Vegan foods are generally all types of food that are free of animal products, like meat, milk or eggs.// Food groupsMain article: Food groupsAlgae - seaweeds such as nori or gimCereal or grainsFruitsLegumes, pulse (legume), or beansMushrooms, edible mushrooms, portobelloNutsSeedsVegetables Meat substitutesMain article: Meat analogueBeans or LegumesImitation meats - popular brands include Gardenburger, Yves Veggie Cuisine, Lightlife, Morningstar Farms and TofurkeyMushrooms, edible mushrooms, portobello mushrooms (grilled or fried)Seitan (wheat gluten)TempehTofuVeggie burgersYuba (tofu skin) Egg substitutes For bakingApplesauce egg replacer: 3 Tablespoons applesauce = 1 egg (when a fruit flavor is acceptable)Banana egg replacer: 1/2 banana blended or well mashed = 1 egg (when a fruit flavor is acceptable)Egg substitutes such as Orgran's 'Egg substitute mix'Ener-G Egg Replacer: by Ener-G Foods; free of gluten, wheat, casein, dairy, egg, yeast, soy, nuts and rice, low-protein Flax seed egg replacer: 2 Tablespoons flax seed powder + 3 Tablespoons water = 1 egg (let sit a few minutes before adding to baking)Psyllium egg replacer: 1 Tablespoon Psyllium seed husks + 2 Tablespoons water = 1 egg (the longer they sit in water the "eggier" they become)Tofu: 1/4 cup blended soft or silken tofu = 1 egg For cookingTofu - scrambled tofu which is similar to scrambled eggs when cooked and seasoned properly Dairy alternatives Plant milksMain article: Plant milkAlmond milkBanana milkCoconut milkGrain milks - oat milk, rice milkHemp milkOat milkPeanut milkRice milkSoy milk CheeseSoy cheese (casein-free) - popular brands include Tofutti, Sheese, Redwood's Cheezly and Earth Island/Follow Your HeartTofu ricotta (savory) - a homemade ricotta substitute made with tofu. It usually contains lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt and may also contain seasonings such as garlic and/or onion powder, or other herbs, spices or sweeteners and is used in lasagne and other Italian cuisine.Tofu ricotta (sweet) - a homemade ricotta substitute made with tofu and sweetener that may be used in desserts such as cheesecakes or parfaits.Nutritional yeast - a flavorful powder that, when combined with liquid or blended with liquid and cashews (and other nuts) makes a cheese-like sauce. It can also be sprinkled on like parmesan. Ice cream and frozen dessertsDairy-free ice cream - popular brands include Purely Decadent, So Delicious Dairy Free, Tofutti (Tofutti Cuties frozen dessert sandwiches, Premium pints, stick bars and pops), Wheeler's Black Label, Soy Dream, Swedish Glace, or TemptationGranitaIce pops - frozen fruit juice bars, vegan popsiclesSorbetVegan sherbet - made with fruit juice and a non-dairy milk such as vanilla almond milk, rice milk or soy milk YogurtSoy yogurt - check label; some have milk derived ingredients SweetenersMain article: List of unrefined sweeteners DryCane sugar - unrefined sugarcane or refined without using animal bonesBeet sugarDate sugar Liquid100% Fruit juice concentrateAgave nectarBarley malt syrupBrown rice syrupMaple syrup - make sure it's not processed with animal products. A defoamer is used which may be made from an animal oil, a synthetic oil which is animal-derived, or a vegetable oil.Molasses Honey substitutesAgave nectarMaple syrup - make sure it's not processed with animal products. A defoamer is used which may be made from an animal oil, a synthetic oil which is animal-derived, or a vegetable oil.Rice syrup BeveragesWaterFruit juiceFruit smoothiesPlant milks (See above) - made from nuts, seeds, legumes, or grains, such as almonds, soy, oats or riceTeaVegan wineVegetable juice Staple foodsBeans or LegumesBread - free of eggs and dairy productsCornCouscousGlutenPasta - free of eggsPotatoesQuinoaRiceSoySpelt Condiments Butter or margarineNucoa® Real™ Margarine, Earth Balance products - such as Natural Buttery Spread - non hydrogenated, no trans fatty acids; also good for baking MayonnaiseNayonaise - by Nasoya Vegenaise - by Follow Your Heart Salad dressingsFollow Your Heart Organics and Fresh & Naturals - only some of their salad dressings are vegan Nasoya- Vegi-Dressing -Creamy Italian, Thousand Island, and others OtherVegan Worcestershire sauce - free of anchovies SnacksApplesauceCorn chipsCorn nutsDried fruitFresh fruitGranola barsHummus and pita bread or tortilla chipsMixed nutsNutsPopcornPotato chips - Plain, salted, non-dairy varieties. Some companies may add chicken fat, such as Baked! Lay's KC Masterpiece BBQ Flavor Potato Crisps , so as always read the labels.PretzelsPumpkin seedsSunflower seedsTortilla chipsTrail mixVegan baked goods (See below) Baked goods BreadBiscuitsPita breadSourdough bread OtherBaked desserts (See Below) DessertsFresh or baked fruitVegan baked goodsVegan Ice cream and frozen desserts (See above)Vegan pudding, custard, or mousse Alphabetical index of plant-based whole foods AAdzuki beansAlfalfa sproutsAlmondsAmaranthAppleApricotArtichokeArugulaAsparagusAvocado - see also Hass avocadoAzuki beans BBamboo shootsBananaBarleyBeansBean sproutsBeetsBell pepperBerriesBlack beanBlack-eyed peasBlackberriesBlueberriesBok choyBoysenberriesBrazil NutBroccoliBrown riceBrussels sproutsBuckwheatButter beansButternut squash CCabbageCantalopeCarrotCarobCashewsCauliflowerCerealCeleryChardCherriesCherry tomatoesChickpeasChinese cabbageCoconutCornCranberriesCucumber DDaikonDatesDulse EEdamameEggplantEndive FFava beanFigs GGarbanzo beansGarlicGimGingerGrapesGrapefruitGreen beansGuava HHass avocadoHazel nutsHoneydew melonHuckleberries KKaleKiwifruit or KiwiKombu seaweed LLeeksLemonLentilsLettuceLima beansLime MMandarin orangeMangoMelonMilletMung beansMushrooms NNectarineNori seaweedNuts OOatsOlivesOnionOranges PPapayaParsnipPeasPeachPeanutsPearPecansPepitasPersimmonPine nutsPineapplePinto beansPistachiosPlantainPlumPomegranatePotatoPumpkinPumpkin seeds QQuinoa RRadishRaisinsRasp