Everyone knows that sausage isn’t vegan. What everyone doesn’t know that that some vegan sausage brands nowadays are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. And no, I’m not being biased.
Don’t believe me? Be sure to try out some of these vegan sausage products listed below. Now onto the list…
Vegan Italian Sausage
Field Roast Italian Sausage
These sausages are multipurpose for sure.
You can sauté them, mix them with spaghetti, crumble them, some people even smash them and use it as burgers.
They’re very flavorful and are a great addition to any meal. Though some complain about the texture, I’ve found it to be perfect when cooked correctly.
Filtered water, vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed safflower oil, eggplant, onions, yeast extract, kosher red wine (red wine, salt), garlic, barley malt, onion powder, dried red bell pepper, fennel seed, granulated garlic, sea salt and spices
Tofurky Italian Sausage
These tofu-based sausages are a vegan favorite and you will be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t like them.
They have a great flavor and the perfect texture. They’re easily mixed with dishes and just as great by alone. They’re also high in protein.
Organic tofu (water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed non-GMO canola oil, water, shoyu soy sauce (water, non-GMO soybeans, wheat, salt, culture), organic soy flour, sundried tomatoes, basil, granulated garlic, sea salt, spices.
Beyond Meat Sweet Italian Sausage
Just like their spicy sister, these sausages are the real deal if you’re looking for that copycat.
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They’re so good they can’t keep these in stock. They have a taste and texture strikingly similar to real sausages.
Water, Pea Protein Isolate, Refined Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, contains 2% or less of Rice Protein, Faba Bean Protein, Potato Starch, Salt, Fruit Juice (For Color), Vegetable Juice (For Color), Apple Fiber, Methylcellulose, Citrus Extract (To Protect Quality), Calcium Alginate Casing.
Beyond Meat Hot Italian Sausage
If you’re newly vegan and looking for that exact replica for the sausage you’ve been missing, this is it.
Beyond Meat tastes exactly like the real thing. And if you want a little kick the hot Italian sausages are definitely the best.
Water, Pea Protein Isolate, Refined Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Contains 2% or less of Rice Protein, Faba Bean Protein, Potato Starch, Salt, Fruit Juice (For Color), Vegetable Juice (For Color), Apple Fiber, Methylcellulose, Citrus Extract (To Protect Quality), Calcium Alginate Casing.
Vegan Breakfast Sausage
Amy’s Veggie Sausage Meatless
These sausage links are the perfect addition to any breakfast.
They’re not too bland, even though they’re veggie-based.
Frying these in a little coconut oil will get you just the right amount of crisp on the outside, while still keeping it juicy on the inside.
They can be a little expensive but they’re totally worth it.
organic onions, organic bulgur wheat, organic mushrooms, wheat gluten, organic celery, organic carrots, organic long grain red rice, organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride), organic quinoa, organic oats, expeller pressed high oleic safflower, and/or sunflower oil, organic green lentils, organic bell peppers, organic unbleached wheat flour, sea salt, organic potatoes, filtered water, organic garlic, spices, organic flaxseed, organic extra virgin olive oil, natural hickory smoke flavor, organic agave syrup, black pepper, organic cane sugar, yeast.
Field Roast Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage
These sausage links give you that real breakfast flavor.
The apple maple flavor is fragrant and savory. Field Roast makes some of the best grain-based sausages.
The texture is very close to the real thing.
And just like their Italian sisters, these are multipurpose. You can use them as links, crumble them, for patties. They’re very versatile.
Filtered water, vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed safflower oil, non-sulphured dried apples, yeast extract, maple syrup, barley malt, onion powder, garlic, natural hickory smoke flavor with torula yeast, spices, sea salt, black pepper, ginger, and nutmeg.
El Burrito Organic Soyrizo
This one is included because who doesn’t love good chorizo?
It spices up any breakfast dish and makes the perfect burritos for a grab-and-go.
This organic soy chorizo performs just like the real thing and tastes the same too.
That spicy tex-mex flavor is great for those mornings pick-me-ups to get you started outright.
Water, IP (Non-GMO) Textured Soy Protein, IP (Non-GMO) Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, White Vinegar (Distilled from Corn), Seasoning Blend (Spices, Salt, Dextrose, Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder), Salt, Xanthan Gum, Caramel Color (Class I)
Vegan Andouille Sausage
Tofurky Artisan Andouille Sausage
Tofurky never disappoints. After searching far and wide for a good vegan andouille sausage this was the only one that turned up, besides a few DIY’s.
The taste and quality are everything you would expect from this brand.
And when you’re craving that creole flavor, they’re here to deliver.
Vital wheat gluten, water, organic tofu (water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), expeller pressed non-GMO canola oil, wheat flour, wheat berries, poblano peppers, shoyu soy sauce (water, non-GMO soybeans, wheat, salt, culture), garlic puree, granulated garlic, organic cane sugar, potassium chloride, paprika, annatto, spices, vegan natural flavors, oat fiber, sea salt, natural smoke flavor.
Vegan Sausage Patties
365 Everyday Value Meatless Breakfast Patties
These are an affordable option if you’re in a pinch and on a budget.
They still have a great taste. And affordable doesn’t mean you sacrifice quality.
They’re organic and soy-based and have plenty of spices to give them loads of flavor.
Water, textured soy protein, textured vegetable protein (soy flour, caramel color), seasoning (spices, organic evaporated cane sugar, paprika, sea salt, autolyzed yeast extract, citric acid), expeller pressed canola oil, wheat gluten, methylcellulose.
Gardein Good Start Meatless Breakfast Patties
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These patties are great!
They’re large in size not mini like a lot of the other patties on the market.
Gardein patties are easy and fast to cook, so if you’re in a rush but still want a healthy breakfast these are perfect.
water, soy protein concentrate*, expeller pressed canola oil*, vital wheat gluten*, yeast extract, soy protein isolate*, organic cane sugar, methylcellulose, potato starch, sea salt, spices, natural flavors (from plant sources), malted barley extract, garlic powder, onion powder, white distilled vinegar, pea protein, carrot fiber, beetroot fiber, molasses, wheat starch*, soy lecithin*. *Non-genetically engineered soybeans, wheat, and canola
Other Flavors
Beyond Meat Brat Original
If you’re looking for the perfect summertime grilling sausage and you’re having a hard time, look no further.
Beyond Meat and their ability to replicate the real thing without meat, makes this perfect for the grill.
It’s full of that real bratwurst flavor, has the same texture, smell, and taste.
Not to mention they make one of the only two on the market. If you’re trying to find the perfect crowd pleaser for those cookouts, then this is your guy.
Water, Pea Protein Isolate, Refined Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Contains 2% or less of Rice Protein, Faba Bean Protein, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Salt, Fruit Juice (For Color), Vegetable Juice (For Color), Apple Fiber, Methylcellulose, Citrus Extract (To Protect Quality), Calcium Alginate Casing.
Tofurky Beer Brat
The second one of its kind, these beer brats have all the flavor on the grill you’ve been missing.
Juicy, tasty, and everything you’ve come to expect as far as quality from tofurky.
They use local ingredients to make these bad boys, including local ale, so they are as fresh as it’s going to get.
Crown these with your favorite sausage toppings, and you’ll be coming back for more before you know it.
Water, vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed non-GMO canola oil, organic tofu (water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), onions, organic soy flour, Full Sail Amber Ale (water, malted barley, hops, yeast), sea salt, organic cane sugar, spices, dehydrated onion, garlic puree, carrageenan, dehydrated garlic, konjac
Field Roast Mexican Chipotle
This spicy sausage will live in your dreams, it is delicious. Similar to chorizo but not necessarily the same texture.
It has all the flavor you would expect in a chipotle sausage, and the mix of spices only aids in making this one of the best things you will ever taste.
It will definitely make you sweat a little, but if you’re looking for a kick and don’t want chorizo this is the next best thing.
Vital wheat gluten, filtered water, expeller pressed safflower oil, onions, garlic, apple cider vinegar, yeast extract, chipotle peppers, onion powder, granulated garlic, brown sugar, sea salt, barley malt, spices, black pepper, paprika oleoresin, chili de Arbol peppers, cumin, and oregano.
Field Roast Smoked Apple Sage
This reminds me so much of Thanksgiving.
My mom would always put sage-flavored sausage in the dressing and it’s the most aromatic and enjoyable part of Thanksgiving.
Sometimes when you go vegan you have to sacrifice things like that (it’s worth it), but this sausage has come to the rescue.
The apple gives it sweetness while the sage gives it the savory. It’s a great addition to any meal, and it’s even good at breakfast.
This sausage will give you the full-bodied flavor you’ve been looking for.
Filtered water, vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed safflower oil, unsulfured dried apples, Yukon Gold potatoes, yeast extract, onion powder, barley malt, garlic, natural hickory smoke flavor with torula yeast, spices, sea salt and rubbed sage.
Lightlife Gimme Lean Veggie Breakfast Patties
These breakfast sausages are great if you prefer patties to links.
They work well on breakfast sandwiches or on the side of any breakfast entree.
They have a nice flavor and similar texture to regular breakfast sausages.
Water, Textured Concentrate, Textured Soy Protein, Tapioca Starch, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Wheat), Less Than 2% of: Soy Protein Concentrate, Cellulose Gum, Soy Protein Isolate, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor (from Plant Sources), Soy Milk Powder, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Vital Wheat Gluten, Spices, Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Beet Powder (Color), Torula Yeast, Yeast Extract.
Tofurky Spinach Pesto Sausage
Tofurky has outdone themselves with this one.
The only one of its kind, this mild Italian sausage boasts ingredients like sweet basil, garlic, and parmesan.
Adding fennel and spinach to the sausage creates a unique flavor that is the perfect company for your Italian dishes or sautés.
Vital wheat gluten, water, organic tofu (water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), expeller pressed non-GMO canola oil, organic soy flour, spinach, wheat berries, Shoyu soy sauce (water, non-GMO soybeans, wheat, salt, culture), basil, vegan natural flavors, maltodextrin, garlic puree, lactic acid (derived from sugar), salt, onion powder, potassium chloride, oat fiber, granulated garlic, paprika, spices.
Tofurky Kielbasa
When you’re craving that tradition meat and potatoes kind of meal.
Or you want a hint of meat in your stew or soup, Tofurky will come to the rescue again with this sausage.
This Kielbasa might as well be the real deal. It gives you that Eastern European flair that you’ve been dying for in your meals, without all the bad.
Vital wheat gluten, organic tofu (water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), water, expeller pressed non-GMO canola oil, onions, Shoyu soy sauce (water, non-GMO soybeans, wheat, salt, culture), organic soy flour, granulated garlic, sea salt, garlic puree, spices, organic cane sugar, mustard seed.
Hilary’s Spicy Veggie Sausage
These patties are like bliss in a box.
They call them “petit” patties so they are fairly small, but they are so filling.
It’s a grain-based patty made from millet, which is a unique trait in comparison to other patties.
The spicy ones are full of flavor with a kick. The spice combination is unparalleled. You can get these at Whole Foods, and even some Walmarts.
Whole Grain Cooked Millet*, Lentils*, Dates*, Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil*, Hemp Seed*, Psyllium Husk Powder*, Redmond’s Real Salt®, Arrowroot*, Fennel*, Black Pepper*, Sage*, Thyme*, Rosemary*, Smoked Paprika*, Nutmeg*, Cayenne* *Organic
Hilary’s Apple Maple Veggie Sausage
Like its spicy sister, these patties have a flavor profile as you’ve never seen.
The mini patties are jam-packed with flavor, boasting spices like sage, thyme, nutmeg, and paprika to name a few.
The patty is juicy but not greasy.
If you’re looking to snatch up one of these flavors, you can find them at Whole Foods, just hope they’re in stock!
Whole Grain Cooked Millet*, Lentils*, Dates*, Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil*, Apples*, Hemp Seed*, Psyllium Husk Powder*, Redmond’s Real Salt®, Arrowroot*, Maple Syrup*, Fennel*, Sage*, Black Pepper*, Thyme*, Rosemary*, Smoked Paprika*, Nutmeg*, Cinnamon* *Organic
Yves Veggie Sausage Patties
These sausages are a mini patty with a big flavor.
They’re soy and wheat-based.
They have no saturated or trans fat.
They’re free of cholesterol and artificial preservatives.
Yves is a great source of fiber and protein so starting your day off with these you can’t go wrong.
Water, soy protein product, wheat gluten, canola oil, natural flavors, seasoning, carrageenan, yeast extract, soy protein, malt extract (barley), evaporated cane juice, modified cellulose, salt, corn starch, spices (contains mustard), potassium chloride, vitamins and minerals (thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, calcium pantothenate, reduced iron, zinc oxide, wheat starch)
Sol Cuisine Veggie Breakfast Patties
Sol breakfast patties are some of the best out there.
It’s nearly impossible to find bad reviews on these because they are so good.
You get plenty in the box, so if you’re feeding a big crowd there’s more than enough of these to go around.
They’re thick, juicy, and not to mention gluten-free.
The ingredients are as follows:
Filtered Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil, Yeast Extract, Modified Vegetable Gum, Organic Evaporated Cane Syrup, Spices, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Vitamin Blend [Potassium Chloride (Potassium), Maltodextrin, Magnesium Oxide (Magnesium), Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Niacinamide (B3), Zinc Oxide (Zinc), Cyanocobalamin (B12), Calcium-D Pantothenate (Pantothenic Acid), Copper Gluconate (Copper), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2).
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