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refined sugar-free

If you’re looking vegan recipes that are also refined sugar-free, you’re in the right place!

You’ll find a robust selection of mains, salads, and soups, alongside treats that are 100% date-sweetened like these brownie bites, a vegan chocolate orange cake, and my magical wonder cookies. Plus, find drinks without refined sweeteners like my tahini date shake and this hot cocoa.

My cookbook, The First Mess Cookbook, has even more refined-sugar free inspiration.

Chocolate Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie

DEEP GREEN LENTIL STEW WITH SPINACH AND TAHINI - The First Mess

Deep Green Lentil Stew with Spinach, Tahini & Lemon

GINGER, C & GREENS SMOOTHIE - The First Mess

5-Minute Spinach Banana & Ginger Smoothie

VEGAN SPINACH AND MUSHROOM POLENTA PIE - The First Mess

Spinach & Mushroom Polenta Pie with Almond Ricotta

INSTANT POT CHANA MASALA - The First Mess

Instant Pot Chana Masala

Tahini Shake with Cinnamon & Lime - The First Mess

Tahini Shake with Cinnamon and Lime

HARVEST VEGETABLE MASH WITH ROASTED GARLIC, HORSERADISH & FRID DUKKAH - The First Mess

Harvest Vegetable Mash with Roasted Garlic & Fried Dukkah

HOT COCOA WITH COCONUT, CARDAMOM & SEA SALT - The First Mess

Hot Cocoa with Coconut, Cardamom & Sea Salt

An up close, overhead shot of smoky squash chili with pinto and black beans. The chili is photographed in a white Dutch oven and is deep red in colour. The chili is garnished with bright green chopped cilantro.

Smoky Squash Chili with Quinoa, Pinto & Black Beans

THICK AND CREAMY MUSHROOM GRAVY WITH SHALLOTS & HERBS (vegan, starch-free, make-ahead friendly) - The First Mess

My Favourite Thick and Creamy Mushroom Gravy with Shallots & Herbs

SWEET POTATO PECAN TACOS WITH QUICK PICKLED CABBAGE & CASHEW SOUR CREAM - The First Mess

Sweet Potato Pecan Tacos with Homemade Cassava Tortillas, Quick-Pickled Cabbage & Cashew Sour Cream

LUSCIOUS EGGPLANT DIP W/ TOASTED WALNUTS, TAHINI, LEMON & YOGURT - The First Mess

Eggplant Dip with Toasted Walnuts, Lemon, Tahini & Yogurt

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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