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    Best Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes

    Published: Feb 7, 2023 by Jess & Dan · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Valentine's Day is a special occasion celebrated by couples all over the world to express their love and affection. Many people choose to celebrate with a special dinner, and for those who follow a vegan lifestyle, finding delicious and romantic recipes can be a challenge. However, there's no reason that vegans need to miss out. There are so many vegan valentine's day recipes to choose from in this round-up, we're spoilt for choice!

    Any combination of the recipes below will create a delicious, cruelty-free romantic vegan dinner that is just as gorgeous as any other dinner. Spoiler: there's a lot of food from Italy included here.

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    • 🥞 Valentine's Day Recipes for Breakfast
    • 🥗 Valentine's Day Appetisers
    • 🍝 Vegan Valentine's Main Course
    • 🧁 Vegan Valentine's Day Desserts
    • 💝 Sweet Treats & Edible Gifts
    • 🍸 Drinks
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🍛 More recipe inspiration

    🥞 Valentine's Day Recipes for Breakfast

    Vegan Valentine's Day recipes would be incomplete without breakfast recipes! So let's start at the top. It's the most important meal of the day, so why not treat your better half to a bit of breakfast in bed?

    1. Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

    Fluffy vegan pancakes on a plate with yoghurt and strawberries.
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 1 vote
    Ready in: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    Fluffy vegan pancakes are super easy to make and only need 5 ingredients! These fluffy vegan pancakes are made without bananas and are oil-free too. Based on an American style pancake that’s perfect for breakfast, Shrove Tuesday or even as a delicious dessert.

    2. Vegan Baked Oats

    Vegan baked oats with strawberries topped with yoghurt and walnuts.
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 2 votes
    Ready in: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    Baked oats are like eating cake for breakfast only healthier! Paired with peanut butter and strawberries for that peanut butter and jelly feel, a great option for a special breakfast.

    3. Valentine's Day Fruit Board

    Fruit platter of dragonfruit, strawberries, watermelon and raspberries.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 5 minutes
    Recipe by: Planted in the Kitchen
    This refreshing fruit dip is perfect to serve this Valentine's Day! It's easy to make using just three simple ingredients and is perfect for expressing your love.

    4. Best Silken Tofu Scramble In Minutes

    Soft tofu scramble on two halves of toast on a p;ate
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 2 votes
    Ready in: 10 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    Silken tofu scramble is a great breakfast option as it's delicious, healthy and rich in protein. Plus, you can make it in 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients!

    5. Chickpea Flour Omelette (Vegan)

    Chickpea flour omelette filled with mushrooms, with a side salad and bread.
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 3 votes
    Ready in: 10 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    The perfect vegan omelette is made using chickpea flour! A simple batter of chickpea flour, black salt, nutritional yeast and water comes together to make a surprisingly convincing eggless omelette alternative. It’s quick and easy to make, and versatile too – just add your favourite omelette fillings.

    6. Vegan French Toast Casserole

    A portion of vegan French toast casserole on a plate.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 50 minutes
    Recipe by: The Vgn Way
    Baked Vegan French Toast Casserole is great for breakfast, brunch and Valentine's Day! This casserole is prepared the night before to save you time and is topped with a delicious pecan crumble.

    7. Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

    Strawberry smoothie bowl with hemp seeds, fresh strawberries and coconut shavings.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 5 minutes
    Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
    This coconut flavoured strawberry smoothie bowl is packed with banana, oats, and toppings of your choice. The perfect healthy Valentine's breakfast!

    🥗 Valentine's Day Appetisers

    Kick off your romantic vegan dinner with an extra special starter! The hardest part will be choosing which one.

    8. Silky Lebanese Hummus in 30 Minutes

    Lebanese hummus in a bowl with pitta to the side
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 2 votes
    Ready in: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    Creamy homemade hummus is the perfect dip to have with tortilla chips, crudités or as part of a romantic mezze platter. This recipe may take a little longer than a quick hummus recipe, but the result is so much better.

    9. Baba Ganoush

    Baba ganoush in a bowl with pitta chips next to it.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: Garlic & Zest
    Is there anything more sultry than dipping warm pita bread into a lush, creamy eggplant dip? This baba ganoush gets extra oomph by charring the eggplant over a grill or gas stovetop.

    10. Beetroot Carpaccio

    Beetroot carpaccio with rocket and walnuts on a plate.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Recipe by: Six Hungry Feet
    This beautiful Beetroot Carpaccio makes for a fancy appetiser or a refreshing side dish. It's made with roasted beetroot, pear, walnuts, rocket, and a fresh mint vinaigrette. Making it both refreshing and healthy! Plus, it's gluten-free.

    11. Mushroom Larb

    Square photo of mushroom larb on a leaf of baby gem sprinkled with chilli flakes
    Check out this recipe
    4.84 from 6 votes
    Ready in: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    This is a vegan and vegetarian friendly mushroom larb. A delicious mix of mushrooms, fresh herbs and the crunch of toasted rice! Offering a great meaty texture wrapped up in cute little baby-gem leaves.

    12. Carrot & Lentil Soup

    Carrot and lentil soup with in a terracotta bowl with handles.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: Ambitious Foodie
    This carrot and lentil soup is a flavourful soup recipe! The red lentils and carrots are complemented with cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and chilli, resulting in a creamy, substantial soup.

    13. Caesar Salad

    Cashew caesar dressing in a glass jar with a spoon it in and croutons next to it.
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 1 vote
    Ready in: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    This easy vegan Caesar salad is so good, you'll never go back to the original. With a silky smooth dressing, it's an indulgent but light start to a romantic dinner.

    🍝 Vegan Valentine's Main Course

    Have an extra special day with any one of these delicious main courses. Treat your sweetheart to a homemade dinner and you're sure to be in their good books for a while!

    14. Best Vegan Carbonara (Under 30 Minutes)

    Check out this recipe
    5 from 5 votes
    Ready in: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    Vegan carbonara is so easy to make, packed with protein and is a perfect pasta dish for the holiday of love. It's giving Lady & the Tramp vibes.

    15. Vegan Dauphinoise Potatoes

    Dan holding a glass dish of cooked vegan dauphinoise potatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 3 votes
    Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    Show your love with these vegan Dauphinoise potatoes. They're a decadent side dish that feel like a real treat. A great addition to a vegan roast dinner or alongside a plant-based steak. It only needs 4 ingredients too! Featuring a delicious crispy, golden top and a delightfully soft and creamy centre.

    16. Spaghetti Arrabiata

    Parmesan topped spaghetti arrabiata with fresh basil and bread.
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 1 vote
    Ready in: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    This is the best and easiest spaghetti arrabiata recipe! Show your passion with this rich tomato sauce with fiery chilli and fresh basil, that’s perfect for a romantic dinner. Direct from my Italian Nonna’s kitchen to yours!

    17. Cavolo Nero Pasta

    Cavolo nero pasta in a bowl with fresh basil.
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 2 votes
    Ready in: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    Creamy cavolo nero pasta (or vegan sun dried tomato pasta) is a comforting pasta dish that’s so satisfying and indulgent. And it only takes 20 minutes to make! Top with vegan cheese to make it even better.

    18. Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo

    Creamy vegan cauliflower Alfredo on a plate with sprouts
    Check out this recipe
    5 from 1 vote
    Ready in: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Jess & Dan
    This is a deliciously creamy and indulgent tagliatelle recipe made with wholesome ingredients. Packed with hidden veggies, making it kind of healthy too, if that's your thing.

    19. Mushroom Risotto

    Mushroom risotto in a bowl with a spoon in it.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 1 hour
    Recipe by: Rainbow Plant Life
    Creamy, velvety, and bursting with savoury goodness, this mushroom risotto is like the classic version but dairy-free and vegan. Includes tips to help you nail the perfect vegan risotto every time. Perfectly indulgent, and really shows that you care. Goes really well with a crisp class of white wine.

    20. Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon

    Mushroom bourguignon with mashed potatoes and green beans on a plate.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 40 minutes
    Recipe by: Veggies Don't Bite
    Direct from the city of love, this vegan mushroom bourguignon is the perfect meal for a romantic dinner.

    21. Pink Heart Ravioli

    Pink heart ravioli with fresh basil and vegan parmesan cheese.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 1 hour and 55 minutes
    Recipe by: Vegan Doll House
    This vegan spinach ravioli uses beetroot to colour it naturally pink. Use a cookie cutter to make them heart shaped!

    22. Vegan Steak

    Vegan steak dinner on a plate with green beans and potatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: ~ 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Zardy Plants
    The classic dinner but made vegan! This vegan Valentine's day recipe is so special. Tender, flavourful, and protein-packed, this vegan steak is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It's a super juicy and simple seitan steak that's cooked to perfection.

    23. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    A stuffed portobello mushroom with pine nuts and parsley.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: The Vegan Larder
    These stuffed mushrooms are just the right amount of 'fancy' for date night. They're delicious, feel a bit special and are perfect for sharing!

    🧁 Vegan Valentine's Day Desserts

    Celebrate with an indulgent dessert on the holiday of love! These are our favourites.

    24. Chocolate Ganche Tart

    Chocolate ganache tart on a plate with berries.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 2 hours and 20 minutes
    Recipe by: Running on Real Food
    This vegan chocolate ganache tart is quick and easy to prepare and made with just a few simple ingredients. It features a silky truffle-like filling in a no-bake chocolate nut and date crust and is perfect for sharing.

    25. Vegan Chocolate Mousse

    Vegan chocolate mousse with whipped cream on top.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Recipe by: Vegan Dessert Ideas
    For a quick and easy Valentine's dessert, make this vegan chocolate mousse. It's rich, high in protein and super simple to make.

    26. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    Chocolate covered strawberries with descicated coconut.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: Nutriciously
    Delicious and easy to make, these flavourful vegan chocolate-covered strawberries are great as a romantic dessert! Juicy, chocolatey and lovingly decorated, they are a sumptuous treat.

    27. Vegan Champagne Cheesecake

    Champagne cheesecake with a fork in it.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 2 hours 5 minutes
    Recipe by: Plant Power Couple
    Vegan Champagne Cheesecake comin’ at ya HOT! Or rather, cold, because this easy celebratory dessert is no-bake, no-fuss and therefore totally awesome. Combining the amazing flavours of a classic cheesecake and a glass of bubbly, these decadent little desserts are the perfect way to turn any ordinary dinner into a celebration.

    28. Strawberry Mousse Tarts

    Strawberry mousse tart with mint leaves and fresh strawberries.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 1 hour
    Recipe by: The Stingy Vegan
    These vegan strawberry mousse tarts are airy, light and full of strawberry flavour! Made with fabulous aquafaba for a real mousse texture with loads of air bubbles, fresh strawberries and a simple two-ingredient crust, it's a perfect Valentine's Day dessert!

    29. Chocolate Raspberry Skillet Cookie

    A skillet cookie with ice cream on top with berries.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: Domestic Gothess
    Chocolate raspberry skillet cookie for two - this indulgent vegan skillet cookie is really quick and easy to make, gooey in the middle and crisp around the edges. It is perfect for a romantic Valentine's day dessert to share!

    30. Strawberry Shortcake

    Strawberry shortcake with coconut cream.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 45 minutes
    Recipe by: The Vgn Way
    An easy recipe for vegan Strawberry Shortcake. Fluffy and sweet biscuits topped with fresh juicy strawberries and sweet coconut whipped cream.

    31. Vegan Crème Brûlée

    Vegan creme brulee with blueberries on top.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 3 hours
    Recipe by: Steph Sunshine
    Express your love with this rich and delicious vegan crème brûlée recipe. With just 7 simple ingredients, you'll have a Valentine's Day dessert that's sure to impress. Made in single serve portions, so you can make them just for the two of you.

    💝 Sweet Treats & Edible Gifts

    32. Strawberry Cupcakes

    Strawberry cupcakes with frosting and strawberries.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: Rainbow Nourishments
    Easy vegan strawberry cupcakes that are packed with fresh strawberries and flavour! They are soft and fluffy and simple to make.

    33. Vegan Valentine's Day Cake

    Slabs of Valentine's cake with pink icing and sprinkles.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Baked by Clo
    A fluffy vanilla sheet cake topped with strawberry buttercream frosting. A super easy bake that's great even for beginner bakers.

    34. Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

    Heart shaped chocolate truffles piled on a small plate.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 2 hours and 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Beet of the Wild
    These decadent hazelnut truffles are a labour of love that's so worth it! With a dark chocolate coating and creamy chocolate hazelnut filling, they are rich in flavour and melt right in your mouth. Plus, they are completely free from refined sugar!

    35. Heart Cookies

    Heart thumbprint biscuits with jam on a ceramic plate.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Salted Pains
    These Thumbprint heart-shaped jam cookies are made with almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup. Fill the cookies with your favourite jam. I like the sound of cherry jam!

    36. Pretzel Bark

    Pretzel bark in a heart shape with dark chocolatem, white chocolate and sprinkles.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Allergy Awesomeness
    The cutest Valentine pretzel bark that is gluten and dairy free. Pretzels make the perfect outline for little hearts. They're made with dark chocolate chips and white, so you get a bit of both types of chocolate! Plus the saltiness from the pretzels set it all off. A delicious Valentine’s treat and so adorable.

    37. Valentine Heart Cookies

    Heart biscuits with sprinkles and jam.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: Strength & Sunshine
    A fun decorated heart-shaped cookie recipe for Valentine's! These gluten free heart cookies are vegan and allergy-free so everyone can enjoy them. They're made from cut-out sugar cookie dough, raspberry jam, and decorated with dairy-free white chocolate and sprinkles.

    38. Red Velvet Cake Pops

    A small cake pop with a heart sprinkle on it.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 1 hour and 35 minutes
    Recipe by: Veggie World Recipes
    Making cake pops is a great activity to do together, or perfect as a little gift for your loved one! They are delicious, fun, and creative. Plus, will really show that you care.

    39. Brownie Batter Hummus

    Brownie batter hummus in a bowl with strawberries on top.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 10 minutes
    Recipe by: Nourish Plate
    A delicious creamy brownie batter hummus makes a perfect dip that takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Great as part of a sharing platter or fruit board. It's gluten-free too!

    40. Donuts

    Donuts on a cooling rack.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 2 hours and 30 minutes
    Recipe by: Christina's Cucina
    Puffy and fluffy on the inside and perfectly golden on the outside. Fill or coat these donuts however your Valentine prefers!

    🍸 Drinks

    41. Strawberry Martini

    Strawberry martini with a strawberry balanced on top of the glass.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: The Littlest Crumb
    This fruity strawberry martini is an easy and delicious cocktail to make for Valentine’s Day. Made with strawberry syrup, shaken with vodka and a bit of lemon juice and served in a chilled glass.

    42. Blood Orange Martini

    A blood orange martini in a martini glass with cut blood oranges next to it.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 5 minutes
    Recipe by: Garlic & Zest
    Fruity and light, this vodka martini goes down easily, and the bright red hue makes it perfect for Valentine's Day.

    43. Strawberry Frosé

    A small tumbler of strawberry frosé with a strawberry on the side of the glass.
    Check out this recipe
    Ready in: 5 minutes
    Recipe by: Texan Erin
    This Strawberry Frosé calls for only four ingredients and comes together in a few minutes. It can even be naturally sweetened, plus it’s gluten free.

    💭 FAQs

    What is a good menu for Valentine's Day?

    Valentine's Day is a time to express your love. Lean into your lover's favourite foods to show them how much you care. Alternatively, take inspiration from French cuisine, it is home to the city of love after all. Or, look to Italian cuisine. What could possible say 'i love you' better than a delicious, comforting and creamy bowl of homemade spaghetti? And then of course, finish with an indulgent chocolate dessert, strawberries and champagne. Enjoy in front of an open fireplace. Who said romance is dead?

    What is the most consumed food on Valentine's Day?

    According to BBC Good Food, the most consumed foods on Valentine's is a steak dinner, followed by dauphinoise potatoes and also spaghetti carbonara! Luckily, we've included vegan versions of all of those dishes in this list. So your vegan valentine can still take part!

    By incorporating these recipes into your celebration, you can show your significant other how much you care, while also following a plant-based lifestyle. Whether you are cooking for a romantic dinner for two or having a cozy night in, these vegan Valentine's Day recipes are sure to please. Happy Valentine's Day!

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