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    Vegan Water

    Vegan Water - ilovevegan.com

    Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the way we cook. This article has got me thinking a little more in terms of basic, building block recipes that can be used in countless different ways. Turning one base recipe into multiple things throughout the week can save a ton of time and energy. Cooking a nutritious multi-component meal 3 times a day is a pretty ineffective use of time.

    So, we're kicking off a series of super simple vegan recipes you can use in countless ways. We're starting with one of my favourites: vegan water! Thankfully it's quite easy to veganize this building block recipe. Simply label yourself as vegan and start sippin'!

    Vegan Water - ilovevegan.com

    You guys are going to love this recipe because it's super healthy, refreshing, perfect for spring (who am I kidding? I love this stuff year round!) and honestly, kinda essential. I've adapted this recipe to suit nearly every diet and preference. It's gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, fat-free, grain-free, paleo, fodmap-friendly, sugar-free, refined sugar-free, low sodium, and caffeine-free. Sadly I haven't worked out how to make this recipe organic, but I'll try to figure it out and I'll update this post with an organic variation ASAP!

    Vegan Water - ilovevegan.com

    Oh my goodness, there are SO many ways you can use this recipe! You can serve it hot, warm, cool, or cold. I'm including a really cool variation for frozen water which is seriously amazing and so refreshing served in chilled vegan water. Add a slice of lemon and you're in for a real treat.

    Vegan Water - ilovevegan.com

    Looking for more ways to use up leftovers from this recipe?

    • Freeze the leftovers
      • serve as "ice" (a little bland on its own)
      • thaw in a fresh batch of vegan water
      • simply thaw and sip! (not my favourite, I prefer fresh for drinking)
    • Add it to soups and sauces to thin the consistency (be careful, vegan water is flavourless so it does tend to dilute the taste a little bit.)
    • Adjust the consistency of smoothies (use frozen to thicken, chilled to thin)
    • Great starting point for other recipes like coffee, tea, stock, and bouillon.

    I hope you enjoy this recipe regularly! It's one of our favourites, even Lacey (our lovable mutt) loves it! Feel free to offer some to your pets and children. Enjoy!

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    Vegan Water - ilovevegan.com

    Vegan Water

    ★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
    • Author: Brittany
    • Prep Time: 45 seconds
    • Total Time: 1 minutes 15 seconds
    • Yield: 1+ servings
    • Category: Beverage
    • Cuisine: Vegan
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    Description

    An absolute essential! This veganized water is gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, fat-free, grain-free, paleo, detox-friendly, fodmap-friendly, sugar-free, refined sugar-free, low sodium, and caffeine-free.


    Ingredients

    • Water (can sub with "ice" - refer to recipe notes)
    • Vegan, to drink water

    Instructions

    1. According to package instructions, use a faucet, well, tap, or other approved water source to fill your chosen vessel with vegan water.
    2. Be vegan, and enjoy!

     


    Notes

    Subbing ice for water:

    You can totally sub in ice or snow if that's all you can find! Simply transfer to a large pot and heat over low-heat. Continue cooking until the mixture appears completely liquid. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out wet.

    To make frozen water (ice):

    Pour water into "ice cube trays" (available from most big box stores.) Be careful not to overfill the trays, the vegan water will expand slightly as it freezes. Place it as level as possible and freeze for 3-4 hours (shorter or longer depending on the quality of your freezer.) Avoid checking the progress too often or it will take longer. Be patient! The cubes should be solid all the way through, you should not be able to insert a toothpick (if you can, put trays back in freezer and wait for another 2-3 hours.) Store in the freezer. The frozen water will re-liquefy if not kept in the freezer. If this happens, pop the trays back in the freezer for another 1-4 hours, or until water appears solid again. This shouldn't affect the quality of the recipe. Will last indefinitely in frozen state but the flavour can deteriorate after a couple of months.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Sodium: 11.5 mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Bumtsibum

      September 19, 2022 at 6:25 am

      Best tasting Vegan recipe I've ever tasted!
      Still enjoying the Vegan Water 5 years later!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Sharon

      January 20, 2022 at 10:38 am

      This was the best thing to happen to me since vegan air! thanks nicole?? Ive been wondering if my tap water was vegan, and now I'm incredibly enlightened by this recipe. It has changed my entire perspective on life and i have bean getting complements on how refreshed i have been looking ever since i found this earth shattering recipe. I think I've even grown 705 pounds stronger in my abs ever since I found this fate changing recipe. once again, thanks so much for your ground breaking advances in the science of veganism!!1

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Trisha

      June 20, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      This recipe changed my life. My whole perspective on how water can be consumed has radically changed, for the better. My husband says I look way better and more radiant now that this is the only thing I have digested in 2 and a half years! Thanks Nicole. xxx

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Stewie Magooie

      December 05, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      Omg, I had no idea you could make vegan water!! This is the best thing ever, I now feel completely whole!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Geff

      May 02, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      It turned out really good!! This recipe is definitely a keeper!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Bob the Builder

      November 18, 2019 at 10:00 am

      This recipe is amazing and I use it every day.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. hey

      October 02, 2019 at 11:52 am

      this is a joke people

      Reply
    8. Emma Kumbley

      February 05, 2019 at 1:13 am

      Awesome! I was thinking of putting some lemons in water as well, but it seemed really difficult. Luckily I found your recipe.

      But why do you have the drinks in jam jars? Don't you have any regular tumblers?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Sebastian

      October 26, 2017 at 9:07 am

      This recipe has changed my life. Before, I was unable to commit to a vegan lifestyle, there just wasn't enough foods I enjoyed. But after this, you had better believe I became vegan, I have been eating water, and only water for the past 5 months! I have lost 29Kg do to this diet! Thanks ilovevegan!

      Reply
      • Brittany

        October 26, 2017 at 11:44 am

        Oh goodness, while vegan water is an essential part of any healthy vegan diet, it needs to be part of a BALANCED diet. Try incorporating vegan food into your vegan lifestyle. How have you been feeling so far? I think you're going to feel amazing once you start eating again! 😛

        Reply
    10. Vegan Water

      June 25, 2017 at 5:19 am

      It exists 😉

      https://www.veganwater.org/

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        June 25, 2017 at 2:08 pm

        Wow! o_O

        Reply
    11. Stacie

      April 05, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Haha, I love it.

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 05, 2017 at 1:38 pm

        😀 😀 😀 Thanks!

        Reply
    12. Leo Sigh

      April 05, 2017 at 2:03 am

      Just noticed the date. Otherwise I was going to comment "Seriously?" 🙂 Well done.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 05, 2017 at 1:38 pm

        Haha! Thank you 😀

        Reply
    13. Tricia Berkow

      April 01, 2017 at 9:42 am

      I'm sorry...I'm a bit dense. Is this an April Fools joke?

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 01, 2017 at 10:48 am

        😉 April Fools!

        Reply
    14. nicole

      April 01, 2017 at 7:31 am

      It took me a couple minutes, but I appreciate this April Fool's!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brittany

        April 01, 2017 at 10:48 am

        Haha, thanks Nicole! 😉

        Reply

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