If you’re looking for some hearty, vegan comfort food recipes, this post is for you! There are over 60 easy recipes to choose from, including both sweet and savoury dishes.
Last week, I came down with a bad cold and coupled with the rainy, dull weather in Scotland, I felt pretty miserable. I am a huge foodie so I immediately started to think of some of my favourite foods that could help me get by.
I ended up making some spicy ramen and chocolate brownies and I can tell you, I was definitely comforted! This sparked the idea for this post so, using help from some other food bloggers, I’m bringing you this huge list of vegan comfort food recipes.
Whether you’re sick, going through a stressful time, or have cold weather where you are, I hope that these recipes can help to bring a little bit of joy to your life. There are plenty of options to choose from- whether you prefer a hearty stew, a gooey mac and cheese or a rich chocolate fudge cake, you’ll find something to suit your needs in this post.
The best vegan comfort food recipes
I’ve split this post into savoury and sweet recipes, then split them further into categories with other similar recipes. Feel free to use the links below to quickly navigate to the section you’re most interested in.
I’m starting with the savoury recipes first. There are all kinds of cuisines to choose from so you’re sure to find a recipe you love.
Soups & Stews
These soups and stews are perfect to warm you up from the inside out.
Wonton Soup
This vegan wonton soup tastes super authentic. Packed with garlic and ginger, it's great a delicious comfort food recipe that can help you heal from a cold.
Pasta has got to be one of the best vegan savoury comfort foods out there! It’s so delicious and versatile. Here are 7 pasta recipes and one risotto recipe.
Fettuccine Alfredo
This is a surprisingly healthy version of the classic Fettuccini Alfredo. It's made with simple, wholesome ingredients and is ready to eat in less than an hour.
The ultimate vegan comfort food recipe! This mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and nut-free. It doesn't require much prep time and is super simple to make.
A classic Italian rice dish that's packed with flavour from fresh veggies and herbs. It's naturally gluten-free so perfect for anyone with gluten intolerance.
These wings are made with cauliflower but I put them in this category because they make a great cruelty-free alternative to chicken wings. Baked to perfection in a sweet, lemon pepper sauce.
A pie feeds the soul, not just the stomach! Here are 3 tasty pie recipes to choose from. I have a whole post dedicated to savoury pies if you’d like more recipes.
Shepherd’s Pie
A veggie-friendly Shepherd's pie made with lentils instead of meat. A filling main dish that's budget friendly.
Nachos are one of my favourite vegan comfort foods! This recipe uses dairy-free cheese, beans, salsa, vegan sour cream and guacamole, piled up high on top of corn tortilla chips.
Next, we have the sweet vegan comfort foods. I don’t know about you but I much prefer desserts to savoury foods when I’m in need of comfort. I’ve included the most indulgent vegan desserts I could find for you. I hope you like them.
Cheesecakes
Cheesecake tends to be a popular sweet comfort food so I had to include a few of them in this post!
Biscoff Cheesecake
This is one of my (non-vegan) family's favourite desserts of mine and it's also one of the most visited recipes on my blog, with multiple 5-star reviews.
This cheesecake is ultra rich and creamy. It tastes a bit similar to how I remember Milkybar chocolate tasting! The super sweet filling is paired with a fiery gingernut biscuit base for the perfect balance.
This rice pudding is an easy, simple breakfast or dessert made with basic ingredients. It's made with oat milk instead of dairy to produce a rich, creamy texture.
This chocolate pudding is self-saucing, with a rich, gooey chocolate sauce underneath the sponge. Tastes delicious served with vegan ice cream, pouring cream or custard.
For me personally, brownies are the ultimate comfort food dessert. Here are 5 of my favourite recipes.
Classic Brownies
These are my favourite brownies ever and possibly my most favourite recipe on my blog! They're super rich and fudgy with the classic papery crust on top.
These are just like the classic brownies but with a swirl of peanut butter on top. The nutty flavour makes a great addition to this comforting dessert.
These brownies are made with cocoa powder so you don't need any chocolate bars to make them. They're topped with smooth Biscoff spread and biscoff biscuits.
Everyone loves a good cake, don’t they? Here are 9 cakey comfort desserts to choose from.
Sprinkle Cake
This is the best sweet vegan comfort recipe! It's a dairy-free, eggless version of the classic school dinner cake, best served with warm (vegan) custard.
Take cinnamon rolls to the next level by adding sticky Biscoff cream cheese glaze on top. These soft, fluffy rolls are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This banana bread is the perfect rainy day bake. It's soft and moist and tastes delicious served warmed up with some dairy-free butter or almond butter.
This scrumptious tiramisu cake is not only vegan, it's gluten-free too! Two layers of espresso-soaked vanilla sponge cake, sandwiched and topped with coconut whipped cream and grated chocolate.
I made this recipe to replicate my old favourite non vegan comfort food, Pizza Hut's cookie dough. This is best served fresh from the oven with some dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
These cookies are heavy-duty and make an incredibly indulgent treat. They're full of flavour with a soft, chewy, slightly cakey texture, and are packed with vegan chocolate chunks.
There you have it! More than 60 delicious vegan comfort food recipes. I hope you liked the post; if you found it helpful, please give it a share using the share buttons on the page. Enjoy!
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