10 Vegan Recipes That Went Viral Last Week: Super Easy Lemon Cake to PB and J Cups with Crunchy Quinoa! – GWC Mag

When everyone’s got their eyes on a recipe, you know it must have something special that you will want to try! That’s the case for these 10 vegan viral recipes that went viral last week. They’re some of the best, and trust us when we say that you don’t want to miss out on these incredible viral recipe creations from our bloggers!

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1. Super Easy Lemon Cake

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This gluten-free Super Easy Lemon Cake is easy to make and super fresh. Nuts and coconut flour replace the traditional wheat flour and it can be sweetened with your favorite sweetener. It literally takes five minutes to whip out and just 15 minutes to bake. Eat it warm or cold, it’s delicious. And did we mention it’s easy?

2. Semolina Coconut Cake

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My experiments and use of Semolina in baking are on. Having baked breads with semolina, it is now cakes. Semolina gives lovely textures to cakes too. The Semolina Coconut Cake by Namita Tiwari or Basbousa that was baked last week had a soft crumb and great texture. Drenched in sweet syrup, this cake is very easy to make.

3. PB and J Cups with Crunchy Quinoa

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Making chocolates at home can be equal parts fun and messy, but the pros outweigh the cons, especially when you get to control exactly what goes into them. It’s recommended starting with a good quality dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao) for these PB and J Cups with Crunchy Quinoa by Phoebe Lapine.  The “puffed” quinoa is a wonderful way to add texture and an extra carb companion to your candy. Just FYI, the quinoa will be toastier and crunchier than store-bought “puffed” options when using the at-home method.

4. Pasta with Creamy Chestnut Pesto

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This vegan Pasta with Creamy Chestnut Pesto by ThePlantbasedSchool  is a dish that will make you fall in love with this delicious nut. In Italy, chestnuts are eaten in a million different ways. Here, we created a dish with 3 iconic Italian ingredients: la castagna(chestnut), la nocciola (hazelnut), and bronze cut spaghetti. It’s one of the best pastas you will ever have. It’s cozy, creamy, cheesy, and earthy.

5. Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

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These Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites by Wholesome LLC are an oldie, but a goodie. That’s because these bites are so easy to make, are full of natural ingredients, are unprocessed, and truly do have that hint of an oatmeal raisin cookie–but with peanut butter, of course!

6. Asparagus Quiche

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Craving a fancy-schmancy French bistro meal from the comfort of home? Nab some asparagus while you can, and give this Asparagus Quiche by Val & Mani Latifi a whirl!

7. Pink Coconut Drink

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I bet you’ve seen tons of photos on social media of a mysterious pink drink. It looks kind of intimidating to make, but this recipe for Pink Coconut Drink by Valentina Mussi is supereasy. The key is fresh strawberries.

8. Braised Chickpeas and Broccolini with Golden Raisins

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This Braised Chickpeas and Broccolini with Golden Raisins by Phoebe Lapine is one of those deceptively simple, but stunning, vegetarian dishes that can do double duty as a main course served over grains or as a side dish for a dinner party. The combination of broccolini and chickpeas in a Moroccan-inspired broth is light enough for summer, but really shines in cooler temperatures. Like a lot of braises, this dish tastes better after a few days of hanging around the fridge, and both the broccolini and the chickpeas can stand up to the make-ahead treatment. If you can’t find long-stemmed broccolini or broccoli rabe, use regular broccoli cut into florets. Choose a dry white wine— something you would drink—that’s not too fruity. The sweetness in this recipe comes from a scant amount of golden raisins, which we get away with because this dish is completely made up of fibrous plants.

9. Lemon Matcha Muffins

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These Lemon Matcha Muffins by Robin Runner turn out beautifully and go well with a cup of tea!

10. Jackfruit Stew with Chickpeas and Root Vegetables

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This Jackfruit Stew with Chickpeas and Root Vegetables by Lena Novak is so tasty and comforting! It will keep you warm and cozy all winter long. Plus, the leftovers are amazing when heated back up!

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