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Vegan bacon
Because bacon doesn’t have to, and shouldn’t, come from an animal.
Published: December 2014
Last Update: February 2023
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Good news, plant bacon exists
Everyone is obsessed with bacon. Its smoky and salty flavor combined with that oh-so-satisfying crunch is delicious; no wonder it's beloved by people everywhere.
You might think you must give up bacon when going vegan, but that isn't true. Living vegan doesn't mean you have to give up the flavors you've grown to love. There are plenty of plant-based options, and this guide introduces you to them.
First, it's time to go shopping. There's a brand guide to help point you in the right direction once you get to the store.
Next, you'll find vegan bacon recipes to try.
Let's dig in.
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1. Basics
If you're new to plant bacon, start here.
It's made from various foods
Vegan, plant-based bacon comes from many different foods. From tofu to seitan to rice paper, you have plenty of options.
Trust me; it tastes much better than it sounds.
What does it taste like?
While flavors and textures differ wildly from preparation to preparation, plant bacon tastes like you'd expect it to.
You'll taste smokiness, sweetness, and salty flavors wrapped up in a perfectly crunchy package.
Grocery carts at the market / Source
2. Shopping guide
Here’s what you need to know before you head to the store.
Find vegan bacon in stores
Not long ago, you could only find vegan versions of bacon in select grocery stores. Thankfully, today it’s widely available in a variety of flavors.
You’ll spot these vegan brands alongside other plant-based meats in the refrigerated section, often near the tofu. Sometimes, you'll spot them in the freezer section near other meat-free options.
Vegan bacons brands
Bacon-flavored vegan foods
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3. Vegan bacon recipes
Ready for cooking inspiration? These recipes will surely satisfy you.
Tempeh bacon from Elephantastic Vegan
Air fryer tempeh bacon from The Vegan Larder
Air fryer tempeh bacon from Watch. Learn. Eat.
Baked tempeh bacon from Nora Cooks
Smoked tempeh bacon from Eat Plant-based
Tempeh facon bacon from Healthy Happy Life
Tempeh bacon recipes
- Tempeh Bacon
Elephantastic Vegan
- Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon
The Vegan Larder
- Smoky, Sweet Tempeh Bacon
Watch. Learn. Eat.
- Smoky Baked Tempeh Bacon
Nora Cooks
- Smoked Tempeh Bacon
Eat Plant-Based
- Tempeh "Facon" Bacon
Healthy. Happy. Life
Seitan bacon from Simple Vegan Blog
Smoky seitan bacon from My Plantiful Cooking
Salty & sweet seitan bacon from Loving it Vegan
Steaky bacon from Avant-Garde Vegan
Smokey maple seitan bacon from Sunnyside Hanne
Seitan bacon recipes
- Smoky Setian Bacon
Simple Vegan Blog
- Smoky Vegan Seitan Bacon
My Plantiful Cooking
- Salty & Sweet Seitan Bacon
Loving It Vegan
- Streaky Bacon
Avant-Garde Vegan
- Maple Seitan Bacon
Sunnyside Hanne
Vegan tofu bacon from Vegan on Board
Smoked tofu BLT from Fly Me to the Vegan Buffet
Baked or fried tofu bacon from The Cheeky Chickpea
Smoky tofu bacon from Yup, it's Vegan
Vegan tofu bacon from Veganosity
Easy tofu bacon from Nora Cooks
Tofu bacon recipes
- Vegan Tofu Bacon
Vegan on Board
- Smoked Tofu Bacon
Fly Me to the Vegan Buffet
- Baked or Fried Tofu Bacon
The Cheeky Chickpea
Shiitake mushroom bacon from Olives for Dinner
Portobello mushroom bacon from Vegan Heaven
Easy vegan mushroom bacon from Veggies Don't Bite
Crispy vegan mushroom bacon from Minimalist Baker
Mushroom bacon from The Hidden Veggies
Portobello vegan mushroom bacon from Veganosity
Mushroom bacon recipes
- Shiitake Mushroom Bacon
Olives for Dinner
- Portobello Mushroom Bacon
Vegan Heaven
- Easy Mushroom Bacon
Veggies Don't Bite
- Crispy Mushroom Bacon
Minimalist Baker
- Mushroom Bacon
The Hidden Veggies
- Vegan Portobello Mushroom Bacon
Veganosity
Carrot bacon from Our Plant-based World
Eggplant bacon from Strength & Sunshine
Crispy eggplant bacon from Minimalist Baker
Carrot bacon from My Quiet Kitchen
Carrot bacon from Health My Lifestyle
Crispy beet bacon from VeganStart
Vegetable bacon recipes
- Carrot Bacon
Our Plant-Based World
- Eggplant Bacon
Strength & Sunshine
- Crispy Eggplant Bacon
Minimalist Baker
Coconut Bacon from Connoisseurus Veg
Quick & easy coconut bacon from The Simple Veganista
Easy coconut bacon from Minimalist Baker
Coconut bacon from Strength & Sunshine
Raw or baked coconut bacon from The Full Helping
Coconut bacon from Running on Real Food
Coconut bacon recipes
- Coconut Bacon
Connoisseurus Veg
- Quick & Easy Coconut Bacon
The Simple Veganista
- Easy Coconut Bacon
Minimalist Bacon
- Smoky Coconut Bacon
Strength & Sunshine
- Coconut Bacon (Raw or Baked)
The Full Helping
- Coconut Bacon
Running on Real Food
Rice Paper Bacon from Vegan Huggs
Easy rice paper bacon from Plant-Powered Couple
Rice paper bacon from The Hidden Veggies
Rice paper bacon from Spabettie
Rice paper bacon recipe from The Edgy Veg
Rice paper bacon from Yup, it's Vegan
Rice paper bacon recipes
- Rice Paper Bacon
Vegan Huggs
- Easy Rice Paper Bacon
Plant-Powered Couple
- Rice Paper Bacon
The Hidden Veggies
- Double-Layer Rice Paper Bacon
Spabettie
- Rice Paper Bacon
The Edgy Veg
- Rice Paper Bacon
Yup, it's Vegan
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