5 Vegan-Friendly Products You Need to Try
Fall is here, and that means it’s cozy season. Everything warm, snuggly, and pleasurable defines this time of year. Between the falling gold leaves and crisp wind, you just want to curl up on the couch with a bowl of something melty and delicious.
Some would argue that you can’t have cold-weather comfort without cheese—but as vegans, we know otherwise. From faux leather bags to delicious plant-based mozzarella, we’ve got the new products that every vegan should buy this season.
Kick your autumn into high gear and read on for five vegan-friendly products to check out!
#1 Vegan Yarn
Oh, the weather outside is frightful…or maybe just a bit chilly. Either way, it is prime knitting time, and quality yarn makes all the difference.
It can be tough finding vegan yarns that aren’t just bland 100% cotton. But now, many yarn makers are producing quality vegan products out of a variety of materials, from recycled plastics to linens to even fruit fibers.
Some of our favorite vegan yarn options:
- Flora Fibres – An eco-friendly choice made from extracted pineapple leaf fibers
- Darn Good Yarn – An excellent linen selection with a variety of colors
- Wool and the Gang, New Wave Yarn – Another eco-friendly selection, where each yarn ball uses three recycled plastic bottles
Each line has a range of beautiful colors for your liking. So go ahead and knit that chunky sweater, cruelty-free style.
#2 Vegan Protein Bars
With quarantine forgoing the gym for the living room floor, home workouts have become the new standard. And after that online Zumba class, you need proper vegan fuel to aid your recovery process.
Protein, or a lack thereof, is a topic constantly thrown in vegans’ faces. But science shows that natural vegan foods actually contain plenty of protein. If you are looking for a quick protein fix, however, bars can come in handy.
Chalky texture? Icky taste? These vegan protein bars kick those stereotypes out the door:
- Sunwarrior Sol Good Protein Bars – Four flavors of all-natural and low-sugar goodness
- Garden of Life SPORT Bars – A filling bar with healthy fats and plenty of fiber
- Raw Rev Glo Bar – An excellent raw diet option
Rather customize your own bars? Try out a delicious recipe to save a buck or two.
#3 Vegan Faux Leather
Leather can be a testy subject for vegans. Oftentimes, we can be conflicted over keeping the non-vegan clothing that was purchased or handed down to us before our plant-based lives.
While that decision is personal, we can still choose to make ethical vegan choices for our fall fashion. From vegan underwear to vegan handbags, you can find high quality clothing options across the web.
Check out a comprehensive eco-friendly brand list by PETA for a few more options to fill your virtual shopping cart.
#4 Vegan CBD
Want to make your weekday spa night a little more relaxing? CBD may be the answer.
CBD has earned gold status in the wellness world, and for good reason. It has been praised for its array of possible health benefits, including pain relief, reduced anxiety, and lower blood pressure.
CBD comes in a variety of forms, including oils, balms and gummies. While gummies are a great (and delicious) way to first try CBD, vegan gummies were recently hard to find. Now, we have excellent plant-based options, such as these vegan CBD gummies by CBDfx which are made with fruit pectin.
Now before your mom asks: no, CBD will not get you high. In fact, CBD does not contain any THC, the compound in marijuana which induces a euphoria. Since dosage is unique to each person, however, make sure to do your research before ingesting.
#5 Vegan Cheese
Some would call cheese the final vegan frontier. For recent vegan converts, a residual craving for cheese can often linger. If you find yourself missing that lasagna or pizza, don’t fear.
Between soy, nuts, and other plant-based sources, a variety of delicious vegan cheeses have burst onto the grocery room floor, such as:
- SoDelicious Shredded Mozzarella – Made from coconut milk and perfect for melting
- Violife Just Like Parmesan Wedge – A rice-protein option that’s tasty on pasta
- Miyoko’s Vegan Cream Cheese – A creamy cashew-based cream cheese for your bagel
Now take your favorite and try making a lasagna or pizza with it! We guarantee you won’t be craving dairy for long.
A Plant-Based Fall
Between all the family activities and hearty cooking, fall may be the most enjoyable season of the year. It’s definitely the coziest. With quarantine and cold weather keeping us indoors, it’s worth making your plant-based home feel as comfortable as possible.
Try out these products in your home, and have the loveliest vegan fall yet!
