Top 10 Gluten Free Vegan Recipes of 2018 on Beaming Baker: a tasty year-in-review featuring the most popular, easy, and healthy vegan recipes on the blog. From cookies and cakes to no-bake snacks, bars, ice cream, candy, and quick breads—these recipes are dairy-free, plant-based, allergy-friendly, egg-free, and refined sugar-free.

And just like that, 2018 is almost over. It went by so quickly—one moment I was planning pumpkin recipes for fall and the next it’s almost New Year’s Eve.

The end of the year is a natural time to reflect. In under three years Beaming Baker has grown into a community that means a great deal to me. Your comments, messages, photos of recreations, and the stories you share never fail to inspire. Thank you for trying my recipes, taking the time to leave feedback, and inviting me along on your kitchen adventures. It truly means the world.

I keep pushing to develop better recipes and will continue to test and perfect each one before I share it. That sometimes means waiting to publish pies, breads, and other recipes until they’re just right. Thanks for understanding—quality is worth the wait.

There are a few surprises in this Top 10 list. For example, only one recipe includes the words “chocolate chip,” but peanut butter, almond butter, and chocolate still feature prominently across the most popular recipes of the year.

As we move toward 2019 I’m excited about the new recipes and ideas I plan to bring you. For now, here are your Top 10 Beaming Baker Recipes of 2018!

Top 10 Gluten Free Vegan Recipes of 2018 on Beaming Baker

10. 5 Ingredient Homemade KIND Nut Bars

5 Ingredient Homemade KIND Nut Bars (V, GF, DF): a simple one-bowl recipe for salty‑sweet homemade KIND-style bars. Protein-packed, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Recipe video included.

9. 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bar Recipe

3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bar (V, GF): an easy paleo-style bar loaded with crunchy almonds and sweet coconut. Low calorie per bar and made without oil—paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

8. 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites

4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites (V, GF): an effortless one-bowl snack packed with peanut butter and chocolate, reminiscent of Reese’s flavor. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and protein-rich.

7. No Bake Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Bars

No Bake Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Bars (V, GF, Paleo): a 4-ingredient, no-bake dessert featuring thick almond butter filling topped with chocolate. Vegan, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and protein-rich.

6. Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (V, GF, DF): soft, chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with chocolate chips and hearty oats. A comforting, dairy-free treat.

5. Ultimate Fudgy Paleo Vegan Brownies

Ultimate Fudgy Paleo Vegan Brownies (V, GF, DF): a one-bowl recipe for ultra-fudgy, moist brownies with intense chocolate flavor. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and dairy-free.

4. 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (V, GF, DF): thick, decadent peanut butter bars topped with chocolate. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and satisfying.

3. Best Vegan Brownies

The best vegan brownies: rich, fudgy, and moist brownies with deep chocolate flavor made from whole, dairy-free ingredients.

2. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites (V, GF): an easy one-bowl snack with bold peanut butter flavor. Protein-rich, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.

1. 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF, DF): soft, chewy no-bake cookies bursting with peanut butter and oats. Protein-packed, vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Top 11–20 Gluten Free Vegan Recipes of 2018

11. Paleo Vegan Almond Joy Ice Cream

Paleo Vegan Almond Joy Ice Cream (V, GF): a 7-ingredient, no-churn recipe for creamy ice cream with coconut, chocolate, and almonds. Vegan, paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free.

12. 3 Ingredient Homemade Crunch Bars

3 Ingredient Homemade Crunch Bars (GF, V, DF): quick, crispy homemade crunch bars that are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

13. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (V, GF): textured oatmeal bars full of peanut butter and chocolate—great for breakfast or a snack.

14. No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites

No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites: simple, energy-boosting bites made with six ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free, and filling.

15. One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread

One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread (V, GF, DF): a one-bowl loaf with rich, moist pumpkin flavor—easy and comforting.

16. How to Make Homemade Chocolate Frosting

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Frosting (V, GF): a silky, whipped vegan chocolate frosting that holds its texture without refrigeration. Great for cakes and cupcakes.

17. Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Cake (V, GF): a deeply chocolatey, moist cake topped with smooth chocolate frosting—an easy gluten-free option for celebrations.

18. Easy Gluten Free Vegan Dark Chocolate Muffins

Dark Chocolate Muffins (V, GF): rich, moist flourless muffins that work for breakfast or an indulgent snack. Vegan and dairy-free.

19. 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Granola Bars

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Granola Bars (GF, V): protein-rich bars made with whole ingredients, covered in chocolate. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and whole grain.

20. Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes (V, GF): moist cupcakes topped with silky chocolate frosting—perfect for parties and everyday treats.

Did any of these recipes surprise you? Which were your favorites? Share your thoughts in the comments so I can plan more of what you love next year.

Past years’ roundup posts and favorites:

Top 10 Gluten Free Vegan Recipes of 2017 (V, GF, DF)
Top 20 Vegan Paleo Dessert Recipes of 2017 (V, GF, DF)
Top Recipes of 2016
My Favorite Recipes of 2016
If you’re still hunting holiday treats, check the 75+ Best Healthy Holiday Desserts collection for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo options.

Sending love and warm wishes, xo Demeter ❤️

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