How to be vegan in Amman. Where to buy vegan products, where to eat and activism.
This Friday mark your calendar because it’s the 4th edition of the Amman Vegan Festival! Come to the market to browse all the fabulous vegan-friendly vendors. Delicious vegan food, eco-friendly shopping, wellness sessions, live music, creative art workshops, and kids’ activities await you. Date: Friday 27 September 2024 Timing: 9 am to 11 pm Location: … More The Amman Vegan Festival
If you are vegan, chances are you’ve heard of Bayt Sara restaurant, because it’s the only restaurant in Jordan registered with the BeVeg Vegan certification. Bayt Sara, located in Jabal Amman, was started by, as the name suggests, Sara! She is a half-Jordanian, half-Romanian chef. Born in Romania, Chef Sara grew up in Italy and … More 100% Vegan Restaurant in Amman – Bayt Sara
As we become more conscious about the food we are eating, healthy ingredients are what we want. Lucky for you, there’s a new app on the scene in Amman that allows you to order healthy food and organic groceries directly to your doorstep – introducing Noor Healthy app. To put it simply, Noor is an … More Healthy Food Delivered to Your Doorstep – Noor Healthy App
I’m a huge fan of smoothie bowls and it seems that everyone and their mother is too (based on the number of pictures across Instagram). Luckily for us in Amman, you can find some pretty fantastic smoothie bowls here too. Here’s a running list of my favorite dairy-free (aka vegan) and refined sugar-free smoothie bowls … More The Best Smoothie Bowls in Amman
Knafeh/Kunafa/Kanafeh, originally from Nablus, Palestine, is probably one of the most iconic desserts in Jordan. The most famous place to get a gooey slice of this sugary and cheesy sweet is at Habibah Sweets in downtown Amman. However, if you’re lactose-intolerant or vegan, then you’ve probably never tried it, though you’ve most likely been tempted. … More Vegan Knafeh Recipe & Where to Buy the Ingredients in Amman
The other day I came across a very helpful map that shows restaurants, shops, and supermarkets that are particularly vegan-friendly (صديقة للنباتيين). Unfortunately, there is still nowhere in Amman that is 100% vegan (للنباتيين), but it’s great to see establishments popping up that care to include vegan options on the menu and in their product … More Map of Vegan-Friendly Restaurants & Supermarkets in Amman نباتي الاردن
I tend to write a lot about the sweetest side of Amman, that is, the cakes, dessert shoppes, and even halva, or as I like to call it “over the counter heroin”. However much I promote finding ways to satisfy sugar cravings, the truth is I am also a big fan of staying healthy. Since … More Healthy Homemade Sweets & Snacks for Delivery and Pick-up in Amman
I truly believe Amman will increasingly have a plant-based community. And it’s become quite evident with just the growth of our Vegans of Amman group on Facebook. With a community of expats and locals alike, we have a lot of information sharing going on about how to find what you need as a vegan living … More Where to Buy Vegan Protein Powder in Amman
I have a whole section of my blog dedicated to the best sweet treats in Amman, including many dairy-free, plant-based options. But here is an easy-to-read compilation of the sweetest places in Amman for a vegan dessert. Cookies & Cakes Bia Bakes Bia Bakes cater to vegans, celiacs and all those with special dietary restrictions … More Where to Find Vegan Dessert in Amman
Living in Amman, and Jordan in general, one of my absolute FAVORITE parts is the food. A lot of people always ask me “how easy is it to be vegan in Jordan?”, which I always reply “extremely easy!”. There are tons of naturally vegan options in traditional Jordanian and Levantine cuisine, need I say hummus? … More Vegan living in Jordan? Join the Vegans of Amman Facebook group!
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