Eat With Compassion: The Vegan Cookbooks Shaping 2026

It’s 2026, and the vegan cookbook publishing scene remains as vital as ever. Whatever your niche may be (high-protein, comfort food, whole foods …), there’s a cookbook—well, there are probably quite a few cookbooks—specializing in it. Being vegan is better for the planet and for your health, and every vegan meal you choose spares animals like cows, who form close friendships and mourn when workers in the dairy industry take away their calves; pigs, who solve puzzles, bond with their families, and greet their caretakers; and chickens, who cluck to their babies before the eggs have hatched and love to sunbathe.

Whether you’re an aspiring vegan cook, a seasoned veteran, or simply looking to add more vegan meals to your repertoire, you’re sure to find something to inspire you here.

BOSH! More Plants: 30-Minute Plant-Based Meals

By Ian Theasby and Henry Firth

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby run the wildly popular BOSH! media brand, which boasts more than 4 billion recipe impressions. If you’re curious about what all the fuss is about, their eighth cookbook, which focuses on meeting the health goal of eating 30 plants per week, looks like a great place to start. Imaginative recipes include Sweet Chili Tofu Lettuce Cups, Sheet Pan Harissa Tofu and Veggies, and Silky Choc Pots (yes, you can get plant points for dessert, too!).

The 29-Minute Vegan: Real Food, Real Vibes, Anytime

By Isa Chandra Moskowitz

After accumulating upwards of 100 vegan cookbooks, I have to be mindful of what I actually add to my collection, but a new release from Isa Chandra Moskowitz gets an instant smash of the pre-order button. Her book Isa Does It is my favorite and most-used cookbook of all time, and this appears to be much the same, featuring quick, easy, flavor-packed recipes. I’m looking forward to trying the Chickpea Ramen with Runny Cashew Egg, the Fly Away Gyro Bowl, and the whole Taco Tuesday chapter.

Oh She Glows Salads: Get Glowing: Protein-Packed, Plant-Based Salads for Every Season

By Angela Liddon

Salad is easy, right? Some greens, a tomato, a cucumber, an avocado, maybe throw in some chickpeas or seared tofu, top with a vinaigrette—no recipe needed. I used to think that, too, until I acquired my first salad-based cookbook. Turns out salad offers a near-infinite palette for combining flavors, textures, and deliciously healthy ingredients, and it’s become one of my favorite categories to explore. This new book from Angela Liddon, the creative force behind the popular Oh She Glows website and recipe app, includes recipes such as Glow Up Pesto Dream Bowl, Warm and Cozy Roasted Mediterranean Lentil Salad, and Fall Crunch Farro Kale Salad.

Cozy Vegan: 100 Delicious, Plant-Based Comfort Food Recipes

By Liz Douglas

Also known as GlowDiaries___ on Instagram, author Liz Douglas has released a cookbook full of healthy, cozy vegan comfort food like Creamy Butter Chickpeas and Cheesy Cauliflower Pot Pie. There’s an entire chapter on creamy pasta sauces with hidden veggies, along with recipes for pantry staples such as cream, cheese, and eggs that will save you money over the store-bought equivalents.

Plant Fuel: 80 Easy and Energizing Recipes Packed With Protein and Fiber

By Jeffrey Boadi

Former football player and nutrition writer Jeffrey Boadi focuses on healthy, readily available whole-food ingredients in this cookbook, which includes protein and fiber counts for each recipe. Recipes include Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats, Tempeh and Walnut Ragu, and Sumac and Lime Lentil Bowl.

Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes

By Robin Arzón

The first cookbook from Peleton’s Robin Arzón, Eat to Hustle includes high-protein, varied vegan recipes that are simple, full of flavor, and designed to fuel you through your day. Any day that starts with a Veggie & Pesto Frittata and ends with Chocolate Silk Pie is one I can get behind! If you’re looking for high-protein recipes but are not as committed to 100% whole foods as the relevant cookbooks tend to be, this may be the book for you.

Vegan Asian Street Food: Over 80 Plant-Based Recipes for Every Occasion

by Yang Liu and Katharina Pinczolits 

The second cookbook by Yang and Kathi from littlericenoodle, Vegan Asian Street Food explores cuisines from around Asia. You’ll need specialty ingredients and equipment to create some of these authentic recipes, but if you’re interested in stepping out of your comfort zone as a cook, the payoff looks delicious. Recipes include Pan-Fried Bao, Vietnamese Bánh Mì, and Coconut Curry Noodles.

The Plum Village Cookbook: Simple Plant-Based Recipes for Mindful Living from the Monastery of Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thich Nhat Hanh, The Plum Village Community

France’s Plum Village is the largest Buddhist monastery in Europe and a travel destination for 40,000 people a year. This collection of vegan Vietnamese recipes and culinary traditions from France and other parts of Europe and Asia allows readers to recreate the nourishing dishes served at the retreat center. The book also offers “contemplative practices for mindful cooking, eating, and even washing the dishes.”

High-Protein Vegan Cookbook: The Ultimate Beginner Guide to Plant-Based Performance for Athletes 

By Charlie Andrews

Geared toward athletes, this book bills itself as “a vegan performance nutrition system built around food.” It goes beyond a high-protein diet and offers guidance on selecting ingredients based on their impact on performance. These recipes support endurance, long-term consistency, fast recovery, and repeatable results.

The Happy Kids Plant-Based Cookbook: Easy & Delicious Meals for Picky Eaters and Healthy Families

By Andrew Nichols

Along with kid- and family-friendly recipes, this book contains guidance on dealing with picky eaters, communicating with children about food, health, and energy, and encouraging children to help prepare meals and pack their own lunchboxes. My son is an adult now, but boy, could I have used something like this about 15 years ago!

Now you’re well equipped to start cooking hundreds of mouthwatering recipes while helping animals—but if you’re looking for even more options, check out this list of our favorite cookbooks of all time:

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