From Jaffa Cakes to Spicy Roasted Chickpeas: Our Top Eight Vegan Recipes of the Day! (2024)

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1. Jaffa Cakes

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These Jaffa Cakes by Aimee Ryan have a spongey base, orange jelly centre and are topped with crisp chocolate.

2. Blood Orange Teriyaki Tofu and Asparagus Pea Fried Rice

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This Blood Orange Teriyaki Tofu and Asparagus Pea Fried Rice by Annie Kimmelman are so rich in flavor and satisfying. You could probably eat it every night for dinner! This bowl is actually pretty simple to make and totally customizable – it’ll become a meal prep staple in your house.

3. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

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These Spicy Roasted Chickpeas by Hayley Canning are the most addictive snack ever. They are perfectly spicy, crunchy, and of course so delicious. The best part is they are high in fiber, high in protein, low in fat, and couldn’t be easier to make! Simply mix the chickpeas with olive oil and spices, then roast in the oven. They are really so versatile. Not only do they taste amazing on their own for healthy snacking, but you can also add them to salads and pasta dishes.

4. How to Make Refried Beans

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Refried beans are super easy to make and go in a wide variety of recipes like tacos, burritos, or sopes. You can even eat them on their own with tortilla chips. After you learn how to make refried beans at home, you’ll never want to buy canned again! How to Make Refried Beans by Mitch and Justine Chapman creamy, rich, and perfect to serve as an addition to all your Mexican-inspired meals.

5. Harissa Butter Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

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The main flavor for these Harissa Butter Grilled Cauliflower Steaks by Megan Calipari is-you guessed it- harissa. Harissa is a North African hot chili paste. It has other spices and garlic in it as well making it really flavorful. So, it’s the perfect thing to add flavor to cauliflower steaks- which need a LOT of seasoning.

6. Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Irish Cake Recipe

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I use a lot of fatty ingredients in this Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Irish Cake Recipe by Clémence Moulaert , and I make no excuse for that. After all, it’s for St. Patrick’s Day! You may however replace some or all of the vegan margarine with apple sauce, but I have not tested this method myself, so I cannot guarantee that it will work the same. But go ahead and give yourself an excuse to eat this deliciously sweet cake for the day!

7. Irish Soda Bread

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This easy-to-make Irish Soda Bread by Rouxbe takes less than 10 minutes to put together. Whole wheat flour, steel-cut oats, wheat germ and non-diary buttermilk are the main ingredients in this fantastic bread.

8. Irish Cream Liqueur

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This Irish Cream Liqueur by Katie Higgins makes a perfect sweet treat!

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From Jaffa Cakes to Spicy Roasted Chickpeas: Our Top Eight Vegan Recipes of the Day! (2024)

FAQs

Can vegans eat Jaffa Cakes? ›

Unfortunately, Jaffa Cakes aren't vegan. This is because they contain butter oils and dried egg, making it unsuitable for anyone following a plant-based diet. Most Jaffa-style cakes from supermarket brands are also unsuitable for vegans due to the use of eggs in the sponge base.

Do Jaffa Cakes contain gelatine? ›

The orange jelly in regular Jaffa Cakes is usually made with gelatine, but instead I used apple pectin, which made it really jelly like. It was the first time that I used apple pectin (usually I go with agar agar) and I was surprised how well it worked.

Are Oreos vegan? ›

As the Oreo FAQ page states, while Oreos are indeed veggie-friendly, they are not strictly vegan as 'Oreo have milk as cross-contact and therefore they are not suitable for vegans'.

What is the Jaffa Cake lawsuit? ›

In 1991 the sweet treats were subject to what would become a very famous tax dispute with HMRC. HM Customs and Excise had decided that Jaffa Cakes were biscuits, therefore subject to pay VAT, unlike cakes which were classed as a staple food necessity and therefore exempt from the same tax as biscuits.

Can you get Jaffa Cakes in usa? ›

Amazon.com: McVities Jaffa Cakes Triple Pack 30 366g : Grocery & Gourmet Food.

What country are Jaffa Cakes from? ›

Jaffa Cakes are a cake introduced by McVitie and Price in the UK in 1927 and named after Jaffa oranges. The most common form of Jaffa cakes are circular, 21⁄8 inches (54 mm) in diameter and have three layers: a Genoise sponge base, a layer of orange flavoured jam and a coating of chocolate. Each cake is 46 calories.

What is the orange in Jaffa Cakes? ›

Jaffa cakes were first produced by McVitie's in 1927 and you may think the main flavours of a Jaffa Cake are orange and chocolate, but you'd be wrong! The main flavouring in the jam is actually apricot, but it does have an added hint of tangerine oil. This isn't the first time that snacks have hit the headlines.

Are Jaffa Cakes vegan UK? ›

Jaffa cakes are tiny cakes around the size of a small cookie, sold in the UK. They're a rather dry vanilla sponge topped with a layer of orange jelly and covered in chocolate. They're not vegan, so I miss them dearly.

What is Jaffa Cake filling made of? ›

The most common form of Jaffa cakes are circular, 21⁄8 inches (54 mm) in diameter and have three layers: a Genoise sponge base, a layer of orange flavoured jam and a coating of chocolate.

Which McVitie's biscuits are vegan? ›

McVitie's Digestives The Original Biscuits360g

No Artificial Colours or Flavours. Suitable for vegans. Suitable for Vegetarians. Golden-baked to a secret recipe since 1892, McVitie's original Digestives are loved for their classic crunch, distinctive, salty-sweet wheat flavour and true Britishness.

Are any McVitie's biscuits vegan? ›

McVitie's are vegan, even if they are labeled as “suitable for vegetarians” like its Rich Tea Biscuits. Tesco and Morrisons both have own-brand Ginger Nut Biscuits which are vegan.

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