I make plant-based eating fun, delicious, and accessible.
I'm Toni Okamoto, a cookbook author, recipe creator, and podcast host. For more than 15 years, I've been creating recipes, cookbooks, and resources that make eating more plants easy and enjoyable for everyone.
About
Hi, I'm Toni.
I've been vegan for over half my life and have been creating plant-based recipes and resources for more than 15 years. My goal has always been the same: help people enjoy eating more plants, whatever their budget, schedule, or cooking experience.
I founded Plant-Based on a Budget, run Food Sharing Vegan, lead group trips for women with Soul Sisters Travel, and co-host the long-running Plant-Powered People Podcast. My cookbooks include a VegNews Cookbook of the Year, a Publishers Weekly bestseller, and a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS News, NBC News, on morning TV across the country, and in the Netflix documentary What the Health.
I live in Sacramento, California, with my husband Paul and our dog Eddie.
My brands
Plant-Based on a Budget
Affordable vegan recipes and meal plans made with everyday grocery store ingredients.
Food Sharing Vegan
Crowd-pleasing plant-based recipes made for sharing with family and friends.
Soul Sisters Travel
I lead group trips for women and highlight the best vegan food wherever we travel.
Plant-Powered People Podcast
Michelle and I sit down with chefs, founders, athletes, and everyday people who are changing the world with plants. Every episode leaves you with something you can use in your own kitchen or life.
My cookbooks
Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy
100 fast, healthy, meal-prep, freezer-friendly, and one-pot vegan recipes.
Plant-Based on a Budget
Delicious vegan recipes for under $30 a week, in less than 30 minutes a meal.
The Friendly Vegan Cookbook
100 essential recipes to share with vegans and omnivores alike.
The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook
Hands-off plant-based meals that cook while you go about your day.
Speaking and partnerships
Let's work together.
I speak at conferences, universities, schools, and vegan festivals about eating well on a budget, building a food business, and growing an audience online. I also partner with brands on recipe development and content that my community will love.
As seen in The New York Times, NPR, and CBS News, and as heard on the NerdWallet Podcast, The Exam Room, and So Money with Farnoosh Torabi.
For bookings and partnerships, email hello@plantbasedonabudget.com.
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