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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Caroline M's Crispy Potato Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce Crispy Potato Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce Caroline M ★★★★★ My new favourite! Had to make substitutions with what I had available but all in all turned out pretty great… this is…
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Nicole's Gluten-Free Seeded Bread Gluten-Free Seeded Bread Nicole ★★★★★ I didn’t think I could pull this off. I surprised myself after making your red lentil quinoa wraps. but I wasnt confident…
Vivienne's 10-minute High-Protein Romesco Pasta (Vegan and GF) 10-minute High-Protein Romesco Pasta (Vegan and GF) Vivienne ★★★★★ I don't do well with tofu so I dried steaming parsnip. I put the same weight of parsnip as stated in the…
Natursha's Vegan Zuppa Toscana (Healthy Tuscan Soup) Vegan Zuppa Toscana (Healthy Tuscan Soup) Natursha ★★★★★ Absolutely delicious xx thank you for the recipe.
Randi's Buckwheat Bread (1 Ingredient, Gluten Free) Buckwheat Bread (1 Ingredient, Gluten Free) Randi ★★★★★ I made the bread last night and let it cool on the counter overnight as it was quite late! When I slice…
Haley's Vegan Zuppa Toscana (Healthy Tuscan Soup) Vegan Zuppa Toscana (Healthy Tuscan Soup) Haley ★★★★★ This was SO good! I used baby bella mushrooms because that’s all they had at the store this weekend and it still…
Jacques Goudreau's High-Protein Marry Me Orzo High-Protein Marry Me Orzo Jacques Goudreau ★★★★★ Wow! Very good recipe! I forgot the vegetable broth so I added water and still this is absolutely great. Again, good work!
Nicole's Vegan Zuppa Toscana (Healthy Tuscan Soup) Vegan Zuppa Toscana (Healthy Tuscan Soup) Nicole ★★★★★ This o e has been on my “to make” list for a while and I finally got around to it. Delicious! So…
Rosemary Gabriel's Buckwheat Bread (1 Ingredient, Gluten Free) Buckwheat Bread (1 Ingredient, Gluten Free) Rosemary Gabriel ★★★★★ Please help! The first few times it was perfect and delicious and now this. I’m thinking it wasn’t as bubbly when it…
Jill's Festive Maple Salad Festive Maple Salad Jill ★★★★★ This was STUNNING. Sorry for the Instagram screen grab, it IS my account but I delete all my food photos once they're…
Jill's Sweet and Spicy Mediterranean Bowl with Mint Yogurt Sauce Sweet and Spicy Mediterranean Bowl with Mint Yogurt Sauce Jill ★★★★★ Gorgeous as always! I swapped the yoghurt for silken tofu. I also added pomegranate seeds and parsley, and I had to use…
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