Top 10 Healthy Plant-Based Recipes of 2025

Author: Sarah Cobacho | Posted: December 17, 2025

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I’m so excited to share our top 10 most popular recipes from 2025 with you! These are the recipes you cooked, shared, and came back to again and again this year. From the Cacao Blended Chia Pudding that became your breakfast staple to the Marry Me Chickpea Soup that got you through cozy winter nights, each one is packed with plant protein and fiber to keep you nourished and satisfied. What I love most about this list is how perfectly they support your health goals, and longevity. Whether you’re looking to increase your protein intake, support gut health with more fiber, boost your energy levels, or simply feel amazing in your body. As we head into 2026, these tried-and-true favorites are the perfect foundation for your meal rotation. They’ve been tested in your kitchens, and the feedback has been incredible. If you’re ready to kick off the new year feeling nourished and energized, or you’re just looking for delicious recipes you can rely on, this is the perfect place to start!

Cacao chia pudding jar topped with fresh raspberries and pistachios, with a spoon nearby.

1. Cacao Blended Chia Pudding

A smooth, high-protein cacao chia pudding with fresh raspberries, soy yogurt, and pistachios. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
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A close-up of a bowl with roasted potatoes, broccoli, and chickpeas on a bed of tzatziki.

2. Mediterranean Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowl

A flavorful, easy-to-make mid-week dinner featuring roasted potatoes, chickpeas, and broccoli with a homemade tzatziki sauce.
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Erewhon kale salad in a wooden bowl, close-up view.

3. Erewhon-Style Kale and White Bean Salad

A quick and easy, no-cook salad packed with kale, white beans, avocado, and seeds, dressed with a tangy lemon-mustard dressing. High in protein and healthy fats.
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Full view of buffalo cauliflower salad with avocado and a tangy, herb-infused ranch dressing with Sarah in the background holding the dressing.

4. Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Healthy Ranch Dressing

This nutritious and delicious salad combines spicy buffalo cauliflower with a creamy, homemade ranch dressing, perfect for a high-protein, satisfying meal.
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Chopped Southwest Salad ready to eat with a fork and napkin.

5. Chopped Southwest Salad with Chipotle Dressing

This nutritious salad is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, featuring a tasty Chipotle dressing, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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6. Marry Me Chickpea Soup (Dairy-Free)

Creamy, cozy one-pot chickpea and gnocchi soup with dairy-free cashew cream, bright herbs, and lemon—simple steps, big flavor, perfect for weeknights and meal prep.
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overhead baked cottage pie in a glass dish topped with parsley

7. High-Protein Shepherd’s Pie

Cozy and packed with plant-based protein, this nourishing shepherd's pie swaps mashed potato for creamy squash and cauliflower.
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Gluten-free seeded bread being sliced on a wooden board

8. Gluten-Free Seeded Bread

A hearty gluten-free seeded bread made with buckwheat flour, nuts, and seeds. Rich in fiber and healthy fats, perfect for toasting.
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Hand holding a half-bitten Carrot Cake Bliss Ball with the plate in the background.

9. Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

These Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are a delightful, easy-to-make afternoon snack. Made with wholesome ingredients, they provide an energy boost and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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10. Healing Butternut Squash Soup

A soothing and nourishing soup packed with antioxidants, fiber, and protein, ideal for when you need a comforting yet healthy boost.
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