burger, there are amazing vegan alternatives that will keep your belly satisfied.  

But what about that old fashioned comfort food mom used to make?  Well...a vegan diet has thousands of vegan comfort food recipes that you can add to your Recipe Box.  Here are a few awesome recipes to inspire your veganism.

1. Vegan Mac & Cheese

This gluten-free Vegan Mac recipe will be the best vegan mac & cheese you will ever have!  The ingredients used in making this ultimate comforting vegan mac & cheese are, cashews, nutritional yeast, pasta. Soaking your cashews overnight will help give you that extra creamy sauce consistency when you blend it. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to your pasta. You can also add a few spices and pepper to crank it up a bit.

2. Vegan Tacos

That’s right! You can still enjoy your favorite taco shop tacos with this vegan taco recipe. Ingredients include black beans, cabbage, cauliflower bites, and a delicious home made sauce to top it off.  This is a delicious, quick and inexpensive recipe to keep around for those taco cravings.   If you don't care for cauliflower, you can also use mushrooms as a substitute.

3. Vegan Burrito Bowl 

Whether you are on a budget or looking to make a quick, and easy healthy lunch, you can make this vegan burrito bowl packed with healthy ingredients! This is also a great way to use up your left over veggies!  All you need to make this delicious vegan burrito bowl are kidney beans, whole grain rice, homemade salsa, carrots, broccoli, and peppers. Most of these ingredients can already be found in your kitchen.

4. Vegan Pesto Pasta

Who doesn't like pasta? Then why not try this quick and easy vegan pasta recipe!?  This super-simple vegan recipe is sooo yummy and a great recipe the entire family will enjoy.  To make this vegan pesto pasta, all you need is some basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, olive oil, water, garlic, lemon juice and tomatoes. Blend all the ingredients in a blender to get the desired pesto sauce consistency. Then add the pesto in your pasta.  Voila!

5. Vegan Chocolate Almond Shake

This yummy vegan chocolate shake is made with vegan chocolate, almond and vanilla. This vegan treat is so thick and creamy and makes for a perfect breakfast or snack. Just mix a little bit of cocoa powder, almonds, frozen bananas, and almond milk. Adding a vegan chocolate protein powder will give it a dark and rich chocolate flavor.

Bottom Line

Experimenting with a few vegan recipes is very important when started your vegan diet.  This will allow you to find your favorite recipes to save for future meals and snacks when you have those huge cravings.  Also, avoiding unhealthy and processed snacks is super important but challenging if you are not prepared.  When going vegan, spend some time in the kitchen with a few new vegan recipes.  You'll thank us later for it!