If you’re looking to sharpen your vegan cooking skills, you’re in luck—there’s no shortage of cookbooks to guide and inspire you. The (virtual) shelves are packed with a wide variety of options, ranging from Mediterranean-inspired plant-based dishes to specialized collections focused entirely on vegan meats, cheeses, and desserts.
And if you’re gluten-free, we’ve got even more good news: you’re not left out. Many vegan cookbooks now cater specifically to gluten-free diets, offering creative and satisfying recipes that are both plant-based and wheat-free. Whether you’re whipping up a hearty main course or a decadent treat, there’s a resource out there for every dietary need and culinary ambition.
Vegan gluten-free cookbooks to add to your collection
Intrigued? Check out some of our top picks below.
1 The Complete Gluten-Free Vegan Cookbook
Justin Weber’s cookbook offers 125 recipes, making it a vegan and gluten-free bible. Dishes like Buffalo Chickpea Sliders and Tofu Tikka Masala are about to become your new favorites. The book also includes nut-free and soy-free options, too. “Justin’s knowledge of vegan and gluten-free foods amazes me,” says Allie Hancock of Chef Allie’s Kitchen about The Complete Gluten-Free Vegan Cookbook. “He makes you feel less intimidated when it comes to making vegan and gluten-free meals. He has such a creative mind, and his love for his family’s food background warms my heart. I cannot wait to start making these fantastic recipes!”
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2 Simple and Delicious Vegan
In 2023, Michaela Vais, the founder of popular food blog Elavegan, released her first cookbook to the excitement of all her devoted fans. Inside, you’ll find 100 delicious recipes—all made without gluten or animal products, and most without nuts, soy, or corn—spanning from sweet indulgent desserts to hearty stews and so much more. “I have been following Ela for years and love everything she creates,” says Francesca Bonadonna, a recipe developer and author of the cookbook Plantiful. “Her recipes and photography are just beautiful. I love the visual imagery in this book, it is a must-have for anyone looking to incorporate more vegan meals.”
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3 Gluten-Free Vegan Baking for Every Occasion
Most sweet treats you’ll find in stores and bakeries are not vegan or gluten-free. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Enter: Sara McGlothin’s Gluten-Free Vegan Baking for Every Occasion. Learn how to whip up everything from sticky buns to cupcakes to fudgy brownies with simple, plant-based ingredients. “Gluten-free and vegan baking can be a challenge for even the most seasoned baker, but Sara makes it easy and approachable,” says Elizabeth Thomson of recipe blog I Heart Vegetables. “Her delicious collection of recipes will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to create tasty dishes regardless of dietary restrictions.”
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4 Sesame, Soy, Spice
In Sesame, Soy, Spice, Remy Morimoto Park is full of comforting, easy-to-make gluten-free vegan recipes inspired by her family and friends, which combine Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, Brazilian, Thai, and French cultures, so you can expect plenty of flavor. According to Park, the book is not just about food, but it’s also a love letter to her family and herself.“This book doesn’t just provide a glimpse of the three building blocks to the author’s cuisine—it gives readers an intimate look into how food can connect us to our past, our future, and most importantly, each other,” says bestselling cookbook author Joanne Lee Molinaro of recipe blog The Korean Vegan.
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5 Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking
Dana Shultz is the force behind the popular recipe blog Minimalist Baker, so you know her cookbook is going to be worth the spend. It features more than 100 recipes, most of which are gluten-free and all of which are vegan. On top of this, each is made with 10 ingredients or fewer, so you don’t need to worry about long, complicated ingredient lists. “The love for delicious and exciting food shines from these pages, and it all happens to be vegan and (mostly) gluten-free,” says Laura Wright of food blog The First Mess. “Dana has carefully considered time, ease, flavor, accessibility, and any possible occasion with these colorful recipes. Comforting and beautiful food for all!”
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