High Protein Vegan Meals: Vegan Keto Friendly Recipe Ideas

Eating high protein vegan meals can sometimes be hard for vegans. That's why we put together this list of high protein vegan recipes that are also keto friendly! Here we break down 25 amazing recipes suitable for every meal - whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner!

collage of 4 recipes that are high protein vegan recipes that are keto friendly.

What are some vegan keto rich foods?

The keto diet mostly consists of foods that are high in fat and protein but low in carbs. According to the Healthline magazine the best vegan foods incorporate:

  • Coconut products such as coconut milk or coconut oil
  • Fatty seeds such as sunflower seeds, almond seeds
  • Leafy or green vegetables such as broccoli, Brussel sprouts
  • High protein sources such as tofu and tempeh
  • Vegan dairy such as vegan cream cheese, cashew cream

While these featured vegan recipes may not be low in calories, they are high in protein and keep you full longer. Check out our guide on high protein low-calorie vegan recipes if you are interested in exploring low calorie foods.

Most of these recipes are meal prep friendly, come together in under 30 minutes and can be made keto friendly with a few ingredient swaps. We've got you covered with these high protein vegan options for any meal of the day. Check them out below!

High Protein & Keto Vegan Breakfast Ideas

front view of a vegan egg and cheese sandwich on a wooden board with another in the background
Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
Time to Make: 31 minutes
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tofu eggs on a plate with a fork in it and some potatoes and toast behind it
Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble GET THIS RECIPE
close-up of serving of vegan eggs Benedict on a white plate with another behind it partially cut off
Vegan Eggs Benedict
Time to Make: 25 minutes
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Vegan breakfast casserole.
Vegan Breakfast Casserole
Time to Make: 50 minutes
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Adding homemade guacamole seasoning from a spoon over a bowl of fresh homemade guacamole
Homemade Guacamole Seasoning & Easy Guacamole
Time to Make: 5 minutes
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front view of tempeh bacon on white plate
Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon with Stovetop & Oven Methods
Time to Make: 2 hours 35 minutes
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High Protein & Keto Vegan Main Course Ideas

Tofu curry.
Tofu Curry
Time to Make: 50 minutes
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close-up of fried rice on white plate with a fork.
Easy Vegan Fried Rice with Tofu Egg
Time to Make: 15 minutes
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A white bowl filled with cooked white rice topped with tofu ground beef and chopped green onion.
Tofu Ground Beef Recipe
Time to Make: 25 minutes
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Three slices of Beyond meat meatloaf on parchment paper topped with chopped parsley.
Beyond Meat Meatloaf Recipe
Time to Make: 1 hour 20 minutes
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overhead close-up of meatballs in sauce with a spoon in it.
Vegan Beyond Meatballs Recipe
Time to Make: 40 minutes
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Impossible Burger Meatballs covered in sauce in a pan.
Italian-Style Impossible Burger Meatballs
Time to Make: 20 minutes
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two pieces of grilled tempeh steaks on a white platter with some blurred out behind them
Easy Marinated Tempeh Steaks + How to Cook Tempeh 3 Ways GET THIS RECIPE
cooked tempeh strips on a white plate with a fork on it
Maple Dijon Baked Tempeh [Vegan Tempeh Recipe for the Holidays]
Time to Make: 1 hour 15 minutes
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overhead of tempeh ribs on a white plate with side of BBQ sauce.
BBQ Tempeh (Vegan Ribs)
Time to Make: 2 hours 35 minutes
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close-up overhead of finished tofu on top of rice in a bowl.
Balsamic Tofu
Time to Make: 1 hour 15 minutes
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High Protein & Keto Vegan Side Dish Ideas

Vegan chicken nuggets.
Vegan Chicken Nuggets
Time to Make: 40 minutes
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Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu on a plate.
Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu
Time to Make: 35 minutes
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overhead of tofu in a bowl with toothpicks in some of the pieces.
Salt and Pepper Air Fryer Tofu
Time to Make: 35 minutes
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close-up of hand holding bread with dip on it over the casserole of the rest of the dip
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Time to Make: 40 minutes
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overhead of ricotta in a bowl with a cheese knife in it
Sunflower Seed Vegan Ricotta Cheese
Time to Make: 25 minutes
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Easy Edamame Stir Fry
Easy Edamame Stir Fry GET THIS RECIPE

High Protein & Keto Vegan Dessert Ideas

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Time to Make: 30 minutes
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Keto Fudgesicles - Divalicious Recipes GET THIS RECIPE
Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie GET THIS RECIPE

Final Thoughts

And there you have it! With these delicious and easy-to-make recipes, your meal time just got a little easier. Whether you're craving something crunchy, cheesy, veggie-packed or hearty, I hope you found good options that fit all your needs.

If you loved these recipes or have your own variation on the above recipes, leave a comment below and share your thoughts!

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