High-protein plant-based recipe books
Plant Fuel is a book of protein-rich and plant-based recipes for anyone wishing to boost their nutrition. Written by a former professional footballer, the recipes are designed to give you energy and build muscle.
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Recipes include:
- Berry cheesecake overnight oats
- Super green soup
- Thai peanut tempeh salad
- Spicy seitan and butter bean salad
- Jerk BBQ tofu kebabs
- Tempeh and walnut ragu
- Tofu massamam curry
- Black bean tostadas
- Gochujang tofu stir fry
- Peanut butter-stuffed dates
- Chocolate protein brownies
- Raspberry ripple smoothie
Who wrote this book?
Raised in London to Ghanaian parents, Jeffrey has a thriving online community, to empower people to explore the power of plant-based lifestyles.
Plant Protein (easy natural high-nutrition recipes)
Plant Protein is one of a new wave of vegan recipe books that focuses on healthy natural proteins, rather than expensive faux meats and cheeses.
The author (who runs ultra-marathons) merges her love of cooking with knowledge on how to fuel an active lifestyle, powered by plants.
In this book, learn how protein works and how you can easily include it in a vegan lifestyle, without relying on any animal ingredients. Find a handy list of staples for your pantry and fridge, plus tips for batch-cooking on busy weeks. Recipes include:
- Chocolate Brownie Baked Oats
- Corn Fritters with Smoky Beans & Mash
- Harissa Tofu Ciabatta
- Sweet Potato Gochujang Soup with Chickpeas
- ‘Marry Me’ Lentils
- Creamy Harissa Butter Beans
- Smoky Three Bean Chilli-no-Carne
- Sneaky Protein Coffee Chocolate Mousse
Who wrote this book?
Gigi Grassia is a foodie influencer, vegan nutrition coach and personal trainer. Raised in an Italian family, she grew up on home-cooked meals and fresh pasta and now lives in London.
30 in 30 (high-protein plant-based recipes)
30 in 30 is a book of 100 simple plant-based recipes, all ready in 30 minutes and high in protein. It’s important to eat quality protein if you’re vegan, to save living on poor-quality veggie burgers or coconut oil vegan cheeses.
This book includes lots of high-fibre dishes that all have at least 30 grams of protein, proving that healthy doesn’t have to be boring. From pre-workout breakfasts to soups and sandwiches, and from power bowls to salad jars (that you can prep ahead).
You’ll also find one-pot weekday suppers and snacks, to keep you fuelled through the day.
Recipes include:
- Cacio e Pepe Chickpeas
- Broccoli Bean Bowl
- Tempeh Sweet Potatoes
- Ratatouille Filo Pie
- Shroomy Umami Beans
Who wrote this book?
Sophie Macfie is a plant-based chef and fitness expert, who takes a sustainable approach to healthy living, by not including calorie or other macronutrient counts.
Vegan Wholesome (high-protein tasty recipes)
Vegan Wholesome is a book of 100 high-protein vegan meals and snacks, ideal for people who live an active lifestyle, or who are recovering from illness.
These nourishing recipes are simple to make (usually no more than 8 ingredients) and free from gluten, oil and salt. From power breakfasts and quick lunches to one-pot dinners and sweet treats.
The recipes include:
- Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles
- Tim’s Greek Salad with Homemade Feta
- Gochujang Chickpeas & Lentils with Poblano
- Teriyaki Orzo Casserole
- Jackfruit Pinto Bean Chilli
- Protein-Packed Mac n Cheese
- Smoky Bean Dip
- Chocolate Pots de Crème
Who wrote this book?
Brandi Doming is a former model, and author of the popular recipe book The Vegan 8. She began cooking plant-based recipes, to help heal her husband’s painful gout, when medicine could not help.
