My favourite budget mid-week quick cook. All pantry staples, only need to buy tofu, broccoli and carrot ($4.90 not considering pantry staples today!)

1 block firm tofu

1 large carrot

1 head broccoli

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp roasted crunchy peanut butter

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

1 tsp chilli crisp

Salt and pepper

Oil of choice

1 cup rice

Chop tofu into thin triangles and shallow fry. Set aside once golden brown.

Make sauce by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup and chilli crisp.

Add garlic and ginger to pan, fry for 30 seconds then add carrot and broccoli. Fry for 3-5 mins over medium before adding sauce. Add water to thin out sauce. Cook for around 8-10 mins or until sauce thickens back up.

Serve with rice.

I added chopped nuts, fried shallots, chilli crisp and sesame seeds, though these are just things I have on hand, absolutely not needed!

Spotted in Aldi

For the fussy eaters, what's your favourite addition to a protein shake? I've tried a couple different proteins and they are OK (bearable but not enjoyable) so wondering what everyone adds into their protein shakes?

I've tried frozen mango, frozen pineapple, Cadbury drinking chocolate and Milo (not together lol). I'm wondering if a chocolate ice cream syrup or something like that would be a cheat code to making it taste good?

Hi guys, please don’t judge me too harshly but…. I am not actually vegan.. I’m a vegetarian who has lactose intolerance 😮‍💨 I eat eggs, lac free milk and cheese. Well, ate eggs. I have some arfid issues and lately I’ve been suffering with the “ick” if that makes sense. I’ve found many egg replacers, I’m still working on which is the best nut milk and trialling different things, but what about cheese and yoghurt? Do we have any reasonable vegan cheeses in Australia? I keep finding things that look good but aren’t necessarily available here or need to be ordered through Amazon. When I say cheese I mean something akin to a harder cheese, not like a cream cheese. I like nutritional yeast but I’d like something I can slice or grate. Thankyou

To any vegans living in Perth, out of curiosity how much are you spending weekly on your grocery shop?

We had mince and potato pie for dinner. 💚

I bought this in the Indian store, assuming that this gelatin was made from agar agar or some other type of vegan gelling agent. I buy a bunch of jellies from them that are vegan and so I assumed that they had the same gelling agent but after I’ve come home and I’ve researched this gelatin it’s saying that it’s not at all vegetarian or vegan?

hi!!! i’ve only recently started eating tofu regularly (~2 months) and have been slowly getting a feel for the best brands. i usually buy soyco or macro but recently ran into the same issue with both. it often sits in my fridge unopened for a few days before i go to use it. twice i have opened a pack and it has been filled with stinky yellow water and the tofu has had a slight sour smell. i chucked it all out both times but hate wasting food. :(

is there a more reliable brand i could be buying? and should i be doing anything with it after purchase? (putting it in fresh water, freezing it etc?)

ty!!! :-))))

Are there any ethical wildlife sanctuary’s that hosts native animals around Victoria? I moved to Australia in May, and would love nothing more than seeing some native animals. I’m vegan, and revolve my life around environmentalism and caring for animals, so it’s important to me that wherever I visit follows these morals.

I will be travelling and camping around Victoria in the coming months where I am sure I’ll have the opportunity to see some wildlife, but I wondered if there were rehabilitation sanctuaries you could visit? Or volunteer at?

I already have Edgar’s Mission saved - but I’d really love to see some wildlife too!

TIA :)

I really liked them, what is everyone else’s thoughts?

Hey friends, as a regional vegan out here in country Victoria I think the Wallace Hotel deserves its flowers. Not only is the place beautiful and cosy AF, but it has had an extensive vegan menu for years now. Good pub grub in a lovely atmosphere, out here in the country where you can take in the serenity.

Here's a link to their menu so you can take a peek. I don't have any affiliation with them, I've just been a few times and it's awesome having a place like this out in the country!

https://wallacehotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Vegan-Menu-2026.pdf

As the title says I’m just sick of living with non-vegans. Would love to live with like minded people.

Looking for a room or people to join forces and rent a place. Can give all the info about myself through DMs.
Cheers.

I'm currently on a mostly vegetarian diet but am looking for plant based alternatives for the milk and yoghurt I put in my overnight oats, and the dash of milk I add to my tea. I haven't tried a plant based milk in years and I had a pretty awful experience with it (I just don't think me and almond milk were meant to be)

/u/strongredcordial here's the next one.

The secret is to ignore all the recipes online. Gluten Flour + seasonings + a little tap water. Super crunch, lots of wiggly bits.

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☕ Drinks & Coffee

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Thank you for all the animals you have saved ❤

Craving some falafel, but too lazy to make them. I remember years ago they used to sell some at the supermarket in little plastic tubs and they had normal and sesame versions. They were soooo good. But it seems like those don't exist anymore.

Any good brands you can recommend?

I’m looking for the best restaurant with the best food and vibe for my wife’s birthday. Any suggestions?

Got 4 cases of Cocobella Coffee Latte coconut water bottles 20c ea @ NQR (Modbury Triangle, SA)

NOTE: They did expire on my birthday, back in July,14 :) but they're still fine..

When I've had these before, I found I prefer them ice cold, out of the fridge 😊🥛

Have you tried them ?

Just a PSA The recent box I bought of the Fodmapped maple bars states milk in the ingredients and has removed the plant based label :(

I loved their maple bars and it was one of the few without nuts. Can anyone recommend a bar that is vegan and gluten free? And preferably nut free?

I use shelf stable snacks when my blood pressure tanks with my chronic illness so it's disappointing to lose my favourite and I need a replacement asap.

In Colesworth, all the standard jelly packets (Aeroplane, for example), are gelatine (from beef) based. I did have a packet of jelly crystals which used carrageenan as a gelling agent, but I can't remember where I got them.

This is became an issue as my partner has had some oral surgery, and jelly is very comforting.

(I know you can get pre-made jelly packets which seem vegan, but it's crystals I'm after.)

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

My family and I have been vegetarian/vegan our entire lives due to our personal beliefs. We’ve worked in the aged care and NDIS space for a long time, and one issue we kept seeing was how difficult it is for plant-based elders to find care facilities.

To help solve this, we recently opened a vegetarian/vegan-friendly aged care facility right here in Melbourne! Because of regulations, we can't officially advertise it as "100% fully vegetarian/vegan," but supporting a plant-based lifestyle is core to who we are and why we built it. To our knowledge, this might be the first facility of its kind in Australia.

Since I handle the community side of things, I wanted to reach out to the Reddit community:

1. Do you know of any local online groups, plant-based directories, or organizations where we should list our facility?
2. If you have aging family members or work in care, what specific things would you look for in a plant-based friendly facility?

We really want to ensure our community members can age comfortably without ever having to compromise on their ethics or dietary beliefs. Any tips, directory suggestions, or general feedback would mean the world to us!

Thanks so much!

These lollies from Kmart don't have gelatine in the ingredients, but I'm not sure if the other ingredients are vegan.

Thought I'd share in case anyone knows.