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    January 22, 2017 25 Comments

    50- 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes

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    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.

    50- 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    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


    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Apollo & Luna: Vegan Mocha Frappé with Sunwarrior Protein

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Athletic Avocado: 5 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Bars

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Diary of an ExSloth: Peanut Butter & Berry Quinoa Smoothie

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Sweet Potato Toast

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Veggies Save the Day: Green Chia Pudding

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): How to Make Granola Bars (just 4 ingredients)

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    V Nutrition: Vanilla Almond Balls

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Unconventional Baker: Easy 4 Ingredient Blender Pancakes

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    My Darling Vegan: Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars


    SNACKS


    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Yup.. It's Vegan: Brussels Sprout Tater Tots

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Diary of an Ex Sloth: Rosemary Garlic Roasted Chickpeas

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Build Your Bite: 3 Ingredient Mexican Avocado Dip

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): 10 Minute Peanut Butter Popcorn

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Broke Foodies: Beet Chips (Oven Baked)

     50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Two City Vegans: 4-Ingredient Pizza Rolls

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Veggie Inspired: My Favorite Avocado Toast

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Glue & Glitter: Ginger Wasabi Roasted Almonds

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Strength & Sunshine: Baked Yucca (Cassava) Fries

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Vegan in the Freezer: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Tortilla Roundups

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Skillet Roasted Edamame

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Carol Cherub: Vegan Gluten Free Flatbread with Parsley

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Crispy Baked French Fries


    MAINS


    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Trial and Eater: Lemon Garlic Roasted Artichokes

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    A Virtual Vegan: Coconut Crusted Tofu

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Veggie Inspired: Black Bean Salsa Burger

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Where You Get Your Protein: BBQ Tofu with Caramelized Onions

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Sandra Vungi Vegan: Crispy Turnip and Bean Balls

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Rainbow Nourishment: Asian-style Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    The Lazy Broccoli: Cucumber Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    The Lazy Broccoli: Easiest Vegan Teriyaki Tofu

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Quite Good Food: Crispy Kumara Cakes

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    The Endless Meal: Grilled Sweet Curry Corn


    DESSERTS


    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Trial and Eater: Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    The Pretty Bee: Grain Free Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cookies

     50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Apollo & Luna: Vegan Avocado Banana Chocolate Pudding

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Elephantastic Vegan: 3-Ingredient Apple Strudel

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    My Whole Food Life: Chocolate Pistachio Mousse

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    The Hungry Herbivores: Vegan Peanut Butter Truffles

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    My Whole Food Life: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Vegan Family Recipes: Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    The Petite Cooke: Pistachio Chocolate Banana Sushi

     50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Fragrant Vanilla Cake: 5 Ingredient Vegan Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken: 5 Minute Vegan Creamsicles

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Veggies Don't Bite: Sriracha Tahini Fudge

     50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Beaming Baker: 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Easy Vegan Coconut Mounds

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Vegan Heaven: Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates with Chocolate

    50 5 Ingredients or Less Vegan Recipes! Quick and easy breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts, everything is covered! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. denise mccleese says

      July 01, 2019 at 1:53 am

      Starting vegan again today. Was vegan for a year, but recipes were to long!!!! I’m definitely minimalist 5 ingredients or less!,,,

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 03, 2019 at 2:32 pm

        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 🙂

        Reply
        • Denise Mccleese says

          July 04, 2019 at 7:07 am

          Thank u

    2. Aj says

      January 20, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      Two City Vegans: Spicy Black Bean Dip recipe won't load

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 21, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        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!

        Reply
    3. Marissa says

      February 04, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 06, 2018 at 6:04 pm

        Wonderful! So happy you found the list helpful 🙂

        Reply
    4. Shanasy says

      October 24, 2017 at 11:26 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 25, 2017 at 1:06 pm

        Awesome! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kelly @ Trial and Eater says

      February 09, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      Love this list! I so need to try your sweet potato toast!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 10, 2017 at 8:56 am

        Yay! So happy. And yes you do 🙂

        Reply
    6. Rosie & Dillon says

      January 29, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks for the feature Sam!! Love the post

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 30, 2017 at 10:15 am

        My pleasure! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 27, 2017 at 9:50 am

        My pleasure Demeter 🙂 So happy you like the post!

        Reply
    8. Amy says

      January 23, 2017 at 9:25 am

      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!

      Reply
    9. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      January 22, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 23, 2017 at 9:54 am

        I think we all are these days with our busy lives! So happy you liked the post Amy 🙂

        Reply
    10. Phantom says

      January 22, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      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! ♥

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 23, 2017 at 9:54 am

        Yay! So happy this was just what you needed! I hope you enjoy many of the recipes 😀

        Reply
        • Phantom says

          January 23, 2017 at 12:01 pm

          Oh, I will! Thanks again! ^-^

    11. Jenn says

      January 22, 2017 at 11:20 am

      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!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 22, 2017 at 11:24 am

        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 😀

        Reply
        • Neil Turnbull says

          January 22, 2017 at 11:49 am

          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

          January 23, 2017 at 9:38 am

          Haha well thank you very much! 😀

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