The 24 Most Popular Vegan Recipes of 2024

Each year, VegNews readers enjoy the thousands of recipes from our extensive collection, and 2024 was no exception. From indulgent desserts to comforting soups to crave-worthy mains, these dishes captured your attention—and your taste buds—the most. Whether you’re looking for quick weekday meals, seasonal treats, or dishes to impress, this list is packed with ideas to inspire your next kitchen adventure.

The top 24 VegNews recipes of 2024

Dive into the 24 most popular VegNews recipes of the year, where you’ll find a little bit of everything.

1 VegNews Magic Cookie Bars

Graham crackers, walnuts, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut combine to make these super popular Magic Cookie Bars. They’re the perfect mix of gooey, crunchy, and creamy.
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Hannah Kaminsky

2 The Best Macaroni and Cheese You’ll Ever Make

VegNews’ signature macaroni and cheese recipe is hard to beat. Made with a mix of potatoes, carrots, onions, cashews, and more nutritious whole-food ingredients, it’s guaranteed to go down a storm with family and friends. Just make sure you make enough, as it’s going to be popular.
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3 Award-Winning Salted Caramel Cookies

Caramel and sea salt are an award-winning combination, especially when it comes to cookies. This recipe is easy to make and comes together with simple ingredients, but the flavor is next level.
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4 Creamy Italian Gnocchi Soup

If you’re in the mood for a hearty, nourishing lunch or dinner, this Italian gnocchi soup is sure to do the trick. Packed with pillowy, chewy gnocchi, it’s great for warming up your insides on those chilly winter evenings.
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5 Easy Breezy Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a tasty festive treat, but you don’t have to wait for fall to enjoy it. Whatever the time of year, this easy-to-make autumnal recipe will always go well with a generous helping of vegan ice cream.
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6 Chinese Sticky Sweet Char Siu Tofu

Step away from the takeout menu. This pan-fried tofu with a sticky sweet hoisin sauce tastes just as good, and it’s better for you, too (and cheaper!). Pair with stir-fried vegetables and some noodles or rice for a complete meal.
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Danielle Keith

7 Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Panera’s version of this soup isn’t dairy-free, but this cheesy, creamy, comforting version is totally vegan. It’s easy to make from scratch, and it’s just as satisfying as the restaurant-bought version.
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8 Copycat Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty

Again, Wendy’s iconic Frostys might be far from vegan, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all of that nostalgic, creamy indulgence. Make your own dairy-free version from scratch with ingredients like coconut milk, sugar, vegan chocolate milk, and vanilla extract.
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William and Susan Brinson

9 Vietnamese-Inspired Tofu Bánh Mì

This classic Vietnamese sandwich is usually made with pork or chicken, but tofu also works a treat (especially when it’s combined with shredded carrot, sriracha, cucumber, cilantro, and rice vinegar for that signature texture and flavor).
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10 The Perfect Amaretto Sour With Aquafaba

Aquafaba has many, many different uses, but one of the best has to be in this tangy amaretto cocktail. With just the right amount of froth, it’s sweet, a little sour, and sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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Andrea Soranidis

11 Two-Step Chickpea Tuna Salad Sandwiches

If you’re looking for an easy, quick lunch, check out this recipe for vegan tuna salad sandwiches. The fishy flavor comes from finely chopped nori, while the texture comes from mashed chickpeas with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. You can add any extra ingredients you like (avocado, for example, would bring the perfect creamy texture).

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Alleko

12 Four-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Oat Milk Banana Ice Cream

If you’ve never made vegan ice cream with bananas, let this recipe be your sign to give it a go. Thanks to the creamy texture of bananas combined with oat milk, you won’t notice the lack of dairy cream. Vanilla extract and vegan chocolate chips bring a tasty sweet flavor to the mix.
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Hannah Sunderani

13 Black Bean-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Coconut Sour Cream and Guacamole

Another easy nutritious lunch idea: sweet potato boats loaded up with black beans, guacamole, and coconut sour cream. For a little extra kick, drizzle over some hot sauce or salsa.
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Vanessa K. Rees

14 Chocolate Eclairs With Coconut Whipped Cream

Bookmark these tasty chocolate eclairs for those days when you need a pick-me-up. Covered in chocolate and filled with velvety coconut whipped cream, they’re decadent and delicious. 
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15 Creamy Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

Winter nights are for curling up with a pumpkin spice chai latte and a good book (or your favorite new series to stream, of course). Make sure to serve with a cinnamon stick for extra seasonal flavor. 
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16 Sweet Potato Pancakes With Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Sweet potatoes are an incredibly versatile ingredient. They can be stuffed, blended into sauce, or puréed into tasty pancakes. Stack these sweet potato pancakes high and serve with plenty of maple syrup. They’re the perfect mix of indulgent and nutritious.
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Danielle Keith

17 Spicy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu Poppers

If you or someone you know has been hesitant about trying tofu, this is the perfect recipe to convert any skeptic. The spicy poppers are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicious when served with a side of creamy ranch.
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Amy Lyons

18 Dairy-Free Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Blending bananas isn’t the only way to make tasty vegan ice cream. This recipe combines ingredients like coconut meat, cashews, and diced avocado to form a creamy, velvety ice cream base, while lime, vanilla, agave, and coconut water bring a refreshing, zesty flavor. 
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Lauren Toyota

19
Crispy Oyster Mushroom Po’Boy

This hearty favorite is often made with shrimp, but crispy, tender fried oyster mushrooms are the perfect vegan alternative. Combine them with creamy homemade Thousand Island dressing for that iconic Louisiana flavor.
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Sam Turnbull

20 Vegan Four Heads of Garlic Soup

This soup doesn’t just nourish your body, it nourishes your soul. Made with four heads of garlic, black pepper, cashews, and shredded kale, it’s nutritious, hearty, creamy, and full of garlicky flavor. Pair with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Lauren Hartmann and Julie Grace

21 Spicy Oven-Fried Tofu

This recipe will show you how to take a simple block of tofu and turn it into bites of crispy, tender, and flavorful goodness. Serve it with a side of creamy ranch or with a hearty helping of vegan mac and cheese. It’s perfect for tofu lovers and skeptics alike.
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Jackie Sobon

22 New York-Style Reuben

In need of more tasty sandwich inspiration? We’ve got you. This hearty vegan Reuben combines dairy-free Swiss cheese, tempeh bacon, beefsteak tomatoes, avocado, and sauerkraut for the ultimate lunchtime treat.
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Hollan Hawaii

23 Easy Shortcut, Gluten-Free Lasagna

When it comes to comfort meals, with its layers of creamy bechamel, tomato sauce, and hearty thick noodles, lasagna is hard to beat. This recipe will walk you through how to make the Italian classic not just dairy- and meat-free, but gluten-free, too (without sacrificing any flavor, of course).
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Amy Lanza

24 No-Bake Chocolate Espresso Caramel Bars

These no-bake bars combine chocolate, espresso, and caramel, also known as the dream dessert combination. Make plenty, because they are guaranteed to disappear fast. 
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