Some days we're needing our favorite comfort foods to get us through a difficult time, and sometimes just to satisfy a craving. Just because you're following a plant based diet doesn't mean you can't enjoy your food.
I've put together a list of some of my best vegan comfort food recipes. There's nothing boring or bland about these recipes! And they're all oil-free, so go ahead and indulge!
From satisfying breakfasts like Tofu Scramble and Vegan Breakfast Sausage Links, to tasty dinners like creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese and spicy (if a little messy) Buffalo Soy Curl Subs, as well as some tasty desserts, you're sure to find some recipes here that you'll absolutely love!
21+ Vegan Comfort Food Recipes
A collection of 21+ oil free vegan comfort food recipes to satisfy cravings, warm your tummy, and please everyone in your family.
Breakfast Recipes
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These recipes are among our favorites for a hearty, satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Easy Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes - No Oil
Delicious vegan whole wheat pancakes are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Enjoy these oil free pancakes for a plant based breakfast your whole family will love.
Tofu Scramble
This Tofu Scramble is a delicious and healthy alternative to scrambled eggs. Customize it by adding diced vegetables of your choice.
Vegan Breakfast Sausage Links
These Vegan Breakfast Sausage Links are amazing! Full of flavor and oil-free, smokey, spicy, and slightly sweet, they’re a perfect addition to your vegan breakfast!
Easy Vegan Country Gravy Mix
Mix up a batch of this Easy Vegan Sausage Gravy Mix and have luscious vegan country gravy in minutes. So delicious poured over your breakfast potatoes or tofu scramble! Or mix some vegan sausage into the gravy and pour over some biscuits. It would even be tasty over some mashed potatoes. You’re going to love just how simple this is!
Sandwich Recipes
Sandwiches are a great option for lunch or dinner. These sandwich recipes all plant based and oil free, but full of flavor and satisfaction.
Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers
You’re going to love these Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers! Low in calories, seasoned with Southwest spices, they’re great to make ahead and freeze for easy meals.
Buffalo Soy Curl Sub
If you like spicy foods, you’re going to love this Buffalo Soy Curl Sub! Perfectly textured and flavored soy curls, with lettuce, tomato, and my Vegan Ranch Dressing. What’s not to love?
Vegan Italian Sausage & Peppers Sandwich
This Vegan Italian Sausage & Peppers Sandwich is amazing! Flavorful vegan sausages, along with sauteed peppers and onions in a tasty tomato sauce, make a perfect sandwich filling! So quick, easy, and delicious!
Soup, Stew, and Chili
What's more comforting than a hot bowl of soup or stew? These recipes are sure to warm your belly!
Potato Kale Soup in the Instant Pot
Get ready to grab a spoon and dip it into this creamy Potato Kale Soup! This warm, hearty bowl is oil free, vegan, and oh, so good! It cooks quickly in the Instant Pot or on the stove top, making it perfect for busy nights.
Easy Vegan Black Bean Soup
This Vegan Black Bean Soup is packed with vegetables and plant based protein. It’s oil-free, full of flavor, and cooked easily in an Instant Pot. This soup freezes well, so it’s perfect for meal prep.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is easy, hearty, and so versatile. It’s packed full of healthy vegetables, and along with some whole grain bread, it’s a perfect meal for these crisp, cool days.
Thick and Hearty Vegan Chili
This Thick and Hearty Vegan Chili is cooked quickly on the stove top with simple ingredients. It’s oil free, healthy, and so tasty you’ll never miss the meat!
Instant Pot Vegetable Stew
This Instant Pot Vegetable Stew is the ultimate vegan comfort food. The potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and peas are cooked in a thick, savory tomato broth to keep you warm and cozy during these cold fall and winter months.
Main Dish Recipes
Looking for a new dinner recipe? Missing your familiar favorites now that you've adopted a plant based diet? Here are vegan versions of some of your favorites.
Vegan Baked Mac & Cheese
This Vegan Baked Mac & Cheese is so rich, creamy, and wonderful! It’s the perfect comfort food. Serve it with peas, broccoli, or a green salad for a complete meal.
Quinoa and Black Bean Enchiladas
These Quinoa and Black Bean Enchiladas are easy to make, and are super delicious! Satisfy your Mexican cravings while staying on your oil-free plant based diet. You can make the rich and flavorful enchilada sauce as spicy or mild as you wish by adjusting the spices.
Easy Vegan Lasagna with Spinach Tofu Ricotta
This delicious Vegan Lasagna will make any dinner special! Dairy free, and low in fat, but full of flavor - you'll absolutely love this tasty, comforting recipe.
Black Bean and Grilled Vegetable Tacos
These Black Bean and Grilled Vegetable Tacos have a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. They’re out of this world!
Dessert & Snack Recipes
Can vegans enjoy scrumptious desserts? You bet! And sometimes something salty is preferred to satisfy your cravings. I've got you covered with these amazing treats!
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
These Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes are to die for! Free of eggs, butter or oil, and made with whole grain flour, but still full of chocolatey flavor! These cupcakes will make the biggest chocolate fans happy!
Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
This healthy Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream is made with soy milk and cashews, and includes vanilla bean as well as vanilla extract for an extra boost of vanilla flavor.
Blueberry Oat Bars
These Blueberry Oat Bars are so yummy! Oil-free, refined sugar free, and whole grain – they are so healthy you can eat them for breakfast!
Fat Free Apple Crisp
This Fat Free Apple Crisp is the perfect fall dessert. With tart apples and a sweet crunchy oatmeal topping, it’s simply divine with a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream.
Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream
This Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream is like a cold, creamy taste of summer. Easy to make, loaded with strawberries, and oh so delicious!
Seasoned Waffle Fries
These Seasoned Waffle Fries are such a fun side for your sandwiches or burgers, or just for a snack. They’re air-fried, oil-free, and so easy to make!
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