One of the complaints I hear a lot about a vegan diet is that it relies too heavily on grains or on carbs. While vegan foods can be very rich in grains, there are lots of yummy grain-free vegan foods out there!
I’m not a grain-free vegan, but during my pregnancy I’ve been trying to watch my carbs, since pregnancy hormones can make it harder for your body to handle too many carbohydrates, especially simple carbohydrates. Whether you’re trying to cut back on grains to balance your diet or are just looking for a little bit more variety, eating vegan doesn’t have to mean lots of bread, rice, crackers, and noodles.
Grain-Free Vegan Foods
11. Grain-free crackers – Yep! You can have your crackers and…eat them too? These crunchy thyme and onion crackers from Healthful Pursuit are not only grain-free, they’re nut-free too, which makes them very allergy-friendly!
10. Hummus – Bean dips are a vegan staple. They’re a great source of protein and fiber, and if you keep some on hand, you’ve always got a quick, healthy snack! Instead of dipping pita bread or crackers in your hummus, use fresh veggies like celery and carrot sticks or leaves of Belgian endive. Here’s a great recipe for hummus.
