Sometimes, I love putting a lot of effort and time into creating a masterful dish, and then there are other times when I just want a super simple recipe. I think about 99% of the time I prefer the latter.
Super simple doesn't have to mean boring. French fries, for example, are just potatoes cooked in oil, with a bit of salt and yet the whole world is obsessed with them. So if a recipe is done right, super simple, can totally be super scrumptious.
So I gathered up 50, yes 50- 5 ingredients or less vegan recipes from my blogging friends across the net.
Are you so pumped now!? I am!
Everything from breakfasts, snacks, mains, and desserts are covered. My favourite part is that not only do these recipes require very few ingredients, AND most of them are quick and easy, BUT so many of them are complete show stoppers! Stunningly beautiful, interesting flavour combos, totally wow. So much happiness is happening in my kitchen right now.
Scroll through all of the recipes below. Click on the picture or recipe name to take you straight to the recipe of choice.
BREAKFAST
Apollo & Luna: Vegan Mocha Frappé with Sunwarrior Protein
Athletic Avocado: 5 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Bars
Diary of an ExSloth: Peanut Butter & Berry Quinoa Smoothie
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Sweet Potato Toast
Veggies Save the Day: Green Chia Pudding
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): How to Make Granola Bars (just 4 ingredients)
V Nutrition: Vanilla Almond Balls
Unconventional Baker: Easy 4 Ingredient Blender Pancakes
My Darling Vegan: Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars
SNACKS
Yup.. It's Vegan: Brussels Sprout Tater Tots
Diary of an Ex Sloth: Rosemary Garlic Roasted Chickpeas
Build Your Bite: 3 Ingredient Mexican Avocado Dip
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): 10 Minute Peanut Butter Popcorn
Broke Foodies: Beet Chips (Oven Baked)
Two City Vegans: 4-Ingredient Pizza Rolls
Veggie Inspired: My Favorite Avocado Toast
Glue & Glitter: Ginger Wasabi Roasted Almonds
Strength & Sunshine: Baked Yucca (Cassava) Fries
Vegan in the Freezer: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Tortilla Roundups
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Skillet Roasted Edamame
Carol Cherub: Vegan Gluten Free Flatbread with Parsley
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Crispy Baked French Fries
MAINS
Trial and Eater: Lemon Garlic Roasted Artichokes
A Virtual Vegan: Coconut Crusted Tofu
Veggie Inspired: Black Bean Salsa Burger
Where You Get Your Protein: BBQ Tofu with Caramelized Onions
Sandra Vungi Vegan: Crispy Turnip and Bean Balls
Rainbow Nourishment: Asian-style Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes
The Lazy Broccoli: Cucumber Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing
The Lazy Broccoli: Easiest Vegan Teriyaki Tofu
Quite Good Food: Crispy Kumara Cakes
The Endless Meal: Grilled Sweet Curry Corn
DESSERTS
Trial and Eater: Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate
The Pretty Bee: Grain Free Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cookies
Apollo & Luna: Vegan Avocado Banana Chocolate Pudding
Elephantastic Vegan: 3-Ingredient Apple Strudel
My Whole Food Life: Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
The Hungry Herbivores: Vegan Peanut Butter Truffles
My Whole Food Life: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Vegan Family Recipes: Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream
The Petite Cooke: Pistachio Chocolate Banana Sushi
Fragrant Vanilla Cake: 5 Ingredient Vegan Salted Caramel Ice Cream
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken: 5 Minute Vegan Creamsicles
Veggies Don't Bite: Sriracha Tahini Fudge
Beaming Baker: 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Easy Vegan Coconut Mounds
Vegan Heaven: Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates with Chocolate
Green Evi: Vegan Coconut Panna Cotta
I hope you enjoyed this collection of 5 ingredient or less vegan recipes! Let me know in the comments if you have any ideas or request for other types of recipes collections.
Bon Appetegan!
Sam.
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denise mccleese says
Starting vegan again today. Was vegan for a year, but recipes were to long!!!! I’m definitely minimalist 5 ingredients or less!,,,
Sam Turnbull says
Congrats, Denise!! I hope you find this recipe helpful. I have many very simple recipes on my site that should help you in your journey 🙂
Denise Mccleese says
Thank u
Aj says
Two City Vegans: Spicy Black Bean Dip recipe won't load
Sam Turnbull says
I believe their site is no longer available. 🙁 I have removed the recipe from the collection for now, but hopefully, they launch the site again one day soon!
Marissa says
Thank you so much for the list! I've already made the bbq tofu with caramelized onion and it was delicious! I added some bell peppers and mushrooms to the onions and some spices to the tofu while it marinated with the bbq sauce. This is the first tofu recipe I've tried other than tofu scramble that I've enjoyed. This will be a repeat, for sure!
Sam Turnbull says
Wonderful! So happy you found the list helpful 🙂
Shanasy says
Thank you so much for this fantastic list! I've shared this on my FB site "Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes" where I feature recipes that take 20 min. or less to prepare. My group will love this AND your site! Thanks!
Sam Turnbull says
Awesome! 🙂
Kelly @ Trial and Eater says
Love this list! I so need to try your sweet potato toast!
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So happy. And yes you do 🙂
Rosie & Dillon says
Thanks for the feature Sam!! Love the post
Sam Turnbull says
My pleasure! 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Everything on this list looks amazing! I'm totally drooling over your granola bars! Thank you for taking the time to round up so many wonderful vegan recipes. And thank you for including my chocolate peanut butter bars! 🙂 Sharing!
Sam Turnbull says
My pleasure Demeter 🙂 So happy you like the post!
Amy says
Thanks for this great collection of recipes - can't wait to try so many of them!
On a side note, I made your Pantry Pasta Puttanesca last night and it was fabulous! Even my non-vegan husband agreed it is a must make again 🙂
Love your posts and your recipes!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
What a great collection of recipes! I'm always in need of meals that don't require a ton of ingredients. Thank you for including my Green Chia Pudding, Sam!
Sam Turnbull says
I think we all are these days with our busy lives! So happy you liked the post Amy 🙂
Phantom says
Yay! I am just getting started as a Vegan and seeing this blog post in my email felt like striking gold! I'm a very busy gal, so these simple recipes are much welcomed.
Thank you for this awesome post, Sam! Can't wait for more! ♥
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So happy this was just what you needed! I hope you enjoy many of the recipes 😀
Phantom says
Oh, I will! Thanks again! ^-^
Jenn says
What a great resource! We are always so busy, sometimes its hard to come up more than 30 minutes to throw something together. I'll definitely be trying out a lot of these! Thanks for including my Avocado Toast and Black Bean Salsa Burgers!!
Sam Turnbull says
Thanks so much Jenn! For me, I spend so much time recipe testing and doing food photography, that when it just comes to just feeding myself, most of the time I just want to toss something together quickly! So happy you enjoyed the post 😀
Neil Turnbull says
Hi Sam
That is a very helpful menu of foods with only 5 ingredients. The whole idea of your blog " fuss free Vegan"
comes through clear and strong. This should encourage new converts to give it a go and full on Vegans to keep at it.
Cheers
Neil
Sam Turnbull says
Haha well thank you very much! 😀