The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes: Amazing Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Pies, Brownies and Breads

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It’s also a must-read for anyone who thinks that vegan baking is somehow less-than baking with animal by-products, or that you have to deprive yourself of sweet and sumptuous desserts just because you want to eat plant-based and cruelty-free. Also consider what level your baking skills are at. If you’re just starting out, it might be wise to invest in a baking book that reflects that. For example, some of the best baking books in our guide feature just five ingredients, along with easy-to-follow recipes, while others come with a lengthier ingredients list and longer-to-follow methods. All have their much-deserved place on our baking bookshelves, but it’s about choosing something that will work for you. Are there baking books for specific dietary requirements? BReD lays a deep foundation for understanding sourdough, vegan whole-food baking with strong commitment to true sustainability—starting with bread and growing into a full range of sweet and savory nourishing baked goods that has made the bakery cafe a cornerstone both of their community and in the movement towards sustainable food systems and practices.”—Chad Robertson, cofounder of Tartine, recipient of the James Beard Award, bestselling author of Tartine Bread, and co-author of Tartine and Bread Book Vegan chef and artisan bread-maker Ed Tatton and his wife, Natasha, share techniques and 100 recipes for making naturally leavened sourdough loaves, small breads, and earth-friendly small baked goods.

Unless you have at least one vegan cookbook dedicated exclusively to desserts, your cookbook collection might be incomplete. Not to mention your poor sweet tooth may be feeling neglected. True, many cookbooks out there contain a dessert section. But today we’re sharing the best vegan dessert cookbooks out there that are solely, wholeheartedly focused on just that: sweets.Baking need not be hard, but don’t just take our word for it. Edd Kimber’s latest aptly named book, One Tin Bakes Easy, proves it. Expect foolproof cakes, traybakes, bars and bites from gluten-free to vegan and beyond. The Little Book of Vegan Bakes proves that going vegan doesn’t mean sacrificing anything. If you’re looking for an amazing vegan baking book with the most decadent recipes, this is it. It’ll make you want to run to the kitchen to try every single recipe. –Best Of Vegan Why We Love It: Designed by a professional pastry chef and former bakery owner, suffice to say that the 125 recipes in Modern Vegan Baking are pretty darn delicious.

Ed and Natasha have revolutionized what it means to bake bread—all with an innovative vegan twist! From inspired recipes like Sesame and Brown Rice Miso Sourdough to Lentil, Mushroom and Herb ‘Sausage’ Rolls, I admire how they have combined their love for bread baking with their passion for animal welfare in this tempting debut cookbook. BReD is filled with seriously creative recipes you’ll be rushing to recreate and impress your family and friends with!”—Angela Liddon, New York Times bestselling author of the award-wining Oh She Glows vegan cookbooks Aside from the gorgeous food photography, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World is great for newbie vegans because it doesn’t require food complex non-vegan substitutions or specialty ingredients that will run up your grocery bill. So what kind of cookbook should you get? Well, what kind of food do you like? There are vegan cookbooks for Mexican food, Indian food, Southern soul food, cookbooks for kids, cookbooks that focus on bread-making or desserts. Whatever you need, there is probably a vegan cookbook out there for it. Author and baker Fran Costigan’s cookbook has a mix of both simple and more time-consuming recipes that are suitable, that are, in a word, indulgent. Keep in mind, however, that given the quality of ingredients that Costigan requires, many of these recipes would be put to best use for more elegant or formal gatherings and parties. But then again, we aren’t ones to limit our chocolate intake! Just keep in mind that since these recipes require more gourmet-quality ingredients and time-consuming preparation, this may be better once you’ve grown acclimated to vegan baking. No one bakes it better than Holly Jade. Seriously, she knows how to bake anything and everything you can think of and some tasty treats you’d never imagine too!She uses simple, clear language and ingredients that you could find at most any grocery store. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that each of the recipes in this cookbook are practically guaranteed crowd-pleasers at any event for both vegans and omnivores.

Holly’s book is the perfect introduction to vegan baking, no matter your eating style. With easy-to-find ingredients and helpful tips, this little book is big on flavour! – Clare Langan, Editorial Director, Feedfeed Why We Love It: We know what you’re thinking…another cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero? Yup— Vegan Pie In The Sky completes this perfect trio of vegan dessert cookbooks. We just can’t help it—we’re enamored with their dessert cookbooks! Many people might think that vegan cookbooks are filled with nothing but recipes for salads or fruit smoothies, but that couldn’t be further than the truth. Vegan cookbooks cover a wide variety of flavors, foods, and cuisines from all around the world. Vegan cooks are a creative bunch, and have found ways to recreate comfort foods using only plant-based ingredients. If you need some vegan baking inspo, then look no further. Here’s a roundup of our favourite vegan baking cookbooks to help you make delicious treats that your friends won’t believe are vegan. While vegetarians also abstain from eating meat, some still incorporate eggs or dairy products, like milk and cheese, into meals. Vegetarian diets are more flexible, and there are several subsets of the diet, which are defined by which animal products are eaten. For example, some vegetarians eat eggs, but no dairy and vice versa. Other forms of vegetarianism include pescatarians, who eat fish, but not meat, and flexitarians, who eat a plant-based diet most of the time, but may occasionally eat meat or fish.You’ll find all the best vegan dessert recipes you can think of, from a choco lava cake all the way to vegan honeycomb and cheesecakes. So whether you’re a seasoned baker or one that’s looking to get started in your vegan baking journey, this book is filled to the brim with recipes you’ll want to try and love.”– Jeeca Uy, author of Vegan Asian and founder of The Foodie Takes Flight. These two books inside are exactly the same, but they have different names and a different cover (to make it more fun!) You’re looking for pies that will instill friends and family with a sense of warmth and sentimentality, but not all of the highly-processed ingredients and animal-derivates Vegan cookbooks are a big part of any journey to going vegan. If you're following in the footsteps of some of our favourite celebrity vegans and giving the plant-based life a whirl, bravo. Whether it's a diet-related choice or you're going vegan to help the planet, we seriously salute you.

In Chloe’s Vegan Desserts, chef Chloe Coscarelli—who entered the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars and won—offers recipes that appeal to experienced and newbie vegans alike. What’s it about: Vegan and plant-based eating have continued to explode in popularity over recent years, and with the nation’s collective love of baking, it was only a matter of time before these two delicious worlds collided. In The Little Book of Vegan Bakes, author Holly-Jade shares 80 of her favourite cake, muffin, pastry and dessert recipes that explore the process of successfully transforming traditional bakes like Victoria sponge cake and scones into satisfying plant-based alternatives , and emphasise that there is no need to sacrifice texture or flavour in the quest for the perfect vegan bake. When shopping for a cookbook, it’s imperative to consider your current cooking skills and interests. Many texts are written explicitly for beginners, while other titles are crafted with the assumption that the reader already has foundational knowledge of certain culinary techniques; dietary requirements; and more. Reviewing the introductory section of most books can provide an overview of the content and the author’s intended audience. If you need even more convincing, the best thing about Kimber’s book is that all the recipes are designed to be baked in the same 23 x 33cm tin. This is a book that has something for everyone, even if you’re short on baking equipment. You’re looking for more formal vegan dessert fare to serve at your next big dinner or holiday gathering

Vegans do not consume animal byproducts in any form. This includes meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, all dairy products, and honey. Why We Love It: In addition to The Joy of Vegan Baking, Chloe’s Vegan Desserts is one of those cookbooks that should be on every vegan’s kitchen shelf. Why We Love It: A vegan dessert cookbook filled with decadent chocolate delights—what’s not to love? Whole Food Vegan Baking shows a variety of recipes with creative substitutes for processed food ingredients in your favourite vegan-friendly delectables. It gives easy-to-understand instructions on methods to follow and the essential equipment needed. Best vegan cookbook for families: Deliciously Ella How To Go Plant-Based: A Definitive Guide For You and Your Family by Ella Mills