As a health nut, nutrition nerd, and wellness editor, I’m a big fan of cravings (pause for shock). In my opinion, suppressing cravings is total BS. Not only are cravings your body’s way of communicating to you, but feeling guilty about cravings can lead to bingeing or an unhealthy relationship with food (intuitive eating means listening to your cravings, not suppressing them, FYI). But since our bodies would not thank us for indulging every time we wanted Papa John’s or Ben & Jerry’s, my trick for getting the nutrients my body needs while still indulging in whatever I want is finding alternative plant-based recipes.
If you crave takeout most nights of the week or go through chocolate chip cookies quicker than you go through a new Netflix series, I gotchu. Whether you’re craving sweet, salty, comfort foods, or all the above, honor your body and most importantly, enjoy your life. From a plant-based version of Gigi Hadid’s vodka pasta to decadent desserts that sneak in veggies, get in the kitchen and get creative with these plant-based alternatives that will nourish the body and satisfy taste buds. Revert back to this article when a craving strikes (because you know it will)–plants have never tasted so good.
1. Spaghetti Bolognese

Source: Love and Lemons
2. Paleo Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Source: The Movement Menu
3. Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Casserole

Source: Live Eat Learn
4. Vegan Meatball Subs

Source: Love & Lemons
5. Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cashew Crema

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
6. Vegan Vodka Pasta

Source: Pinch of Yum
7. Avocado Tomato Gouda Socca Pizza

Source: Cotter Crunch
8. Cauliflower Fried Rice

Source: One Lovely Life
9. Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups with Spinach and Basil

Source: Feasting at Home
10. Savory Chickpea Pancakes

Source: Cotter Crunch
11. Creamy Tomato Soup with Vegan Grilled Cheese Croutons

Source: Love and Lemons
12. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Source: Abra’s Kitchen
13. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Source: The Movement Menu
14. Sweet Potato Sushi

Source: Well and Full
15. Sweet Potato Chips

Source: Eating Bird Food
16. Cheesy Cauliflower “Nachos”

Source: Eating Bird Food
17. Plant-Based “Bacon”

Source: Love and Lemons
18. Crispy Baked Jicama Fries

Source: Isabel Eats
19. Zucchini Hummus

Source: Drizzle & Dip
20. Kale Chips

Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
21. Sesame Garlic Sweet Potato Fries

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
22. Seed Crackers

Source: Downshiftology
23. Baked Zucchini Chips

Source: Love and Lemons
24. No Bake Almond Cookies

Source: Eating Bird Food
25. Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies

Source: Cotter Crunch
26. Raspberry Basil Nice Cream

Source: Live Eat Learn
27. Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Source: One Lovely Life
28. Matcha Pistachio Bliss Balls

Source: Downshiftology
29. Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream

Source: Cookin Canuck
30. Strawberry Mango Vegan Cheesecake Bars

Source: The Movement Menu
31. Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies

Source: Eating Bird Food
32. Butternut Squash Pudding

Source: Love and Lemons
33. Brownie Batter Dip (with Black Beans)

Source: Lively Table
34. Sweet Potato Chocolate Ice Cream

Source: Top with Cinnamon
Forget boring salads