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The Best Vegan Hot Dog Brands

It’s time to grill up some veggie frankfurters!

Better Balance
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It’s time to grill up some veggie frankfurters!

An American classic, there’s no denying that the simple hot dog is a fan favorite. And ICYMI, it’s 2024, so there’s no need to choose an animal-based dog ever again! Made from vegetables, soybeans, peas, and wheat, your favorite plant-based brands are bringing out the grillable franks and you know we’ve got the scoop. Ready to take a bite into that iconic handheld? Check out our list of the best vegan hot dog brands on the market.

Better Balance

If you’re anything like us, hot dogs are a nostalgic nosh. Lucky for us all, the Better Dog from Better Balance is highly reminiscent of the hot dogs we grew up eating, only better. Free from both soy and gluten, Better Balance Plant-Based Hot Dogs are sourced from peas and packed with flavor! An inclusive and allergy-friendly choice, these franks are a tasty and thoughtful protein source to bring to your next neighborhood cookout. Plus, these dogs are free from preservatives, cholesterol, and GMOs. What’s not to love?

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Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods has entered the chat! And the innovative brand is bringing vegan hot dogs to the masses. Coming through with the meaty, smoky, juicy, and delicious flavors you expect from a typical hot dog, Impossible Beef Hot Dogs contain half the saturated fat, are a more planet-friendly choice, and require much less water and land compared to their animal-based counterparts. Plants FTW!

Impossible Foods

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Field Roast

To be frank—pun intended—we can’t get enough of this brand’s vegan pepperoni, mac and cheese, and of course, plant-based dogs! Whether you opt for the Signature Stadium Dog made from soy and pea protein or the Classic Smoked Frankfurter crafted from vital wheat gluten, you won’t be disappointed. We’re always reaching for Field Roast products to elevate our plant-based meals.

Field Roast

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Upton’s Naturals

Who let the dogs out? Upton’s Naturals has the grillable goods you’re looking for. Made from vital wheat gluten, the brand’s Updog Vegan Hot Dogs are packed with plant-based protein and meaty flavors. You can catch us loading up our coney dogs with chopped onions and mustard and serving it on a poppy seed bun. Who’s with us?

Upton’s Naturals

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Lightlife

You better believe that this OG plant-based food brand has your summer grilling needs covered! Vegan weenies, coming right up! Available in standard and jumbo sizes, Lightlife Smart Dogs are an all-around great mealtime choice. These protein-packed grillers are made from soybeans and you can find them in the produce section.

Lightlife

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Tofurky

From the brand that brought you vegan cold cuts, Tofurky is ready to stock your fridge with its vegan franks. It’s time to snag a pack of Tofurky Plant-Based Hot Dogs, a bag of buns, and your favorite condiments and host your very own backyard BBQ. Made with pea protein, these summertime delights are an allergy-friendly choice for you and yours!

Tofurky

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Yves Veggie Cuisine

From falafel balls and burgers to lunch meat and hot dogs, Yves Veggie Cuisine has it all! And the brand didn’t stop at one frankfurter! Instead, Yves is ready to grill up four veggie dog varieties. You know we love having options! Pick your fave, fire up the grill, and load up the toppings.

Yves Veggie Cuisine

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MorningStar Farms

A freezer favorite, MorningStar Farms has the hookup on those must-try vegan hot dogs! These plant-based dogs come with that crave-able hot-off-the-grill flavor and can be ready in minutes! Plus, there’s no grill required, which means you can enjoy these veggie dogs all year round. And if you’re a corn dog fan, Morning Star has you covered on that front, too.

MorningStar Farms

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Anja Grommons

Anja Grommons

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During her studies to become a registered dietitian, Anja—a longtime vegetarian—transitioned to a vegan diet. Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the time (Go Broncos!), she met Maggie and Tammie through VegOut Kalamazoo (one of VegOut’s first focus cities) and began collaborating with the duo. When she’s not writing about new vegan eats, practicing as a pediatric clinical dietitian, and virtually coaching fellow plant-based eaters, you can find her creating veg-centric recipes, trying new cruelty-free products, and spending time with her partner Addison and cat Kovu.

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