From Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich to Apple Cider Cake: 10 Vegan Recipes that Went Viral Last Week!

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. Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich

Source: Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich

When I started veganizing my favorite fast-food meals, my wife (who’s from Texas) requested I do one of her favorites from this Texas institution. And who am I to deny her that? I mean, it’s not like she had to twist my arm: Who doesn’t like fried chick’n on a biscuit with honey butter? This Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich by Brian Watson is by far one of the best things to come out of Texas, and it’s truly an iconic sandwich that I’m happy to report is ridiculously delicious (even when it’s vegan and made in California!).

2. Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini

Source: Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini

Like many people on this earth, mac and cheese is a huge comfort food of mine. This Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini by Emily von Euw is a veganized and healthified version, designed to maintain all that big flavor, creamy texture and filling satisfaction while using whole-food ingredients instead of more processed foods. And of course, when you’ve got your Vitamix, this all comes together easily!   Reprinted with permission from Vegan Food in Your Vitamix by Emily von Euw. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Emily von Euw.

3. McDonalds McRib

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To be honest, I never understood the hype with this sandwich. On paper it looks great; I mean anything drenched in BBQ sauce and covered in pickles and onions is sure to be a winner. But every time I tried one, I was ultimately disappointed. That may put me in the minority, but it encouraged me to make the vegan version better than the original. (I think I succeeded, but you’ll have to be the judge of how much you like my BBQ Sauce.) For this recipe, you have two options: a homemade seitan jackfruit version and a shortcut using some store-bought plant-based meat. I like both, but for convenience it’s hard to beat the shortcut.

4. Apple Cider Cake with Whipped Cream

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Is apple cider your favorite drink? Whether it is or isn’t, you are bound to love this Apple Cider Cake with Whipped Cream by Petra Vogel. It is so moist and full of delicious apple flavor. The perfect fall cake and dessert!

5. Carrot Dogs

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These Carrot Dogs by Carol Clayton look and taste just like traditional hot dogs! They’re smokey sweet, full of umami flavor, and made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. Perfect for your next BBQ or family gathering!

6. Black Bean Burgers

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These Black Bean Burgers by Katherine Henderson are so full of flavor, and they are also perfect for the grill. That’s because they don’t crumble and fall apart, and even more important (at least to me)… they don’t turn into squishness when you bite into them.

7. Dairy Queen Ice Cream Oreo Blizzard

Source: Dairy Queen Ice Cream Oreo Blizzard

I haven’t had too many of these in my lifetime, but my wife certainly has. This Dairy Queen Ice Cream Oreo Blizzard by Brian Watson re-creation got her seal of approval, and you can even hold these upside down and they won’t slip out—just like the real deal! Here we are making an Oreo-inspired flavor, but feel free to add any other mix-ins your heart desires

8. Sweet Potato Casserole With Rosemary Pecan Parmesan

Source: Sweet Potato Casserole With Rosemary Pecan Parmesan

This Sweet Potato Casserole With Rosemary Pecan Parmesan by Caroline Doucet is not your traditional sweet potato casserole. This one is topped with a vegan rosemary pecan parmesan. The topping is bursting with flavor from garlic, rosemary, toasted pecans, and nutritional yeast. It makes a great sugar-free vegan Christmas dinner side dish.

9. Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles

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These Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles by Maria Koutsogiannis make a perfectly savory side dish or appetizer!

10. Apple Cider Cookies

Source: Apple Cider Cookies

These Apple Cider Cookies by Michele Elizabeth are the best fall cookies ever! They are chewy in the middle and have crisps edges, they are vegan and absolutely delicious!

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