The vegan diet has never counted as many followers. Their creed? Exclude all products of animal origin (even honey) from their diet and adopt a lifestyle respectful of animals in all spheres of life (clothing, cosmetics, leisure ...). Whether one adheres to it by real conviction or to follow the effect of fashion , the veganism is not without constraint. And when choosing the menu for the holiday season, being vegan is also (a little) a journey of the fighter. Exit foie gras , smoked salmon, seafood and other crustaceans, desserts and egg - based mayonnaise ... What is left for the vegan?

Vegan even at Christmas

No, you will not be forced to drink soup at the holiday season . You can wake up without meat, lactose, eggs or cheese. The vegan diet offers many possibilities and great alternatives to feast on at the table. We selected the best inspirations for our party menus on Pinterest .

- In the kitchen! Being vegan is worth it. For the Christmas menu this year, it is impossible to be satisfied with a foie gras and to recover an oyster box from your fishmonger. The kitchen is the necessary passage to concoct the vegan delights. So think about organizing yourself and anticipate your shopping for you to cook.

- We're thinking smart. To succeed his vegan feast, the whole thing is to find the right alternatives. To replace the butter, one opts for the coconut oil or the avocado. Instead of egg whites, chickpea water is used. Finally, to give texture to your desserts, think of banana, butternut squash and even chia seeds.

- We're having fun. Who said that vegan eats only raw vegetables? The vegan diet is not a punishment. The proof ? You can feast on a multitude of fruit desserts ... and even chocolate (black obviously).

A wonderful and vegan Christmas

On the menu, we choose seasonal dishes with festive flavors: chestnuts, potimarron, pumpkin ... We consume while respecting the seasonality without being frustrated. Polenta with mushrooms, coconut log or citrus fruits, beggars, velvety potimarron or chestnuts! We have all the assets in hand to initiate the non-followers of veganism to the happiness of this all vegetable diet!

More recipes in the book "Joyeux Noël vegan" by Marie Laforêt (editions La Plage).