3 Plant-Based Recipes High In B12

By Diana

Although plant-based diets can be full of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber, they are naturally low in Vitamin B12. If you want to meet your nutrition goals, you should keep reading to discover some delicious recipes high in Vitamin B12. Stay tuned until the end for some bonus B12-rich snack options!

Carmelized Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

If you’re craving something savoury, hearty, and comforting, look no further! This risotto from The Minimalist Baker is filled with umami and cheesy flavour, thanks to the mushrooms and nutritional yeast. Ready in only 30 minutes, you may just add it to your weeknight meal rotation. Bonus: Both Shiitake mushrooms and nutritional yeast are packed with vitamin B12, so this dish will help you meet your micronutrient needs.

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Spicy Marmite Bean Quarterpounder

You can feel good about indulging with this bean quarterpounder! Marmite is the secret ingredient here, adding a wonderful savoury flavour while also packing a B12 punch. The Veg Space describes their recipe as being “big, juicy, and lip-smackingly tasty” - who could resist? If you want to add some cheesy flavour, I’d recommend topping your burger with some of Ela Vegan’s cheese sauce featuring a nutritional yeast B-12 boost.

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Vegan Bangers and Mash

You don’t have to miss an inviting plate of bangers and mash just because you’re plant based! Mon Chat, Cacahuete’s recipe features plant-based sausages which are fortified with vitamin B12. What better to serve with it than peas, mashed potatoes, and gravy!

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Snacks

  • Kombucha
  • Chlorella smoothie
  • Bowl of cheerios with B12 fortified plant milk
  • Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast
  • Marmite on toast
    • Note: the entire Marmite range, with the exception of the 70g jar, is vegan

If you’re concerned about your B12 intake, please do speak to your family physician. Although this page has some great recipe ideas, supplementation can also be an effective tool to ensure you’re meeting your micronutrient goals. Stay happy, healthy, and curious!