Dubai, UAE – October 2025 – This World Vegan Day on November 1st, Organic Foods & Café is proving that plant-based eating doesn’t have to mean giving up the things you love. The UAE’s homegrown destination for certified organic and natural products has curated a list spotlighting the best vegan swaps. Whether you’re a long-time vegan, experimenting with alternative choices, or just curious about cleaner eating, these are the pantry heroes that make plant-based living simple, flavourful and rewarding.
Dairy-Free Delights
For coffee lovers, Organic Barista Oat Milk and The Bridge Bio Organic Soya Barista Milk are popular for a reason. They froth beautifully and complement your morning brew without overpowering it. For those who prefer a nutty, tropical twist, Ecomil Organic Barista Oat Drink adds creaminess perfect for smoothies and breakfast bowls.
For cheese lovers, the Organic Larder Vegan Cheese, including Classic Grated and Hearty Grated varieties, Organic Larder Almond Cheese With Olives & Artichoke and Organic Larder Plain Almond Cheese deliver all the melt and savour of traditional cheese, perfect for toasties, pizzas and baked dishes. Add to the Organic French Country Loaf and you’ve got a vegan grilled cheese that rivals any dairy version.
Meaty Without the Meat
For home cooks, the Switch Plant-Based Mince Meat fits seamlessly into any recipe and brings the texture and heartiness of classic mince to lasagna, tacos, or pasta sauces, minus the meat. For protein-packed options, Vegetalia Organic Tofu and Smoked Tofu also take on marinades easily, making them a reliable base for stir-fries, curries and salads.
Those who enjoy experimenting with flavour can try the Organic Larder Young Jackfruit, a tender, fibre-rich ingredient used as a vegan meat alternative. When simmered in spices or sauce, it absorbs flavour beautifully.
For Baking and Spreads
Butter substitutes have come a long way and the Organic Larder Almond Butter shows just how good they can be. For baking enthusiasts, it works well in pastries, cookies and buttercream without changing the texture or flavour of classic recipes. Alternatively, Organic Coconut Oil is a kitchen staple that transitions easily between savoury and sweet dishes.
For those with a sweet tooth, Octchocolate Organic Chocolate Spread and Plamil Vegan Chocolate Bars satisfy every craving without palm oil or refined sugar. Or try the highlight from Organic Foods & Café’S own bakery, the Organic Sweet Potato Brownies, for a wholesome twist on a classic treat.
Vegan Breakfasts to Start the Weekend Right
Organic Foods & Café offers simple ways to keep breakfast both vegan and varied. The Orgran Buckwheat Pancake Mixmakes light, flavourful pancakes using buckwheat, a plant known for its naturally high-quality protein. It’s a quick, tasty option for busy mornings. The store also carries a range of vegan cereals, including Nature’s Path Organic Chocolate Choco Chimps, which combine Fairtrade cocoa and whole grain corn puffs for a light, chocolatey crunch.
For those who prefer to dine in, Organic Foods & Café is also serving up wholesome Weekend Breakfasts for AED 69 every Saturday and Sunday until 4pm at its Cityland, Greens, and Sheikh Zayed Road cafés. Guests can choose from two generous set menus, including a fully vegan option.
The Vegan Breakfast includes scrambled tofu, avocado toast, hummus and a variety of organic spreads, served with a hot drink, apple juice and a pancake. For an additional AED 8, guests can add a creamy chia pudding made with almond milk. The breakfast is paired with organic coffee grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, smooth, rich and better for both you and the planet.
From pantry staples to café-ready favourites, Organic Foods & Café’s vegan range continues to expand across its locations and online making plant-based eating feel like an everyday pleasure rather than a compromise.
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