Vegan Bacon Guide
By KD Angle-Traegner / Updated November 20, 2018
We live in a world that is obsessed with it. Its smoky and salty flavor combined with a satisfying crunch can be addicting, it’s no surprise why it has a cult-like following.
Living vegan doesn’t mean you have to give up the taste-tingling flavor you love; there are tons of plant-based alternatives
Because bacon doesn’t have to, and shouldn’t, come from an animal.
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Shopping Guide
It used to be that you could only find vegan products in select all-natural grocery stores, but that’s no longer the case. There are a variety of flavors, styles, and brands widely available. Let’s take a closer look.
Vegan Bacon Brands
You’ll spot these vegan brands alongside other plant-based meats in the refrigerated section, often near the tofu.
Bacon-Flavored Vegan Foods
- Cool Foods Hickory Smoked Veggie Bits
- Frontier Herb Organic Bac’uns
- Magic Vegan (formerly Magic Vegan Bacon Grease)
- Organic Matters Vegan Bacon Bits
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Homemade Vegan Recipes
Delicious, crispy vegan versions aren’t just found premade at your local grocery or health food stores, they can also be made at home. Here are a few easy recipes to get you started.
Vegan Tempeh Bacon / Photo: Elephantastic Vegan
Tempeh Bacon
- Tempeh Bacon Recipe
Healthy Happy Life
- Tempeh Bacon
Simple Vegan Blog
- Tempeh Bacon
Vegan Peace
- Smoky Baked Tempeh Bacon
Nora Cooks
- 8-Ingredient Tempeh Bacon
Sweet Simple Vegan
Seitan Bacon
- Vegan Seitan Bacon
Free From Harm
- Seitan Bacon
Food.com
- Smoky Seitan Bacon
Peaceful Table
- Seitan Bacon Butties
The Miss Kitchen Witch
Smoky Tofu Bacon / Photo: Yup, It’s Vegan
Tofu Bacon
- Believable Vegan Bacon
VegKitchen
- Vegan Bacon
Genius Kitchen
- Smoky Tofu Bacon
Pink Troll Kitchen
- Tofu Bacon
Vegan Food Addict
- Easy Tofu Bacon
Fo Reals Life
Mushroom Bacon
- Smoked Mushroom Bacon
Serious Eats
- Portobello Mushroom Bacon
Veganosity
- Oyster Mushroom Bacon
Herbivoracious
- Smoky Maple Portobello Mushroom Bacon
Vegan Heaven
Shiitake Bacon / Photo: Olives for Dinner
Crispy Eggplant Bacon / Photo: Minimalist Baker
Vegetable Bacon
- Eggplant Bacon
Isa Chandra Moskowitz
- Savory Eggplant Bacon
The Full Helping
- Raw Crispy Eggplant Bacon
The Happy Raw Kitchen
- Baked Carrot Bacon
Meet the Shannons
- Raw Parsnip Bacon
The Raw Food Institute
- Beet Bacon
Vegan Start
Coconut Bacon
- Smoked Coconut Bacon | This Mess is Ours
- Maple Coconut Bacon | The Simple Veganista
- Coconut Bacon | Cupcakes and Kale
Coconut Bacon / Photo: Connoisseurus Veg
Vegan Bacon / Photo: Love Through Plants
Beans & Grains Bacon
- Homemade Vegan Bacon
No Meat Athlete
- Soy Free GF Vegan Bacon
The Ordinary Vegetarian
- Vegan Bacon
Vegan Dad
Rice Paper Bacon
- “Vacon”
Sweet as Vegan
- Best Vegan Rice Paper Bacon
The Edgy Veg
- Simple Rice Paper Bacon
Singing Vegan
- Crispy Vegan Rice Paper Bacon
Don’t Fear the Vegan
- Sweet & Smoky Rice Paper Bacon
Vegan Huggs
Rice Paper Bacon / Photo: Yup, It’s Vegan
Bacon-Flavored Vegan Food
- Vegan Sunflower Bacon Bits
The Crunchy Chronicles
- Vegan Bacon Grease
Gianna's Kitchen
- Vegan Bourbon Maple Bacon Jam
In Johanna's Kitchen
- Bacon Roasted Chickpeas
Connoisseurus Veg
- Crunchy Cashew Bacon Bits
Karissa's Vegan Kitchen
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