Top 6 Recipes of 2025

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Photos of the top 6 recipes of 2025 on Minimalist Baker

And just like that, 2025 comes to an end! To commemorate another year of celebrating simple, delicious food together, we’ve tallied the votes and gathered your FAVORITE recipes from this year! A mix of sweet and savory recipes made the cut. Scroll through to see which of this year’s recipes are not to be missed!

(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)

Slices of gluten-free pumpkin bread on a plate next to a partially sliced loaf
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The BEST Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (1 Bowl!)
The ULTIMATE gluten-free pumpkin bread: FLUFFY, tender, spice-filled, and so classic! Dairy-free, simple methods, and just 1 bowl required for this nostalgic fall dessert.
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Close up photo of a bowl of creamy vegan white bean chili topped with cilantro
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Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili
Creamy, comforting vegan white bean chili with green chiles, corn, and leafy greens. A nourishing, 30-minute meal that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep or weeknights!
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Stack of two banana chocolate pecan muffins
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1-Bowl Banana Chocolate Pecan Muffins (Vegan + GF)
Fluffy, 1-bowl vegan + gluten-free banana muffins generously studded with pecans and chocolate chips. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or take-along snack!
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Overhead shot of a bowl of pasta with white beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and kale
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Garlicky Cherry Tomato Pasta with White Beans
Garlicky cherry tomato pasta with white beans and kale. An easy, nourishing, weeknight-friendly recipe. Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 25 minutes!
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Overhead photo of plates of our Lemony Quinoa Kale Salad next to a bowl of crispy chickpeas
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Lemony Quinoa Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
Not your average kale salad! This deli-worthy quinoa kale salad is made in just 30 minutes with 10 ingredients. It’s sweet and tangy, lemony, crunchy, and packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Overhead photo of our gluten-free monster cookies
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Easy Gluten-Free Monster Cookies (Vegan, Flourless!)
Chewy, tender, peanut buttery, incredibly delicious Monster Cookies, made vegan, gluten-free, flourless, oil-free, and maple-sweetened. EASY to make in 1 bowl in about 20 minutes!
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Did your favorite make the list? We’d love to hear! We’re grateful to have you in this community and it’s truly the best part of our day to hear from you and see photos + videos of you making our recipes (tagged @minimalistbaker on Instagram). Cheers to another year!

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