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    Home » Vegan

    60 Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Recipes (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Apr 5, 2020 · Modified: Dec 21, 2020 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A collection of 60 gluten-free, plant-based, 5-Ingredient Vegan Recipes from some of the best food bloggers out there! These simple, easy recipes make a great way to use up pantry staples in the most creative of ways. Enjoy!

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    I've rounded up a collection of 60 5-Ingredient Vegan Recipes -- everything from cookies and bliss balls to Instant Pot Recipes, meals, condiments and more! All recipes are 5 ingredients (or less) apart from the basics of salt, pepper and oil.

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    This list is divided by 30 Savory 5-Ingredient Recipes and 30 Sweet 5-Ingredient Recipes. I hope you find something you will love for some time to come! Enjoy . . .

    5-Ingredient Vegan Recipes (Gluten-Free)

    Savory 5-Ingredient Recipes

    We're starting off with this collection of 30 Savory Vegan Recipes (that are also gluten-free and plant-based)!

    1

    Sweet Potatoes with Kale and Caramelized Onions

    Photo Credit: calmeats.com

    Sweet potatoes with kale and caramelized onions are is an easy vegan, paleo and whole 30 side dish that requires just 3 ingredients.

    2

    Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!

    3

    Arrabbiata Beans (Spicy Italian Beans) - Three Olives Branch

    Photo Credit: www.threeolivesbranch.com

    Arrabbiata Beans (Spicy Italian Beans) is a twist on the classic Italian pasta recipe. Beans are used in place of pasta for a protein packed meal.

    4

    Roasted Cauliflower Garlic Hummus

    Photo Credit: mytinylagunakitchen.com

    This Roasted Cauliflower Garlic Hummus is fully paleo, nut-free, and is incredibly easy and delicious

    5

    Best Dry Sautéed Mushrooms

    Photo Credit: calmeats.com

    These Dry Sauteed Mushrooms make a quick and easy side dish that requires just a few ingredients and can be made in under 10 minutes. It’s delicious, versatile, vegan, paleo and whole 30.

    6

    Cashew Cream Cheese (vegan)

    Photo Credit: www.whereyougetyourprotein.com

    Cashew cream cheese is the perfect homemade dairy-free option. It's tangy, creamy, spreadable and whips up in about 5 minutes. Lasts all week in the fridge.

    7

    Sea Salt Chickpea Crackers (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Super easy, healthy and delicious 5-ingredient Chickpea Flour Crackers with the perfect sea salt touch! These delightfully crunchy crackers are gluten-free, vegan, nut-free and are packed with protein + fiber!

    8

    5 Minute Pea Pesto

    Photo Credit: www.lifeasastrawberry.com

    Easy pea pesto made in the food processor and ready in minutes.

    9

    5-Minute Vegan Queso

    Photo Credit: www.karissasvegankitchen.com

    Creamy and spicy white vegan queso made with cashews and green chilis.

    10

    Red Lentil Flatbread Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    An easy, healthy and delicious high-fiber & high-protein gluten-free and vegan flatbread pizza crust made with just a few simple ingredients! As an added bonus, this delicious red lentil pizza crust can also be used to make lentil chips, tortillas and crackers !

    11

    Vegan Gluten-free Dinner Rolls

    Photo Credit: www.allergyummy.com

    These Vegan Gluten-free dinner rolls taste like regular rolls and are so easy to make. They are perfect to have them with dinner or with some butter and jam. They are allergy friendly being dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, corn-free

    12

    Refried Black Beans

    Photo Credit: www.bakingbeauty.net

    Refried Black Beans: Perfectly spiced black beans make a wonderful side dish. Only 5 minutes of prep, the Instant Pot does all the work for you!

    13

    Better Than Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free)

    Photo Credit: thebananadiaries.com

    Better than Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi that’s incredibly easy to make, Paleo, Vegan, and gluten free, and perfect for families or a healthy meal prep to any weeknight dinner!

    14

    Arroz Verde - Mexican Green Rice - Spinach Rice Pilaf

    Photo Credit: www.atastefortravel.ca

    This light and fluffy rice pilaf is popular with Mexican food or grilled meats. Packed with fresh spinach, it makes a healthy side dish that’s vegetarian and gluten-free. It’s so versatile, you can also enjoy it for breakfast with eggs and black beans.

    15

    Delicious and simple non-creamy potato salad

    Photo Credit: sustainmycookinghabit.com

    Make with four simple ingredients, our easy, non-creamy potato salad recipe makes a great option for feeding a large crowd. Make ahead and enjoy!

    16

    Vegan Tikka Masala with Roasted Vegetables

    Photo Credit: www.thisvivaciouslife.com

    This vegan Tikka Masala is made with hearty roasted vegetables like squash, peppers, carrots, zucchini and onion. It is as filling as any meal with meat and even better for your body!

    17

    Quick Easy Vegan Seed Cheese

    This super easy vegan cheese recipe can be made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend of both for a simple, quick and delicious creamy vegan cheese that complements a variety of foods! Nut-free and keto friendly!

    18

    Chickpea Fajitas

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    Vegan chickpea fajitas with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. Seasoned with homemade fajitas seasoning, this healthy sheet pan meal will become your go-to dinner on busy days!

    19

    Curried Cauliflower Soup

    Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com
    Curried Cauliflower Soup  is not only creamy and delicious, it’s also Paleo, vegetarian, and gluten free!
    20

    Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Black Beans (soaked, gluten-free, vegan)

    Photo Credit: allthenourishingthings.com

    These Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Black Beans are easy, tasty, gluten-free, and vegan and made with soaked beans (Weston A. Price style) for best digestion! They're a perfect pantry staple side dish for Mexican dishes or vegan/vegetarian dishes!

    21

    Vegan Sour Cream Recipe

    Photo Credit: veganhuggs.com

    This Vegan Sour Cream Recipe requires just 5 ingredients and it turns out rich, tangy and creamy!

    22

    Quinoa Flatbread Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    An easy, healthy and delicious 5-ingredient, high-protein, high-fiber, dairy-free, gluten-free vegan quinoa flatbread pizza crust recipe!

    23

    5 Ingredient Creamy Cauliflower Soup

    Photo Credit: thishealthykitchen.com

    Creamy cauliflower soup is nutritious and delicious.  Its smooth velvety texture will comfort and nourish you soul. Using only 5 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes from start to finish!

    24

    Vegan Honey Mustard Dip

    Photo Credit: www.breesveganlife.com

    This vegan honey mustard dip is creamy, tangy, and delicious. It is made with maple syrup instead of honey, and it makes a great dip for fries, cauliflower wings, and more!

    25

    Easy Pea Soup (4 ingredients)

    Photo Credit: veggiedesserts.com

    Make this rich and tasty Pea Soup using frozen peas! The creamy pea soup is ready in 15 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients. Freezable and naturally vegan.

    26

    The Best Gluten-Free Tortilla Wraps (Vegan)

    In need of a great gluten-free tortilla recipe or have you been searching for wraps that are gluten-free? The Best Gluten-Free & Vegan Tortillas make the perfect pliable and foldable wraps ready for your favorite fillings or served alongside your favorite Mexican meals! They only take 4 ingredients, are super simple and easy to make, and absolutely delicious!

    27

    Cheesy Oil-Free Kale Chips (oven; low temp)

    Photo Credit: myquietkitchen.com

    Deliciously healthy 5-ingredient kale chips made in the oven. Vegan, gluten-free and oil-free.

    28

    5-ingredient Pumpkin Lentil Soup with Ginger

    Photo Credit: mygoodnesskitchen.com

    Ready in around 20-minutes this 5-ingredient pumpkin lentil soup with ginger is a quick and delicious spiced bowl to warm the cockles.

    29

    Easy Spicy Sauerkraut with Turmeric

    This probiotic rich Spicy Sauerkraut recipe with turmeric, red chili flakes, and black peppercorns is bursting with flavor and anti-inflammatory + gut health benefits! Easy, healthy, vegan, gluten-free and DELICIOUS! Learn all about how to make sauerkraut, health benefits, and more in this informative recipe post!

    30

    Instant Pot Garlic Rice - Simple Sumptuous Cooking

    Photo Credit: www.mrishtanna.com

    Garlic rice is one of the easiest rice based recipes you can prepare! Enjoy vegan, gluten free Instant Pot Garlic rice.

    Sweet 5-Ingredient Recipes

    Now for this collection of sweet plant based recipes requiring only 5 ingredients!

    31

    No-Bake Brownie Truffles

    Photo Credit: mytinylagunakitchen.com

    These no-bake brownie truffles are some of my favorite dessert. They are so simple to make and you'd never know they are refined-sugar free!

    32

    5 Ingredient Chocolate Hazelnut Bites

    Photo Credit: calmeats.com

    These 5 ingredient chocolate hazelnut balls are the perfect treat if you’re looking for a healthy alternative to the Ferrero Rocher candy. These are super easy to make and require no baking. They’re also paleo, grain free and vegan.

    33

    Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Sorghum Flour

    This perfectly textured Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is made with Sorghum Flour for delightful flavor and nutrition! These healthy cookies are made with only a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients, and are vegan + refined sugar-free to boot!

    34

    No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan + GF)

    Photo Credit: www.abakingjourney.com

    These No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect vegan healthy sweet treat, pre and post work-out bite or energy snack to enjoy guilt-free all day long!

    35

    Vegan Sweet Peach Ice Cream

    Photo Credit: www.refreshmyhealth.com

    Love ice cream? This delicious vegan ice cream recipe might be what you're looking for. It’s packed with healthy fats, low in sugar and comes with a wonderful peach aroma.

    36

    Tahini Milkshake

    Photo Credit: eatthegains.com

    Thick and creamy vegan Tahini Milkshake made with coconut milk ice cream, tahini, almond milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Absolutely delicious and so easy to make!

    37

    4-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe (Gluten-Free)

    Photo Credit: wowitsveggie.com

    This easy 4-ingredient vegan chocolate mousse is gluten-free too! Utilizing aquafaba [liquid from the chickpea can] you can create texture very similar to that using eggs. Make sure to use high quality ingredients to ensure the taste is unforgettable!

    38

    No Bake Apricot Energy Bar | Healthy Vegan And Gluten Free

    Photo Credit: code2cook.com

    No bake apricot energy bar are prepared with apricots, almonds, oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. These are sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy free. Being sugar-free these no bake apricot energy bars makes a perfect pre or post workout meal.

    39

    Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal • Allergy Girl Eats

    Photo Credit: www.allergygirleats.com

    Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal is 4 ingredients, top 8 free, sugar-free, and a sinfully healthy way to start the morning. (For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats!)

    40

    No-Bake Vegan Brownies (Gluten-Free)

    Photo Credit: www.rhiansrecipes.com

    These No-Bake Vegan Brownies are rich and fudgy, really indulgent and secretly healthy! They're really easy to make and require just 5 ingredients!

    41

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

    Photo Credit: bakedbyclo.com

    Easy vegan peanut butter fudge that melts in your mouth.

    42

    Vegan Gummy Bears

    Photo Credit: bakedbyclo.com

    A vegan-friendly alternative to gummy bears made with gelatine.

    43

    Healthy Oatmeal Cookies – Vegan Breakfast Recipe

    Photo Credit: cookingjourneyblog.com

    Make these cookies ahead of time to have a healthy snack between the meals! These banana oat cookies are so good for breakfast, too.

    44

    Vegan Coconut Macaroons (paleo) - Texanerin Baking

    Photo Credit: www.texanerin.com

    Vegan coconut macaroons that are chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside! They taste like regular macaroons but are paleo and maple-sweetened.

    45

    Spicy Pickled Onions (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

    Photo Credit: moonandspoonandyum.com

    Super easy and flavorful Spicy Pickled Onions make a great addition to your favorite dishes! Naturally gluten-free and vegan. Refined sugar-free, too!

    46

    Oat-Free No-Bake Granola Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    These 3-ingredient no-bake granola bars are so easy to make! This recipe for healthy homemade granola bars is oat-free, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! These chewy bars make a great grab-and-go breakfast or kid-friendly snack! They’re sugar-free and naturally sweet, plus packed with protein and nut-free!

    47

    Gluten-Free Vegan Pie Crust with Sorghum Flour

    This sorghum flour and tapioca flour pie crust is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan. This easy, flaky crust is made with just handful of simple ingredients and makes a great sweet or savory pie, tart, galette, hand pie and more!

    48

    Almond Butter Cookies

    Photo Credit: thishealthykitchen.com

    Almond butter cookies are tasty, crumbly, salty-sweet, and delightful! These easy to make cookies use five simple ingredients and simple methods, ready in just about 20 minutes, from start to finish. Step aside peanut butter cookies!

    49

    Snickerdoodle Cookie Dip

    Photo Credit: www.vnutritionandwellness.com

    This delicious Snickerdoodle Dip tastes just like the holiday cinnamon sugar cookie but it's healthier! The surprise ingredient is chickpeas but don't let that scare you away - no one will know (unless you tell them)!

    50

    Snickers bliss balls

    Photo Credit: www.rainbownourishments.com

    When life gets busy, you make your favourite dessert into bite-sized snacks! These snickers bliss balls are extremely easy to make, are super satisfying and have the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.

    51

    Salted Caramel Bliss Balls

    Photo Credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

    These easily made, energy boosters are ideal for many people with specific dietary requirements as they are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free and vegan. In addition, they contain a range of valuable nutrients.

    52

    3 Ingredients Strawberry Mousse – Coconut Strawberry Mousse (V+GF)

    Photo Credit: www.easycookingwithmolly.com

    Creamy, light and an absolutely divine mousse made using strawberries and coconut.

    53

    Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream in Cantaloupe

    Photo Credit: thishealthytable.com

    This blueberry nice cream with almond milk in a cantaloupe bowl is a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.

    54

    Easiest Vegan Meringue Cookies Ever with Aquafaba

    Photo Credit: www.cookingoncaffeine.com

    Thanks to aquafaba, vegans and other egg-avoiders can now enjoy meringue whenever they want, again. Here, we are making the ever-loved crispy meringue cookies enjoyed by people around the world, but with a twist that makes them easier than even egg-white meringues.

    55

    Berry-Beautiful Frozen Fruit Smoothie Bowls

    Photo Credit: www.bytheforkful.com

    Using frozen mixed berries and bananas, this gorgeous frozen fruit smoothie bowl not only looks absolutely beautiful, but also provides a filling, nutritional breakfast to keep you going all morning.

    56

    Healthy Peanut Butter Ice Cream (vegan, paleo option) - Texanerin Baking

    Photo Credit: www.texanerin.com

    This healthy peanut butter ice cream does not taste at all healthy but is rich, dense and creamy. It’s no-cook, no-churn and doesn’t freeze rock hard! Can be made with sunflower seed butter for a paleo and nut-free version and it’s also vegan.

    57

    Maple Coconut Buttercream Frosting (Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    This Maple Coconut Buttercream Frosting is gluten-free, refined sugar-free and has a vegan option, too! Using only 4 ingredients, it is super easy to make and TASTY!

    58

    How to Make: Three- Ingredient Apricot Jam

    Photo Credit: nosweatvegan.com

    This apricot jam is super tasty, easy to make, and requires just 3 simple ingredients. Smear it on your morning toast or use in baking.

    59

    4-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.mydarlingvegan.com

    These Healthy 4-Ingredient Cookies with chocolate chips made with just banana, oats, peanut butter for a quick and healthy snack or sweet treat. Vegan and gluten-free!

    60

    Chocolate Tahini Frosting (Vegan & Paleo)

    Photo Credit: www.asweetalternative.com

    This chocolate tahini frosting has just the right balance of sweet and salty. It’s paleo diet friendly, vegan, refined sugar free, and has a rich and gooey consistency similar to that of a fudge frosting.

    If you enjoyed this round-up of easy 5-Ingredient Recipes, please share on social media as a way to support all of the wonderful bloggers included in this round-up! Your support is greatly appreciated.

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    1. jenna says

      April 13, 2020 at 10:24 am

      Everything looks so amazing! Love that they're simple and short on ingredients. Can't wait to try those 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries 🙂 YUM!!

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    2. Bhawana says

      April 11, 2020 at 1:22 am

      Thanks so much for including no-bake apricot bars. Love this round-up of 5 ingredients recipes. A great job in compiling.

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    3. Nicole says

      April 09, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Wow, so many delicious looking recipes to look at and put on my list to try!

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