Drumroll, please...It's time to meet the stars of 2023! These 20 delicious vegan recipes were the most clicked on, cooked & shared by AVV readers in 2023.
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Every single recipe on A Virtual Vegan goes through numerous stages from developing, testing, to photographing etc, and of course I love them all, but inevitably some become reader favorites. Rounding them up is one of my favorite ways to reflect as the year draws to a close!
Make a hot chocolate, cozy up, and count down with me in reverse order to see which recipe claimed the Number 1 spot!
Be sure to take note of the ones you haven't yet tried. They are in the top 20 for a reason!
NUTRITIONAL YEAST TOFU
The most delicious, crispy and golden Nutritional Yeast Tofu. Super quick and easy to make in an oven or air fryer, this crunchy, golden, seasoned tofu is ready to grace a multitude of dishes, or be enjoyed as a tasty snack!
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies made in a little over 15 minutes with just 4 ingredients. Bake them in an oven or air fryer and enjoy for breakfast, snack or dessert.
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Vegan Yogurt Recipe
An easy cultured vegan yogurt recipe that's smooth, tangy, exceptionally thick & creamy & just perfect for dolloping on anything and everything!
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Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Chilled, creamy Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats are quick and easy to make with no cooking involved. Perfect to enjoy at home or on the go!
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Vegan Almond Cake
Moist, fragrant and delicate Vegan Almond Cake with a pop of lemon flavor. Made with almond flour it is naturally gluten-free and vegan, and quite possibly the easiest cake you'll ever make.
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Cashew Cheese Sauce
Silky smooth Cashew Cheese Sauce made with just a handful of ingredients in minutes. It tastes rich, creamy and cheesy and is super versatile. Use it any way you would regular cheese sauce!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
A single-serve Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug for those times when you are craving a warm gooey, freshly baked cookie, but don't want to bake an entire batch. You can quite literally go from zero to cookie in minutes. Grab yourself a mug stat!
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Kidney Bean Burgers
Kidney Bean Burgers with loads of flavour and texture. They are quick and easy to make, perfect for midweek meals and great for making ahead too!
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Easy Whole Wheat Bread
A 5 ingredient, Easy Whole Wheat Bread recipe with very minimal hands-on time & no special ingredients needed. It's soft, fluffy, crusty, completely sugar-free, & unbelievably good! Perfect for beginners.
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Easy Tomato Basil Soup
The easiest Tomato Basil Soup EVER and it's so fresh & vibrant. Ready in just 10 minutes and made with only 4 ingredients (plus salt, pepper & optional olive oil)!
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Healthy Pie Crust
Learn how to make an easy and healthy pie crust that uses no oil or butter. This naturally vegan and oil-free pie crust is really easy to handle. It won't melt when you're working with it and won't shrink when you bake it. Use it to make sweet or savoury pies with cooked or no-cook fillings, tarts, quiches and galettes.
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Vegan Irish Stew
This one-pot, hearty Vegan Irish Stew is so flavourful and can be made on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker. Vegan-friendly Guinness gives an incredibly rich, deep flavour to the gravy and it's loaded with chunky, sweet, tender vegetables. Make it with just veg, or add some optional vegan "meat" or mushrooms to make it even more satisfying and flavourful!
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Sourdough Starter Recipe
Learn how to make a sourdough starter the easy way. You will learn all about what a sourdough starter is, what you need to make one, how to make it without endless feedings and wasteful discard, and why the whole process doesn’t have to be as difficult and time consuming as you think!
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Kidney Bean Salad
Simple, protein-packed Kidney Bean Salad with lemon and parsley. Filled with texture & bright, fresh, zesty flavors, and perfect for a healthy, light lunch or tasty side!
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Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings
Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings - Tall, crispy, golden sides, soft and slightly gooey bottoms, and a deep hollow just waiting to be filled with tasty gravy! And there's a gluten-free option!
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Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Easy to make Vegan Black Bean Burgers that are loaded with flavour and not mushy. They are satisfying, delicious and a tried & true reader favourite!
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Vegan Butter
The best tasting vegan butter! It's plant based, super buttery, smooth, rich & creamy & can be made in minutes. Use it for all of your spreading and baking needs. No fancy ingredients are required and unlike most store bought vegan butters it is palm oil free.
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Vegan Potato Soup
Thick, hearty and creamy Vegan Potato Soup. It's really simple to make and very budget friendly. You can enjoy it just as it is, or get crazy with toppings. I like to finish mine off with some crumbled tempeh bacon, crispy roasted potato chunks & a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of colour!
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Easy, healthy, comforting and filling!
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Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
A single-serving Cinnamon Roll in a Mug that is so simple to make, takes less than 1 minute to cook in the microwave, and is made with just a handful of pantry staples. Perfect for when those sweet cravings hit & you NEED a decadent dessert or sweet breakfast, like now!
make this recipeThis post wraps the year up nicely. Thank you all for being a part of the AVV family, and here's to many new recipes in 2024!
Remember to keep sharing your creations on Instagram with the hashtag #avirtualvegan and let me know in the comments what your favourite recipe of 2023 was. I would love to know!
Glenda says
A very nice list. I see some I'd still
like to try: Sourdough starter, Tomato Basil soup, Lentil Shepherd's pie. But for me, the Nutritional Yeast Tofu nuggets were my Number One recipe that I discovered in 2023. Totally changed my relationship to tofu! Along with the Tofu Cheese Sauce. Thank you for all the care you take with the recipes you offer so generously.
Michelle says
Thank you Mel for sharing such amazing recipes! Every one that I've tried has been absolutely perfect! You should be very proud for providing people with the tools to eat well without harming animals. Bravo to you! Happy New Year!
Melanie McDonald says
Aw, thank you Michelle! Happy New Year to you too!