When everyone’s got their eyes on a recipe, you know it must have something special that you will want to try! That’s the case for these 10 vegan viral recipes that went viral last week. They’re some of the best, and trust us when we say that you don’t want to miss out on these incredible viral recipe creations from our bloggers!

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1. Moroccan Carrot Salad

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If I could have only one salad for the rest of my life, this Moroccan Carrot Salad by Jackie Akerberg would be it. Eating the same salad for the rest of my days may sound repetitive, but it’s so good that I just wouldn’t carrot all! The carrot “noodles” are such a fun change from traditional salad greens. The carrots and other ingredients come together with the citrusy dressing to create the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, tangy and refreshing. The chickpeas and cashews provide an abundance of protein, which means this salad can be a hearty main or a delicious side to any dish.

Credit: Reprinted with permission from The Clean Vegan Cookbook by Jackie Akerberg. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Jackie Akerberg.

2. Egg Roll In A Bowl

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Vegan egg roll in a bowl is all the flavor of your favorite Chinese restaurant appetizer turned inside out and cooked in one skillet. This Egg Roll In A Bowl by Shane Martin is an easy, healthy, and delicious dish ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s oil-free, low-carb, and can easily be made gluten-free.

3. Tasty-as-Takeout Teriyaki Cauliflower Bowls

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You dim sum and you lose sum, and this Tasty-as-Takeout Teriyaki Cauliflower Bowls by Jackie Akerberg is a total win! It truly is just as tasty as takeout and is proof that eating a clean plant-based diet doesn’t mean you have to compromise on flavor or miss out on your favorite takeout dishes while enjoying the newest rom-com on the couch. Credit: Reprinted with permission from The Clean Vegan Cookbook by Jackie Akerberg. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Jackie Akerberg.

4. Banana Pudding

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We love sweets. We try to avoid refined sugar, so at home we often use dates as a sweetener (see Date Caramel recipe). We love medjool dates – they are sweet, soft, slightly chewy and provide fiber and nutrients. This Banana Pudding by WeHeal came together the other night when I was craving something sweet, and as I usually do, use items I already have to make something healthy. It came out SO good and it only contains 5 ingredients! Ingredients I always have in my kitchen. And it offers an added boost of protein from the tofu.

5. Healthy, Moist & Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chocolate Cake

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This chocolate cake will melt in your mouth! Wholesomely decadent and not too sweet, this Healthy, Moist & Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chocolate Cake by Julie Zimmer is simple to make and good for you. Naturally sweetened with two ripe bananas, a bit of maple syrup, and two tablespoons of granulated sugar cane, this cake is great for an afternoon snack.

6. Homemade Gummy Bears

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Agar agar is a jelly-like substance obtained from algae, but what’s most interesting is that it’s a perfect plant-based substitute for gelatin! You can use it for so many things. It can be used to make jellies, flans, mousse, vegan ice cream, vegan cheeses, vegan cheesecake, jams without sugar, sauces, and broth. The possibilities are endless with agar agar. This Homemade Gummy Bears by Alejandra Olmedo uses it to make the gummy texture we all know and love in gummy bears.

7. Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Mashed Black Beans

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This plant-based Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Mashed Black Beans by Maria Koutsogiannis is healthy, and most importantly, so easy to pull together for yourself or your family.

8. Strawberry Galette

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Fresh seasonal fruit desserts are our favorite. And strawberry season has arrived!! This Strawberry Galette by WeHeal is simple, sweet and satisfying, oil-free and does not contain dairy, eggs, or refined sugar. It’s rustic and sweet, but not too sweet. And would be lovely with a little cashew or coconut cream for a more decadent dessert.

9. Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Pecan Macaroons

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At first blush, these Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Pecan Macaroons by Jackie Akerberg may seem like any other coconut-date macaroon, but they are knock-your-socks-off good! Not only are they incredibly simple to make, but their sweet and salty flavor, combined with the rich dark chocolate, make them a total crowd-pleaser.

10. Adobo Garlic Fries

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In just one bite you can taste the freshness of the potato and the zesty flavor of the adobo and garlic combination. The mix of spices in this Adobo Garlic Fries by Desiree Rodriguez that make up the adobo used on these fries –cumin, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and turmeric are so powerful that the smell of all of them together will make your mouth water.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Unfortunately, dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer, and has many side effects. 

For those interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend purchasing one of our many plant-based cookbooks or downloading the Food Monster App which has thousands of delicious recipes making it the largest vegan recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

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• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
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Lead Image: Egg Roll In A Bowl by Shane Martin