Hello my friends!
If you have been here a while, you know that the Friendly Fig started out as a home for vegan and plant-based recipes. Over time, it has slowly shifted in a cozy lifestyle space, and of course, cozy meals are still a part of it!
Sharing simple, easy, and realistic recipes has always been a big part of this space. Whether you are cooking for yourself or looking for easy vegan meals that your whole family will love, I think the below will be helpful and inspiring.
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- πΏEasy Vegan Meals
- π Plant-Based Kids
- π₯ Idea Lists & Inspiration
πΏEasy Vegan Meals

These plant-based breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas come together quickly with ingredients you likely already have on hand. I come back to them again and again because they are wholesome, cozy, and full of flavor.
β¨π Browse all Easy Vegan Meals
A few of my very favorites:
- Broccoli Chickpea Pasta
- Cream of Mushroom Pasta
- Chickpea Noodle Soup
- Creamy Dill Vegetable Chowder
- 6 Vegan Crock-Pot Freezer Meals
- Oat & Chickpea Flour Pancakes
- Creamy Blended Oats
π Plant-Based Kids

It’s not complicated to feed your plant-based kiddos (and I can prove it!) Enjoy real-life examples and ideas that my own children have loved from babyhood to elementary age.
β¨πBrowse all Plant-Based Kids Resources
A few popular posts:
- Plant-Based Baby Feeding Guide (6-12 Months)
- What My Plant-Based Toddler Eats (Realistic Meals)
- Protein-Rich Foods for Vegan Kids (+ Meal Ideas)
- 23 Easy Vegan Lunch Ideas for Kids (Picky Eater-Approved)
- Vegan Dinosaur Pancakes
- Kids Lunch Platter Ideas (Plant-Based/Vegan)
π₯ Idea Lists & Inspiration

Food doesn’t just mean recipes. From pantry staples to meal prep tips, you’ll find inspiration you can carry into your cozy kitchen to build an easy and simple rhythm.
Ideas to get you motivated:
