The Ultimate Vegan Resource Guide: Blogs, Books, Meal Services & More to Support Your Plant-Based Journey

Whether you're just starting a plant-based lifestyle or looking to stay inspired on your vegan journey, having the right resources at your fingertips makes all the difference. From finding delicious recipes and credible nutrition information to discovering supportive communities and meal services, this guide brings together some of the best vegan resources available today.

Whether your motivation is your health, the planet, or compassion for animals, you'll find something here to support you. These blogs, books, organizations, and services have been curated to empower your plant-based lifestyle—whether you're vegan, plant-curious, or somewhere in between.

The Ultimate Vegan Resource Guide

Top Vegan Lifestyle Blogs

These blogs are packed with plant-based recipes, wellness tips, sustainable living inspiration, and thoughtful reflections on conscious living:

1. Minimalist Baker – Simple vegan recipes with 10 ingredients or less.

2. Oh She Glows – Wellness-focused plant-based recipes and lifestyle insights.

3. Sweet Potato Soul – Soulful Southern-inspired vegan cooking with a healthy twist.

4. Plant Based News – Global news and media platform covering all things vegan.

5. The Full Helping – Compassionate plant-based living with an emphasis on self-care.

6. Sweet Simple Vegan – Plant-based lifestyle tips, easy vegan recipes, sustainability insights, and personal stories.

7. Pick Up Limes – Nutritionist-approved vegan recipes and lifestyle content.

8. From My Bowl – Affordable, simple, and wholesome vegan recipes.

9. No Meat Athlete – Fitness-focused vegan living for active lifestyles.

10. Purely Planted – (That’s us!) Nutrition-forward plant-based inspiration for mind, body, and planet.

Best Vegan Recipe Blogs

Looking for weeknight meals, show-stopping desserts, or meal prep ideas? These recipe creators have you covered:

1. Rainbow Plant Life – Vibrant, flavor-packed vegan meals with step-by-step guides.

2. Vegan Richa – Global vegan cuisine, including Indian-inspired favorites.

3. Jessica in the Kitchen – Easy vegan comfort foods with family-friendly appeal.

4. The First Mess – Farm-to-table inspired recipes with a rustic aesthetic.

5. The Simple Veganista – Quick and healthy plant-based meals.

6. Planted in the Kitchen – Beautiful and easy plant-based recipes.

7. ElaVegan – Allergen-friendly vegan meals and desserts.

8. Nutriciously – Vegan nutrition guides plus free meal plans.

9. HealthyGirl Kitchen – Viral-worthy meals made with whole food ingredients.

10. Sweet Simple Vegan – Fun and creative recipes by a vegan couple in LA.

Online & Local Vegan Communities

Because being plant-based is better together:

Meetup – Search for local vegan groups, potlucks, or events in your area. Simply enter your city and “vegan” to find your people.

Facebook Groups:

• Vegan Food Tour Group

• Vegan Atlanta

• Metro Atlanta Vegetarian and Vegan

• Your local city + "vegans" (e.g. "Chicago Vegans")

Online Forums & Apps:

• Reddit: r/vegan

• HappyCow: Find vegan-friendly restaurants and community reviews

• Veggly: A dating app for plant-based people looking to connect

Vegan Advocacy & Educational Organizations

Support the movement, get involved, or explore evidence-based resources:

1. Vegan Outreach – Offers free vegan starter guides, a 10 Weeks to Vegan program, and campus outreach.

2. Mercy for Animals – Investigates factory farms and promotes plant-based food systems.

3. Farm Sanctuary – Rescues farm animals and advocates for policy change.

4. The Humane League – Focuses on reducing animal suffering through corporate campaigns and outreach.

5. Plant Based Foods Association – Advocates for fair labeling and policy support for plant-based food companies.

6. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) – Shares science-backed vegan health and nutrition information.

7. Animal Save Movement – Global movement to end animal exploitation through education and nonviolent action.

Must-Read Vegan Books

Expand your knowledge and get inspired:

• How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger

• The Vegan Starter Kit by Dr. Neal Barnard

• Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

• The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook by (yours truly!) Nichole Dandrea-Russert

• Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis & Vesanto Melina (fellow dietitians!)

• Eat for the Planet by Nil Zacharias & Gene Stone

• This is Vegan Propaganda by Ed Winters

Top Vegan Meal Delivery Services (2025)

Short on time? These plant-based meal delivery services can help:

1. Purple Carrot – 100% plant-based meal kits with new weekly recipes.

2. Splendid Spoon – Ready-to-eat bowls, smoothies, and soups with a wellness twist.

3. Daily Harvest – Smoothies, harvest bowls, and flatbreads made with whole ingredients.

4. MamaSezz – Oil-free, WFPB (Whole-Food Plant-Based) ready-made meals.

5. Veestro – Chef-prepared, frozen vegan meals delivered nationwide.

6. PlantPure – WFPB meals and education by the PlantPure Communities team.

7. Fresh N’ Lean – Organic, gluten-free, and protein-rich vegan meals.

8. Thistle – Locally sourced vegan and plant-forward meals (select areas).

Plant-Based Living is Easier Than Ever

Living a plant-based lifestyle is easier—and more rewarding—when you feel supported and connected. Whether you're cooking your first tofu scramble, looking for community, or exploring how veganism intersects with sustainability, these resources are here to guide you.

Remember, there’s no one “right” way to go vegan. It’s a journey, and it’s okay to start where you are. Bookmark this list, share it with friends, and return to it whenever you need a dose of inspiration or practical support.

Did we miss one of your favorite vegan resources? Drop us a note in the comments—we’re always looking to expand and update this guide to support our growing plant-based community!