17 easy vegan summer recipes that require little to no cooking, very few ingredients and come together in 30 minutes or less. Oil-free, healthy, and delicious!
I love to cook! And, because I’m a food blogger that should go without saying. But, I have to be honest with you. The last thing I want to do during the summer is to stand over a hot stove all day. And, I typically don’t want anything super heavy.
So, I like to have an assortment of vegan summer recipes that consist of light meals, snacks, and desserts I can whip up in no time. These recipes are fairly high in protein, require very little effort, and will more than satisfy your hunger pain.
These easy vegan summer recipes are from my blog. And, are on frequent rotation in my home. Whether you want a meal or just a quick bit there’s something here for you and you are guaranteed to be out of the kitchen in no time.
You’re going to love this collection of breakfast, vegan summer pasta and salads, and desserts. Happy Summer!
17 Easy Vegan Summer Recipes
17 easy vegan summer recipes that require little to no cooking, very few ingredients and come together in 30 minutes or less. Oil-free, healthy, and delicious!
Raw Oat Blueberry Banana Nut Power Bowl
This breakfast bowl is loaded with protein, fiber, and is super easy to throw together. It'll keep you full and regular.
Strawberry Chia Jam
This homemade Strawberry Chia Jam is amazing! It’s quick and easy to make, requires only 3 INGREDIENTS, completely natural, and absolutely delicious. Use it on your morning toast, bagels, or for making a healthy and amazing PB & J!
Easy Vegan Avocado Toast
Who doesn't love avocado toast? It's fast, healthy, creamy, and delicious. Sprinkle a little of my Vegan Parmesan on top for an extra jolt of flavor.
Vegan Squash Casserole
Should you actually want to turn on an oven and cook this Vegan Summer Squash Casserole is well worth it. It's creamy, cheesy, and guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the dinner table.
Tomato Cucumber Salad (No Oil)
This simple Tomato Cucumber Salad recipe is bright, light, fresh, and delicious. It’s an easy summer salad made with English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crunchy red onion, and covered in a sweet and tangy oil-free dressing.
Vegan Macaroni Salad
The BEST Vegan Macaroni Salad is so easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s loaded with crunchy veggies, covered in a rich and creamy no mayo dressing, and is sure to please any crowd. The best cold pasta salad for summer picnics, cookouts, and gatherings.
The Best Vegan Potato Salad
This classic vegan potato salad is so easy to make, uses less than 10 ingredients, and is ready in as little as 20 minutes. A rich and creamy no mayo dressing and crunchy celery bring this dish to life. It’s perfect for cookouts, picnics, and summer potlucks.
Easy Three Bean Salad
Easy and delicious classic Three Bean Salad. It’s made with chickpeas, red kidney beans, cannellini beans, cucumber, celery, a few simple spices, and a delicious oil free sweet and tangy dressing.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
A delicious vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich. It’s loaded with protein; full of fiber; and, super hearty! No cooking and takes less than 10-minutes to prepare.
Quinoa Black Bean Salad
This Quinoa Black Bean Salad is super hearty. It’s perfect as a meal all by itself but goes nicely with the main course as well. Vegan, gluten free, loaded with protein, low-fat, and ready in 20 minutes!
Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta
This tofu ricotta is rich, creamy, low-fat, and delicious. It's perfect as a dip or making zucchini lasagna. A great summertime dish.
Healthy Avocado Chocolate Pudding
This Avocado Chocolate Pudding is so easy to make, requires only FIVE ingredients, and 5 minutes. It’s rich, creamy, and incredibly decadent. You’ll never taste the avocado and its kid approved!
Creamy Smooth Oil-Free Homemade Hummus
This is the BEST homemade hummus recipe. It’s smooth, creamy, and healthier than what you buy in the store. Perfect for parties, a snack, and as a spread on your favorite sandwich or wrap.
Easy Vegan Date Caramel
Delicious Easy Vegan Date Caramel recipe requiring only 3 ingredients. Perfect as a dip with fruit, pretzels or other healthy snacks. Vegan, gluten-free, and fat-free. A perfect summerime treat!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan No-Bake Cookies
Delicious Vegan No-Bake Cookies made with chocolate and peanut butter! Easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy snack. Made with just 7 simple ingredients. The kids will love these.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus is so easy to make and absolutely delicious! 7 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy chocolate peanut butter dream.
Green Powerhouse Summer Smoothie
This green smoothie is loaded with kale, pineapple, mango, and banana. It's healthy, refreshing, and almost as good as being on your own tropical island.
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I love all of your emails and IG posts. BUT. THIS email of easy summer recipes is THE BEST!! Thank you for the time and effort to get this out to us. I really appreciate that your recipes are easy, the ingredients are, most times, already in my home and if not are easy to get at any grocery store. And I do appreciate your write ups and tips. I’m super excited to make the macaroni salad, potato salad, 3 bean salad… all of them haha!