Best Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes

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
💬 Comments

🥞 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.

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5 from 5 votes

Ready in: 25

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.

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5 from 2 votes

Ready in: 30

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.

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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

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5 from 4 votes

Ready in: 10

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.

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5 from 5 votes

Ready in: 10

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.

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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.

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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

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5 from 4 votes

Ready in: 25

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.

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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.

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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

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4.84 from 6 votes

Ready in: 20

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.

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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.

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5 from 1 vote

Ready in: 35

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)

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5 from 9 votes

Ready in: 25

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.

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5 from 5 votes

Ready in: 1 10

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.

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5 from 3 votes

Ready in: 1 5

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.

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5 from 4 votes

Ready in: 20

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

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5 from 2 votes

Ready in: 30

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!