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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.

QUICK SMOKY LENTIL STEW from "Pretty Simple Cooking"

Quick Smoky Red Lentil Stew

Harissa Chickpea Bowl with Potatoes, Lemon-y Tahini & Greens - The First Mess

Harissa Chickpea Bowl with Potatoes, Lemony Tahini & Greens

Vegan Chocolate Orange Cakes

Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Chili with Mushrooms - The First Mess

Buffalo Chickpea Chili with Mushrooms

Up close, overhead shot of a creamy white bean soup with rosemary and lemon. The soup is in an off-white pot and there is a ladle in the pot as well.

Creamy White Bean Soup with Kale, Rosemary & Lemon

Winter Glow Green Smoothie with Hemp & Ginger - The First Mess

Winter Glow Green Smoothie with Hemp & Ginger

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream & Garlicky Bread Crumbs - The First Mess

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream

A head on shot of a creamy orange liquid in a clear mug. A lit candle and jar of turmeric are nearby.

Sweet Fire Tonic

GOLDEN LENTIL SOUP WITH SPINACH, LIME & COCONUT - The First mess

Lentil Soup with Coconut, Spinach & Lime

LEGITIMATELY CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES - The First Mess

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Roasted Garlic Tahini Yogurt Dip

Vegan Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard - The First Mess

Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard

Mushroom Gravy Pie with Garlicky Kale Mashed Potatoes (vegan) - The First Mess

Mushroom Gravy Pie with Garlicky Kale Mashed Potatoes

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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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