Hi there!
I'm Melanie!
I’m a passionate vegan food blogger who loves everything colorful, plant-based, and seriously delicious. On Veggie Jam, I share creative, everyday recipes that show just how simple and versatile a balanced vegan diet can be.
How It All Started
Let’s rewind a few years. Between 2009 and 2012, I lived in the U.S. as an Au Pair and student—and let’s just say… “balanced nutrition” wasn’t exactly a priority back then.
The reality check came after two months in front of the mirror. A quick look at my daily menu explained everything: chocoalte-chip frappuccino for breakfast, grilled cheese for lunch, burgers and fries for dinner—plus a pack of chocolate-covered peanuts on the couch. Surprise: that had consequences.
So I started researching, experimenting in the kitchen, and learning more about nutrition. The real turning point came in 2013 during my nutrition studies, when I discovered a plant-based, mostly whole-food approach—and stuck with it.
Since then, I’ve had more energy, feel so much better, and learned one important thing: healthy, balanced food doesn’t have to be boring—it can be delicious, creative, and fun.
What You’ll Find Here
Veggie Jam is all about simple, whole-food, plant-based cooking—healthy, practical, and full of flavor.
- Simple & wholesome recipes:
Easy, nourishing vegan meals made with natural ingredients—often with little or no oil, no processed substitutes, and no refined sugar. Just balanced, everyday food that actually tastes great.
- Honest recommendations:
I share my favorite kitchen tools, ingredients, and products—everything that makes cooking easier and more enjoyable.
- Everyday tips:
From meal prep to reducing food waste: practical ideas to help you cook more sustainably and with less stress.
My Favorite Recipes
- The Best Vegan Sweet Potato Chili
- Oil-Free Tofu Scramble
- Gluten-Free Buckwheat Oat Bread (No yeast)
- Vegan Potato Leek Soup with Pumpkin
- Healthy Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake (Sugar-Free, Oil-Free)
- Sweet Carrot-Nut Balls
- 3-ingredient Lentil Tortillas
- Vegan Tahini Yogurt Sauce
- Oil-free Blueberry Banana Bread
- Soy-Free Vegan Lasagna with Cauliflower Bolognese
more about me....
Fun Facts
- I used to play trumpet and baritone horn—these days I mostly channel that energy into dramatic appreciation of film scores. Especially anything by Hans Zimmer.
- My home gym is my happy place. While I work out, Jamie Oliver is usually cooking in the background—perfect mix of fitness and food inspiration.
- I can basically recite (and sing along to) The Lion King from start to finish. Whether that’s enjoyable for others… debatable.
Contact
If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to send me an email —I’d love to hear from you!
This post is also available in German (Deutsch).