easy vegan recipes

This vegan cheesecake has a dense, creamy texture and sweet, tangy flavor that tastes just like a classic New York style cheesecake! It's perfect for serving to a large group at Thanksgiving or Christmas, and no one will be able to tell that it's vegan. Even better, this recipe is super easy to make with simple ingredients (and no store-bought vegan cream cheese).

This vegan potato soup is the ultimate cold-weather treat, packed with flavorful herbs and veggies and made totally indulgent with coconut milk and vegan sour cream. It's half-blended, so it has a creamy texture combined with hearty potato chunks. Even better, it's so easy to make with just 1 pot and 45 minutes start-to-finish.

Fall is here and if you're looking for cozy, comforting vegan recipes that you'll want to make all season long, I have plenty for you. These must-try recipes incorporate fresh seasonal produce like pumpkin, sweet potato, apples, butternut squash, and cranberries. You'll find ideas for breakfast to dinner and everything in between.

Cool down from a hot summer day with this creamy and refreshing coconut margarita. Blending coconut with lime and tequila, this cocktail combines sweet and sour in the tastiest of ways! Plus, it's easy to make with just five ingredients and a cocktail shaker or blender.

Combine cool, refreshing iced tea with tangy, tropical passion fruit, and you have the perfect drink to beat the summer heat. Not only is this passion fruit iced tea incredibly delicious, it's also easy to make with just four simple ingredients.

I was first introduced to passion fruit tea here in Taiwan, at a local coffee shop. Fruit tea, milk tea, and of course boba tea are all very popular here, but passion fruit iced tea might be my favorite.

Now that the weather is heating up, it's the perfect time to break out the pitcher and brew up some fruity tea. This recipe is super easy, and it's flexible too. See the next section for substitution suggestions.

One bowl and 30 minutes are all you need to make the best vegan banana muffins! Fluffy and moist, these muffins have a naturally sweet flavor thanks to ripe bananas, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Take them to the next level with an optional crunchy crumble topping and chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries! Perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, lunchbox treat, or anytime snack.

This vegan tofu ricotta is light, creamy, and comes together in 10 minutes flat! It's delicious in all kinds of Italian recipes from lasagna to baked ziti, but it's also great for ricotta toast or as a dip.

Ricotta cheese is a must-have for so many Italian recipes, from cannelloni to cannoli, and this tofu ricotta has become my go-to for enjoying all those recipes—vegan!

I tested lots of different base ingredients for this recipe, including cashews, almonds, and sunflower seeds. Ultimately, tofu was the best at recreating the mild flavor and light, slightly crumbly texture of traditional ricotta cheese. That also makes this recipe completely nut-free and perfect if you have any nut allergies in your household.

This vegan spinach and artichoke dip is creamy, cheesy, indulgent, and tastes just like the original. No one will know there's no dairy! It's perfect for parties, game day, or any time you feel like having a guilt-free treat.

Spinach & artichoke dip is a snack that's known for being so delicious, but not so healthy. But with this vegan and gluten-free dip, you get the best of both worlds! Replacing the cheesy dairy with cashews creates a version that tastes indulgent, but is so much lighter!

This vegan dip is a party favorite with tortilla chips, pita chips, or whole wheat crackers. Whenever I serve it to guests, I am met with both shock that there's no dairy, and constant requests for the recipe.

These fried oyster mushrooms are a classic street food snack that is sold throughout Taiwan's famous night markets.

You can have your pancakes and eat them too, because not only are these pancakes vegan, protein-packed, and easy to make, they're also delicious!