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Delicious Vegan Food for the Hot Summer Months

Whether you’re vegan by choice or because of dietary restrictions, summer can be a challenging time of year to stick to your vegan diet. The heat can sap your energy and leave you feeling sluggish and without much desire to cook. But with a little planning and creativity, it’s possible to enjoy delicious vegan food in the summer months. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, vegan food can be light and refreshing, easy to prepare, and an absolute delight to eat. From cold soups and salads to grilled vegetables and quick snacks, you can create a delicious vegan menu to satisfy your cravings and keep you feeling energized and refreshed. So, get ready to enjoy some delicious vegan food this summer!

What Vegan Dishes are Best for Summer?

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. There are so many delicious options available that can help make your meals light, flavorful, and enjoyable. Some of the best vegan ingredients to take advantage of during the summer months include tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, corn, watermelon, peaches, and cherries. All of these ingredients are full of flavor and can be used in a variety of recipes. Tomatoes are great for making cold soups or salads; cucumbers pair well with hummus for a quick snack; eggplant can be grilled or roasted for an easy side dish; peppers can be added to sandwiches or tacos; corn makes for a delicious addition to pasta dishes; watermelon adds sweetness and juiciness to salads; peaches are great for baking into desserts; and cherries make a wonderful topping on ice cream. With all these options available during the summer months, you’ll never be bored with your vegan diet!

Easy Vegan Snacks to Beat the Heat

The key to eating vegan in the summer months is to focus on light, fresh ingredients that are easy to prepare. When it comes to snacks, there are so many options available that don’t require much effort. Have some hummus and sliced vegetables with a few crackers as a quick afternoon snack. Try blending frozen bananas for a sweet and creamy smoothie. Or whip up some guacamole and serve it with tortilla chips or pita bread. For a more substantial snack, you can make vegan tacos filled with grilled vegetables, black beans, and your favorite salsa. And of course, no summer menu would be complete without fresh fruit! Whether you go for watermelon slices, blueberries, apples, or any other favorite fruit of yours – it will make the perfect addition to your summer vegan menu!

Vegan Ideas for Summer
Rhubarb Rumble (non Weight Watchers/Diabetic version) Pie/Bars

Rhubarb Rumble (non Weight Watchers/Diabetic version) Pie/Bars is a gluten free recipe with 8 servings. One serving contains 407 calories, 9g of protein, and 15g of fat. For $1.57 per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Allrecipes has 1 fans. It works best as a dessert, and is done in about 30 minutes. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Mother's Day. A mixture of vanilla pudding mix, strawberry gelatin packet, strawberry gelatin packet, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. Overall, this recipe earns a rather bad spoonacular score of 35%. Try Baie Rose and Orange-Scented Red Berry NON COOK FREEZER Jam, Deceptively Non-Creamy Creamy Coleslaw, and Home-Made Baked Corn Dogs + Vegan Version for similar recipes.

Peaches and Cream Milkshake

Peaches and Cream Milkshake is a beverage that serves 1. For $4.36 per serving, this recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 610 calories, 8g of protein, and 17g of fat per serving. A mixture of peach vodka, peach, peach sorbet, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 5 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 37%. This score is rather bad. Similar recipes include Coconut Cream Pie Vegan Milkshake, Peaches And Cream Oatmeal, and Peaches and Cream Pound Cake.

Colonial Holiday Cup

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your recipe box, Colonial Holiday Cup might be a recipe you should try. One serving contains 203 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe serves 16. For 57 cents per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of apple juice, allspice, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It works best as a hor d'oeuvre, and is done in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. 6 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. Overall, this recipe earns a not so spectacular spoonacular score of 36%. Try PB Cup Stuffed Brownie Bites, Peanut Butter Cup Trifle, and Three-Cup Chicken for similar recipes.

Spicy Apple Tea

If you have about 2 hours and 15 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Spicy Apple Tea might be a super gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. This beverage has 124 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 21 and costs 29 cents per serving. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. If you have water, individual tea bags, brown sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 0%, which is improvable. Try Almond Tea Cookies, Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches, and Green Tea Fruit Medley Smoothie for similar recipes.

Rhubarb Cherry Pie

Rhubarb Cherry Pie might be a good recipe to expand your dessert recipe box. This recipe serves 8 and costs 94 cents per serving. One serving contains 189 calories, 1g of protein, and 1g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It is perfect for Mother's Day. A mixture of tart cherries, food coloring, quick-cooking tapioca, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a rather bad spoonacular score of 26%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Delicious Rhubarb Custard Pie, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Vegan Shake, and Cherry-Berry Pie With Agave Nectar All-Butter Crust.

Sweet and Sour Veggies

Sweet and Sour Veggies could be just the gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe you've been looking for. For 93 cents per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This side dish has 175 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up red wine vinegar, cucumbers, bell pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 12 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 58%, this dish is pretty good. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Honey Mustard Chicken With Cashews and Veggies, Lentil Soup with Veggies and Pasta, and Noodles and Veggies With Peanut Sauce.

Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas

Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas could be just the gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe you've been looking for. For $1.8 per serving, you get a beverage that serves 12. One portion of this dish contains roughly 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 137 calories. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. Not a lot of people really liked this Mediterranean dish. If you have tequila, pomegranate juice, pomegranate and cranberries, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 5 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 0%, which is very bad (but still fixable). German Lemon Cake With Cranberry Aka Cranberry Zitronenkuchen, Pomegranate-Nutella Waffles, and Green Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese Garnish are very similar to this recipe.

Sweet-and-Sour Dressing

Need a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan hor d'oeuvre? Sweet-and-Sour Dressing could be a tremendous recipe to try. This recipe makes 24 servings with 78 calories, 0g of protein, and 2g of fat each. For 14 cents per serving, this recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have vinegar, corn syrup, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 10 minutes. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. With a spoonacular score of 0%, this dish is improvable. Similar recipes are Easter Nest Sweet Cake With Sour Cream-Royal Icing and Pistachios, La Nonna's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Dip, and Super Speedy Spicy Sweet and Sour Shrimp.

Briam (Greek Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce)

Briam (Greek Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce) might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 116 calories, 4g of protein, and 3g of fat each. For $1.17 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works best as a sauce, and is done in approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up bell peppers, salt and ground pepper, oregano, and a few other things to make it today. 56 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 97%, which is tremendous. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as One Soup, Two Ways: Chunky Vegetables and Cream Of Vegetables, Pasta With Roasted Vegetables & Greek Olives, and Mixed Mushroom Sauce Over Tagliatelle Pasta.

Banana Chip Pancakes

Banana Chip Pancakes might be just the breakfast you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 599 calories, 13g of protein, and 22g of fat. For 88 cents per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have egg, biscuit/baking mix, bananas, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 2 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 49%. Similar recipes are Cinnamon Chocolate-Chip Banana Pancakes, Baked Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes, and Chocolate Chip Pancakes-gluten free, nut free, vegan.

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