The Top 20 recipes from A Virtual Vegan in 2022! These 20 delicious vegan recipes were the most clicked on, cooked & shared by AVV readers. From sourdough starter to pancakes, cozy stews, and mug cakes, these recipes are the most well loved by you, the readers!
Rounding up the most popular recipes on A Virtual Vegan is one of my favourite ways to reflect as the year draws to a close, and this year was an incredibly delicious one! Scroll through all of these recipes and take note of the ones you haven't yet tried. They are in the top 20 for a reason!
Make a hot chocolate, cozy up, and count down with me in reverse order to see which recipe claimed the Number 1 spot!
20 - Vegan French Toast
Your brunch dreams are about to come true with THE best Vegan French Toast ever. It's soft, sweet, vanilla-scented, golden perfection and it has a texture just like French Toast made with eggs! Made quickly and easily in under 15 minutes!
make this recipe19 - 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 & unbelievably good!
make this recipe18 - 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.
make this recipe17 - Grilled Baby Potatoes
Grilled Baby Potatoes are a delicious addition to any meal! Slightly charred and crispy outside and creamy and sweet on the inside, they will be your most requested side this summer!!
make this recipe16 - Vegan Feta Cheese
Vegan Feta Cheese that actually tastes like feta cheese and crumbles like real feta cheese and is cheap and easy to make!
make this recipe15 - 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!
make this recipe14 - Easy Savoury Rice
Quick, healthy & easy savoury rice. Full of tasty vegetables and ready from start to finish in less than thirty minutes!
make this recipe13 - Vegan Yogurt Recipe
An easy cultured vegan yogurt recipe that's smooth, tangy, exceptionally thick & creamy & just perfect for dolloping on anything and everything!
make this recipe12- Sourdough Starter
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!
make this recipe11 - 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!
make this recipe10 - 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)!
make this recipe9 - 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.
make this recipe8 - Kidney Bean Salad
Simple, protein-packed Kidney Bean Salad with Lemon and Parsley. Filled with texture & bright, fresh, zesty flavours and perfect for a healthy, light lunch or tasty side!
make this recipe7 - Vegan 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!
make this recipe6 - 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!
make this recipe5 - 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!
make this recipe4 - 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!
make this recipe3 - 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.
make this recipe2 - Cinnamon Roll In A Mug
If you have a mug, a microwave & a spoon you can make this single serving One minute Cinnamon Roll in a Mug. It's so easy & perfect for when those sweet cravings hit & you NEED dessert, like now!
make this recipe1 - 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!
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 2023! Remember to keep sharing your creations on Instagram with the hashtag #avirtualvegan!
Let me know in the comments what your favourite recipe of 2022 was. I would love to know!
Linda says
The vegan diet I’m on is no oil , eggs and I’m not seeing any recipe that’s is following that vegan way
Melanie McDonald says
You aren't going to find any recipes using eggs here because they are all vegan. I have an oil-free category in my recipe index which you can find here: https://avirtualvegan.com/category/oil-free/