A wise person once said, “Let food be thy medicine” and so we’ve put together an inspiring round up of 20 Vegan Immune System Boosting recipes to help keep you and your family eating right.
In the global COVID-19 crisis, looking after our health through proper diet and hygiene practices is more important than ever. So if you need a little help in preparing foods that will love and support your body during these stressful times, you’ll love this roundup.
To your best health!
1. Crockpot Vitamin C Infusion Immunity Tea – Any Reason Vegans
The benefits of orange peel tea include immune boosting properties. That’s because it’s packed with vitamin C. Orange peels are also packed with nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, and polyphenols. Click here for the recipe.
2. The Best Green Juice – Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen
Skip the cup of joe and start your day with a healthy green juice! This homemade juice is loaded with veggies that will give you the nutrients needed to power through busy mornings. This easy recipe can be customized to your liking. It’s vegan and gluten-free. Click here for the recipe.
3. Elderberry Iced Tea – Any Reason Vegans
There are many elderberry tea health benefits! It’s so easy to make this recipe for elderberry tea and it’s so healthy! This Elderberry Iced Tea will boost your immune system and give you lots of energy. Click here for the recipe.
4. Immunity-Boosting Smoothie – 2 Share My Joy
A delicious, immunity-boosting smoothie filled with nutrient-rich ingredients. The best way to start the day! Click here for the recipe.
5. Immune-Boosting Friendship Smoothie Bowls – Strength and Sunshine
Immune-boosting, creamy, and delicious! These gluten-free vegan smoothie bowls were made to share with your best friend, no matter how “opposite” they may be! Share the love, share the wellness, share the health! Click here for the recipe.
6. Herbal Healing Broth with Medicinal Mushrooms – Moon and Spoon and Yum
An immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory mushroom broth recipe packed with healing herbs, plants, spices and flowers. Easy to make, vegan, sodium-free, and nutrient-dense! Click here for the recipe.
7. Cold Weather Cabbage Soup – Very Vegan Val
A warming, light, yet substantial meal, this soup is sure to be a hit and become a staple in your weekly repertoire. Click here for the recipe.
8. Spicy Golden Milk – Moon and Spoon and Yum
A soothing and healing spicy golden milk recipe (turmeric tea) steeped in Ayurvedic tradition with amazing health benefits! Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Click here for the recipe.
9. Ginger Shots – Yummy Mummy Kitchen
This ginger shot recipe with lemon and cayenne is an easy wellness shot. Click here for the recipe.
10. Green Breakfast Smoothie – Short Girl. Tall Order
A simple 5-ingredient green breakfast smoothie that makes the best protein-packed healthy breakfast to start the day! Click here for the recipe.
11. Cherry Lime Beet Smoothie – Oat and Sesame
Packed with antioxidants, this Cherry Lime Beet Smoothie is refreshing and nutritious. Sweet cherries, banana, red beets to sneak in some vegetables – because all smoothies should have them – a dash of chia seeds, dates and lime juice. Click here for the recipe.
12. Turmeric Jamu – Quite Good Food
Turmeric and ginger jamu, an anti-inflammatory health tonic to add to your arsenal of home remedies. Click here for the recipe.
13. Strawberry Beet Smoothie – Veggie Inspired
Strawberry Beet Smoothie – this gorgeous dairy-free smoothie is a little sweet, a little earthy, a little spicy, and a little tangy. Bulked up with loads of plant protein, minerals, and healthy fats from flax and hemp seeds, it’s the perfect balance of healthy nutrition and yummy treat. Click here for the recipe.
14. Turmeric Tea – Euphoric Vegan
This anti-inflammatory tea is steeped with lemon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, coconut oil and a squeeze of date syrup for a touch of sweetness. Packed with cold-fighting goodness and it tastes delicious too! Click here for the recipe.
15. Immunity Booster Superfood Mix – Profusion Curry
Immunity Booster Superfood Mix is aromatic spice blend easy to make at home. This heirloom recipe combines immunity-boosting foods with ayurvedic properties. Click here for the recipe.
16. Antifungal, Anti-Inflammatory Cold Remedy Shot – Nutriplanet
Since the flu season is still ongoing and there are always plenty of people struggling with Candida infection or inflammation I thought I’d dedicate a whole blog post to my antifungal and anti-inflammatory cold/flu “hot shot” – well, this is how I call it as it’s quite spicy! Click here for the recipe.
17. Miso Noodle Soup – My Darling Vegan
A healing and immune-boosting vegan miso soup full of flavor and packed with green veggies and sprouted tofu for a wholesome vegan and gluten-free meal. Make it in just 10 minutes! Click here for the recipe.
18. Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup – Belly Rules The Mind
An ancient natural remedy known to boost immunity and fight the common cold and flu symptoms. Made with elderberries, herbs, spices and fresh citrus juices, this juice syrup is perfect for kids, adults or to make elderberry gummies. Click here for the recipe.
19. Anti-Inflammatory “Golden Milk” Creamy Vegan Popsicles – Bohemian Vegan Kitchen
20. Apple Cider Vinegar Drink – Yummy Mummy Kitchen
My favorite refreshing and energizing apple cider vinegar drink recipe. This apple cider vinegar drink is made with Bragg ACV, water, lemon, and sweetened with stevia. I use it for detox and weight loss. Click here for the recipe.