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    Published: Dec 29, 2020 · Modified: Oct 13, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 3 Comments

    Best Vegan Recipes of 2020

    Best Vegan Recipes of 2020

    These are the 10 Best Vegan Recipes on A Virtual Vegan in 2020, as voted by you the readers with your views, likes, comments and shares!

    A Virtual Vegan's Best Vegan recipes of 2020

    It's that time of year again, where we wrap things up and take a look back at what recipes were most popular on A Virtual Vegan in 2020. 

    I’ve made it a bit of a tradition and if you want to, you can look back at the top 10 vegan recipes for 2016 and 2017 and 2018 and 2019 too.

    winner food blogger awards 2020

    What a year 2020 has been. I don't think it's one any of us will forget easily, but despite the many lows, AVV has seen more growth than I could have imagined and was named Best Vegan Food Blog of 2020 at the One Bite Vegan Food Blogger Awards. That made me so happy!

    I'm really looking forward to seeing where 2021 takes me, but for now, it's time to sit back, grab a cozy drink, maybe a molasses cookie (I'm still officially obsessed), and cozy up with the recipes that were loved the most in 2020, in case you missed them the first time around!  

    Count down with me in reverse order to see which recipe claimed the Best Vegan Recipe of 2020 Number 1 spot!

    10

    No Knead Focaccia

    No Knead Focaccia Bread sprinkled with rosemary and sea salt on parchment paper
    Completely foolproof No Knead Focaccia bread! It is so easy! Mix everything up in a bowl with a spoon, leave for a few hours, then bake!
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    9

    Easy Tomato Basil Soup

    a bowl of 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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    8

    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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    7

    Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

    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 dessert in minutes! 
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    6

    Vegan Potato Soup

    a bowl of 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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    5

    Vegan Banana Pancakes

    a stack of banana pancakes
    Hands down THE best Vegan Banana Pancakes. Made from pantry staples, they are quick and easy to make and so soft and fluffy!
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    4

    Vegan Butter

    3 slices of bread stacked on a plate. Top slice thickly buttered with a small bite taken out
    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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    3

    Easy Flatbread Recipe

    a pile of soft and fluffy flatbreads
    A super easy, soft, light and fluffy flatbread recipe that is really versatile and perfect for beginners to bread making. 
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    2

    Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings

    a plate of 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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    1

    Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

    This single serving Cinnamon Roll in a Mug is like magic. It takes less than 1 minute to cook, is made with just a handful of pantry staples, and is so easy. Perfect for when those sweet cravings hit and you NEED dessert, like now!
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    Wow! This is the fourth year in a row that my Cinnamon Roll in a Mug has been Number 1! This is a recipe that has well and truly stood the test of time and is so well-loved! The video on Facebook alone has nearly 5 million views!

    This 10 Best Vegan Recipes of 2020 post wraps the year up nicely. Thank you all for being a part of the AVV family, and here's to many new recipes and hopefully a lot more socializing in 2021!

    Let me know in the comments what your favourite recipe of 2020 is. I would love to know!

    If you are enjoying my recipes then please check out my cookbook and subscribe to my email list for a fabulous FREE eCookbook and all of my new recipes sent straight to your inbox as soon as they are published!

    Happy New Year! Let's make it a great one!

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    1. Jamie says

      December 30, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you very much for the excellent collection of great recipes. After chuckling at yesterday's collection of failures, this collection just shows how much work you put into these recipes.

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        January 03, 2021 at 11:37 am

        Thanks Jamie. So pleased you've enjoyed them!

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    2. Jamie says

      December 30, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      Melanie,
      Just a suggestion: instead of using turmeric for a yellowish color, much better is to use capsules of beta carotene. They come in soft gels that are filled with a bright orange/yellow liquid that does a wonderful job at coloring foods. Has no flavor, unlike the turmeric that might be easily detected. I've used it for mac 'n cheese and desserts and anything in between.

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