20 Vegan Summer Recipes (2024)

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It's officially summer which means it's time to celebrate with all the fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and refreshing cold co*cktails! To ring in Summer, I put together a list of 20of my FAVORITE Vegan Summer Recipes that you will want to make all season long.

This post is categorized into a few different sections:

  • Breakfast Recipes (4 recipes)
  • Lunch and Dinner Recipes (7 recipes)
  • Vegan Desserts ( 5 recipes)
  • co*cktails (4 recipes)

I hope you find a recipe you love and enjoy as these are some of my go-to recipes for warm summer days!

Summer Breakfast Recipes

In the summer I love eating breakfasts that feature the best flavors of summer. Check out these 4 recipes featuring fresh fruit and a seasonal iced latte recipe to make breakfast fun & flavorful!

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Triple Berry Protein Açai Bowl

On those hot summer days, nothing tastes better than a cold smoothie or smoothie bowl. As a bonus, this Acçai bowl is full of antioxidants and only contains 5 ingredients!

Vegan Blueberry Scones

What better way to celebrate summer than be eating lots of fresh blueberries?! Well, I can tell you one of my favorite ways to eat blueberries is in flaky soft scones!

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Piña Colada Smoothie (Vegan, GF)

Looking for a smoothie recipe that is unique, easy to make, and actually healthy? This Piña Colada Smoothie is so flavorful & sweetened naturally with dates.

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Iced Mint Latte

I don't know about you, but to me one of my favorite parts of summer is ICED COFFEE & LATTES! This homemade latte uses fresh mint to make a mint simple syrup that will bring your homemade morning coffee to the next level.

Summer Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Summertime is all about healthy and fresh salads, grilling, and BBQ favorites. Here is a list of 7 of my favorite summer meals that are great for lunch or dinner.

While these burgers were originally designed to be baked, they are also great to grill or pan fry for summer. Top them with sautéed mushrooms and avocado for a delicious veggie burger combo.

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Edamame Hummus Veggie Wraps

These healthy & no-bake edamame hummus wraps are perfect to bring to a picnic, hike, and are kid-friendly too!

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Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Arugula Salad

This salad is truly my go-to summer salad recipe. Filled with crisp fresh veggies, creamy avocado, crispy chickpeas, protein packed quinoa, and my favorite homemade lemon garlic dressing.

Who says you can't have pasta in the summer?! This light pasta dish is full of fresh leeks & peas and makes for a delicious & lemony dinner recipe!

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Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Cilantro Chimchurri

These portobello mushrooms have an awesome "meaty" texture and are topped with a cilantro chimichurri sauce made with fresh herbs, spices, and garlic.

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Vegan Linguine Pasta Salad

Summer BBQ's wouldn't be complete without a delicious cold pasta salad! As an added bonus, this pasta salad is best the day after making it so it makes the best meal prep or make-ahead side dish.

While this recipe calls for roasted veggies, in the summer I grill these veggies for even more flavor! Plus, who doesn't love homemade pesto?!

Summer Desserts

Summer wouldn't be complete without desserts full of berries, stone fruit, and ice cream! Here are 4 of my absolute favorite dessert recipes to eat during summer.

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Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

These no bake cookie dough ice cream sandwiches are SO good, fun to make, and kid-friendly too. They are a bit on the indulgent side, but some days we just need a decadent frozen treat!

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Vegan Papaya Lime Popsicles

Making homemade popsicles is ridiculously fun and these Coconut, Papaya, & Lime Popsicles are one of my favorite flavors!

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Vegan Blackberry Peach Cobbler

If you're okay turning on the oven this summer, making a vegan cobbler filled with fresh blackberries and peaches is SO worth it! Plus- this cobbler is refined sugar-free, meaning you can totally eat it for breakfast right?!

Vegan Apricot Jam Bars

Not only are these bars easy to make, but they include instructions for making a super easy apricot jam. Apricot is one of those summer fruits that tends to get overlooked, but it shines in this dessert recipe!

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Vegan Vanilla Berry Cupcakes

Soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with vanilla bean frosting and fresh berries. They're the perfect treat for 4th of July or Memorial Day celebrations!

Summer co*cktails

There is nothing quite like a refreshing & cold co*cktail on a hot summer day. These 4 co*cktails are unique ideas to use the fresh fruits & herbs that are in season this summer!

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Blackberry Lemonade Mojito

Muddled blackberries & mint paired with vodka for a delicious fruit-filled co*cktail!

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Mango Jalapeño Margaritas

Another favorite fruit of summer- Mango- gets all the love in this spicy blended tequila co*cktail recipe!

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Peaches, strawberries, and Rainier cherries are infused into white wine for a delicious pitcher friendly co*cktail!

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Tequila Smash

Seriously the EASIEST 5-ingredient tequila co*cktail you won't be able to stop making all summer long.

Looking for even more delicious summer recipes? Checkout my favorite recipes on SGTO that are 10 ingredients or less or a few of my recipes that take 30 minutes or less. Enjoy!

-TSG

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FAQs

What is the most eaten vegan food? ›

Most vegan diets include beans in at least one meal per day, including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans and many more. Many vegans consume soy-based proteins such as tofu and tempeh; their mild flavor makes them a great substitute for meat in stir-fries, soups and stews.

What to cook for my vegan boyfriend? ›

Vegan meal for two recipes
  1. Sticky noodles with homemade hoisin. ...
  2. Pearled spelt salad with peas & gooseberries. ...
  3. Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash. ...
  4. Miso aubergine. ...
  5. Marinated tofu. ...
  6. Roasted cauli-broc bowl with tahini hummus. ...
  7. Veggie noodles with sesame dressing. ...
  8. Pumpkin, spinach & black bean dopiaza.

What food is surprisingly vegan? ›

18 Snacks and Foods You Didn't Know Were Vegan
  • Sriracha Mayo. I'm just as surprised as you are that Flying Goose's brilliant sriracha mayo is completely plant-based. ...
  • Hackney Gelato Dark Chocolate Sorbetto. ...
  • Lotus Biscoff Spread. ...
  • Lindt Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate. ...
  • Ritz Crackers. ...
  • Jacob's Cream Crackers. ...
  • Oreos. ...
  • Twiglets.
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What snack foods can vegans eat? ›

Try These Popular Vegan Snacks (Chips, Cookies, and More)
  • Vegan Rob's Chips.
  • Rivalz Extra Chedda' Mac.
  • Outstanding Foods PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds.
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars—Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate.
  • Trader Joe's Almond Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets.

Is bread usually vegan? ›

At its core, a bread recipe contains four simple ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast — a type of microscopic fungus used to help bread rise. Therefore, the simplest form of bread is vegan. However, some types include additional ingredients like sweeteners or fats — both of which can be of animal origin.

What is vegan for beginners? ›

That's why a vegan diet avoids all animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy. People choose to follow a vegan diet for various reasons. These usually range from ethics to environmental concerns, but they can also stem from a desire to improve health. A vegan diet excludes all animal products.

Which country is #1 for vegans? ›

India. Three of India's major religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — teach the practice of ahimsa, or non-violence towards all beings. Because of this religious tradition, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians out of all the countries in the world.

Which five are popular vegan foods? ›

Popular vegan dishes include veggie burgers, tofu stir-fries, vegetable curries, salads, and pasta dishes. Plant-based proteins, such as tempeh, seitan, and nutritional yeast, are also popular vegan ingredients.

What foods do vegans love? ›

Protein from beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh and seitan, along with healthy fats from avocado, nuts, seeds, and coconut and olive oils, can also keep your blood sugar stable. High-protein vegan diet: Protein is one of the nutrients often lacking in a vegan diet.

Are Oreos vegan? ›

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense. Plant-based cookies and cream lovers rejoice!

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