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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.

Super Creamy Cauliflower Pasta with Garlic and Roasted Tomatoes (vegan!) - The First Mess

Creamy Cauliflower Pasta with Garlic & Roasted Tomatoes

Black Beans and Rice with Roasted Poblanos and Garlic - The First Mess

Black Beans & Rice with Roasted Poblanos and Garlic

Wonder Cookies! Vegan, grain-free, date-sweetened chocolate chunk cookies (with a nut-free option) - The First Mess

Wonder Cookies! Vegan, Grain-Free & Date-Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan protein porridge - The First Mess

Vegan Porridge with Sneaky Lentils

Buffalo cauliflower salad with chickpeas & tahini ranch (vegan) - The First Mess

Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Ranch

An overhead shot of a baked and stuffed eggplant half topped with a light red sauce and chopped herbs.

Stuffed Eggplant With Sunflower Romesco Sauce

Fresh Taco Salads from "Love Real Food" (vegan recipe)

Fresh Taco Salad

Seared Polenta with Spring Salad and Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette - The First Mess

Seared Polenta with Spring Salad & Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette

An overhead shot of a rustic, free form skillet lasagna topped with almond "ricotta" dollops, blobs of pesto, and spinach leaves. The dish is photographed in an octagonal cast iron pan.

Vegan Skillet Lasagna with Homemade Almond Ricotta

Roasted Potato Salad with French Lentils & Spring Vegetables - The First Mess

Roasted Potato Salad with French Lentils & Spring Vegetables

Hot Pink Beet Protein Smoothie from The First Mess Cookbook

Hot Pink Beet Smoothie with Citrus

Spicy Vegan White Pizza with Broccoli Rabe & Truffle Cream - The First Mess

Spicy Vegan White Pizza with Broccoli Rabe & Truffle Cream

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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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