From Beans To Tofu - Ranking The Best Meat Substitutes

The world of meat substitutes is ever-expanding. The food industry has responded to the incredible demand from consumers as more and more decide to opt for plant-based meats. There are incredible innovations being made by all sorts of companies all the time now, though sometimes the best substitutes are the classics.

You can pretty much get any kind of meat in vegan form these days. Everything from vegan bacon to vegan pork, to burgers, to roasts, the list is full. Vegan seafood is also in a fantastic place as well! There are so many amazing advantages of having good meat substitutes, the most significant being that it helps people to eat less meat.

Another advantage that good meat substitutes can have on the world is that they can help vegans/vegetarians eat more protein. This can help with athletic performance and metabolic function. Another advantage is that they’re absolutely delicious! 

We will run through a range of the best meat substitutes for all desires. We will highlight some of the differences between the best meat replacement and the healthiest meat substitutes. Sometimes you might prefer to replace meat with beans or use tofu as a meat substitute. We have all the products for you to do so at our online store right now.

1. The Very Good Butchers - Bratwurst Sausages

We are going to kick things off with a fantastically meaty product. These vegan Bratwurst-style sausages from The Very Good Butchers are packed full of wonderful flavor and protein. They are a versatile ingredient that crumbles, sears, bakes, and tastes fantastically well. These serve as a wonderful vegan sausage in any way you can imagine.

2. No Evil Foods - Beef Strips

These amazing vegan beef strips from No Evil Foods are a flavor bomb! Each serving is low in fat, high in fiber, and has 27g of plant protein. These strips have a bulgogi flavor which makes them tangy, sweet, salty, and delicious. Serve these with whatever you want - we love simple white rice to keep it traditional.

3. Tindle - Chicken Wings

Something you might have thought you couldn’t live without if you went vegan has just become veganified! These chicken wings from Tindle have a crispy coating and a succulent, delicious interior that makes them taste so good. Dip them in any sauce you like for a beautiful snack or meal.

4. Mori Nu - Extra Firm Tofu

One of the issues people have with vegan meats is that they can often have quite a long list of ingredients and technically can be classified as ‘ultra-processed foods’. The vast majority of consumers eat quite a lot of processed foods and are completely fine, and quite healthy at that, but if you’re looking for more simple ingredients this may be a good way to go.

This extra firm tofu from Mori Nu is packed full of wonderful nutrients with a simple ingredients list. This tofu is versatile and can take on a whole host of amazing flavors with ease. Season well and cook well to get the best results!

5. Amy’s - Organic Tofu Scramble

This is one of our favorite things to do with tofu. Behold the amazing tofu scramble from Amy’s! If you’re new to veganism, tofu scramble is a vegan version of scrambled eggs. A portion of this has only 15g of carbs and 22g of protein, making it a fantastic way to start the day. Once you get to enjoying this you can start to make it yourself at home with ease.

This is not tofu as a meat substitute but beyond. Tofu scrambles can give you added nutrition in the morning to help you hit your targets for the day. Add some lovely bread and you’re off to the races!

6. Tofutti - Better Than Cream Cheese

This is a wonderful example of the versatility of tofu. This lovely cream cheese alternative is packed full of flavor and a delicious creamy texture to give the most amazing spread. Load this up on a bagel or in a sauce for added luscious creaminess!

7. Cadia - Refried Beans

This is a fantastic bean product that we love for so many uses. These wonderful, organic, refried beans are packed full of fabulous Mexican flavor that works for all your Mexican and Tex-Mex needs. What’s better is that they are fat-free!

Beans are naturally high in fiber, and protein while being low in fats and high in vitamins and minerals. Having a few bean dishes in your rotation will help to bolster your micronutrient intake which helps with pretty much every bodily function!

8. Cool Beans - Spicy Chipotle Plant-Based Wrap GF

If you want to take a short break from meat replacements and substitutes then beans are the way to go. This amazing bean wrap is packed full of protein, fiber, and nutrients all while being delicious! We highly recommend these wraps to help you steer away from meat substitutes when you need a break.

We hope you have enjoyed reading a bit about our meat replacement selection. We have loads of wonderful options across our website for you to choose from no matter the meal/occasion. Order your new favorite meat substitute meal at our online store today.