5 products you’ll be shocked to find out are vegan

If you’re considering becoming vegan – we salute you!

But did you know that you’re probably already following a vegan diet to some extent without even realizing?

Check out these products you wouldn’t think are vegan – you’ll be surprised!

1. Pasta

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How does Vegan Bolognese sound to you😃? And omg🙈 this one is so good!! I have to say, first I ever tried, and I’m already hooked😂 It’s just a few ingredients and so wholesome. I found this amazing recipe on @vegaliciously page and tweaked it a bit. Here’s my version and check out his page for the original🙌🏻 Ingredients: 1 large onion Extra virgin olive oil (3 tbsp) 1/4 tsp Smoked chilli, 1/4 tsp turmeric, black pepper 1 cup red lentils 1 can tomatoes 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tbsp Shoyu (naturally brewed soy sauce) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 small eggplant, cut in small cubes Fresh basil Sauté onions on 2 tbsp olive oil with spices until slightly browned and fragrant, add lentils and sauté a bit longer and add tomatoes. Keep sautéing and then add water (just to cover) and 1 tsp salt. Cook for about 30 minutes. Keep adding water as needed. Lentil will absorb a lot. When lentil is almost done add Shoyu. It’s done when lentil is completely soft and mushy. Check if it needs more salt. Toast the eggplant on olive oil with some salt until soft and slightly browned. When the lentils are done, add eggplant, chopped walnuts, some more olive oil for the flavor and fresh basil. Stir well and serve with pasta. I used spelt pasta (and lentil pasta the day before😉) Which are your favorite wheat free versions? Love, Maja xx . . . Bolognese od leće. Prefino!! Ja sam se totalno navukla i jedem ga već tri dana za redom😂 A jako ga je brzo i jednostavno napraviti. Škicnite recept iznad i ako nešto nije jasno, pitajte u komentarima😉 Puse, Maja . . . . #electrolux #makelifedelicious #veganpasta #veganblognese

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If you’re a fan of whipping up a perfect bowl of pasta, you’ll love this: almost all packaged pasta is 100 percent vegan! Yup – spaghetti, rotini and all other kinds of your fave pasta are actually plant-based.

Bear in mind that some fresh pastas may contain eggs – but generally you won’t see any animal-derived ingredients on the package. Yay!

2.  Smucker’s Marshmallow Ice Cream Topping

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Today #ontheblog, I paired up with @smuckersbrand and @krogerco to bring you these scrumptious Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes! 😍 who said ice cream toppings are ONLY for ice cream, anyway? 😉 #thebakingfairy #smuckers #SundaeFundae #cupcakes #sponsored #ad

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When you think marshmallows, you think gelatin, right? Not with Smucker’s Marshmallow Ice Cream Topping! Free from any animal-derived ingredients, the topping is sweet, creamy – and will go with any flavor of vegan ice cream!

3. Energy drinks

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𝕽𝖊𝖉 𝖇𝖚𝖑𝖑 𝕘𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤.. #redbull #redbulldrinks #redbullgivesyouwings #brandshoot #photography #uniquestyle

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Ever feel like you’re in a desperate need of an energy boost – so you use your last drop of energy to get a can of Red Bull from the nearest store? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that many energy drinks are completely plant-based, too.

4. Brownie Mix

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Beat the Monday blues with #brownies

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Duncan Hines Double Fudge Decadent Brownie Mix is the secret to the perfect fudgy brownies. But did you know that the mix is actually completely plant-based? No, neither did we!

5. Sour Patch Kids

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🔥Why would you mess with a good thing @sourpatchkids?!? I cannot stand spicy stuff or anything with even the slightest bit of heat… But I could eat these. 🔥Fire Factor: 1/10 Just beware the orange dude…he’s just plain gross…

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Who doesn’t love Sour Patch Kids? Well, these delicious gummies may seem like they’re made using gelatin – but that’s far from true. They’re plant-based and gelatin-free!

And now – read about how to overcome the 7 biggest struggles as a vegan!

Think you can tell a vegan product from a non-vegan one? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz!