We all know that incorporating plants into our diet is important, but what about being a fully plant-based vegan? According to reportbuyer.com, 6% of U.S. consumers now claim to be vegan, which might not seem like a lot, but it’s almost a 500% increase from the 1% in 2014. If you’re looking to incorporate more plants into your diet or your brand wants to promote to the vegan community, here are 10 vegan influencers on YouTube that will pique your interest.
Top 15 Vegan Influencers on YouTube
Rainbow Plant Life
Nisha is a vegan blogger, YouTuber, and the author of “The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: Wholesome, Indulgent Plant-Based Recipes.” With over 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube, Nisha’s recipes run the gamut from authentic Indian curries to her take on tried-and-true desserts made vegan. Nisha makes veganism more realistic by showing us how to eat a plant-based diet on a budget or make a meal quickly in an Instant Pot.
High Carb Hannah
Hannah Howlett, also known as High Carb Hannah on YouTube, teaches her 802K subscribers how to lose weight on a high-carb, low-fat vegan diet. She shares everything from “What I Eat in a Day” videos to growing her food and how eating a vegan diet has impacted her weight gain and loss. Besides her YouTube channel, Hannah has written multiple vegan recipe ebooks and has a blog filled with her easy-to-make plant-based meals.
Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen
Whether you’re looking for meal ideas or how to eat vegan, Sarah has many recipes showing how she incorporates vegan ingredients in popular food dishes. On Sarah’s channel, which has 467K subscribers, you’ll find everything from vegan soup recipes to perfecting tofu recipes, with other comfort food ideas sprinkled in.
Nikki Vegan
A big complaint of non-vegan eaters is that a plant-based diet is too expensive. Nicole Vranjican (aka Nikki Vegan) debunks that myth by sharing cost-effective, yummy vegan dishes that everyone will love. Nikki’s simple recipes do not use too many fancy ingredients, making her channel a favorite of new and seasoned plant eaters. Nikki has 165K subscribers.
Sweet Potato Soul
Jenné Claiborne is not only a YouTuber and vegan chef with 709K subscribers, but she now has her cookbook named after her channel, Sweet Potato Soul. Jenné’s cookbook includes over 100 soul-filled and Southern food dishes, all of which are vegan. While her cookbook is available to everyone, she still creates hundreds of free videos and blogs featuring crave-worthy dishes that (as she says) are good for your health, heart, and soul.
Edgy Veg
Canadian vegan, Candice Hutchings, shares carnivore-approved vegan recipes and fun-tasting videos or tips on making vegan meals cheaper. Candice has grown her channel to just under 500K subscribers. Candice is here to guide you if you’re looking to remake kombucha or just want to know if the new vegan cheese at your local grocery store is worth the $7 price tag.
Simnett Nutrition
Are you worried you can’t get enough protein as a vegan? Derek Simnett of Simnett Nutrition shows his 716K subscribers how to eat vegan and still gain muscle. Derek’s positive outlook on life, plus his understanding of nutrition, helps his videos explain why eating a plant-filled diet won’t set you back at the gym.
Caitlin Shoemaker
Caitlin Shoemaker runs the channel for you if you’re looking for wholesome, budget-friendly vegan recipes. Most of her recipes are also gluten- and refined sugar-free, making them even more inclusive for those with specific dietary needs. When Caitlin isn’t sharing her recipes on YouTube or her blog, From My Bowl, she’s sharing her cozy life living in the country with her dog.
Plantiful Kiki
Kiki and her husband started eating a plant-based diet to lose weight. She’s since gained 240K subscribers with her healthy content. Kiki shares what she and her family eat, what they’re growing on their homestead, and how to use the Starch Solution to lose weight in a healthy, realistic way.
Gaz Oakley
Plant-based chef Gaz Oakley shares beautifully made recipes, homesteading, and travel videos. Gaz has three cookbooks, including his newest, “Plants Only Kitchen.” Head on over to his Instagram to drool over some beautiful food photography of the recipes he’s making.
Madeleine Olivia
Madeleine is another vegan YouTuber who has grown her channel to over 557K plant-based enthusiasts. She makes many healthy, helpful vegan recipes and even shares what she eats when craving meat. Her helpful content is excellent for beginner vegans and those looking to spice up their love for the plant-based lifestyle.
Healthy Vegan Eating
Javant is the vegan creator behind the channel Healthy Vegan Eating, which has 144K subscribers. His content shows viewers how to be a healthy vegan while still eating yummy food that will satisfy your sweet tooth or fried foods with less oil.
Shakayla Felice
With 126K subscribers, Shakayla is another must-follow vegan creator on YouTube. Her food looks delicious, and she has a funny, positive mindset and personality that will keep you coming back for more of her. She does plenty of “What I Eat in a Day” videos and shares how to keep your protein up.
Amanda Ducks
Australian creator Amanda has 88K subscribers on YouTube and shares her tasty, easy-to-make vegan recipes with the world. She has plenty of realistic “What I Eat in a Day” videos that are helpful to show just how easy eating plant-based food can be. Most of her meals are also gluten-free.
Andrew Bernard
Vegan creator Andrew has 436K subscribers on his channel. His captivating videos and drool-worthy food will make you wonder how they’re vegan. He also slips in many tips on making vegan recipes high in protein.
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