Veganuary is an annual challenge promoting veganism and its benefits by encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle throughout January, in order to help end animal farming and protect the environment.
If you're a coffee-lover who is taking part in Veganuary 2026, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to get your apron on and experiment with some tasty vegan recipes. But what recipes go best with coffee?
We take a look.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
To make 20 of these delicious biccies, you will need:
125g cold coconut oil
100g golden caster sugar
150g light muscovado sugar
125ml coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
275g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp bicarb
200g vegan chocolate chips
Sea salt
Begin by tipping the coconut oil and sugars into a bowl and whisking until combined, then whisk in the coconut milk and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, bicarb and a good pinch of sea salt, then fold through the chocolate chips.
Chill the batter for at least one hour, then heat your oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
Next, line a couple of baking sheets with baking paper, then scoop out plum-sized balls of the dough and place them on the baking sheets about 2cm apart, flattening them slightly. Cook on the middle shelf for 12-15 mins, turning once, until the cookies are golden but still soft in the middle. Leave to cool slightly, then lift onto a cooling rack before serving.
Vegan Doughnuts.
To make ten sweet and irresistible vegan doughnuts, you will need:
150ml oat milk
4 tbsp vegan plant-based baking block
1 tsp vanilla extract
7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
50g caster sugar, plus 3 tbsp
225g strong white bread flour
plus extra for dusting
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 litre vegetable oil
Begin by warming the oat milk, plant block and vanilla together in a pan until the plant block has melted but before the mixture becomes too hot. Stir the yeast, the 3 tbsp of caster sugar, the flour and salt together in a separate bowl, then make a well in the middle and pour in the warm oat milk mixture. Combine thoroughly, then tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins until smooth and stretchy. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and leave to prove for an hour or two until doubled in size.
Next, tip the proved dough out onto a work surface to knock it back and remove any trapped air. Divide into 10 equal pieces and roll into smooth balls, then arrange them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cover and leave to prove for another hour until doubled in size again.
Fill a large saucepan approximately two-thirds full with oil and heat to 180C. Use a small, round 1cm cutter to remove the middle of each dough ball, then place the remaining 50g sugar in a bowl.
Fry the ring doughnuts in batches for 30 seconds on each side until cooked through and golden. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain slightly, toss in the sugar to coat, then serve warm!
Happy Veganuary from Cafe2U!
As big fans of vegan bakes, you won't be surprised to hear that Cafe2U also offers a range of vegan-friendly alternative milks. Contact your nearest van and find out more here and remember to share your Veganuary bakes with us on our social channels!