Howard’s book gives great information on the importance of protein in anyone’s diet and breaks down how to get enough protein if your diet is plant based. There are many easy recipes, too. For anyone new to plant-based eating, this book is an easy introduction.

This cookbook felt too restrictive for me. I understand it’s high-protein and plant based, but the types of food aren’t appealing to me at all. It seems more like a weight loss book instead of a cookbook with amazing recipes.

I’m always happy to read new plant-based cookbooks, but was very disappointed in this one. If you’re looking for high protein recipes, this is not it.

The first 10% of the book is plant-based 101 basics like what types of spices you can use to add flavor, how to use a blender, baking vs. roasting vegetables, etc. All very basic! The next 15% of the book is a 4-week meal plan which sounds great, but these are NOT high-protein recipes. For example, day 1 is an acai smoothie bowl for breakfast, veggie soup for lunch, kale Caesar salad for dinner, and coconut cacao bars for dessert/snack –all of those would definitely leave me hungry.

I was really hoping to see some recipes truly high in protein as I’ve not been meeting the daily RDA and needed some new ideas. The breakfast chapter was almost all smoothies, granola, breakfast bowls, and oats –a lot of the same things I’ve seen 100 times in other vegan cookbooks. There’s also a chapter for soups and one for salads –again, very basic recipes that have been done by other authors so many times (veggie burgers, chickpea salad, sweet potato stew). With this cookbook boasting as high protein, I was really hoping to see some scrambles, grain bowls, bean-heavy meals, etc. I also could not find a single recipe that used tofu, seitan, or anything like that.

*Disclaimer: I received the Kindle version for free from the publisher via NetGalley. However, all opinions are my own.*

As someone who wants to eat a more plant-based diet, this seems like a great resource. There's a great beginners guide that I found to be very helpful. I really appreciated the focus on protein because that’s always been my concern with going fully plant based. Overall, this was a great cookbook that offered a wide variety of recipes. I would recommend this cookbook to people who are looking to add more plant-based recipes into their meal rotations.

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
So you want to try a vegetarian diet but you're worried about getting enough protein? This should give you a place to start!

Grab your kitchen tools, some basic foods, and off you go. You'll find familiar tastes as well as some fresh takes and information on hitting your target nutrition.

This is a new one for your vegan and vegetarian bookshelf.

This book might be for you if you've never made a smoothie or black bean brownies. There's really nothing new here and nothing I would make that I don't already. It definitely didn't give me enough protein sources to incorporate into my lifestyle since quinoa and soy make me super sick.

This is a very interesting look at a protein rich, plant based diet. The author does a great job of outlining different kinds of plants that contain protein as well as showcasing how these protein rich foods can work together to create an interesting, varied menu of plants. The copy I received had very few pictures so it would be interesting to see the final book and how the dishes could be presented. I thought this was a very clearly written and well thought out book. It would be a good addition to any plant based kitchen.

This is an excellent Plant-Based resource for beginners. The recipes are easy to follow and there is enough variety to find something fore everyone. I was able to find quite a few options that I will absolutely be trying!

Very informative book. Full of a lot of useful information. This book will also be very useful for future reference

I am currently trying to up my protein intake and this book has been a savior! Books like these are the reason people are able to make beautiful and tasty food that fills their belly and their hearts!

I will for sure be making many recipes off of this book! Extremely necessary for anyone who wanted to eat a little more plant based while still balanced!

Although I don't always eat plant based, adding protein into my diet was important, as well as having some picky eater kiddos at home. I really thought the book was well done!

I am not fully plant-based but I eat plant-based most of the time. It was nice to explore new recepies and find inspiration to cook and try some new meals.

This is a great resource for anyone planning on going fully plant-based. From a beginners guide to a 4-week meal plan. For someone who doesn’t plan on going fully plant based there is still a lot of great information. Lots of great recipes from breakfast, smoothies, & soup. They’re also recipes for your main meal of the day, snacks ,and desserts. They also go over how to make your own spreads, sauces and salad dressing. Some things I’m excited to try and make a banana oatmeal bake, crunchy almond granola clusters. The chocolate almond frosty and chocolate banana smoothie bowl sounds great. A vegetable stew I’m very eager to try. Loaded nacho fries sound delicious. This book is great for anyone whether you want to go full plant based or just want a few new plant based recipes.

Maya A. Howard is a wellness writer, Vegetarian recipe developer, and digital content creator from Inglewood, California. Moreover, she creates food, fitness, and holistic wellness content for many brands. She is a full-time dietetics student pursuing a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential.

Well, for the recipe book here, I would say she did make an amazing collection. Though I have tried few earlier already and are my fav. too; say, 'Strawberries and Cream Milkshake' & 'Strawberry Chocolate-Hazelnut Smoothie'. I wish if there were any photos relating to some recipes as I have found on some web pages while searching for few to cross-check for anything not to left behind before proceeding in Kitchen.
What I like most is the detailing on nutrient value; notes on special diets like nut-free or gluten-free and detailed nutrition information per serving, were so helpful.

Chapter 8 was quite helpful based on my current diet plan. It says a lot about staple items such as vegan milk, sauces, spreads, etc..

I would love to make each and every recipe Maya laid out here and have it enjoy with my family and friends.

Holistic wellness coach Maya Howard offers an introduction to a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet (strictly vegan with minimal processed foods), a 4-week meal plan, and recipes. Although this is intended to be a high-protein diet, the suggested meal plan has too many carbs and too little protein for most people. I was expecting to see a lot more leafy greens, although this is probably a gentler way to transition to WHFP if you’ve been eating the Standard American Diet.

The first chapter provides helpful information on how to implement this style of eating. It includes a chart of different plant-based protein sources and examples of how to combine plant foods to obtain all of the essential amino acids. She includes tips on how to set up your kitchen; cooking techniques; eating on a budget; and plant-based substitutions for common animal-sourced foods such as milk, eggs, and cheese.

The second chapter is the 4-week meal plan. Each week includes a chart for what to eat when with links to the recipes, a shopping list, and a recommendation for how to handle food preparation. Although this meal plan wouldn’t work for me, it does provide an example of what to eat when following a WFPB diet, prepping extra food and using leftovers so you don’t have to cook every meal from scratch.

The recipes are organized into 6 chapters: breakfast, smoothies & drinks, soups & stews, main meals, snacks & desserts; and everyday staples. Each chapter begins with a list of recipes for that chapter. Recipes are clearly written with helpful tips and include number of servings, prep time, cook time, amount of protein, notes for special diets such as nut-free or gluten-free, equipment needed, and detailed nutrition information per serving. Some of the ingredients may be unfamiliar and could be difficult to find, such as canned jackfruit, buckwheat groats, quinoa flour, and cacao nibs.

Those who are motivated to cook by seeing photos of the finished product will be disappointed. This book does contain attractive photographs of a few dishes, but most recipes are not pictured. There are no process photos either, but most of the recipes reasonably easy to make if you have basic cooking skills. Note that many of the recipes require other recipes as ingredients, so it might feel a bit overwhelming if you don’t plan your food prep carefully.

I’ve enjoyed all of the recipes I’ve tried so far. The Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats were an easy and satisfying breakfast, and the Banana Oatmeal Bake was a huge hit, although it feels like eating dessert for breakfast. The Strawberries-and-Cream Milkshake is a very sweet treat, although next time I make it I will probably add some spinach to boost the nutrition. I loved the addition of nuts to the Strawberry Chocolate-Hazelnut Smoothie. The Caribbean Bowl and Pineapple Fried Rice were both good, and Avocado Cashew Crema is a delicious and versatile condiment.

The back matter includes cooking conversions, resources, references, and an index that includes both ingredients and recipe names.

I was provided an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read and review this cookbook. I enjoy trying new recipes and reading all of the cookbooks out there. I haven't seen or tried many plant-based recipes before. This book features: 1. A beginner's guide to plant protein, including a handy chart showing the highest-protein plant foods and a short tutorial on how to pair ingredients for a complete protein meal. 2. A quick and easy recipes featuring high-protein options for every meal of the day (even snacks and desserts!), like Banana Oatmeal Bake, Sweet Potato Chia Pancakes, Chickpea Tortilla Soup, Kale Pesto Zucchini Linguini, Pineapple Fried Rice, Watermelon Poke Bowl, and Black Bean Fudge Brownies. 3. An easy-to-follow 4-week meal plan, complete with helpful grocery lists and step-by-step prepping instructions that takes the guesswork out of your first four weeks.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was an excellent introductory cookbook that starts with a beginner's guide. The beginner's guide is critical for anyone who wants to try a plant based diet but is worried about the "protein" conundrum, and although a title says "for beginners", it is not always as much for newbies as one would hope.

This book not only spells out why such a diet is good for people and their health, but why it's good for the planet, and even good for the pocketbook. This is important because eating plant-based almost always comes with the expectation that organic foods or "real" foods are going to cost a phenomenal amount. This is not the case, as the book explains.

There is a clear section on understanding plant-based protein, and handy charts to help you figure out how much you need personally and how much protein can be found in typical foods--all of which makes this much easier than it would be otherwise. There are kitchen setup ideas, meal plans, substitution lists--everything you need to give plant-based eating a go.

The recipes are a mix of easy, "not a stretch" kinds of foods, like banana oatmeal bakes, and ones that are perhaps a bit more advanced or which might require a bit more daring--like curried jackfruit stew. Still, the "this feels like regular food" options are by far the majority, and there is even a dessert section!

Overall, this is a good choice for someone who is new to the whole idea of eating plant-based and high protein. I can enthusiastically recommend it.

As an introduction to plant-based eating, it covers ground that may be foremost in the reader’s mind: “how will I get some protein?” It also has some good resources in the back for further reading on a plant-based diet.
There is information on calculating your protein needs, but many of the ingredients are pretty trendy: acai, hemp hearts, coconut oil, jackfruit, Imagine vegetable-based broth, that would be difficult for people to substitute, and may not be altogether healthy. However, there are recipes here for people looking to make vegan substitutes for items like cheeses, milks and other items without purchasing boxed goods (with the exception of the packaged vegetable broth.) Overall though, the provided recipes were extremely difficult to create substitutes to: can’t have nutritional yeast? allergic to nuts? -- your mileage on the vegan cheese substitutions may be limited.

For people with conditions such as food allergies, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, hypertension, certain G.I. complaints, challenges with stamina, when eating carbohydrate heavy foods, and bone density concerns, this book is not recommended. Almost every recipe is over 60 carbohydrates per serving and the sugar content (although mostly natural) is high.

Although I was interested in adding more variety to my current meals, there were no recipes that I could alter to suit my nutritional needs, and not enough in-depth information about foods to make those decisions. The coverage in the early chapters about foods was too general to be helpful. The book also suffered from inconsistencies to its “healthy” orientation by recommending non-stick cookware, while suggesting you avoid “the dirty dozen” foods.

Most of the recipes are for one person and the preparatory time is for 20-50 minutes, a substantial investment of time, which might be hard for people with time-crunched schedules. Although the author suggests ways on how to lessen this time by reusing elements of the menus and provides some ideas about how to make up snacks that aren’t so involved, it all may be a bit much for someone who is getting started with plant-based cookery.

If you're looking to adopt a more plant-based diet, or just want some ideas on how to make it easier and more enjoyable, I recommend the High-Protein Plant-Based Diet for Beginners. This book explains everything you need to know about a plant-based diet.

The book is very informative and well laid out, perfect for anyone looking to start a plant-based diet or to incorporate more into their lifestyle. The book covers everything from why plant-based foods are better for your health and the environment to how to cook delicious and satisfying meals without any animal products.

Chapter 8 for me was personally the best. Where it talks about staple items such as sauces, spreads, vegan milk etc. Things that cost the most when buying 'normal' food but are also the tastiest to make yourself and save a lot of unnecessary costs.

There is also very important arguably vital information about plant protein and how much protein you need for your body weight. So you can safely prepare meals to your requirements without feeling hungry or lacking anything in your diet!

I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about cutting down on the amount of meat in their diet or just someone wanting to try a vegan diet for the first time.

5/5 Stars from me.

***A big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.***

I found this book to be very informative and well laid out, perfect for anyone looking to get started on a plant based diet or even to begin incorporating more into their current lifestyle. Many of our library patrons come in looking for cookbooks to help them take better care of their health. This one fits the bill with recipes that are simple and ingredients that are readily accessible. .