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    Laid-Back Plant-Based Recipes

    Laid-Back Plant-Based Recipes

    Dive into simple, healthy Plant-Based Recipes inspired by beach life and surf culture. From smoothies and quick bites to easy desserts and simple dinners, you won't even realize this food is vegan! Kick off your flip-flops, and let's get cooking.

    Vegan Recipes for Summer

    It's the best time of the year! Whip up these easy breezy beach house eats, kick back and relax.

    • chickpea buddha bowl with mango, avocado, rice, edamame and chopsticks.
      Mango Chickpea Buddha Bowl
    • nachos with butternut squash cheese sauce, jalapenos, black beans, pickled red onions and lime wedge.
      Vegan Butternut Squash Nachos
    • cucumber basil margarita garnished with a lead of basil and lime.
      Cucumber Basil Margarita Recipe

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    • mango guacamole in a bowl with tomatoes.
      Simple Mango Guacamole (Vegan)
    • mango avocado smoothie in a glass with a metal straw.
      Mango Avocado Smoothie
    • Bean Salsa with jalapenos and street corn.
      Black Bean Salsa with Street Corn
    • chickpea falafel burger on a whole wheat bun with hummus, arugula and pickled red onions.
      Chickpea Falafel Burgers from Scratch (Vegan)

    Vegan Smoothie Recipes!

    Your daily smoothie inspiration...they're the best way to start the day.

    • purple acai smoothie bowl with blueberries, coconut flakes, strawberries and peanut butter drizzle.
      Perfect Acai Bowl
    • smoothie bowl with bananas, peanut butter drizzle, coconut flakes, and cacao nibs.
      Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl
    • thick berry smoothie bowl topped with bananas, peanut butter, coconut flakes, blueberries and strawberries.
      Thick Berry Smoothie Bowl
    • 3 strawberry mango smoothie glasses with strawberry garnish and straw.
      Strawberry Mango Smoothie

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    More Healthy Eats...

    Keep it light with these Simple & Healthy Vegan Recipes.

    • easy vegan ramen noodles with carrots, edamame, mushrooms, onions, and miso broth.
      Easy Vegan Ramen Noodles
    • Hands holding roasted carrot sandwich.
      Roasted Carrot Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Dressing
    • salad with rainbow colors - carrots, quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, greens, radishes, and tomatoes.
      Rainbow Salad
    • purple acai smoothie bowl with blueberries, coconut flakes, strawberries and peanut butter drizzle.
      Perfect Acai Bowl

    See more healthy recipes →

    Vegan Quick Bites (Under 15 Minutes)

    Need something quick between workouts or outdoor adventures? Or maybe you're crunched for time in the middle of a work day. These Quick Vegan Recipes have you covered.

    • rigatoni covered in red vodka sauce in a bowl with a fork.
      Spicy Vegan Vodka Sauce
    • vegan cookie dough ball on a cupcake wrapper with chocolate chips.
      Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls
    • Quick Pickled Mushrooms in a mason jar filled with brine.
      Quick Pickled Mushrooms (with Variations)
    • mexican rice in a bowl sprinkled with tomatoes and garnished with jalapeno and lime.
      Easy One Pot Mexican Red Rice (Vegetarian/Vegan)

    See more quick bites →

    Vegan Meals For Friends And Family

    Dinner party coming up? Don't sweat it. Friends or Family coming over? You've got this. Impress your vegan and non-vegan friends alike with these casual recipes.

    • Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese with lentils and parsley leaves.
      Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese with Lentils
    • risotto topped with sauteed mushrooms.
      Creamy Vegan Mushroom Risotto (Dairy Free)
    • mushroom arugula pizza slice.
      Easy Dairy Free Pizza with Arugula
    • layers of vegan butternut squash lasagna topped with mushrooms and vegan mozzarella.
      Vegan Butternut Squash Lasagna

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    Angela Milnes and Sylvia Kainga

    Introducing The Hangry Chickpea

    We are sisters who love to share laid-back Plant-Based Recipes inspired by simple living. As Mother's on double duty with parenting and work, we know the struggle of figuring out what's for dinner on a hectic weeknight. We know how important it is to cook recipes that come together quickly, that are filling and taste great.

    We both have "Flexi-Vegan" families. Angela has a background in Teaching and Nutrition and Deborah is a Specialist GP, Lifestyle, Menopause And Women's Health Doctor. We can't wait to share our tips and tricks for whipping up Healthy Vegan Recipes.

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    Cocktails & Drinks

    Start your day with a Vegan Smoothie or juice, or end it with a Cocktail or Mocktail. Nothing says "beach house porch" like a cold drink, right?

    • aperol cocktail with fresh orange slice and ice.
      Aperol Spritz + Vegan Pairing Guide
    • dark and stormy in a collins glass with lime garnish.
      Dark and Stormy-ish
    • Blueberry Mint Mojito Recipe with lime wedges, mint leaves and blueberries. Ice cubes in the glass.
      Blueberry Mint Mojito Recipe

    See more cocktails & drinks →

    For Your Sweet Tooth

    For all my friends who need some basic Vegan Desserts - this section is for you.

    • peanut butter cookie freshly dipped into chocolate ganache.
      Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies With Chocolate Ganache
    • soft vegan sugar cookie with pale orange frosting and chocolate sprinkles.
      Soft Vegan Sugar Cookies
    • carrot cake loaf slices, topped with cream cheese icing and chopped pecans.
      Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf
    • chocolate mousse in a glass with a scoop of coconut cream and chocolate shavings.
      Vegan Coconut Chocolate Mousse

    See more desserts & sweets →

    Vegan Lunch & Dinner Ideas

    These simple Vegan Lunch And Dinners Ideas will get you through it all, from meal prep to quick dinners.

    • watermelon peach salad in a clear bowl.
      Summer Watermelon Salad with Peaches and Corn (Vegan)
    • bowl with roasted cauliflower, sauteed red and yellow peppers, guacamole, corn and red mexican rice.
      Vegan Mexican Rice Bowl
    • noodles with white bean pasta sauce with pepper flakes and toasted almonds.
      15-Minute Easy Vegan Pasta Sauce
    • vegan green goddess sandwich with potato chips.
      Vegan Green Goddess Sandwich

    See more lunch & dinner ideas →

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