Best Overnight Oats in a Jar Recipes

Best Overnight Oats in a Jar Recipes

I was so excited to to make this post on the best overnight oats in a jar recipes! I love overnight oats (who doesn’t?) and am always looking for new, fun, creative and yummy creations. 

I have indicated whether the recipes are: 

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Dairy free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you have have a gluten sensitivity/allergy. I have also provided recommended substitutions for different allergies/if you are vegan. 

See my post on the best overnight oats in a jar recipes. Let me know if you have any question! 🙂 

Best Overnight Oats in a Jar Recipes with…

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Banana

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Fit Foodie Finds

By Fit Foodie Finds

Ingredients: 8
Main items:
banana, (vegan) milk, flax

✓ Gluten free
✓ *Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Note: Use dairy-free milk to make this recipe vegan.

Get recipe here

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Apple

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Tasty Yummies

By Tasty Yummies

Ingredients: 9
Main items:
apple, dairy-free milk, chia

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Pumpkin

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Running With Spoons

By Running With Spoons

Ingredients: 9
Main items:
pumpkin, (almond) milk, chia 

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ *Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Note: Use nut-free dairy-free milk if you have a nut allergy. 

Get recipe here

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Pomegranate

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Oh My Veggies

By Oh My Veggies

Ingredients: 5
Main items:
pomegranate, (almond) milk, cocoa nibs

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ *Nut free
✓ Sugar free 
✓ Raw

Note: Use nut-free dairy-free milk if you have a nut allergy. 

Get recipe here

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Raspberry 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Hurry Up The Food

By Hurry Up The Food

Ingredients: 8
Main items:
raspberry, (vegan) yogurt, almond milk, chia

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ *Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Note: Use soy-free yogurt to make soy-free. 

Get recipe here

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Strawberry

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Oh My Veggies

By Oh My Veggies

Ingredients: 10
Main items:
strawberry, coconut, almonds

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Blueberry

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | My Whole Food Life

By My Whole Food Life

Ingredients: 7
Main items:
blueberry, cashew, chia 

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Cherries 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Blissful Basil

By Blissful Basil 

Ingredients: 12
Main items:
cherries, cocoa nibs, chia

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (sweetener optional)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Orange 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | My Fussy Eater

By My Fussy Eater 

Ingredients: 6
Main items:
orange, coconut, yogurt 

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free 
✓ Raw

Note: Use dairy free yogurt & milk to make dairy-free/vegan. 

Get recipe here

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Pineapple

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | The Foodie & The Fix

By Foodie & The Fix 

Ingredients: 7-8
Main items:
pineapple, banana, pecan

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*sugar is optional)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Mango

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Fo Reals Life

By Fo Reals Life

Ingredients: 6-7
Main items:
mango, dairy free yogurt & milk

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free 
✓ Raw

Note: Use soy-free yogurt if you don’t have soy. 

Get recipe here

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Ginger 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | My Whole Food Life

By My Whole Food Life 

Ingredients: 9
Main items:
ginger, molasses, flax 

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Peanut Butter

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Delish Knowledge

By Delish Knowledge

Ingredients: 7
Main items:
peanut butter, banana, grape juice 

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free 
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Almond Butter

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | My Whole Food Life

By My Whole Food Life 

Ingredients: 7
Main items:
almond butter, cacao, almond milk

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has dates/maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Chocolate & Peanut Butter 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Radiant Rachels

By Radiant Rachels 

Ingredients: 11
Main items:
peanut butter, banana, cocoa & cacao

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has dates/maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Chocolate & Coconut 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | The Pretty Bee

By The Pretty Bee

Ingredients: 6
Main items:
chocolate chips, coconut, flax

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has dates/maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Coconut & Blueberry 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Oh She Glows

By Oh She Glows 

Ingredients: 12
Main items:
blue berry, coconut milk, pear

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Baklava 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | The Big Man’s World

By Big Man’s World 

Ingredients: 8-9
Main items:
honey vanilla almond milk, rosewater essence, vanilla protein powder 

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (sweetener optional)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Neapolitan 

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | Fit Foodie Finds

By Fit Foodie Finds

Ingredients: 15
Main items:
vanilla yogurt, cocoa, strawberry

✓ Gluten free
✓ *Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Note: *Use dairy-free yogurt & milk if dairy-free/vegan. 

Get recipe here

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Coffee

Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats | The Healthy Maven

By The Healthy Maven 

Ingredients: 5-6
Main items:
coffee, cocoa, banana

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (sweetener optional)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Breakfast Smoothies with Protein (Vegan)

Breakfast Smoothies with Protein | Happygut.ca

I am always looking for breakfast smoothies for protein and so I was so excited to write this post!

I searched far and wide for the best breakfast smoothies with protein that were also vegan. None of the recipes require protein powder (ain’t nobody got time for that! :P) and all of them are raw.

I have also indicated whether they are:

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Dairy free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions. 🙂

Breakfast Smoothies with Protein with
ALMOND BUTTER and…

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Spinach & Apple
Smoothie | HappyGut.ca
Smoothie | HappyGut.ca

By HappyGut

Protein: 18g
Ingredients: 6
Main items:
spinach, almond butter, apple

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Note: The 18g of protein includes the 2 tbsp of hemp seeds (optional in the recipe). 

Get recipe here

 

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Oats, Cocoa & Chia
Smoothie | Running With Spoons
Smoothie | Running With Spoons

By Running With Spoons

Protein: 12g
Ingredients: 7
Main items:
oats, chia, cocoa

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

 

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Cucumber & Pear 
Smoothie | Simply Quinoa
Smoothie | Simply Quinoa

By Simply Quinoa

Protein: 12g
Ingredients: 7
Main items:
cucumber, pear, chia

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Carrot & Coconut
Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes
Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes

By Healthy Blender Recipes

Protein: 11.5g
Ingredients: 9
Main items:
carrot, coconut/avocado

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Raw

Note: The recipe makes two 16 ounce glasses. The protein of 11.5g is per glass.

Get recipe here

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Breakfast Smoothies with Protein with
CASHEW BUTTER and…

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Kale &
Banana
Kale Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes
Kale Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes

By Healthy Blender Recipes

Protein: 9.5g
Ingredients: 8
Main items:
kale, banana, dates

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Raw

Note: The recipe makes two 16 ounce glasses. The protein of 9.5g is per glass.

Get recipe here

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Pumpkin & Banana
Pumpkin Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes
Pumpkin Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes

By Healthy Blender Recipes

Protein: 10g
Ingredients: 11
Main items:
oats, pumpkin banana

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Raw

Note: The recipe makes two 16 ounce glasses. The protein of 10g is per glass.

Get recipe here

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Oats &
Banana
Smoothie | Oh She Glows
Smoothie | Oh She Glows


By Oh She Glows

Protein: 10g
Ingredients: 8
Main items:
oats, banana, carob powder

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Avocado & Lime
Smoothie | allwomenstalk
Smoothie | allwomenstalk

By allwomenstalk

Protein: 10g
Ingredients: 11
Main items:
lime, avocado, greens, banana

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Note: The recipe makes two 16 ounce glasses. The protein of 10g is per glass.
The 10g of protein includes the 2 tbsp of chia seeds (optional in the recipe)

Get recipe here

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Breakfast Smoothies with Protein with
PEANUT BUTTER and…

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Cocoa & Banana
Smoothie | Averie Cooks
Smoothie | Averie Cooks

By Averie Cooks

Protein: 15 grams
Ingredients: 4
Main items:
banana, cocoa

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Raw

Note: The recipe makes two 16 ounce glasses. The protein of 15g is per glass.

Get recipe here

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Berries & Banana
Smoothie | The Vegan Chickpea
Smoothie | The Vegan Chickpea

By The Vegan Chickpea

Protein: 12g
Ingredients: 4
Main items:
banana, berries

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Dates & Cocoa 
Smoothie | Detoxinista
Smoothie | Detoxinista

By Detoxinista

Protein: 12g
Ingredients: 5
Main items:
dates, cocoa, chia

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Spinach & Banana
Smoothie | I Love Vegan
Smoothie | I Love Vegan

By I Love Vegan

Protein: 10g
Ingredients: 6
Main items:
spinach, banana, hemp hearts

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Breakfast Smoothies with Protein with
HEMP SEEDS and…

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Kale &
Apple
Breakfast Smoothies with Protein | Happygut.ca
Breakfast Smoothies with Protein | Happygut.ca

By HappyGut

Protein: 18g
Ingredients: 10-11
Main items:
kale, apple, walnuts

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

 

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Pumpkin & Quinoa 
Quinoa Smoothie | The Full Helping
Quinoa Smoothie | The Full Helping

By The Full Helping

Protein: 22g
Ingredients: 5-7
Main items:
pumpkin, quinoa, apple

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Banana &
Pear
Green Smoothie | The Full Helping
Green Smoothie | The Full Helping

By The Full Helping

Protein: 14g
Ingredients: 8-9
Main items:
banana, pear, avocado, parley

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Banana & Mango
Green Smoothie | I Love Vegan
Green Smoothie | I Love Vegan

By I Love Vegan

Protein: *13g
Ingredients: 6
Main items:
banana, mango, spinach, pumpkin seeds

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Note: The 13g is without protein powder (optional in recipe). 

Get recipe here

 

 

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Breakfast Smoothies with Protein with with…

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Tofu & Strawberry
Smoothie | Well Vegan
Smoothie | Well Vegan

By Well Vegan

Protein: 15g
Ingredients: 5
Main items:
tofu, strawberry, banana

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

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Sunbutter & Apple
Smoothie | Healthful Pursuit
Smoothie | Healthful Pursuit

By Healthful Pursuit

Protein: 10.9g
Ingredients: 7
Main items:
apple, sunbutter, spinach

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Raw

Get recipe here

 

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Pecan &
Carrot
Pecan Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes
Pecan Smoothie | Healthy Blender Recipes

By Healthy Blender Recipes

Protein: 8g
Ingredients: 7
Main items:
pecan, carrot, cardamom

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Note: The recipe makes 4 & 1/2 cups ounce glasses. The protein of 8g is for 2 & 1/4 cups. 

Get recipe here

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Kale & Blueberries
Smoothie | This Rawsome Vegan Life
Smoothie | This Rawsome Vegan Life

By This Rawsome Vegan Life

Protein: *12g
Ingredients: 4
Main items:
kale, blueberries, hemp seeds/protein powder

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Raw

Note: The 12g of protein is for the version made with hemp seeds. 

Get recipe here

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Vegan Winter Salads (with protein)

Vegan Winter Salads | Happygut.ca

Sigh, vegan winter salads….the best type of salads! I love salads and eat them all year round. Eating salads is the summer is super easy and refreshing. Having salads in the winter though is not always awesome. My criteria for vegan winter salads: it has be warm and complete with protein (and, of course, delicious and easy).

I was invited to a potluck a couple of weeks ago and decided to bring a salad. In my search for vegan winter salads, I came up with so many delicious options that I decided to bookmark and share with you. 🙂

See below for my roundup for the best vegan winter salads.

All of the salads are complete with protein. The first section of salads calls for lentils, the second section has tofu and the last section has some other type of veggie protein.

I’ve indicated whether the salads are

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Nightshade free

A few of the salads call for some dairy but I have provided options to veganize.

Let me know if you try them out, and how you like them. 🙂

Vegan Winter Salads with LENTILS and…

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Yam & Brussel Sprout
Lentil Salad | In Pursuit of More
Lentil Salad | In Pursuit of More

By In Pursuit Of More

Ingredients: 8
Main items:
lentils, yam, brussel sprouts, balsamic vinaigrette

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

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Spinach & Mushroom
Lentil Salad | Tales of a Kitchen
Lentil Salad | Tales of a Kitchen

By Tales of a Kitchen

Ingredients: 15
Main items:
mushrooms, spinach, carrot

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

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Spinach & Quinoa
Lentil Salad | Simply Quinoa
Lentil Salad | Simply Quinoa

By Simply Quinoa

Ingredients: 14
Main items:
fennel, quinoa, spinach, pine nuts

✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

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Potatoes & Pickles
Lentil Salad | Vegan Insanity
Lentil Salad | Vegan Insanity

By Vegan Insanity

Ingredients: 13
Main items:
potatoes, capers, dill pickle

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Get recipe here.

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Salads for a Crowd Winter Salads with LENTILS and…

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Roasted Veggies & Apples
Lentil Salad | Green Evi
Lentil Salad | Green Evi

By Green Evi

Ingredients: 16
Main items:
lentils, beetroot, sweet potato, apple, almond

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Nightshade free

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Carrot, Leek & Arugula
Lentil Salad | Craving Something Healthy
Lentil Salad | Craving Something Healthy

By Craving Something Healthy

Ingredients: 10
Main items:
carrot, parsnip, leek, arugula

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has honey)
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

Note: Replace honey with maple syrup to make vegan. 

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Squash & Tahini Sauce
Lentil Salad | Coconut & Berries
Lentil Salad | Coconut & Berries

By Coconut & Berries

Ingredients: 15
Main items:
lentils, squash, tahini

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

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Vegan Winter Salads with TOFU and…

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Kale & Indian Spices
Tofu Salad | Happygut
Tofu Salad | Happygut

By HappyGut

Ingredients: 14
Main items:
kale, cilantro, green onion, indian spices

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ *Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Get recipe here.

*Note: Remove nuts if nut free. 

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Brussel Sprouts
Tofu Salad | Vanilla & Spice
Tofu Salad | Vanilla & Spice

By Vanilla & Spice

Ingredients: 13
Main items:
brussel sprouts, sweet potato, pecan

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

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Kale & Sriracha
Tofu Salad | Vegetarian Gastronomy
Tofu Salad | Vegetarian Gastronomy

By Vegetarian Gastronomy

Ingredients: 12
Main items:
kale, carrots, sriracha, vegan mayo

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)

Get recipe here.

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Vegan Winter Salads with TOFU and…

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Kale & Peanut Sauce
Tofu Salad | Get Off Your Tush & Cook
Tofu Salad | Get Off Your Tush & Cook

By Get Off Your Tush & Cook

Ingredients: 15
Main items:
kale, onion, carrots, cucumber, peanut butter, peanuts

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has agave)

Get recipe here.

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Mushrooms
Tofu Salad | Lady & Pops
Tofu Salad | Lady & Pups

By Lady & Pups

Ingredients: 15
Main items:
mushrooms, greens, miso

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ *Vegan
✓ Nut free
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

*Note: Replace mayo with vegan may to make vegan. 

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Eggplant & Zucchini
Tofu Salad | Greek Vegetarian
Tofu Salad | Greek Vegetarian

By Greek Vegetarian

Ingredients: 10
Main items:
eggplant, zucchini, arugula, pistachio

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ *Vegan
✓ Sugar free

Get recipe here.

*Note: Remove feta to make vegan. 

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Vegan Winter Salads with…

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Kale & Northern Beans
Bean Salad | Fat Free Vegan
Bean Salad | Fat Free Vegan

By Fat Free Vegan

Ingredients: 12
Main items:
kale, bok choy, carrots, cabbage, northern beans

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Nightshade free

Get recipe here.

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Black Beans & Sweet Potato
Bean Salad | Oh She Glows
Bean Salad | Oh She Glows

By Oh She Glows

Ingredients: 13
Main items:
black bean, sweet potato, onion, cilantro

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
✓ Nightshade free

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Tempeh & Vegetables
Tempeh Salad | Vegan Yack Attack
Tempeh Salad | Vegan Yack Attack

By Vegan Yack Attack

Ingredients: 13
Main items:
tempeh, red onion, baby bella, romain lettuce, cherry tomato

✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

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Real Simple Quinoa Salad – 12 Vegan Recipes Packed with Protein

Real Simple Quinoa Salad

I love me some real simple quinoa salad. It’s the perfect quick, yummy and nutritious weekday meal.

I’m lazy and so I need meals that are complete and packed with protein. Adopting mostly a plant-based lifestyle this isn’t always so easy and so I’m always on the look out for quick, delicious and complete meals. I’ve curated the best real simple quinoa salad recipes that are both vegan and are complete meals with protein.

See my roundup below for the the best real simple quinoa salad recipes.

All of the recipes are vegan but I have also indicated whether they are:

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Real Simple Quinoa Salad with chickpeas and…

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Tomato
Quinoa Salad Cilantro, Tomato, Cucumber | HappyGut.ca
Quinoa Salad Cilantro, Tomato, Cucumber | HappyGut.ca

By HappyGut

Ingredients: 11
Main items:
chickpeas,
tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: Full disclaimer, this is my recipe. 🙂 If you like zesty loaded with garlic and lemon, you will like this one! It’s one of my go-to staple weekday meals.  

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Cauliflower
Quinoa Salad | My Darling Lemon Thyme
Quinoa Salad | My Darling Lemon Thyme

By My Darling Lemon Thyme

Ingredients: 12
Main items:
chickpeas, cauliflower, almonds, jalapeno, lime

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: the combination of almonds, jalapeno and lime sounds so delectable!   

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Zucchini
Quinoa Salad | A Cedar Spoon
Quinoa Salad | A Cedar Spoon

By A Cedar Spoon

Ingredients: 10
Main items:
chickpeas,
zucchini, onion, parsley

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: with turmeric, cumin, zucchini and chickpeas, this sounds like the perfect weekday hearty meal. 

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Edamame
Quinoa Salad | The Girl Who Ate Everything
Quinoa Salad | The Girl Who Ate Everything

By The Girl Who Ate Everything

Ingredients: 13
Main items:
chickpeas, edamame, corn, cranberry, bell pepper, almonds

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: An incredibly hearty and protein packed salad with beans and cranberries, a fabulous combination. 

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Real Simple Quinoa Salad with black beans and…

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Kale & Sweet Potato
Quinoa Salad | Cookie & Kate
Quinoa Salad | Cookie & Kate

By Cookie and Kate

Ingredients: 14
Main items:
black beans, sweet potato, avocado, jalapeno, pumpkin seeds

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: This nut free version of this southwestern style quinoa salad sounds so appetizing. 

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Kale & Red Onion
Quinoa Salad | The Glowing Fridge
Quinoa Salad | The Glowing Fridge

By The Glowing Fridge

Ingredients: 13
Main items:
black bean, kale, red onion, corn, cilantro, lime, hot sauce

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)

Why this makes the cut: no quinoa salad round-up would be complete without a spicy version. 😛 Plus, it has kale! 

Get recipe here.

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Sweet Potato & Cashew
Quinoa Salad | Simply Quinoa
Quinoa Salad | Simply Quinoa

By Simply Quinoa

Ingredients: 16
Main items:
black beans, sweet potato, avocado, cashews, cilantro

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: Sweet potatoes with chilli powder and avocado cashew dressing? Yes please!!! 

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Orange & Bell Pepper
Quinoa Salad | Damn Delicious
Quinoa Salad | Damn Delicious

By Damn Delicious

Ingredients: 13
Main items:
black beans, orange, bell pepper, jalapeno, corn, onion

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free

Why this makes the cut: another zesty recipe with orange, orange juice and apple cider vinegar. 

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White Bean
Quinoa Salad | Kelley & Cricket
Quinoa Salad | Kelley & Cricket

By Kelley & Cricket

Ingredients: 11
Main items:
white bean, tomato, red pepper, onion, basil

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: I’m always looking for ways to use white beans – this one looks delicious! 

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Kidney Beans
Quinoa Salad | Renee Clerkin
Quinoa Salad | Renee Clerkin

By Renee Clerkin

Ingredients: 12
Main items:
kidney beans, carrot, celery, corn, bell pepper

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: A hearty quinoa salad packed with so many veggies! 

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Three Bean
Quinoa Salad | Domesticate me
Quinoa Salad | Domesticate me

By Domesticate Me

Ingredients: 12
Main items:
chickpeas, black beans, edamame, red onions, lemon, garlic

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free

Why this makes the cut: An ultra simple and protein packed salad. 

Get recipe here.

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Tofu
Quinoa Salad | Craving Something Healthy
Quinoa Salad | Craving Something Healthy

By Craving Something Healthy

Ingredients: 20
Main items:
tofu, edamame, cabbage, carrots, tahini

✓ Gluten free
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)

Why this makes the cut: A delicious sweet and spicy tofu quinoa salad recipe. 

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