I thought this was a great step by step cookbook for those who are trying out plant based diets for the the first time. The recipes seem very easy and Maya Howard does a great job explaining everything that goes with the recipes and what you would need in your kitchen to make these meals.

Great explaining on all areas of plant based, recipes ideas. Loved the Glute free recipe options. I will definitely be trying some of the meal lans & recipes

The High Protein Plant Based Diet for Beginners is a great book for people looking to transition to a plant based lifestyle. The recipes aren't fussy. There's shopping lists and even a meal plan available for those who don't know where to start.

First off I’m not looking to become a vegan but I am interested in bringing more veggie centric meals into my families diets.

Pros:
*Easy to follow instructions.
*Each recipe is relatively fast to make.
*The recipe starts by telling you what category it fits into (I.e. nut free, 5 ingredients or less)

Cons:
* It’s definitely on the pricy side diet (though the author does give a meal plan to optimize ingredients)
* the ingredients aren’t always readily available. I know my regular grocery store doesn’t have things like Hemp hearts.
* there aren’t near enough pictures.

Thank you to Zeitgeist for the arc!

This cookbook makes plant based eating simple, so even if you are already eating plant based but new to the kitchen/not fond of cooking, this book is for you. They give great options for allergies and the ingredients are easy enough to find/substitute out. Personally I'm not crazy about set meal plans, but I do think it's worth using as a guide for building one that works well for you, or change the current to fit your needs while still eating plant based. Overall I think this cook book is simple and definitely worth trying!

What a great book. Simple and concise recipe instructions. Love how they have included a four week diets plan.

I received this book from the publisher through Netgalley for review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lovely cover. Goal is to instruct the beginner on health and well-being plus "purpose". This is a gathering of publicly accessible information for those interested in a plant based foods diet. She offers ideas for where to acquire the foods, clearing out your home of foods not plant based and a four week meal plan for transitioning to the diet. Recommending confirming information readily available with nutritionist prior to use.

This is definitely an excellent educational resource if you are just getting started with plant-based meals. Some recipes seem intimidating if you've never used some of the ingredients before. We are a semi-plant-based house in that we eat vegetarian meals 3-4 days a week, and when we do eat animal protein it is small portions surrounded by an abundance of produce and grains. some of these recipes fit our level of the semi-vegetarian lifestyle and I am looking forward to trying them soon.

A great book to help me with the transition to a completely plant-based diet. The meal plans help a lot to get a good feeling about what a balanced diet could look like and I loved the nutritional backgrounds especially focusing on protein. There are a lot of delicious sounding recipes in there that I can‘t wait to try!

4 meal-planning, veg-friendly, plant-based, delicious stars~

Thank you to NetGalley and Zeitgeist for providing a digital ARC for review :) Coming from someone who has been in and out of plant-based eating, veganism, vegetarianism, I was very much interested in getting some fresh meal prep/plan ideas and recipes.

The beginning of this recipe book is filled with meal planning schedules and ideas for ease of use, and also has links within the digital copy to each recipe, which is convenient. The other section of the book is split into different sections of recipes. There are some great healthy, nutrient-dense recipes in this book. I really like how the topic of protein is covered and discussed, with protein count of each recipe within - protein is a highly debated topic in the plant-based community from what I've seen and experienced.

Overall, a solid recipe book and meal prep/plan survival kit to take the hard work out of the equation. Many of these recipes require little to no cooking or heating, which is also great for ease of preparation and for seasons which cooking indoors can be taxing on cooling costs. I've found some new inspo!

This is a great book that gives an answer to the never ending questions all vegans get, namely "Where do you get your protein?". As a long time vegetarian and trying slowly to convert to fully plant based diet, this book is one that I will be cooking from on regular basis. I love all plant based foods, especially those in their whole unprocessed state, but I sometimes struggle when it comes to combining them into a healthy and nourishing meal. With Maya's book I will no longer struggle. Her recipes are so appetizing, full of flavors and interesting textures, that I can't wait to make one by one until I try them all. I have already bookmarked most of them and I am already sure they will make into my regular rotation. If you're looking to fill that protein void in your plant based way of eating check out Maya's book. You will not be disappointed, but instead will be purchasing multiple copies of this book to give to all your friends!

I love a plant based cook book that starts with an introduction to the diet. This is super helpful for beginners starting a plant based diet. This book really starts you off with all the necessary tools and information. The diet planning and shopping lists are super handy and make the process very easy to follow. I find most of my struggle to maintain a healthy plant based diet comes from the mental work it takes to meal prep and plan. This book takes all that stress and mental effort out of meal prep. The recipes all look super delicious and easy to make. I like that all the recipes have the servings, prep time, and cook time. As someone who likes to keep track of calories it's so great that the calories are listed for each recipe. I find that most cook books don't provide that information and then I end up having to take the extra time to calculate the calories myself. Overall I think this a great book for beginners, or people who have been eating a plant based diet for a long time. It features a wide range of recipes in different meal categories. I can't wait to try some of these recipes in my own kitchen! Happy cooking!

What a great start to plant based eating!
This book had some great, filling recipes to try, and great suggestions about how to swap out ingredients for things like dairy and meat, making it easy to alter pretty much any of your favorite recipes with a plant based alternative.
The book also covers the nutritional aspects of a plant based diet as well as dietary allergies. Will be making some of the recipes-they look fantastic!

Starting out eating a Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet can sound super intimidating for anyone who isn't educated and equipped with the right research on how to ensure you're getting a good balance of everything (minerals, vitamins, you get the idea). In short, I feel this book would be great for as the title says, "- for Beginners"!

I appreciate that Maya describes that Vegan and Plant-Based eating are two different things in the beginning. It was nice to read a little backstory on her life with her parents and experiences. She also describes tips on how to save some money while living in the USA (ex: SNAP, WIC, etc) that some people might not know of.

That said? Let's take a deeper dive and get detailed!

Any cookbook I pick up, I scan through for photos as it influences if I will eat it or not as I eat with my eyes and reading ingredients pieces it together. I will say, I am a bit sad to see a lack of photos, but, the photos that were shown are beautifully taken and look yummy! The ingredients from what I can tell all seem like they would be easy to find or replace for anyone's specific needs. I did not try any of the recipes, but, I am looking forward to it.

- A few notes from my perspective.

I first went Vegan (the big difference is that most don't realize that Veganism is a moral compass to not use anything which comes from an animal/sentient being and do our best where practical and possible according to Vegan Society) back in September 2016 and so naturally, I know to replace the recipes which call for honey with another sweetener (maple syrup, date syrup or agave syrup). I am a person who likes to change up what I eat on a more consistent basis compared to my husband and so I have been looking for more WFPB recipes to follow. This book gave me some good ideas.

- Time for me to wrap this up and tell you, do I recommend it?

For those who are curious about eating plant-based? Sure! For people who would like more plant-based recipes? Absolutely. The "Meal Plan" is very helpful for those who want to take the guesswork out of what they should make.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and I am not being paid. All opinions, thoughts, and reviews are my own.

I like that it tells me how many grams of protein are in each recipe, though through no fault of the book, I can't make a large chunk of them due to allergies. I did like the Golden chai smoothie though.

I’m always excited to see how to better cut animal products out of my meals and this book was wonderful for that. I always do genuinely need to try and keep up a high protein diet and that’s what made me pick this up. The book was great. It had some delicious recipes and just general info on the food stuffs which was handy. Well done!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. When you think plant based you don't think of protein, but this book teaches you about how much protein you need on a daily bases and how to get it through plants.

This cookbook book starts with an introduction to the Plant-Based Diet with easy to understand information and advice.

Each recipe is well laid out with easy to follow instructions. The cookbook has plenty of photographs throughout the book that highlight recipes. This is,a great book if your interested in going more plant based in your diet.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

High-Protein Plant-Based Diet for Beginners is a healthy, plant based cookbook jam packed with delicious recipes.
The book starts with an introduction to the Plant-Based Diet for Beginners with easy to understand information and advice. This would also make a great book to refresh people on this Diet and support people who have had a break and are returning. Each recipe is easy to follow and there are photographs spotted through the book. I just wish there had been a photo for each dish as I enjoy seeing each dish as I go through a recipe book. If you're looking for a healthier way of eating that is eco-friendly and nutritious, you definitely need to read this!
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This book is great for individuals who want to begin a plant-based diet journey. It gave a basic guide of how you would want to do your meal plan and there were lovely recipes. My favorite two are the Kale Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons (been wanting more recipes with chickpea in it besides hummus lol) and the Lentil Shepherds Pie. And the honorable mention to the Black Bean Fudge Brownies (YUM!) When you're going over the Meal Plan, the book also gives you the recipe to follow along and a grocery list to do the shopping. And at the end of the book if you need cooking conversions that are available as well!

Overall, this is great for beginners. And if you have even the tiniest of interest in plant-based meals- check this out.