14 Black Vegan TikTok Creators to Inspire Your Plant-Based Journey

We love spotlighting and celebrating Black content creators whose contributions have been vital in getting us closer to a world in which all animals are respected, protected, and free.

These 14 Black vegans on TikTok are guaranteed to inspire anyone to learn more about plant-based foods and make positive choices for themselves, animals, the environment, and their communities—or at least make you very, very hungry. 

@iamtabithabrown

Tabitha Brown (aka “America’s Mom”) is a bestselling author, an actor, and one of the most popular vegan content creators out there. She’s known for her funny and honest food reviews and inspirational posts. While Tab is active on all social media platforms, TikTok is the perfect place to catch her quick vegan recipes. 

@iamtabithabrown

Favorite Veggie Game day recipe and great deals through @Instacart for the WIN! #Hereforthesnacks #InstacartPartner

♬ original sound – Tabitha Brown

@onegreatvegan

Gabrielle Reyes is an award-winning singer, an actor, a chef, an author, and the host of The Colorful Home Cooking Show and The Musical Cooking Show. You can catch hundreds of Gabrielle’s delicious gluten-free and vegan recipes accompanied by her original music on TikTok. 

@onegreatvegan

This is how I make #vegan fish sticks! #recipe #plantbased #cooking #blackartrising https://bit.ly/blackartrising

♬ original sound – Gabrielle Reyes

@​​darleneoctavia

Darlene Octavia is a vegan vlogger who creates content about food, fashion, and travel. Her TikTok is the perfect place for tips, product recommendations, and meal ideas for people new to plant-based eating. Want to know about all the surprisingly vegan items for sale at grocery chains like Target and ALDI and get the lowdown on new products? You’ve come to the right place. 

@darlene_octavia

comment when you hear it 👀🤔😂 #vegan #comeshoppingwithme #groceryhaul #target

♬ Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life – Vitamin String Quartet

@alexisnikole

Alexis Nikole is a forager and vegan cook whose videos document the many ingredients she finds in the wild and turns into delicious dishes using her own or adapted recipes. Follow Alexis on TikTok, and you’ll soon become an expert in sustainable ways to include wild plants and mushrooms in your meals.

@alexisnikole

ACORN BACON 🥓 🐿 #foraging #acornbacon

♬ original sound – Alexis Nikole

@lizzo

Lizzo is a Grammy-winning singer, rapper, songwriter, and flute player. Her TikTok videos cover a wide range of topics, including music, comedy, body positivity, and vegan recipes and snacks that anyone can make at home. 

@lizzo

If this video blows up tiktok is broken 😩 🥗🥗🥗🥗 #saladtok

♬ original sound – lizzo

@turnipvegan

Turnip Vegan is a content creator and the author of the e-book It’s All About the Lion’s Mane. Much like his book, Turnip Vegan’s TikTok videos are known for promoting his favorite mushroom, lion’s mane, among other vegan foods. Turnip Vegan’s followers are sure to learn about various mushrooms and how they can be used to mimic the taste and texture of meat. 

@turnipvegan

Pink oyster mushroom Hawaiian BBQ sandwich! #veganvibes #turnipvegan #homemade #blacktikok

♬ Free Mind – Tems

@WillEdmond

Want more ideas for easy vegan recipes? Will Edmond’s TikTok is perfect for you. From easy-to-follow instructions on how to make plant-based cheese out of carrots and potatoes to a Trader Joe’s haul, Will’s videos and positive attitude will ignite your passion for all things vegan. 

@willedmond

I made Vegan Wangs out Purple Cauliflower! #vegan #veganrecipes #veganfood #fyp #foodtiktok #viral #food

♬ OpenSpace – DJ Grumble

@DiaryofaMadBlackVegan

When I opened my mind to the corruption of the food industry; the ways in which systemic and systematic racism and discrimination are permeated all through that mess, I became so disgusted and angry,” writes Jazz, also known as Diary of a Mad Black Vegan. She says she embodies two definitions of “mad”: “intensely angry” and “carried away by enthusiasm.” Her TikTok showcases not only her great vegan meals but her line of jewelry. 

@diaryofamadblackvegan

Folk do one lil Veganuary !! Babes I BEEN doing this. Going on 6 years . Don’t play me🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #OGVegan #vegansoftiktok #veganuary

♬ original sound – Diary of a Mad Black Vegan

@greens4beans

Van’s profile says “vegan soul food,” but her videos document more than just her amazing recipes. She also talks about houseplants, hair and beauty products, and other lifestyle content. 

@greens4beans

I love eating #sensational #fypシ゚viral #macandcheese #soulfood #cookingtiktok

♬ Sensational – tha_boys1

@zipporahthevegan

Zipporah is a vegan blogger whose goal is to “inspire those who are interested in going vegan to make that switch.” Zipporah struggled with an eating disorder for years but developed a new relationship with food after adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Zipporah’s TikTok is perfect for those who want not only to see delicious vegan foods but to get a daily dose of education on plant-based eating. 

@zipporahthevegan

happy #veganuary ! new #veganwhatieatinaday videos available on my Instagram (link in bio!) p.s it’s nine perfect strangers 🤗 #whatveganseat

♬ original sound – zipporah

@chefbabette

Babette Davis is a celebrity chef, fitness enthusiast, and co-owner of Stuff I Eat, a vegan restaurant in Inglewood, California. Her TikTok is sure to inspire anyone to start living their best life through plant-based eating and exercise.

@chefbabette

♬ original sound – Chefbabette

@sweetgreensvegan

Don’t go to Shakayla Houston’s TikTok page unless you’re prepared to get hangry fast. It’s full of delicious vegan recipes, restaurants, and meals that are as gorgeous as they are delicious. Shakayla has been sharing her plant-based journey online since 2018 and has written an e-book full of plant-based holiday recipes. 

@shakaylafelice

Full video + recipes on my YT 😝 link is in my bio #veganthanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #friendsgiving #yum #selfcare #veganmacandcheese

♬ original sound – Shakayla

@plantbasedtamika

Plant-based Tamika is the perfect person to follow for plant-based news, tips, and food porn, especially from restaurants in the Chicago area. She says that plant-based eating has helped improve her quality of life and motivated her to share her experiences with others to encourage their plant-based journeys. 

@plantbasedtamika

Yall gotta go to Tastes of Bri in Cicero Chicago for her 💣 vegan items👏🏽💯🌮 #chicagofyp #chicagofoodie #fypchicago #vegansoftiktok #blackvegansoftiktok #chicagovegans #veganfoodblogger

♬ What U Need – JoJo

@veganzinga

Nzinga Young is a New York City–based content creator who loves using her platform to post about food she’s made and share insight with her many followers. Have any burning questions about eating vegan? Check out her page! 

@veganzinga

#vegantipsandtricks #vegansupport #sweetpotatosoul #ohsheglows #veganrecipestiktok #blackveganrecipes

♬ I Like That – Janelle Monáe

 

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