IKEA has recently updated its food court and marketplace to include more plant-based options, making the Swedish furniture retailer one of the most vegan-friendly restaurants in the world!

What is vegan?

Veganism is defined as a diet and lifestyle that avoids using animal products, including food like meat, eggs, dairy, and honey. The way you eat can have a positive impact on the environment.

Vegans avoid using animals for consumption because they believe eating them is more unethical than not consuming them. If everyone were vegan, there would be much less water pollution in the world caused by factory farming.

Veganism has many health benefits, including lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, better weight management, stronger immune systems, and even lower cancer rates since plant-based vegans don’t consume as many carcinogens from meat.

IKEA’s Food Court: Vegan and Vegetarian Options

IKEA has been testing a new vegan restaurant on its corporate campus for the past year, and now IKEA is rolling out the test program at all of its retail locations across the world.

The vegan food will be available both in its traditional self-serve restaurant and in its marketplace. It should be comforting for anyone struggling to find vegan food because it is now available in IKEA restaurants and IKEA Swedish Food Market.

Currently, the IKEA Restaurant menu vegetarian only offers two vegan items: hot dogs and vegetarian meatballs. But don’t worry, they’re both vegans. Vegetarian means just that no animal products are used during production or preparation.

IKEA Veggie dogs

There is a vegan hot dog in the same section as the Swedish meatballs, and they come wrapped in vegetables, spices, and grains just like they do with their meat counterparts.

The IKEA veggie dogs are made from red lentils, kale, red cabbage, carrots, ginger, quinoa, and onion. They have become many customers’ favorites and are now the staple food on the IKEA restaurant menu vegetarian. 

IKEA Veggie Balls

The IKEA food court and marketplace serve vegan balls made with vegetables. These IKEA veggie balls sound like old-fashioned vegan burgers because they are made of a chunk of vegetables. Some of these vegetables present include carrots and chickpeas. But this food is not mimic meat.

At IKEA restaurant menu vegetarian; you can take these veggie balls because they are heartier.

 IKEA’s Swedish Food Market

For over the years, IKEA has been home furnishing the world. Recently, it also became home for everyone’s vegan food needs. Even meat eaters can get their veggies on with the Swedish Food Market’s current selection of 100% plant-based dishes.

All vegan items on the IKEA food court menu are 100% free of animal products, from the coffee and tea to the newest addition – gluten-free buns made with no dairy or eggs.

Did you know? This is just one way that IKEA is working towards becoming a sustainable place where people can come together and be creative, not just with furniture but also through food.

IKEA Potato Chips / IKEA Potato Wedges

Think these potato chips are just as good as their counterparts? It’s hard not to. We will go out on a limb and say they’re even better. One taste of the crisp, crunchy pieces with their light onion flavor is all it takes for chips lovers.

Outstandingly, there is no milk powder hidden inside these salty snacks. All the flavors are vegan. And those in Europe are lucky to enjoy these dairy-free potato chips.

IKEA Bread & Crispbread

Two of IKEA’s most beloved items, wheat crispbread, and white bread, are now vegan and come with a hearty serving of argan oil. Once on the IKEA food court menu, you can choose rye crispbread, wholegrain crisp rolls, soft thin bread, and multigrain crispbread.

Suppose you’ve ever tried any other type of flatbread before. In that case, this should feel very familiar — it’s chewy on the inside with a light crisp outside.

IKEA Candy

Most of the gummy candies you come across contain gelatin. However, since IKEA turned to vegan friendly dining, that is not the case. You will find this sweet IKEA food menu stocked with chewy vegan candies. These come in different flavors: strawberry, vanilla ice cream cones, moose jellies, sour Viking ships, berry-flavored hearts, and more. 

IKEA Jams & Jelly

Jams and jellies are a good introduction to vegan food. There is always a chance that you’ll find one or two in the display, either on the shelf or behind the counter.

The best bet is always at the Marketplace, where there are over 12 options: raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, apricot, boysenberry, and more. Many of them come in flavors like ginger and vanilla bean too!

IKEA Cookies

Of course, the Swedish furniture chain knows something about being green. The IKEA Food Market has over 400 vegan options, including apple carrot cake, blueberry crisp, and cheesecake cups. If you’re looking for something quick and easy on the go, try the vegan ginger thins, a cookie with raspberry, or ginger thins with almonds.

IKEA Organic Pasta

While it may not be your standard Swedish fare, IKEA’s organic pasta is tasty and low-calorie. They do not only have specialty ingredients, but these pantry staples are also budget-friendly.

Bonus

In the end, it is not easy to find out exactly what is in a food product. IKEA has done an impressive job of being transparent about the ingredients and nutritional value of its food. It is safe to say that most of their dishes are healthy and wholesome.

It would be foolish not to include IKEA on your list when looking for low-calorie meal options that are delicious as well! Suppose you have been hunting all day but can’t seem to get a deer or bird. Suppose also that your backpack contains nothing more than cereal bars, granola bars, canned fish or meat, and some rice – staples of any camping diet. Wouldn’t you feel cheated?

After all, raw ingredients usually taste better than processed ones. Besides providing greater nutrition, unprocessed foods are easier on the environment because they don’t involve large quantities of packaging.