If you are newly vegan or looking to go vegan, it can be a bit overwhelming at first. You might be used to eating whatever you want without having a second thought about it, but now you suddenly have to scrutinize ingredient lists. You probably had a handful of go-to easy recipes you could whip up and enjoy for when hunger strikes, but now some of those recipes might not be vegan.
I get a lot of emails and comments from new vegans so I wanted to help out with a collection of easy vegan recipes for beginners. If you are new to my blog, then be sure to check out my recipe index, my cookbook Fuss-Free Vegan, and subscribe to my mailing list. Quick and easy recipes are the name of the game here on this blog.
I put some of my favourite and easiest recipes in this collection post along with recipes from a whole bunch of other amazing bloggers. Most of the recipes in this collection require just a handful of ingredients, not too much cooking time, and will get you started on your new vegan adventure. Everything from breakfast, snacks, mains, and desserts.
These recipes are from amazing bloggers all across the web, so not only will you be sampling some deliciousness, but you might find a few awesome blogs along the way. To get the full recipe for any dish, simply click on the picture or the title of the recipe. I hope you like this collection of easy vegan recipes for beginners!
BREAKFASTS:
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Vegan Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Sweet Simple Vegan: Healthy 3-Ingredient Vegan Pancakes
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce
Beaming Banana: Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Evolving Table: Maple Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Serving Realness: Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Oat Bar
Gluten-Free Vegan Pantry: Avocado Toast 5 Ways
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Vegan Banana Bread Oatmeal
SNACKS:
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Rosemary & Lemon Zest Popcorn
The Circus Gardener’s Kitchen: Celery with Peanut Butter and Smoked Paprika
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Crispy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Hummusapien: Easy Vegan Queso
Savory Tooth: Spicy Smoky Garlic Almonds
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Quick & Easy Vegan Cottage Cheese
Vegan With Curves: 5 Ingredient Spicy Roasted Nuts
The Big Man’s World: Oil-Free Baked Veggie Chips
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): 10-Minute Peanut Butter Popcorn
MAINS:
Happy Kitchen Rocks: 5-Minute Easy Vegan Tacos
Veggies Save the Day: Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Creamy Lemon Pepper Chickpeas
Where You Get Your Protein: Hummus and Avocado Toast
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Vegan Potato Pancakes
Healthy Liv: 5-Ingredient One-Pan Mexican Quinoa
Happy Healthy Mama: Simple Baked Apples
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Smoky Vegan Beans on Toast
Strength & Sunshine: Microwave Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese For One
VNutrition: Lemon One Pot Pasta
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): 10-Minute Thai Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Soup
Veggie Inspired: Super Simple Vegan Burrito Bowl
Moon and Spoon and Yum: Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries
Vegan Huggs: Oil-Free Avocado Pesto
Vegan Heaven: Vegan Gnocchi with Spinach and Tomatoes
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Sweet Korean Lentils
Rhian’s Recipes: Lazy Falafel
Intentionally Eat: Black Bean Soup – Quick and Easy
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Pantry Pasta Puttanesca
Sprouting Zen: 10-Ingredient Vegan Walnut Taco Meat
DESSERTS:
Beaming Banana: Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Shake
Namely Marly: Easy Vegan Chocolate Croissants with Raspberries
Joy Food Sunshine: Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cashew Clusters
Beaming Banana: Vegan Banana Coconut Cookies – 2 Ingredients
Feasting on Fruit: 3-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Pots
Strength & Sunshine: 3-Ingredient Maple Tahini Freezer Fudge
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): 5-Minute Vegan Creamsicles
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’s me!): Easy Fruit & Nut Vegan Chocolates
Beaming Baker: No Bake Gluten Free Peanut Butter Fruit & Nut Cookies
Blissful Basil: 5-Minute Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Delightful Mom Food: 3-Ingredient Brownies
The Veggie Chick: Chocolate Covered Almond Dates
It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (that’ me!): Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate
I hope you enjoyed this collection of 50 easy vegan recipes for beginners!.
Bon appetegan!
Sam.
Hi, am looking to go vegan/wfpb but I honestly do not like vegetables, nor meat especially. I know you have to eat a variety of fruit, veg, nuts to be healthy, I like fruit but only eat potatoes, pumpkin and cabbage and am looking for advice for an especially picky eater?would I need supplements etc until I can get used to the taste?
Hi Paula, I definitely recommend experimenting with many different recipes until you find dishes you like with lots of different fruits, veggies and legumes. Whole foods are always the best source to get all nutrients. You could also try making a smoothie packed with fruits and veggies, and even if you don’t love it, gulp it down to at least get nutrients there. I would recommend speaking to a dietitian and consulting the site nutritionfacts.org for more info.
Found this page through Challenge22 via Ed Winters. Went vegetarian only 2 days ago but am heading strongly towards becoming vegan. My husband (68yo, I’m 60) is not so keen even though we don’t eat a lot of meat, but he’s supportive so I shall encourage him with some of the dessert recipes especially, as we don’t eat dessert but he really likes sweet things. Thanks so much for linking these recipes, I’m looking forward to trying them out. Diane.
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy them. There are lots more recipes on my site here as well. 🙂
Thank you for the recipes. I am at the decision stage of going vegan. I want to transition slowly(start with two – three days until I get the hang of it). Your easy recipes are great for a newbie.
Wonderful, Aimee! So happy I can help 🙂
Thank you for these recipes, Sam!
You’re most welcome, Nathaniel 🙂
Thank you for sharing this helpful information. My husband and I just decided to go vegan 2 days ago and we are looking for easy and tasty recipes that will make the transition smooth for us
Amazing! Congrats to you and your husband. Let me know if you need any more help 🙂
For someone who wants to become vegan but don’t know where to start. What would very good advice, especially if they are scared to try the food.
Don’t be scared to try the food, you are already eating many vegan foods without even realizing it. Fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, beans, pasta with tomato sauce, many breads, salads, veggie soups, fruit smoothies, popcorn, hummus, pretzels, dark chocolate, guacamole are all things that are almost always vegan. I recommend signing up to http://www.vegan22.com/ which is a free source which will help you go vegan with personal support. Enjoy!
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You’re most welcome 🙂
Thanks for your good website and information !
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interesting ! Thanks for information !
You’re welcome 🙂
Thank you so much for including my Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries! This is such a great collection of recipes you put together! 🙂
You’re most welcome 🙂
Amazing recipes. I am glad that I found your blog as I got new snack ideas from it. My daughter always wants new snacks in her tiffin and now I can make it for her. Keep sharing such tasty recipes with the foodies.
You’re most welcome Supriya! Glad you are enjoying my blog 🙂
Thank you so much for all of these simple vegan recipes, my wife recently made the switch and this helps me make a lot of food for her.
That’s awesome! So happy I could help 🙂
My son is semi? Part vegan thanks to serve allergies to egg & tree nuts. I’m looking forward to nut free vegan reciepes
Fingers crossed
I hope you find some recipe you enjoy here on my blog 🙂
Great post! Thank you so much Sam for adding my 3-Ingredient Brownies:-)
My pleasure 🙂
Thank you #smiles
You’re welcome! 🙂
THANKS!!! 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂
This is the perfect lineup for newbies! I have friends who are transitioning and posts like this are so helpful. I found so many new recipes for me too. Thanks for including me, Sam 🙂
You’re most welcome, Melissa 🙂