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Making Plant-Based Eating Easy & Delicious

Healthy eating doesn't have to feel so hard. Here you'll find flavor-packed recipes and meal prep ideas to keep things easy during the week.

Crispy potato tacos topped with vegan lime crema, chopped red onions, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Vegan Mexican Recipes

Pinto bean corn salad with lime and jalapeno in a bowl.

Simple Dips & Sauces

Vegan Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce

Delicious Dinner Favorites

Glasses of iced green tea with raspberries and lemon, with mint and fruit on the side.

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Hey there!

I’m Julie, a self-taught plant-based cook bringing you flavor-packed recipes developed in my Minneapolis kitchen. I'm also a certified health coach and have been cooking like this for over 20 years (and somehow I still love a good chickpea). Make yourself at home. I’m really glad you’re here.

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Spring Favorites

  • Thai Noodle Salad with Spicy Asian Peanut Sauce
  • Vegan spring rolls
    Fresh Vegan Spring Rolls
  • Garlic lovers' pasta salad in a bowl.
    Vegan Garlic Lovers' Pasta Salad
  • Pinto bean corn salad in a serving dish.
    Pinto Bean Salad with Corn, Lime, & Jalapeño
See more Vegan Spring Recipes →
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I send simple recipes and meal prep ideas to make plant-based eating easy and delicious. Join me, and I'll send you my 10 go-to recipes I make again and again.

  • Vegan Breakfast Recipes
  • Vegan Lunch Recipes
  • Vegan Dessert Recipes
  • Vegan Side Dishes
  • Vegan Meal Prep
  • Salsa Recipes

Vegan Mexican Recipes

  • Vegan bean and rice wet burritos in a bowl topped with fresh guacamole and pico de Gallo.
    Smothered Bean and Rice Wet Burritos (Vegan)
  • Aguas Frescas
    Aguas Frescas Recipe (3 Flavors)
  • Mango avocado salsa
    Easy Mango Avocado Salsa
  • Chip dipping into vegan refried black beans with canned beans.
    Vegan Refried Black Beans with Canned Beans
See more Vegan Mexican-Inspired Recipes →

Vegan Dinner Recipes

  • Mexican rice for tacos (simple Mexican rice) in a black bowl.
    Simple Mexican Rice for Tacos
  • Air fryer sweet and spicy maple sriracha tofu in a bowl with sauce on the side.
    Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Maple Sriracha Tofu
  • Veg loaded vegan spaghetti sauce in a dutch oven.
    Homemade Veg Loaded Vegan Spaghetti Sauce
  • Rice for burritos (cilantro lime rice) in a bowl.
    Rice for Burritos (Easy Lime Cilantro Rice Recipe)
See more Vegan Dinner Recipes →

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  • A collage of 4 vegan meal prep recipes.
    Vegan Meal Prep for Beginners: Complete Guide + 5 Recipes
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Latest Recipes

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    Simple Mexican Rice for Tacos
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    Best Smoothie Recipes Without Yogurt
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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Pistachio Balls
  • Air fryer sweet and spicy maple sriracha tofu in a bowl with sauce on the side.
    Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Maple Sriracha Tofu

Recently Updated Recipes

  • Vegan Mexican Rice with vegetables in a large serving dish.
    Vegan Mexican Rice With Vegetables (Arroz Rojo)
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    Sticky Tofu Recipe (Crispy Maple Glazed Tofu)
  • Asian peanut sauce in a bowl with a spoon.
    Easy Asian Peanut Sauce Recipe
  • Vegan horchata (Mexican rice milk) in a glass topped with a cinnamon stick.
    Horchata de Arroz (Mexican Rice Milk)
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Welcome!

Hi, I’m Julie—a Certified Holistic Health Coach (IIN) with advanced training in hormone health and a background in yoga and mind-body wellness.

As a plant-based recipe developer, writer, and mom of nine who’s been cooking plant-based for over 20 years, I share recipes, wellness tools, and honest stories of resilience, growth, and creating a life you love.

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Becoming You With Julie has been featured in Foodgawker, Huffpost, MSN, Yahoo, BetterHumans, The Good Men Project, YourTango, Redfin, Flipboard, Newsbreak, and Mamamia.

Vegan Spring Recipes

  • Thai Noodle Salad with Spicy Asian Peanut Sauce
  • Vegan spring rolls
    Fresh Vegan Spring Rolls
  • Garlic lovers' pasta salad in a bowl.
    Vegan Garlic Lovers' Pasta Salad
  • Pinto bean corn salad in a serving dish.
    Pinto Bean Salad with Corn, Lime, & Jalapeño
  • Mango avocado salsa
    Easy Mango Avocado Salsa
  • Vegan fruit dip (with sweet cashew cream)
    Easy Vegan Fruit Dip
See more Vegan Spring Recipes →

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    The Best Egg Roll Dipping Sauce
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    Healthy Nachos Recipe in a Bowl
  • Vegan soy burger
    Soybean Burger Recipe (Homemade Soy Burgers)
  • Mixed berry sauce recipe in a small jar
    Easy Mixed Berry Sauce (Using Frozen or Fresh Berries)
  • Easy Acai Smoothie
    Easy Acai Smoothie
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