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24 Vegan Copycat Recipes

Published Apr 3, 2023 · Updated Mar 24, 2018 · 2 Comments

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Missing your favorites from fast food places and restaurants, like Taco Bell, In-N-Out, and Olive Garden? Check out these awesome healthy vegan copycat recipes!

Collage of 4 images of vegan copycat recipes - crunchwrap, chicken nuggets, kfc famous bowls, and orange tofu.

If you've been vegan for any amount of time, you'll know how tough it can be to eat out. It seems like all the food out there contains animal products - seriously. Hidden beef in french fries. Lard in refried beans. Cheese in...EVERYTHING.

Navigating a menu can be such a headache. That's not to say it's impossible, though! More and more options for vegans are becoming available (check out this list.)

But when you don't want to dissect a menu or worry about the chef or fast food employee accidentally adding cheese or meat into your dish, you can still make really tasty vegan food at home that is JUST as good - if not better than - the restaurant or fast food versions.

Some of my favorite food blogger friends & I have created really amazing vegan copycat recipes from places like Taco Bell, Panera Bread, In-N-Out, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, and more! Cravings, begone.

Vegan Crunchwrap

5 from 2 votes

Make a healthier, vegan crunchwrap at home with this Taco Bell copycat recipe. Vegan ground beef, dairy-free cheese sauce and sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes all come together to create this delicious wrap.

Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

5 from 10 votes

Rich and creamy vegan broccoli cheddar soup made in about 30 minutes! Dare I say this recipe is better than Panera Bread, but certainly inspired by it.

Vegan KFC Famous Bowls

4.88 from 8 votes

Make your favorite fast food vegan! These Copycat KFC Famous Bowls are made with tofu instead of chicken.

Vegan Chicken Nuggets

5 from 2 votes

Vegan chicken nuggets made with tofu breaded and fried to golden brown perfection.

Vegan Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks

5 from 9 votes

Vegan breadsticks made in one pan with garlic parmesan & herb seasoning. Just like Pizza Hut's famous sticks! Those were my favorite as a kid and I had to recreate the recipe.

A pan full of vegan breadsticks.

Easy Crispy Orange Tofu

5 from 1 vote

Crispy tofu tossed in a sticky-sweet orange sauce. This vegan recipe is super easy to make! Serve with steamed rice or fried rice to mimic your favorite Chinese takeout joint.

Vegetable Fried Rice

4.76 from 33 votes

Vegan vegetable fried rice made with a miso paste sauce.

Bowls of fried rice

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

5 from 5 votes

Goodbye Buffalo Wild Wings, hello Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. These are the perfect spicy appetizer bites.

Copycat In-N-Out Vegan Burger

If you love In-N-Out, you will LOVE this copycat burger by Where You Get Your Protein. The recipe even includes a vegan version of their famous spread!

Vegan Animal Style Fries

This In-n-Out favorite is made vegan AND healthy thanks to From My Bowl. It's totally oil-free (the fries are baked, yum!) and there's even a recipe for that special sauce. Perfect for movie snacking...or let's be serious - any meal because potatoes are life. Of course, these totally make the best side for that In-N-Out burger I told you about above.

Zuppa Toscana

I don't care what anyone says, Olive Garden is DELICIOUS (sorry my authentic Italian friends!) If you went vegan and are missing that tasty OG Zuppa Toscana soup, good news - this copycat recipe is so tasty! Yummy Mummy Kitchen recommends using the Field Roast Italian Sausage and I couldn't agree more, that stuff is incredible.

3-Ingredient Vegan Mocha Frappe

What kind of coffee person are you? I'm all about the iced coffee, and my husband absolutely loves frappes - especially mocha. Gwen from Delightful Adventures totally knocks the classic decadent mocha frappe out of the park with this vegan version! Chocolatey deliciousness right at home.

Seven Layer Burrito

Vegan. 7. Layer. Burrito. Do I really need to say more?! Between this and the crunch wrap above, you won't even miss Taco Bell. Connoisseurs Veg used refried beans, tahini cheese sauce (yeah, really!) and cashew sour cream in her tasty vegan copycat burrito.

Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich | Vegan recipe

Pick your jaw up off the floor and make this SUPER TASTY vegan Chick-fil-A style sandwich! This recipe uses battered "chicken" seitan. Don't forget the pickles!

Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones

Soft vegan pumpkin scones topped with icing and a maple pumpkin drizzle. This copycat recipe is even gluten-free!

Dragon Drink from Starbucks

This copycat Dragon Drink recipe comes pretty darn close to the real deal! Enjoy this refreshing drink made with coconut milk, dragon fruit powder, and more.

Chipotle Corn Salsa Copycat

If you love Chipotle’s roasted chili corn salsa, try making it at home! Ready in about 15 minutes.

Panera Bread Ten Vegetable Soup

Panera's 10 vegetable soup was discontinued back in 2020 - so if you've been craving it, you can make it at home with this recipe!

Chipotle Sofritas Bowls

Turn your kitchen into a Chipotle with this sofritas bowl recipe! Made with classic ingredients like seasoned black beans and cilantro lime rice.

Vegan Egg McMuffin

Missing McDonald's breakfast? Tofu egg, seitan ham, and vegan cheddar all come together on an English muffin to create the perfect vegan egg mcmuffin!

Vegan Subway Chocolate Cookies

I definitely begged my mom for a cookie every time we went into the sub shop. These chocolate cookies are perfectly soft and chewy!

Eggplant Tofu (Copycat Panda Express)

Panda Express eggplant tofu is a classic dish, but only available regionally! Stir fry up some tofu, eggplant, and bell pepper at home in your wok.

Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles

Instead of takeout, make these veggie lo mein noodles at home!

Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich

I absolutely loved Panera’s Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich when I was a vegetarian. Make it at home with vegan feta!

Gonna make one of these vegan copycat recipes? I'd LOVE to see your creations - tag me on Instagram @karissasvegankitchen

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