10 Best Vegan Cookbooks UK 2023

Even if you're totally new to veganism, it's likely that you're already familiar with the Bosh guys from their viral Facebook and Youtube videos. In this comprehensive cookbook, Henry and Ian show you how to whip up everything from plant-based packed lunches to showstopping feasts. 

We love that the 140 recipes in this volume are suitable for beginners and cover every type of cuisine: fiery jalfrezis, cheesy quesadillas, and mini banoffee meringues, to name just a few of the tantalising dishes. For all of these reasons, plus the fact that it's incredibly affordable, it's unsurprising that Bish Bash Bosh is our top pick!

There are over 85 tasty recipes to choose from, including sweet potato katsu curry, black bean meatballs, and sticky aubergine bao. If only there were some cheap dessert ideas included too!

Melissa Morgan, aka Ms Cupcake, is on a mission to ensure that everyone can enjoy a sweet treat, even if you're vegan, gluten-free, or lactose-intolerant. Using simple ingredients that can easily be found at your local supermarket, the recipes in this book include red velvet cupcakes, gooey cookies, and rocky road bars - yum!

We especially love the vibrant colour photos and easy-to-follow instructions in this cookbook. Whether you want to make a quick post-dinner pudding or something impressive for a special occasion, you can't go wrong with Ms Cupcake!

Looking for healthy lunch options? Vegan on the Go has over 100 ideas for quick bites, such as tofu sushi, courgetti salad, and spicy squash soup. It even has recipes for naturally sweetened treats like muesli bars if you need a speedy breakfast.

Also included in this book is handy information about prepping ingredients, as well as how best to store your home-cooked lunches. Yummy recipes and useful advice, all for under a tenner - now that's what we call value for money!

Youtube star Rachel Ama's debut cookbook is full of flavourful savoury recipes such as plantain burgers and peanut fried rice, inspired by her Caribbean and West African roots. For those with a sweet tooth, her indulgent dessert ideas like carrot cake waffles and cinnamon French toast will go down a treat too.

An additional feature of this cookbook that we absolutely love is that each recipe has a music suggestion for you to listen to whilst preparing it - so you can chop your veggies to the beat!

When you're hungry and in need of a quick meal, the last thing you want is a long list of complicated ingredients. Luckily, Five Ingredient Vegan is here to provide you with filling recipes that only require minimal effort: spicy noodle soup, roasted tomato risotto, and coconut panna cotta, to name just a few!

While the recipes aren't particularly fancy, this cookbook is perfect for those who are short on time and money but still want to learn how to whip up tasty meals. It uses mostly essential ingredients that you can find at your local supermarket and pantry staples that you might have already. 

Gaz Oakley has been a professional chef since he was a teenager, so he definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to cooking! Creative ideas you can find in this book include Moroccan chickpea omelettes, chorizo-style chilli dogs, and tofu tikka kebabs.

As some dishes are a little more complex, Vegan 100 may not be suitable for complete beginners. But if you're hosting a dinner party and want to impress your guests, we definitely recommend these recipes!

Inspired by her travels through India and Southeast Asia, Jackie Kearney decided to write this book all about the wonders of vegan street food. From Javanese fried tofu bites to Thai green curry, you'll find a wealth of mouth-watering dishes to try.

The only downside to this cookbook is that many recipes require specialist ingredients that may be tricky to get hold of in your usual supermarket. Still, we're impressed by the sheer range of dishes on offer!

Isa Chandra Moskowitz is an expert in the field of plant-based cooking, having written over 10 bestselling vegan cookbooks! In Appetite for Reduction, she turns her attention to low-fat, healthy meals that you can conjure up in under 45 minutes. These include family favourites like lentil shepherd's pie, creamy mushroom fettuccine, and smoky split pea soup.

We love the fact that most of the recipes in this cookbook are under 400 calories but still taste amazing! The American measurements may confuse some readers though, and you'll need to spend time converting them.

Oh She Glows is one of the most popular vegan blogs on the web, so it's no surprise that Angela Liddon decided to put together a cookbook of her best healthy recipes. From light meals like grilled salads and baked falafel bites to rich desserts like chocolate espresso tortes and almond butter cookies, you'll be spoilt for choice!

If you enjoy spending hours experimenting in the kitchen, we reckon you'll love this cookbook. However, those with busy lifestyles might prefer recipes which are a bit less time-consuming.