Seriously Though, Wendy's Needs A Veggie Burger Option ASAP

Fast food restaurants are typically a vegan's worst nightmare. Meat and cheese abound, and other animal ingredients hide in salad dressings, dipping sauces, and more.

While Frosties are definitely off the menu at Wendy's, you do have a few order options—especially if you're willing to get a little creative and play mix-and-match to build your meal.

“Look for salads and veggie and fruit sides,” suggests dietitian Amy Gorin, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition. “For salads, add-ons like cheese and meat can often be removed—and if a salad dressing is dairy-based, you can usually find a vegan dressing to sub in—or just ask for a side of oil and vinegar.” Combine your salad with a side or two and you've got a more satisfying meal.

“Your meal would likely be low in protein, so it wouldn't be perfect, but a vegan meal is possible at Wendy’s,” Gorin says.

Eliminate the guess-work by sticking to the following nutritionist-backed vegan menu items the next time you hit up Wendy's.