Kindle Price: $13.99

Save $11.00 (44%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.

Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Brendan Brazier
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes Kindle Edition

by Brendan Brazier (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 244 ratings
See all formats and editions
Packed with 150 plant-based, nutrient-dense, whole food recipes developed within the Thrive nutritional philosophy, Thrive Energy Cookbook brings concepts that started the functional, plant-based nutrition revolution to life. Recipes are all vegan and allergen-free (or with gluten-free options) to eliminate wheat, yeast, gluten, soy, refined sugar, and dairy from your diet.

Easy-to-make and performance-enhancing, these chef-created recipes merge purpose driven functionality (every ingredient has a nutritional purpose) with mouth-watering appeal. From the alkaline-forming, plant protein-packed Vanilla-Almond-Mocha Motivator Smoothie to Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup, Thai Green Curry Rice Bowl, and desserts such as Raspberry Chocolate Pomegranate Tart, Thrive Energy Cookbook will have you quickly preparing nutrient-packed and delicious dishes.
Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Da Capo Lifelong Books
  4. Publication date
    March 4, 2014
  5. File size
    27076 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next slide of product details
Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
244 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the recipes amazing, fantastic, and great for athletes looking to eat healthy. They also appreciate the good nutrition information and the Thrive principles. Readers describe the book as easy to follow, read, and whip up. They appreciate the sublime pictures and colorful pages.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more
Recipes qualityInformation qualityEase of usePhotographyTaste
39 customers mention "Recipes quality"31 positive8 negative

Customers find the recipes in the book amazing, fantastic-looking, and great for athletes looking to eat healthy. They also mention the smoothie section is especially good.

"Great bood with amazing recipes!" Read more

"...Be prepared to THRIVE! Great recipes, easy to read, and book fits in one hand so nice to read and skim through easily... really quality book..." Read more

"...The recipes I tried came out delicious and the cake I made from Brendan's book turned out so pretty it was hard to make the first cut...." Read more

"...To sum up, I would say it's a great book with amazing, tasty, healthy recipes for people who have a lot of time and quite some money on hand and..." Read more

23 customers mention "Information quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good nutrition information. They say it provides a good overview of the principles and the Thrive pyramid. Readers also mention the recipes are simple and will help them thrive. Additionally, they say it's an excellent resource for those looking for creative, whole foods recipes that are fairly easy to make.

"...The pictures are amazing... and Brendan has awesome life experience so you are learning from someone who lives this... love..." Read more

"...This book will help any man eat healthier and still look muscular and will help women look more fit, while feeling better." Read more

"...A lot of good information included. The recipes really do look amazing, and easy to prepare. I'm very glad I purchased this book...." Read more

"...He gives a good overview of his Thrive principles and the Thrive pyramid and has many wonderful recipes, both for performance and general nutrition..." Read more

16 customers mention "Ease of use"12 positive4 negative

Customers find the recipes in the book easy to follow, whip up, and read. They appreciate the compelling writing and exceptional photographs.

"...Be prepared to THRIVE! Great recipes, easy to read, and book fits in one hand so nice to read and skim through easily... really quality book..." Read more

"...often, we don't know what to eat around our workouts and the book offers some simple, delicious solutions...." Read more

"...However, as good as his recipes look or sound like, they also are time-, energy-, and money-consuming...." Read more

"...The recipes really do look amazing, and easy to prepare. I'm very glad I purchased this book...." Read more

11 customers mention "Photography"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the photography in the book sublime, gorgeous, and colorful.

"...The pictures are amazing... and Brendan has awesome life experience so you are learning from someone who lives this... love..." Read more

"Bright, beautiful photos..I have only made one recipe, the chickpea burgers, which were pretty bland..but I am willing to give some more recipes a..." Read more

"...plant-based recipes, there are some good ones in there and the pictures are great, but I think the original Thrive book had many more truly plant-..." Read more

"This book stands out for its compelling writing and exceptional photographs, capturing the reader's attention from the very first page...." Read more

8 customers mention "Taste"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the recipes in the book delicious and easy to make. They also love the desserts.

"...To sum up, I would say it's a great book with amazing, tasty, healthy recipes for people who have a lot of time and quite some money on hand and..." Read more

"This book is worth it's weight in gold and then some!!!! Great tasting and quick recipes from start to finish...." Read more

"Made a lot of the recipes and they were easy to follow and tasted good. Directions are simple and clear...." Read more

"The recipes are enjoyable to explore and, so far, the tastes have been pleasant...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

shane wolfe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
Verified Purchase
Great bood with amazing recipes!
Helpful
 Report
Jena Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars you can judge this book by its cover!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014
Verified Purchase
That's pretty much all you need to do! Just buy it! Be prepared to learn good things!!!! That everyone should know.... why not learn more about fruits and vegetables!!! Best stuff on earth! :) The pictures are amazing... and Brendan has awesome life experience so you are learning from someone who lives this... love that. Be prepared to THRIVE! Great recipes, easy to read, and book fits in one hand so nice to read and skim through easily... really quality book material too! :) Really is just a great book everyone should have.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Carla Sparrow
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST HAVE for plant based living!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
Verified Purchase
Wow! Wow! and Wow! While I am not fond of all the recipes because some of the ingredients are out of my reach, this book is a must have for anyone wanting a clean plant based diet. The recipes I tried came out delicious and the cake I made from Brendan's book turned out so pretty it was hard to make the first cut. Brendan gets it! HIs book and cookbook will help any man realize there are other protein sources outside of meat. This book will help any man eat healthier and still look muscular and will help women look more fit, while feeling better.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
S.
3.0 out of 5 stars Clean eats but so time-consuming!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
Verified Purchase
Let me start by saying I respect Brendan Brazier. I have followed him and his progresses and discoveries on clean vegan nutrition for years. I am a firm believer that we need to clean up our diets and that natural sourced foods are the way to go for a better health, disease prevention, and for... thriving!
However, as good as his recipes look or sound like, they also are time-, energy-, and money-consuming. The ingredients for the recipes are often exotic and hard to find at your local grocery store (even at a co-op or natural store). You will have to go through three markets (including probably an Asian one) to find all for the coconut lime lemongrass soup as tempting as it is! Also for the spice mixes, you will have to find powdered reiki, or echinea and astralagus.
At last, his desserts and drinks recipes sound oh! so yummy, but come on! ...I need a high speed blender, slow-speed juice extractor, and high-speed juicer! I can't even start to think about making a green juice following his mighty king chlorophyll juice!
To sum up, I would say it's a great book with amazing, tasty, healthy recipes for people who have a lot of time and quite some money on hand and live in big cities where health stores flourish.
262 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Rea Frey
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Vegan Cookbook on the Market
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2014
Verified Purchase
As a vegan author, I love to cook. But only when the recipes are quick, clean and easily digestible. So many plant-based cookbooks have ingredient lists a mile long, are full of soy and processed items and are just too involved. I've been a follower of Brendan since Thrive, and these recipes are by far the best he's ever put out.

The recipes have short lists, clean, easy-to-find ingredients and very simple instructions. For those who love to sprout and soak their nuts and seeds, you can always take these recipes a step further by germinating, dehydrating, etc. But if you really want to eat clean food that tastes GOOD, these recipes nail that objective simply.

I love the "athlete" section for those who want good pre and post-workout food. So often, we don't know what to eat around our workouts and the book offers some simple, delicious solutions.

Even if you've never eaten plant-based, these recipes are perfect for any palette (however resistant you might be to "healthy" foods). As a 15 year vegan and an athlete all my life, this book is what I've been waiting for.

Because even when we're healthy, we can get into ruts eating the same things again and again. Thrive Energy breaks us out of that rut - for good.
23 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Sharon Tiahrt
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014
Verified Purchase
So much good information and delicious recipes that I can actually find most of the ingredients for near where I live.
It's not just a cookbook with recipes. The author educates the reader on what the body needs to "thrive", and what foods are going to enable the body to do that. A lot of good information included. The recipes really do look amazing, and easy to prepare. I'm very glad I purchased this book. It will help me a lot on my road to health and veganism.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
RunningMommy
4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful photos.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017
Verified Purchase
Bright, beautiful photos..I have only made one recipe, the chickpea burgers, which were pretty bland..but I am willing to give some more recipes a shot before I make a fair decision about this book. I respect and appreciate Brendan's writing and theories about food and the environment!
Helpful
 Report
Sheri E. Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Brendan Brazier book
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2014
Verified Purchase
I like all of Brendan Brazier's books, as well as his websites and his products. This book is probably my favorite though. The recipes are delicious, as well as accessible and practical. He gives a good overview of his Thrive principles and the Thrive pyramid and has many wonderful recipes, both for performance and general nutrition and health. I recommend all of his books and believe that this one will be particularly well received by mainstream audiences, as well as dedicated vegan athletes, like me.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Cliente Amazon
4.0 out of 5 stars easy cooking recipe
Reviewed in Italy on November 2, 2016
Verified Purchase
Nice book, easy and quick recipe for everyone especially for athlete.
Nice paper and printed illustration. Recommended to beginner and expert.
Report
Parniakova Tatiana
4.0 out of 5 stars IT is OK
Reviewed in France on June 21, 2014
Verified Purchase
In my opinion: in recipes there is too much of bread used (grilled too), not enough illustrations or illustration are too dark.
But I liked the other two books by the same author I bought with this one, so I didn't returned this book -I left it as a complementary to the other books.
Report
Liliane
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
Reviewed in Germany on June 4, 2014
Verified Purchase
I already made so many recipes and loved all of them! It's a good addition to the thrive book and it's really nice that there are so many delicious dessert recipes for my sweet tooth.
Report
Elizabeth Ingram
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrive Energy Cookbook
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2014
Verified Purchase
This is a beautifully photographed, well laid out cookbook. Every single recipe is designed with your health in mind. Each recipe has an icon to provide further nutritional information, e.g. gf = gluten free option, pr = protein rich options, and so on. There are transitional recipes for those who are just venturing into a change of diet but for palates not yet used to a plant based one. The recipe for homemade almond milk is awesome. Well worth the time to make, which other than soaking is no time at all. I love the kale chips....very crunchy and the Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato soup is one of the nicest soups I have tasted. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is considering a cleaner diet and for those that exercise and need better nutrition. You won't regret it.
Report
Melike
4.0 out of 5 stars Las recetas tienen muy buena pinta
Reviewed in Spain on April 8, 2014
Verified Purchase
El problema es que no es fácil encontrar todos los ingredientes en España. Generalmente son recetas rápidas, y fáciles claro, pero los ingredientes un poco problemáticos. Las burgers veganos están buenísimos. Cada receta tiene una foto al lado, así que ves lo que estás preparando, genial!
Report