Trouble getting enough (vegan) calories???

Okay, so I never in my life thought I would have this problem, but I'm really working hard to make sure I am getting enough calories, because I think I've slowed down my metabolism by going too low in the past. Problem is, I'm vegan  and some days, especially when I run, I'm just having trouble getting enough without feeling stuffed.

I'm thinking I need to eat more nuts. Just wondering if anybody had other suggestions for vegan ways to up calorie intake, preferably without having to eat a ton of food?

Peanut or other nut butter sandwiches on whole grain bread - Love cashew butter :)

Avocadoes are a great addition to wraps and sandwiches, or made into guacamole with vegetable sticks for dipping.

Smoothies made with fresh fruit and the addition of soy yogurt, or tofu, banana and nut butters are great as well and easy for on-the-go.

i agree with brighteyes, nut butters are the BEST. almond is my favorite. ;) and avocados and are indeed a good way to get some extra cals in.

beans are also an easy addition to a salad or wrap, and that added protein will cut down on recovery time so you can run more/more often.

if you are running more than recreationally, you might want to pay special attention to fuel around that time. the meal you have 3-4 hours before your run (the night before if you're a morning runner) should be pretty heavy on complex carbs. 30-45 min before and then within 30 min after the run you should eat something small and try to include protein if not in both snacks then at least the one after the run. i sometimes go for half an apple before and then eat the other half with some nut butter after. and if you're going on a long run (more than 6 miles, say) you want to bring either a sports drink or gels with you.

yay vegan! ;)

I assume that rice would be okay for you to eat. If so, it is fairly high in calories and carbs.

Start by increasing the fats in your diet.... oils of all descriptions used as a dressing or a cooking medium are ideal.  That includes nuts, seeds, avocados and vegan dairy products.. obviously full rather than low-fat.  Next come the complex carbohydrates... increase your portion-sizes of things like bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, noodles, oats, other grains and so forth.  Pulses/legumes are good... fairly calorie-rich.  Then there are naturally sugary foods... dried fruit, fresh fruit... they can add up to quite a lot.  And finally, don't forget foods with refined sugar.... ice-cream, chocolate etc.... as part of a balanced diet they're an excellent source of energy

If you don't want to feel stuffed eat fewer green vegetables and salads... these are too bulky for too few calories.  Work out a menu in advance using the CC food log so that you can be sure you're going to get everything you need.

QUINOA QUINOA QUINOA!!!!!!
Seriously. 1 cup i think is 400 calories.

Oh, and soy protein isolate, and Clif Bars (250 cals a pop, 10g of protein, and comes in yummy vegan flavours like chocolate chip, walnut crunch, peanut butter, etc)

Thanks everyone for the input and suggestions!  It's all been helpful.