
r/australianvegans

I don't know how, but today was the first time we ever went to Nurcha Cafe at Kawana on the Sunny Coast. It's amazing! All vegan, and has a little vegan grocery store attached to it. Nurcha now fills the hole that the loss of Cafe Vie left in my heart!
Birthday dinner recommendations in Perth?
Hullo!! My sister and I recently made the transition from womb-to-tomb vegetarians to full vegan diets and i was hoping for some good vegan friendly places to take her for dinner for her birthday!
We live in Perth, and anywhere near the CBD or south of river would be great!
Anyone had this?
This is on sale at chemist warehouse, anyone tried it? Currently stuck with the Coles brand plant protein and need a replacement.
Vegan recs at Chadstone?
I hate shopping centres and I haven't been to Chadstone for like a decade, lol, but I'm going to the Rone exhibition next week and would like some recommendations for vegan food, please.
Food court or cafe, not restaurant.
Not sure whether I'll feel like some hippie wholefood bullshit or fried junk on the day, or somewhere in between, so all recs welcome. :)
I really like burgers too, so that's definitely something I might consider.
Also maybe some ice cream- especially soft serve, or frozen yogurt.
Thanks! :)
Fancy Plants High Protein Pud Chocolate is so damn good
coles.com.auIs timtam vegan and also has anyone tried the vegan kimchi in woolies
same as title :):):)
Vegan Friendly Items ON SALE at Coles this Week ( 130+ )
🌱 Coles Vegan/Plant-Based Deals — This Week
Plant-Based Meat & Frozen
| Product | Size | Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature's Kitchen Mexican Veggie Burger | 230g | $4 | Was $4.50, Save 50c |
| Nature's Kitchen Texas BBQ Veggie Sausages | 240g | $4.50 | Was $5, Save 50c |
| Nature's Kitchen Middle Eastern Kofta | 240g | $4.50 | Was $5, Save 50c |
| Quorn Crunchy Chicken Fillet Burgers | 190g | $5.25 | 30% off, Was $7.50, Save $2.25 |
| Quorn Vegan Crunchy Nuggets | 280g | $5.25 | 30% off, Was $7.50, Save $2.25 |
| Dr Oetker Ristorante Pomodori Vegan Pizza | 340g | $7 | Was $9.50, Save $2.50 |
| McCain Air Fryer Hash Browns | 525g | $3.80 | 30% off, Was $5.50, Save $1.70 |
| McCain Airfryer Steak Cut Chips | 750g | $3.80 | 30% off, Was $5.50, Save $1.70 |
| Pickers Spicy Onion Rings | 350g | $6 | Reduced to Clear, Was $7.50, Save $1.50 |
Dairy-Free & Tofu
| Product | Size | Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Better Foods Organic Tofu Plain Firm | 375g | $4.10 | Was $4.80, Save 70c |
| Bio Cheese Dairy Free Cheddar Flavour Slices | 200g | $7 | Special |
Noodles & Meal Kits
| Product | Size | Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggi Mi Goreng Hot & Spicy Noodles | 365g | Any 2 for $9 | Save $1 |
| Maggi Mi Goreng Hot & Spicy Noodle Cup | 65g | $1.75 | 30% off, Was $2.50, Save 75c |
| Maggi Mi Goreng Sweet Soy Noodle Cup | 64g | $1.75 | 30% off, Was $2.50, Save 75c |
| Otoki Jin Ramen Spicy Instant Noodles (5pk) | 600g | $5.95 | Was $7, Save $1.05 |
| Ben's Original Lunch Bowl (Moroccan/Italian/Mexican) | 220g | Any 3 for $7.50 | Save $4.50 |
Snacks & Chips
| Product | Size | Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calbee Grill-A-Corn Hot & Spicy | 80g | $1.55 | 1/2 price, Was $3.15, Save $1.60 |
| Coles Freeze Dried Sour Rainbow Crunch | 114g | 75c | Reduced to Clear, Was $3, Save $2.25 |
| Natural Chip Co. Sea Salt & Vinegar | 175g | $2.50 | Was $3.30, Save 80c |
| Smith's Crinkle Cut Original | 170g | Any 2 for $6 | Save $4 |
| Smith's Double Crunch Original | 150g | Any 2 for $6 | Save $4 |
| Pringles Barbeque | 134g | $3.30 | 40% off, Was $5.50, Save $2.20 |
| Vege Chips Natural / BBQ | 100g | $2.45 | 1/2 price, Was $4.90, Save $2.45 |
| Vege Rice Crackers Tasty Cheese | 75g | $2.45 | 1/2 price, Was $4.90, Save $2.45 |
| Popcorners Sweet & Salty | 130g | $3.50 | Was $4.80, Save $1.30 |
| Arnott's Shapes Originals BBQ | 175g | 2 for $6 | Save $2 |
| Olina's Brown Rice Crackers (Sea Salt/Herb & Garlic) | 80g | $3.50 | 30% off, Was $5, Save $1.50 |
| Ritz Breakz Classic Crackers | 250g | $3 | Was $3.80, Save 80c |
| Ritz Mini Sharepack Crackers | 160g | $2 | 1/2 price, Was $4, Save $2 |
| Arnott's Clix Crackers | 250g | 2 for $6 | Save $2 |
| Arnott's Jatz Original Crackers | 225g | 2 for $6 | Save $2 |
Biscuits & Chocolate
| Product | Size | Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oreo Mini Caramilk | 204g | $4 | Was $5, Save $1 |
| Oreo Double Stuff Mint / Mocha Frappe | 136g | Any 2 for $5 | Save $1.40 |
| Arnott's Raspberry Shortcake | 250g | $3 | Was $4, Save $1 |
| Arnott's Lemon Crisp | 250g | $3 | Was $4, Save $1 |
| Pana Organic Mylk Chocolate Blocks (Sea Salt/Coconut Rough/Pistacio/Mint Crisp) | 80g | $6 | Was $8, Save $2 |
| Whittaker's Dark Ghana 72% Block | 250g | Any 2 for $16 | Save $2 |
Drinks
| Product | Size | Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| V8 Juice (Tropical/Vegetable/Breakfast) | 300ml | $2 | Was $2.70, Save 70c |
| H2 Juice (Pineapple/Watermelon/Lychee) | 1.25L | $3.95 | Was $5, Save $1.05 |
| H2Coco Coconut Water (Pure/Chocolate) | 500ml | $2 | Was $2.50, Save 50c |
| Raw C Pure Natural Coconut Water | 1L | $2.75 | 1/2 price, Was $5.50, Save $2.75 |
Pantry/Cereal/Other
| Product | Size | Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegemite Gluten Free | 235g | $4.50 | Was $5.75, Save $1.25 |
| Heritage Mill Clusters Berry Bliss | 750g | $4.20 | 1/2 price, Was $8.50, Save $4.30 |
| Kellogg's Coco Pops | 320g | $3.50 | 1/2 price, Was $7, Save $3.50 |
| Kellogg's Nutri Grain | 290g | $3.50 | 1/2 price, Was $7, Save $3.50 |
| Red Tractor Tri-Colour Quinoa | 600g | $8.40 | Was $10.50, Save $2.10 |
| Red Tractor Australian Flaxseed | 500g | $4.70 | Was $5.90, Save $1.20 |
| Health Lab Protein Powder (Vanilla/Hazelnut/Strawberry&Cream) | 300–330g | $26 | Was $35, Save $9 |
| Nature's Way Instant Natural Protein | 400g | $14 | 1/2 price, Was $28, Save $14 |
| Goulburn Valley Peaches in Juice | 700g | $3.50 | 30% off, Was $5, Save $1.50 |
See all 130 Vegan Friendly Coles specials:
Youtube: Video Slideshow
Appreciate any feedback, ideas, questions, corrections :)
Looking to connect with other vegans through Discord!
I am a completely new discord user, and am looking to connect with other vegan Aussies, and just make some friends. I couldn't really find any active discord serves for Aussie vegans - but if you know any active ones, please let me know.
Otherwise, please reach out if you want to connect!!
Anyone tried Monkfruit sweetener?
I'm not a "sugar is evil" person by any means, but I do eat too much of it and would like to try to sub in alternatives in things where it may not matter as much/mask the taste, like baking or such.
I despise Stevia, hate aspartame and so on. I have seen people raving about Monkfruit but most Monkfruit sweeteners seem to be 99% erythritol so I'm like, that feels a bit dishonest, it's just another artificial sweetener. I'm not bothered by the synthetic chemicals, I just hate how artificial sweetener tastes.
Sell me on it before I buy?
Also, if anyone tells me to sweeten stuff with dates (I know they technically contain sugar also), I'll roll my eyes into the back of my head, lol. If I never have another vegan dessert sweetened with dates I'll be thrilled.
Sad face Ikea Aus Sour cream and onion isn't vegan
Based on what everyone was saying here, I was hoping Australia would have contains no milk sour cream and onion. I got a friend to go there, for me. Nope not in Australia. Bit disappointed as this is a favourite flavour of mine from the past and was looking forward to munching on these.
Like a cuddle you can eat.
TVP pie, veg and gravy. 💚
Ersatzprodukte
Hallo, ich werde in 2 Wochen eine Freundin in Australien besuchen und für 5 Wochen bleiben.
Könnt ihr mir vegane ersatz produkte empfehlen? Dinge wie bacon, käse, burger patties? Alles ist willkommen :)
Da ich aus Deutschland komme kenne ich die marken und die auswahl in Australien nicht.
Danke 😊
Vegan Butter Recommendation? - VIC
Does anyone know about any good vegan butter brands? I get the flora one since it's easily available at the nearby supermarkets, but it's a total disaster baking anything with it as it's too oily(?). Lmk if anyone knows about any better substitute. Also as a brokeass uni student I'm kinda looking for cheaper ones so yeah not too expensive 😭🙏
Woo-hoo cheap "meat"
Just pay postage to try some plant based "chicken" shreds. It's a dried seitan.
Vegan Cookbook Club (Melbourne, Southside) – 🎅 Christmas in July 🎄
Hi again Melbourne vegans,
Our first two cookbook nights were so much fun, so we're back for round three. This one's special: we're cooking from Plants Only Holidays by Gaz Oakley and turning it into a Christmas in July feast.
Sunday 19 July, arrive from 4pm, sit down to eat at 5pm, hosted at my place in St Kilda. Potluck style, everyone cooks a different recipe from the book and brings it to share. Vegan only, drinks BYO to share. Spots are capped so it stays cosy.
Comment below, or send me a DM, and we can go from there :)
Hoping to see some new faces, along with the old!
Edited to add:
Just to gently address the discussion below. We're a monthly book club and we happily cook from all kinds of cookbooks, including ones by non-vegan authors. Whatever the book, everything we actually make and share is fully vegan.
Last month's book was a good example. Nistisima is a collection of Orthodox Christian fasting food, written by a non-vegan author, but because the fasting tradition cuts out animal products the recipes are naturally vegan. There's a lot of vegan inspiration to be found in non-vegan sources, which makes sense given we live in a mostly non-vegan world.
On Gaz specifically, his stepping away from veganism is very recent news, and neither I nor anyone in our group was aware of it when we chose the book. No drama, we just didn't know.
We're here for good food and good company, and to build a community of vegan friends who love to cook. Everyone vegan or genuinely trying to become vegan is warmly welcomed. 💚🌱
Meal delivery recs - South Australia?
Hiya
I'm balancing a tricky job with a long commute and recently back to work after parental leave. I'm wanting to make my life a little easier.
I tried Iku but wasn't the biggest fan of half the dishes I tried, we got 12 meals between me and hubby, and we both dislike mushrooms.
Are there any others out there that are vegan/vegan friendly options with decent sizes (looking at you soulara, I need like twice the serving to feel satisfied)
Thanks heaps