Thousands of us are trying out Veganuary this year in a bid to eat healthier, help the planet or simply to try something different.

And some of our favourite supermarkets are responding to the demand, launching ranges that are entirely free of animal products.

In an effort to highlight veganism as anything but boring and bland, retailers are getting creative with their vegan-friendly ready meals, with everything from jackfruit pizza to meat-free Katsu curry.

With these meals in minutes, taking a leap of faith into a vegan diet couldn’t be easier.

Here, we have reviewed some of the best vegan ranges on supermarket shelves right now:

Tesco

Last year, Tesco teamed up with Wicked Kitchen to launch its first ever range of plant-based dishes.

From lunchtime sandwiches to hearty curries, Tesco has covered their bases when it comes to satisfying grumbling vegan stomachs.

Their ready meals, like their Naked Burrito and Boom’n Butternut Curry, are firm favourites and come in handy reusable tubs.

Their products are creative and the portion sizes are near perfect - ideal if you're after something that's both healthy and satisfying.

Wicked Kitchen Naked Burrito

£3.50 for 400g | Buy it now

Wicked Kitchen Boom'n Butternut Curry

£3.50 for 450g | Buy it now

Shop the Tesco vegan range here.

Sainsbury's

When veganism began gaining popularity a few years ago, Sainsbury's stocked a fair amount of vegan-friendly products in comparison to other supermarkets.

So with their new ‘Love Your Veg’ range, I was expecting big things.

The vegan BBQ Jackfruit & Mushroom pizza is Sainsbury's bestselling pizza and is definitely the winner of their plant-based range - I just wish there was more of it!

The Sweet Potato Katsu Curry and Rice is delicious too, but it could do with a bit more sweet potato to be wholly satisfying.

Love Your Veg! Vegan BBQ Jackfruit & Mushroom pizza

£3 for 193g | Buy it now

Love Your Veg! Sweet Potato Katsu Curry & Rice

£2.50 for 400g | Buy it now

Marks and Spencer

M&S is the latest supermarket to hop on the vegan bandwagon, and they’ve certainly not held back, adding 26 plant-based products to their Plant Kitchen range.

The retailer has come under fire recently for stating on their packaging that the products are “not suitable” for those with a milk or egg allergy.

However, M&S has assured customers that their Plant Kitchen range is “100 per cent suitable for vegans” and that allergens are “clearly flagged on the packaging as a steer to those who need it.”

Whilst not suitable for those with severe milk and egg allergies, the M&S vegan range is still definitely worth trying.

Their cashew mac is so creamy you would never believe it’s not real cheese. Topped with mushrooms and crispy on top when cooked, it makes for the perfect side dish to any meal.

And who knew cauliflower could be so moreish? The Cauliflower popcorn with Buffalo Dip is a real winner and we dare you to try and not eat the whole pack.

Despite the allergen confusion, a very impressive range from M&S.

Cashew Mac

£3 | Find out more here

Cauliflower Popcorn with Buffalo Dip

£3 for 200g | Find out more here

Waitrose

Rather than focusing on trendy food or quirky mains, Waitrose have instead opted for some plant-based twists on classic dishes such as spaghetti carbonara and Thai green curry, meaning they’re easy to please even the fussiest vegans.

The portions are a bit small for my liking (I had to bulk them out with extra veggies), but all in all, Waitrose are commended for their varied yet simple vegan range.

Vegan Mushroom Carbonara

£3.50 for 380g | Buy it now

Shop the Waitrose vegan range here.

Vegan Green Thai Curry Soya Pieces & Rice

£3.90 for 400g | Buy it now

Shop the Waitrose vegan range here.

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