Low FODMAP Vegan Recipes (35 Recipes)

We gathered 35 low FODMAP vegan recipes to help you on your vegan and low FODMAP journey. A vegan Low FODMAP Diet may seem quite restrictive, so read this guide to know what you need to consider.

In this article, we collected recipes you can try out for each meal. As a bonus, we also added recipes and ideas for low FODMAP vegan snacks and desserts.

Low FODMAP vegan recipes: Breakfast

It is recommended that people with IBS start the day with breakfast (1). In this section, we will give you vegan low FODMAP substitutes for breakfast staples. 

Breakfast smoothies

Breakfast smoothies can be a convenient option when you are on the go or if you want to include more fruits in your diet. However, many fruits are high in FODMAPs. Always check the Monash app for low FODMAP portion sizes, and be cautious of FODMAP stacking.

You can try these low FODMAP smoothie recipes:

• Honeydew-Kiwifruit Low FODMAP Smoothie
• Low FODMAP Strawberry Maple Smoothie

Check our post on Low FODMAP Smoothies – 25 Recipes to get more recipes. 

Vegan Scrambled Eggs  

Vegan substitutes for scrambled eggs are delicious and high protein-rich breakfast ideas. 

Low FODMAP vegan recipes for ‘scrambled eggs’ include:

• Low FODMAP Chickpea Scramble
• Scrambled Tofu

Sweet Breakfasts

If you have a sweet tooth and want to kick-start your day with a sweet breakfast, try some of these recipes. 

Low FODMAP vegan recipes to try:

• Vegan Pancakes
• Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes
• Vegan Blueberry Muffins
• Vegan Strawberry Waffles
• Overnight Oats with Berries
• Blueberry Almond Overnight Quinoa

Tip:  If you lack time in the morning, prepare your breakfast the night before by making overnight oats and quinoa. 

Low FODMAP Cereals

Cereals are convenient breakfast foods. You can make homemade granola if you like being creative in the kitchen.

Vegan low FODMAP granola recipes to try:

• Low FODMAP Maple Walnut Granola
• Low FODMAP Granola with Big Clusters

In case you run out of time, you can also buy vegan low FODMAP cereals, certified by Monash, including:

• Kellogg’s Cornflakes Cereal 
• Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Cereal
• GoodMix Superfoods Blend 11 Breakfast Cereal
• Carman’s Original Fruit Free Muesli
• Sanitarium Gluten Free Weet-Bix

You can prepare a bowl of cereal with a low FODMAP yogurt, such as coconut yogurt, or low FODMAP milk alternatives, such as almond and rice milk.

Low FODMAP Vegan Recipes: Lunch and Dinner 

When it comes to low FODMAP vegan dishes for lunch and dinner, there are many suitable options that can still hit your protein targets. 

You may be surprised to see recipes with beans and pulses below. These can still be consumed in smaller quantities while on the low FODMAP diet (check the Monash app). You should also spread these out throughout the day. 

Remember to buy canned beans or lentils, rinse, soak and rinse again, discarding the water to reduce the FODMAP content. Boiling them and discarding the water will also further reduce FODMAPs.

Soups

• Indian Potato and Lentil Soup
• Minestrone Soup
• Tofu and Tomato Chinese Noodle Soup

Pies and Casseroles

• Pot Pie
• Green Bean Casserole

Lentil Dishes

• Lentil Dal
• Vegetable Lentil Stew

Tempeh and Tofu Dishes

• Maple-Soy Glazed Tempeh
• Flavourful Tempeh
• Miso and Chilli Tofu Skewers

Potato Dishes

• Sourdough Breaded Potato Cakes
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Low FODMAP Vegan Recipes: Snacks

Don’t ignore your hunger queues! You are in the right place if you are out of ideas for low FODMAP vegan snacks – sweet or savoury.

Sweet snacks

• Granola Bar with Peanut Butter
• Peanut Butter Baked Oats
• Pumpkin Spice Crumble

Savoury snacks

• Low FODMAP Hummus
• Low FODMAP Vegan Corn Bread
• Low FODMAP Bruscetta

Low FODMAP Vegan Recipes: Desserts

If you are looking for something to go with a cup of tea, then a cookie is the best! Try this oat cookie or chocolate chunk cookie if you are a chocolate fan.

You can also experiment with these low FODMAP vegan recipes:

• Low FODMAP Strawberry Banana Ice Cream with Chocolate Fudge Sauce
• Fudgy Low FODMAP Vegan Brownies
• Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cake

You can check out our article about Low FODMAP Desserts for more ideas. Check the section “Low FODMAP Desserts: Vegan”.

Protein Sources in low FODMAP Vegan Recipes

You might wonder how to get enough protein, as most plant-based protein sources are unsuitable for a low FODMAP diet. Luckily, there are still many options to have a high-protein meal, which this section will discuss.

To increase your protein intake on a vegan low FODMAP protein sources, include some of the following in your diet: 

• Firm tofu
• Tempeh
• Canned lentils and chickpeas
• Nuts (such as peanuts and walnuts)
• Seeds (such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds)
• Quinoa 

However, check the Monash app for exact low FODMAP serving sizes.

You can read about this in more detail in our post, a Vegan Diet for IBS.

Low FODMAP Vegan Recipes: Summary

It is tricky to do the low FODMAP diet if you are vegan because many of the protein sources you rely on also contain FODMAPs. Despite this, you can still choose between firm tofu, tempeh, canned lentils and chickpeas, nuts and seeds etc.

If you run out of ideas for meals, snacks, or desserts, you can check the nutritious and delicious low FODMAP vegan recipes we listed above. 

Written by Barbara Lešnik, Student Dietitian, ​​reviewed by Bethany Willson, Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian, and Kirsten Jackson, Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert.