50+ Veganuary recipes! With breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert ideas, these recipes will make your vegan New Year’s resolutions much easier. A lot of healthy, gluten-free and oil-free options too, that are ideal for beginners to plant based cooking.
If you’ve never heard of Veganuary, it’s a challenge which asks participants to only eat vegan for the entire month of January. Hundreds of thousands of people participate, and a lot of them stick with a plant based lifestyle for much longer.
If you want to take part in Veganuary, or simply cook more plant based meals in the New Year, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. You may not know where to start at all. And that’s completely understandable: plant based cooking opens up a whole range of new ingredients and techniques. So, I’ve compiled this roundup of super easy and most importantly, delicious vegan recipes from myself and other bloggers.
Regardless of whether you want to go all in with Veganuary, or gradually learn how to cook with plants, there are plenty of options here for you! Get them on your weekly menu, and your resolutions will be made a lot easier.
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50+ Veganuary Recipes – Easy And Delicious Vegan Meals
The recipes featured here are delicious and perfect for beginners. You will find fun & versatile options such as:
Quick breakfasts you can eat on the go.
Smoothies.
Soups and stews.
Pastas.
Curries.
Gluten-free vegan meals.
Stir-fries.
Salads.
Wraps and sandwiches.
Cookies and cakes.
Dairy-free bread.
Be sure to save this post to go back to whenever you need ideas. Also share with your friends who want to eat more vegan meals or give Veganuary a go!
Vegan Breakfast
Here, you will find easy and tasty plant based breakfast ideas, with a lot of meal prep and on-the-go options for busy days. There’s nothing quite like starting your day with a wholesome and hearty breakfast!
These chickpea flour pancakes are one of my favourite breakfasts ever! Super easy to make, they are fluffy, light and great with any toppings of your choice.
These sweet potato fritters with corn are crispy, flavorful and made with simple ingredients. You need just 30 minutes for this vegan recipe that's great for breakfast and dinner alike.
This easy apple pie coconut chia pudding is perfect for dessert or a make-ahead breakfast! Topped with stovetop cinnamon apples, it’s comforting and healthy at the same time. Vegan, gluten-free, made with minimal ingredients.
This green apple smoothie by Sonja and Alex from A Couple Cooks looks so vibrant, nourishing and refreshing – such a great way to get the morning started!
These easy skillet breakfast potatoes are crispy, buttery and the perfect comfort food to serve for breakfast or brunch! Served with grated cheese and fresh herbs, this recipe is guaranteed deliciousness. They're also vegan and made with just simple ingredients.
These vegan crumpets are just as good as the authentic English crumpet! Soft, chewy and spongy, with a distinctive 'buttery' flavor, they make an exceptional breakfast! You won't be able to tell that they are entirely dairy-free and eggless.
Vegan scrambled tofu is fantastic for a plant based breakfast or brunch! Learn how to make the best tofu scramble, which uses just a handful of ingredients and is ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect served with a side of avocado toast!
Serve a stack of vegan cinnamon pancakes with chocolate sauce for a cosy weekend breakfast! These pancakes are fluffy, soft, and easy to make using just a few ingredients. Gluten-free and oil-free.
Something to look forward to in the middle of the day! Try these amazing vegan lunches, and include them in your weekly meal prep. These meals are simple, but don’t miss out on any flavor.
This vegan baked mac and cheese is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner! Made with a dairy-free ‘cheese’ sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, flavorful and creamy, this meal requires just simple ingredients and a few easy steps.
Make crispy air fryer tofu with a spicy peanut sauce and lots of vegetables for a vegan dinner that’s simple, but feels fancy! This tofu is super flavourful, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
This vegan butter bean pasta sauce is made with butter beans, jalapenos and coconut milk for an incredibly savory, complex flavor profile and smooth texture. Serve it with sautéd vegetables and pasta of your choice for an amazing weeknight dinner, that's also easy to make in just 15 minutes!
This vegan chicken sandwich made with vegan chicken strips, a refreshing dairy-free yoghurt sauce and mashed avocado is great for a quick lunch! Ready in under 15 minutes, it's also perfect for picnics and BBQs.
These vegan zucchini fritters are made with red lentils and sweetcorn. Healthy and super versatile, they're delicious as a starter or side dish, in sandwiches, and in salads. Gluten-free and easy to make with accessible ingredients.
How to make vegan falafel, that's crispy and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed full of earthy, tangy flavour. Serve in a pita or flatbread, a salad or in a sandwich with a sauce of your choice. Gluten-free and easy to make in under 30 minutes, using simple ingredients.
This vegan vegetable and mushroom pasta is a simple, comforting dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make with simple ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes.
This chunky vegan potato soup with carrots, cabbage, sweetcorn and kale is a perfect comforting meal. It is also healthy and made with whole food ingredients. Gluten-free, oil-free, ready in around 20 minutes.
A vegan one pot chickpea pasta dish made with a rich, smoky tomato sauce, chewy oyster mushrooms and chickpeas! Serve this simple 20-minute meal for a weeknight dinner that requires minimal preparation. Dairy-free & easy to make gluten-free.
This vegan tomato soup with herbs and roasted vegetables is the perfect comfort food for a cold evening! Creamy and with a deep, savory flavor, it’s great served with grilled cheese. Also super easy to make with simple ingredients!
This vegan noodle stir-fry with vegetables and 'chicken' is a 20-minute dinner that you can't get bored of! Featuring snow peas, Chinese cabbage and a umami sauce, it's a weeknight meal that requires just simple ingredients and minimal effort.
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch that's ready in just 25 minutes! Made with lots of vegetables, and a great plant based, gluten-free alternative to a tuna salad.
Dinner has never been easier and tastier – even if you’re a complete beginner in the kitchen! Try out these weeknight meal recipes, that are all plant based and fuss-free.
This easy vegan lentil bolognese is flavourful, super comforting and rich. It's made with simple, accessible ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes – a perfect weeknight dinner!
How to make a vegan tofu Katsu curry! This Japanese-inspired dinner features crispy and well-flavored tofu coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and a rich curry sauce that will make your kitchen smell amazing. It’s also ready in 30 minutes, and perfect served with rice.
This vegan pot pie with jackfruit is a healthy comforting dish that’s also gluten-free, oil-free and made from scratch (including the crust) using simple ingredients. This easy recipe is great as both a weeknight dinner and special occasions.
This easy vegan Pad Thai is perfect for a dinner that’s packed with vegetables such as peas and carrots. Made with a flavourful sauce and topped with crunchy peanuts, it also comes together in under 15 minutes. Gluten-free and oil-free.
This easy vegan potato curry is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Made with soft potatoes, flavourful tomatoes and a rich sauce, this is delicious served over a bed of rice. Gluten-free and oil-free.
These sweet and sour chickpeas and green beans is a healthy vegan recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Not only is this dish super easy to make, but it also takes 10 minutes from start to finish. Gluten-free and oil-free.
This gluten-free vegan chili recipe is perfect for a cosy dinner that's made with simple ingredients. Rich, wholesome, and packed full of vegetables, it's also bursting with vegetables and easy to make.
A soba noodle stir-fry with mushrooms, broccoli and a umami garlic miso sauce: just what you need to enjoy a comforting dinner that's ready in 20 minutes. Vegan and made with simple ingredients.
The best vegan cannelloni recipe with spinach, Bechamel, and a rich tomato sauce! Featuring simple ingredients, this meal is cheesy, savory and perfect for an impressive dinner.
This vegan butternut squash risotto with asparagus is cheesy, savory, and perfectly comforting! It's perfect for a date night either as a side dish or a main course. You won't believe this meal is entirely dairy-free!
How to make easy vegan crispy tofu, either baked or fried! With a crunchy breadcrumb coating and a spongey, soft texture, this tofu is perfect for a snack or as an addition to dinners like pasta, burritos, salads and wraps. You'll be amazed at how easy it is!
This vegan split pea soup is hearty, comforting and warming. Featuring potatoes, lots of vegetables and a few other simple ingredients, it's a perfect weeknight dinner for a cold evening. It's also gluten-free, dairy-free and freezer-friendly.
For those times when you’re feeling a little peckish or want something sweet after dinner! These desserts and snacks are great for either sharing, or keeping all to yourself.
These vegan apple fritters are crispy on the outside, fluffy and coated in an indulgent icing sugar glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and made with just simple ingredients, they'll become your new favorite breakfast!
Vegan biscuits with dairy-free 'buttermilk' are a must-try! These American biscuits are soft, flaky and tall, with a distinctive buttery flavor. They make an exceptional side dish or snack, and no one will be able to tell that they are entirely plant based!
These vegan croquettes are a perfect simple side dish or appetizer that's guaranteed to impress anyone. Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a crispy breadcrumb layer, they are an easy to make, flavourful treat. You can either bake or fry them, depending on personal preference.
These vegan dinner rolls are the best ever! soft, fluffy, with a perfect rice and a buttery flavor, no one will be able to tell that they're dairy-free. Make them with just simple ingredients for a crowd-pleasing side dish.
A super delicious savoury vegan cornbread with just the perfect amount of fluffiness and flavour! It makes an excellent side dish or a party food for special occasions that everyone will love. Ready in 30 minutes and just one bowl!
This vegan millionaire shortbread by Natalie from Feasting on Fruit is just like the real thing, and even better. Seriously drooling just looking at the photos!
These double chocolate chip cookies by Britt from The Banana Diaries are just calling my name! The more chocolate the better, so these are delivering for sure.
This baked kale chips recipe never fails for a quick crunchy snack that can make anyone love kale! Featuring a rich peanut butter coating, they're crispy, salty and easy to make.
These crispy zucchini fries are perfect for an easy vegan snack or appetizer. They are super crunchy, ready in under 30 minutes, and great for the summer! Serve with a delicious 5-ingredient garlic cashew dip.
These vegan cookie dough bars with chocolate and a luxurious caramel layer are an easy no-bake dessert or snack! Gluten-free, and made using just 7 simple ingredients.
Let me know in the comments: which one of these Veganuary recipes is your favourite? Remember to share this post with your friends and Pin it for later if you plan on giving any of them a go.
posted by earthofmaria on December 28, 2021
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Maria! This roundup is incredibly helpful for vegans and non vegans alike! I know the amount of work this took to put together, so well done! And thank you for including my chocolate waffles! ❤️ Dee
2 Comments on “50+ Veganuary Recipes – Easy And Delicious Vegan Meals”
Maria! This roundup is incredibly helpful for vegans and non vegans alike! I know the amount of work this took to put together, so well done! And thank you for including my chocolate waffles! ❤️ Dee
Thank you so much for sharing! I have been so overwhelmed with all the information overload and honestly was not sure where to begin.