Vegan fast food

Everyone has those days, or maybe even weeks, when they're just too busy to make a meal for themselves. Also, many of us college students don't always have much money to work with. The solution is usually a short drive away right into the lot of a fast food restaurant. It's actually easier than many would think it would be to get a vegan plant-based meal on the go. Here's a short little guide to vegan fast food. 

Dairy Queen

The light smoothies are all vegan

Noodles & Company

There are five vegan options here!

1. Chinese Chop Salad without wontons
2. Indonesian Peanut Sauté
3. Japanese Pan Noodles
4. Penna Rosa without cream and cheese
5. Whole Grain Tuscan Fresca without cheese

You could also just get spaghetti and marinara. 

Subway

The veggie delite on italian bread without cheese or mayonnaise is delicious!

Chipotle

Sofritas (tofu with peppers and spices). You can get these in a bowl, taco, burrito, or even a salad. You can get black or pinto beans and brown or white rice and load that baby up with vegetables.

Starbucks

Surprisingly enough Starbucks has a sesame noodle dish that's totally vegan. They also have plain and multigrain bagels, oatmeal, and various salads.

Taco Bell

T-Bell is my go to fast food joint. There are so many options here. You could get the bean burrito fresco style or the black bean burrito with no cheese. The cinnamon twists are safe. Chips and guac is always an option. You can make a lot of the non-vegan options vegan by just ordering them without cheese or sour cream. I love getting the 7 layer bean burrito with no cheese or sour cream or the bean burrito with no cheese add potatoes and rice. 

Wendy's

You could get a plain potato, garden side salad with Italian dressing, or french fries. I usually get a veggie sandwich which is basically everything that would be on a burger without the meat.  

Next time you're hankering for some fast food, busy and on the go, or balling on a budget, don't be afraid to try some of these yummy vegan options.