25 Mouthwatering Vegan Pizza Recipes for Any Occasion

There are more pizza flavors than pepperoni and sausage. Try these 25 mouthwatering vegan pizzas, and your definition of pizza will expand.

Jun 17, 2020
25 Mouthwatering Vegan Pizza Recipes for Any Occasion

Introduction

When you think of pizza, which flavors come to mind? I’m pretty sure some may include pepperoni, Hawaiian, cheese, and cheesy and/or meaty pizzas. That logic makes perfect sense because those are pretty standard pizzas that most pizza chains sell.

The truth is there are so many more types of pizza out there. Whether you’re vegan or not, here are 25 mouthwatering vegan pizzas that will convince you to expand your definition of what you consider pizza, including but not limited to the following.

  1. Coconut Mushroom Pizza
  2. Buffalo Chickpea Pizza
  3. Eggplant Pizzas
  4. BLT Pizza
  5. Coconut Peanut Butter Apple Pizzas
Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza!
This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven.

1. Coconut Mushroom Pizza

Sam from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken shares a great twist to the mushroom pizza. Instead of having a mushroom pizza with cheese and tomato sauce, she skips the cheese and uses a creamy coconut sauce.

Buffalo Chickpea Pizza with White Garlic Sauce and Celery Ranch Dressing. Vegan Recipe - Vegan Richa
This Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Pizza with White Garlic Sauce and Celery ranch dressing packs a ton of flavor and takes minutes to put together. soy-free

2. Buffalo Chickpea Pizza

When I think of “buffalo” to describe food, I imagine wings, but not anymore. Try this garlicky, ranch-filled, buffalo-flavored pizza from Vegan Richa.

Mini Crispy Eggplant Pizzas
Who likes eggplant? (Unite!) Who likes pizza? (OK, seriously, who isn’t raising their hand?) Who’s stoked about combining the two? Me! Let’s do this! This

3. Eggplant Pizzas

Why do people make pizza with regular, old dough and then make it nice and big? Instead, here are some eggplant pizzas from Minimalist Baker.

Vegan BLT Pizza
This Vegan BLT Pizza is layered with a rosemary cream sauce, cherry heirloom tomatoes, tempeh bacon and arugula. A fun twist on a classic.

4. BLT Pizza

If you have heard of a BLT, you may think of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. This Savory Vegan found a way to turn this sandwich into a BLT pizza.

5. Coconut Peanut Butter Apple Pizzas

Do you need to step up your snacks, especially with your apple slices with peanut butter? Here is a sweet, nutty pizza created with a sliced Granny Smith apple from Create Mindfully.

Here are more vegan apple recipes.

6. Broccoli Spinach Pizza

I dare you to make a pizza stuffed with no sauce, cheese, or anything on top. Here is a stuffed pizza with all the greens you need to make an excuse to have some more pizza from The Vegan Zombie.

7. Tomato Pizza

Tomatoes tend to only shine on pizza as pizza sauce. Instead, tomatoes are this pizza’s main attraction, with some spinach and arugula on top from Alethea Todaro.

bbq jackfruit pizza with creamy roasted garlic sauce - hot for food
This is the best pizza I’ve ever had! You’re gonna love it, too. Make this BBQ jackfruit pizza with creamy garlic sauce for an impressive vegan ’za!

8. BBQ Jackfruit Pizza

Lauren Toyota is known for her vegan comfort food recipes. Try her BBQ jackfruit pizza from her blog, hot for food.

Valentine’s Day Vegan Pizza Recipe
You know the secret to any vegan’s heart, right? Food! That’s why we’ve fallen in love with this recipe for heart-shaped vegan pizzas.

9. Valentine’s Day Pizza

Do you and your lover want to eat in some time? Express how much you love them with these vegan, heart-shaped mini pepperoni pizzas from World of Vegan.

You may be interested in these vegan dating tips.

Vegan Black Bean Crust Pizza
Black bean crust pizza is vegan, gluten free, & a healthy crust alternative for your weekly pizza nights. Top this with fresh veggies.

10. Butternut Squash Pizza

Are you in the mood for some butternut squash? Try Jenné’s vegan pizza with a black bean crust topped with tomato sauce, butternut squash, shiitake mushrooms, kale, and onions from Sweet Potato Soul.

pizza pockets - hot for food
It’s National Pizza Day, everybody! I thought rather than just give you a straight up flat pizza recipe, I wanted to shake things up with a pizza pocket!

11. Pizza Pockets

Have you ever had a Hot Pocket? If so, these pizza pockets should bring up the image of having a pizza, except its toppings and sauce are stuffed inside a dough-like pocket from hot for food.

Vegan Pizza in a Mug! - Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen
Craving pizza but want it like...right NOW? This quick and easy vegan mug pizza is the answer. Pop in the microwave for 2 minutes and enjoy!

12. Mug Pizza

When you’re home alone or want a single serving of food you crave, cooking it in a mug is effective. Try making pizza in a mug with some inspiration from Karissa's Vegan Kitchen

13. Raw Pizza

My siblings love eating leftover pizza cold, and they’re not the only ones who cherish cold/room-temperature pizza. A raw vegan diet is eating a plant-based diet without cooking your food, and you can get a taste of what a raw vegan diet is by trying this raw vegan pizza recipe from Yovana Mendoza.

Vegan Pizza Rolls
These vegan pizza rolls are so simple to make, yet are unbelievably delicious! Pizza will always have a special place in my heart because of my mom. My mom told me once that when she was pregnant with me, she ate pizza every single day. Nine months of pizza? You would think she’d never eat [
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14. Pizza Rolls

Are you interested in making a delicious snack or appetizer for a party or a get-together? Try making these vegan pizza rolls that can be made with your favorite veggies, vegan meat and cheese, and other vegan pizza toppings that you like from The Viet Vegan.

Cauliflower Crust ‘Beeteroni’ Pizza
We’re over the moon with how this cauliflower crust ‘beeteroni’ pizza has turned out. It was a tricky one to get right.


15. Cauliflower ‘Beeteroni’ Pizza

I’m a big fan of beets, but be aware that they are great at staining everything when you use them. If you are up for the challenge, here is a beet-flavored pizza recipe from So Vegan.

Have these beet recipes.

Sheet Pan Vegan Jalapeño Popper Pizza
If you love a good popper then you are going to love this Sheet Pan Vegan Jalapeño Popper Pizza - the perfect amount of creaminess and spice!

16. Jalapeño Popper Pizza

Have you tried a creamy jalapeño dish? Experiment with your taste buds with this jalapeño popper pizza recipe from This Savory Vegan.

Tabitha Brown’s Healthy Vegan Pizza Bagels Recipe by Tasty
Craving pizza? Look no further! These vegan pizza bagels are a game-changer. Topped with flavorful tomato sauce, melty vegan cheese, and all your favorite veggies, they’re a super fun way to satisfy your pizza cravings.

17. Mini Pizzas

A great appetizer option is making mini pizzas, especially with kids. Try these mini pizzas, a recipe by Tabitha Brown.

18. Pizza Dough Balls

Do you want an excuse to have fancy pizza at your Christmas celebration? Try vegan pizza dough balls baked in the shape of a Christmas tree from Poppy Lettice.

If you’re in the Christmas spirit, try these Christmas recipes.

19. Pizzadillas

Have you ever wanted to make some homemade pizza but then realized you don’t have any dough ingredients or any store-bought dough? No worries because Brett Cobley found a delicious way to combine the love of pizza and quesadillas through the power of tortilla shells with pizzadillas.

Balsamic-Marinated Portobello Pizzas
Friends, are you ready for a flavor bomb?! I hope so, because that’s what you’re going to get with these Balsamic-Marinated Portobello Pizzas. Swoon!

20. Portobello Pizzas

Are you feeling adventurous today? If you liked the sounds of the mini eggplant pizzas, this recipe might be up your alley. Make mini portobello pizzas with the help of Minimalist Baker.

Vegan Pizza Nachos (Dairy-Free, Meat-Free) | Two Market Girls
What do you get when combine vegan pizza and nachos? That’s right Vegan Pizza Nachos! Vegan party snacks taken to the next level. | TMG

21. Pizza Nachos

Sometimes, I’m in the mood for crunchy food because I’m a huge texture eater. If you also want some pizza, Two Market Girls has an awesome vegan pizza nachos recipe for you.

22. Meat Lover's Pizza

My favorite pizza flavor is meat lover's, and yes, I’m a vegan who now enjoys vegan meat lover's pizzas instead of the real deal. Grab the vegan meat substitutes and alternatives at your local grocery store, and learn how to make an animal lover's pizza from Those Annoying Vegans.

Vegan Pepperoni Pizza | Recipe for Homemade Stuffed Crust Pizza
My vegan pepperoni pizza can be made in 25 mins with my recipe for homemade stuffed crust pizza! Why go to Pizza Hut when you can make stuffed crust at home

23. Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust

When people think of vegan pizza, they probably don’t consider how it could have a cheese-stuffed crust. Fortunately, there are a lot of unique vegan cheese brands out there that would be perfect for making this Pizza Hut-styled pizza from The Edgy Veg.

24. Quinoa Potato Pizza

When I hear the word “quinoa” in a recipe title, it sounds healthier because this protein-filled, gluten-free grain is so nutritious. With this quinoa potato pizza recipe, Cooking With Plants has given people like you the opportunity to make a more healthful pizza than what you’ve made before with just an ordinary wheat crust.

Vegan Deep Dish Pizza Recipe - 20 min Crust! - Vegan Richa
Vegan Deep Dish Pizza Recipe. Easy Deep Dish Pizza with from scratch crust, red pepper, spinach, vegan mozzarella and basil. Vegan Pizza Homemade Crust Recipe

25. Deep-Dish Pizza

We can’t have a completely vegan pizza list without including a beloved deep-dish recipe here. Here is a deep-dish pizza recipe that you can try from Vegan Richa.

For more American recipes, here’s my blog post on vegan American recipes.

Conclusion

Whether you’re into pizza-flavored food or some stereotypical pizza-flavored pizza, here are some vegan versions of a wide range of what can be considered as pizza. Now, don’t just want some frozen or pepperoni pizza. Try something new, and have a fun pizza party.

If you paid attention to or watched some of the YouTube videos embedded in this blog post, you might have noticed that some videos used imperial measurements (cups) while others used metric (grams). To get the cooking conversions you need to make these recipes successfully, look up the measurement conversion on Google by typing “300 grams of water to cups” into the search bar, and you should get the measurements you need just fine.

For more pizza inspiration, check out my vegan pizza YouTube playlist and/or my vegan pizza Pinterest section. Before you start cooking some pizza, follow Mischievous Monsters on your favorite social media platforms to stay updated on the latest blog posts, and if you’re into talking more about pizza, comment your answer(s) to whichever and how many of the following questions that you desire below.

  • What did you think of the aforementioned pizza recipes?
  • What types of pizza do you like to eat?
  • When you picture pizza, what other foods come to mind? I already plan on making recipe lists for garlic bread because that is made at Casey’s and Pizza Ranch as well as dessert pizza, which would be similar to the ones sold at Pizza Ranch and Papa Murphy’s.