Best Vegan Cooking Books of 2025

Rachael's Good Eats is an instant New York Times bestseller cookbook that offers over 100 nutrient-rich, easy-to-prepare recipes for every meal category, from breakfast to dessert. Rachael DeVaux, a registered dietitian and personal trainer with a massive following on Instagram, emphasizes food as fuel, making most of her recipes vegetable-forward, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Her specialty is transforming childhood favorites into healthy versions that are flavorful and inventive. With beautiful, accessible four-color photographs by Eva Kolenko, this cookbook is perfect for anyone who wants to eat healthily without sacrificing taste.

Plantifully Lean is a cookbook that offers more than 125 plant-based, low-fat recipes and a four-week meal plan to help readers lose weight and improve their health. Written by Kiki Nelson, who lost seventy pounds and reversed her risk for diabetes and heart disease through a plant-based diet, this cookbook covers every meal and includes snack recipes such as Microwave Potato Chips and Mini Oat Bars. The book also features meal prep guidelines and tips, lists of high-volume foods, and charts for balancing your plate with grains. Overall, Plantifully Lean is an excellent resource for anyone looking to adopt a healthy, plant-based lifestyle.

The Love and Lemons Simple Feel Good Food cookbook features 125 plant-focused meals that can be enjoyed now or made ahead. Jeanine Donofrio, the creator of the popular blog Love & Lemons, offers recipes for both types of cooks: those who enjoy quick, easy dishes and those who like to plan ahead. With chapters including Breakfast, Salads, Soups, Dinner, and Dessert, the book provides options for every meal of the day. The book also includes over 100 vegan options. Overall, the Love and Lemons Simple Feel Good Food cookbook is a great addition to any vegetable cooking book collection.

HealthyGirl Kitchen is a plant-based cookbook featuring over 100 easy-to-prepare recipes that are vegan, refined-sugar and flour free, and gluten-free optional. Danielle Brown, the founder of HealthyGirl Kitchen, shares her delicious and nourishing recipes that can help anyone transition to a plant-based lifestyle. The cookbook covers a wide range of meals, from breakfast to dinner, as well as sandwiches, snacks, side dishes, and desserts. The author's non-judgmental approach to veganism makes this cookbook accessible to everyone, regardless of their dietary preferences. HealthyGirl Kitchen is a must-have for anyone looking to live a healthier life without sacrificing taste and convenience.

PlantYou: 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious Plant-Based Oil-Free Recipes is an instant New York Times bestseller. Carleigh Bodrug, the founder of PlantYou, provides over 140 healthy vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cheese sauces, salad dressings, desserts, and more. The cookbook is an ultimate guidebook for plant-based meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. The book stands out due to its visual infographics, making it easy to shop, determine portion sizes, and dive into the delicious and nutritious dishes. The book is perfect for those looking for quick and easy plant-based recipes.

The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook is a comprehensive guide that provides 500 vegan but flexible recipes for different occasions. The book aims to help readers achieve their plant-based goals with ease and flexibility. The recipes are designed to cater to different preferences and dietary needs, making it easy to customize any dish to be vegan or vegetarian. The book is full of ingenious tips and practical techniques for cooking with plant-based ingredients. The author also provides a thorough introduction to modern plant-based eating, covering shopping and storage strategies, plant-based meat and dairy options, and nutritional needs. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for anyone looking to adopt a more plant-based diet.

This cookbook, titled "Beat Cancer Kitchen: Deliciously Simple Plant-Based Anticancer Recipes," offers over 125 recipes that prioritize whole-food, plant-based ingredients for those seeking to prevent or heal from cancer. Written by Chris Wark and his wife, Micah, the book provides tips for diet optimization and a wide range of recipes, including salads, soups, smoothies, and desserts. The author, a cancer survivor himself, emphasizes the importance of nutrition and natural therapies in healing. This cookbook is a great resource for anyone seeking to incorporate more healthful, plant-based meals into their diet.

Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious is a multigenerational celebration of a plant-based lifestyle by the Esselstyn family, who have been following this lifestyle for over three decades. This cookbook includes over 125 recipes that are easy to make for women on the go, including big-flavored dinners and tempting desserts. The authors, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, are advocates for a plant-based lifestyle and explain how plants powerfully support a woman's body and mind. This book is a call to action and a message of hope for any and all to be Plant-Based Women Warriors filled with vitality and in control of their own health.

The Well Plated Cookbook by Erin Clarke is a must-read for anyone looking for quick, healthy, and delicious recipes. With over 130 new recipes, Clarke offers clever recipe hacks that will help you put a healthy meal on the table any night of the week. What sets this cookbook apart is Clarke's approachability, slimmed-down, and budget-friendly recipes, which are perfect for cooks of every level. The cookbook includes tips to store and reheat leftovers, as well as clever ideas to turn them into an entirely new dish. Overall, The Well Plated Cookbook strikes a perfect balance of excitement, scrumptiousness, approachability, and healthiness, making it a great addition to any home cook's collection.

Tabitha Brown's "Cooking from the Spirit" is a delightful cookbook that features over 80 easy-to-follow, family-friendly vegan recipes. Brown shares her personal stories, inspirational "Tabisms," and the joys of cooking from the heart. Her flexible and creative recipes are filled with encouragement, making it easy for both experienced and novice cooks to make delicious vegan dishes. This book is perfect for anyone interested in plant-based eating or looking for warm inspiration in their lives. Overall, "Cooking from the Spirit" is a must-read for anyone seeking to feed their soul with easy, delicious, and joyful plant-based inspirations.