My name is Ellese!

Welcome to But Make It Vegan

I started this blog to share the vegan recipes I love making in my own kitchen: protein-packed, healthy, macro-friendly classics (plus a few Texas copycats). All recipes made simple and totally approachable, no fancy techniques required. I’ve been vegan for over 4 years now, and I value sharing the vegan love and showing that a plant-based, less cruel lifestyle can be just as delicious as it is compassionate.

Cooking and baking have always been my deepest passions, but I never wanted the pressure of cooking for other people or turning it into a demanding career. The kitchen is my happy place, and I want to keep it that way.

I grew up in Texas and I now live in Dallas practicing as an Occupational Therapist in inpatient rehab and home health. Balancing my work with fitness and nutrition keeps me grounded. I’d honestly be lost without any one of the three.

In 2024, I competed in two NPC bodybuilding shows, winning my very first show in Fort Worth and qualifying for Nationals later that year. The prep leading up to these shows eventually inspired my E-Book.

And if you should know one thing about me, it’s this: I love trying new things. Bodybuilding (still do it), ballet classes, cycling, art and crafts, now women’s ice hockey, and always, always experiementing in the kitchen.

I hope you enjoy reading my recipes and feel inspired to try something new too.

Goodbye and Go Vegan! 🌱🌱