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40+ Romantic Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes

Don’t know what to cook for a romantic vegan dinner at home? Let these decadent vegan Valentine’s Day recipes inspire your date night.

 

Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes

For more vegan Valentine’s Day content, check out our Valentine’s Day gift ideas, vegan gift baskets roundup and vegan chocolate guide.

 

What is a good vegan Valentine’s Day dinner?

A great Valentine’s day dinner can consist of a seitan/tofu steak, a hearty salad, a strawberry dessert and a glass of vegan red wine or a cocktail.

 

Vegan Valentine’s Day Breakfast

1. Vegan Apple Oat Pancakes

Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes
Photo: The Green Loot

What could be more romantic than making that special someone in your life a Valentine’s Day pancake breakfast? These apple oat pancakes are easy, healthy and taste like a sweet indulgence.

 

2. Vegan Breakfast Skillet

Vegan Valentine's Day Breakfast
Photo: Heather Christo

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a breakfast skillet. In 30 minutes, you can present a meal full of colors, textures and all kinds of healthy ingredients. It’ll make more than enough for two.

 

3. Vegan Buttermilk Waffles

Buttermilk Waffles
Photo: Veganosity

Ever wake up with buttermilk waffles on your mind? You can have them without ever leaving your house. These are vegan, light and fluffy and perfect to begin a special day.

 

4. Hashbrown Casserole

Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes
Photo: Contentedness Cooking

There’s no better way to show someone love than by making them a hash brown casserole. Potatoes, onions, spices and vegan cheese all come together to make the ultimate comfort food.

 

5. Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Photo: Okonomi Kitchen

Valentine’s Day is a special day, so why not serve some very special pancakes? These Japanese pancakes raise up sky high and are light as air. You’ll never want old pancakes again.

 

6. Vegan French Crepes

French Crepes
Photo: The Conscious Plant Kitchen

Ah, love is in the air, and there’s something inherently romantic about sharing a plate of five-ingredient French crepes. You can even choose from a variety of scrumptious fillings.

 

9. Pink Beet Pancakes

Pink Beet Pancakes
Photo: Del’s Cooking Twist

Pink is the color of romance. It’s also the color of these healthy, vegan pancakes. Whether savory or sweet, they’ll make quite the impression on the plate.

 

Vegan Valentine’s Day Dinner

 

10. Basil Pesto Pasta

Vegan Valentine's Day Dinner Recipes
Photo: The Green Loot

Remember when those two puppy dogs in love shared a plate of pasta? Adorable! You can recreate that moment with your very own plate of basil pesto pasta. Healthy and romantic all at once!

 

11. Vegan ‘Steak’

Vegan 'Steak'
Photo: The Cheeky Chickpea

Everyone loves to celebrate special occasions with a steak dinner but what are vegans supposed to do? A seitan steak dinner? Yes! All of the flavor, texture and luxury without any meat products.

 

12. Skillet Garlic Green Beans

Skillet Garlic Green Beans
Photo: Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Simple and elegant, green beans with a little garlic, olive oil and spices are a perfect Valentine’s Day side dish. They’re easy and quick to make, leaving plenty of time for romance.

 

13. Vegan KFC Fried Chicken

KFC Fried Chicken
Photo: Sweet Simple Vegan

What is true love? It may just be taking the time to recreate and veganize the legendary fast food flavor of a KFC meal. Give the gift of a two, three or even six-piece meal!

 

14. Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad
Photo: The Cheeky Chickpea

What kind of Caesar salad do you have when you replace the parmesan, egg and anchovy with nutritional yeast, vegan mayo and miso? You have a vegan Caesar salad worthy of a dramatic tableside presentation.

 

15. Mushroom Stroganoff Mac and Cheese

Vegan Valentine's Day Dinner
Photo: Rabbit and Wolves

Mushroom stroganoff is one of those meals that feels expensive and elegant. In reality, it’s cheap and easy to make. Try it for a romantic dinner for two or for a family meal.

 

16. Herby Persian Bean Soup

Herby Persian Bean Soup
Photo: Rebel Recipes

Light a candle and ladle out two bowls of this Persian Bean Soup. You’ll each slowly sip the herby broth before digging into the wholesome ingredients. A Valentine’s Day win.

 

17. Spicy Vegan ‘Tuna’ Roll

Spicy 'Tuna' Roll
Photo: Cook with Candy

Of course vegans can enjoy sushi — with just a few adjustments. Swap out the tuna for a marinated tomato and wrap and roll until your heart’s desire. Don’t forget the soy sauce!

 

18. Chili Garlic Mushroom

Chili Garlic Mushroom
Photo: That Delicious Dish

One way to infuse your Valentine’s Day with a little heat is to spice up your food. These 15-minute chili garlic mushrooms can be a side or the star of a main dish.

 

19. Creamy Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta

Creamy Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta
Photo: Amy Le Creations

Take a white sauce and turn it red with sun-dried tomatoes. Add a few chili flakes for heat and you’ll be dining on yummy pasta with your best sweetie by your side.

 

20. French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup
Photo: Simple Veganista

Caramelized onions, fresh thyme and stock-soaked bread topped with vegan cheese. Two bowls, no waiting. If that doesn’t sound like a love affair, I don’t know what does.

 

21. Miso Roasted Carrots

Miso Roasted Carrots
Photo: Cook Republic

Looking for the perfect side dish for your Valentine’s Day dinner? These Sticky Vegan Miso Roasted Carrots should be a serious contender because they are everything. Easy, colorful — they’re a sweet-savory revelation.

 

22. Tomato & Basil Soup

Tomato & Basil Soup
Photo: The Green Loot

On Valentine’s Day, who has hours to spare for standing overtop a hot stove and crafting a tasty soup? Good thing this tomato basil soup with tortellini only takes 30 minutes to make.

 

23. Pesto Potato Salad

Pesto Potato Salad
Photo: Lazy Cat Kitchen

Prepare yourself! This isn’t Grandma’s stodgy, over-dressed, mushy potato salad. It’s a complete reinvention of the classic dish that’s healthy, pesto-forward and features fluffy roasted potatoes.

 

Vegan Valentine’s Day Desserts

24. Vegan Peanut Butter Strawberry Shortcake

Vegan Valentine's Day Desserts
Photo: Pretty Pies

Ah, strawberries and Valentine’s Day. They work perfectly together in this decadent but light Peanut Butter Strawberry Shortcake. It’s a study in the wonders of sweet and salty deliciousness.

 

25. Banana Pudding Cake (Self-Saucing)

Banana Pudding Cake (Self-Saucing)
Photo: Full of Plants

Enjoying a warm, gooey dessert with someone you love is the best. This should probably be that dessert. Part cake, part pudding, both bathing naughtily in a pool of rich caramel sauce.

 

26. Vegan Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Photo: My Quiet Kitchen

How could a vegan make a throw-back Jell-O dessert when gelatin isn’t vegan? Find out when you make this Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It looks as if it came right off of the summertime potluck table.

 

27. Vegan Coconut Cream Pie

Vegan Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes
Photo: Sarah Bakes G-Free

Ever wonder what a coconut-flavored cloud might taste like? Wonder no more. Have a slice of this Coconut Cream Pie and be delivered into a lighter-than-air dessert-induced bliss.

 

28. Oreo Brownies with Peanut Butter

Oreo Brownies with Peanut Butter
Photo: Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate

Of course I wanted chocolate on Valentine’s Day but I didn’t want to stop there. I also wanted brownies, peanut butter and Oreos. This recipe managed to wrangle everything into one insanely decadent treat.

 

29. Vegan Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate Fondue
Photo: This Mama Cooks

Any couple in love would do well to indulge in a warm, chocolate fondue. All kinds of fruit for dipping, all kinds of chocolate dripping — it’s just too romantic for words.

 

30. Strawberry Cream Pie

Strawberry Cream Pie
Photo: Detoxinista

Eating healthy on Valentine’s Day may seem like a challenge but this dessert makes it a whole lot easier. Strawberry Cream Pie is like a little bite of strawberry heaven without any dessert sin.

 

31. Heart Shaped Churros

Heart Shaped Churros
Photo: Super Golden Bakes

Churros! Who doesn’t love churros? When you pipe these veganized cinnamon and sugar dusted churros into a heart, the adorable level goes off the charts.

 

32. Oreo Cupcakes

Oreo Cupcakes
Photo: Eight Forest Lane

You don’t have to be a kid to love Oreos. Did you know they were vegan? Score! These cupcakes have crushed Oreos in the batter and in the frosting.

 

33. Affogato

Affogato
Photo: Simply Ceecee

Travel to Italy without leaving your kitchen. This version of the classic Italian dessert, Affogato, has dairy-free vanilla ice cream drowning in strong coffee and salted caramel sauce. Yum!

 

34. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Photo: Know Your Produce

Chocolate covered strawberries are a Valentine’s Day must. Take it to the next level, though, by serving up Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes! They’re like two desserts in one!

 

35. Posset

Posset
Photo: Lavender and Macarons

Think citrus cream with fruit. A posset is a no-bake dessert that’s a life saver when you’re short on time. It’s simple — only four ingredients — and it’s light, refreshing and easy to make.

 

36. Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Photo: Eat Drink Shrink

Carrot cake just naturally wants to be healthy. This recipe lightens the sugar and oil, uses vegan ingredients and is easy to make, all while producing the most scrumptious cupcakes you’ll ever eat.

 

37. Heart Pie Pops

Heart Pie Pops
Photo: Sarah Bakes G-Free

These adorable little pie pops prove you’re not afraid of making an effort for love. Sweet crust stuffed with raspberry or strawberry jam and cut into a heart shape? They’re too darn cute!

 

38. Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake
Photo: Loving It Vegan

I’m telling you right now, if you serve this luscious vegan Red Velvet Cake to your sweetie on this Valentine’s Day, you will be rewarded with affection, appreciation and awe.

 

39. Strawberry Chocolate Truffles

Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
Photo: Recipe Runner

Chocolate has been associated with Valentine’s Day since forever. So have strawberries. Now, you can combine those two classic elements into one ball of ecstasy with these easy, inexpensive and vegan Strawberry Chocolate Truffles.

 

Vegan Valentine’s Day Drinks

40. Love Martini

Vegan Valentine's Day Drinks
Photo: Picture The Recipe

If martinis be the drink of love, I’ll take one, please. A seductive mixture of Peach Schnapps, Malibu Rum, vodka and cranberry juice with a little strawberry garnish on the side. Perfection.

 

41. Classic Aperol Spritz

Classic Aperol Spritz
Photo: Cookie and Kate

Yes, you could enjoy a glass of champagne for Valentine’s Day but why not change things up and have an Aperol Spritz? It’s a refreshing combo of Prosecco, Aperol, club soda with an orange slice.

 

42. Strawberry Thyme Vodka Spritzer

Strawberry Thyme Vodka Spritzer
Photo: Veggies Don’t Bite

Strawberry brings the fruity sweet. Thyme brings a kiss of earthy, herbal notes. The vodka brings the celebration in to full gear. Mix together and serve at once.

 

43. Easy Sangria

Easy Sangria
Photo: Isabel Eats

We should all be eating more fruit, right? This calls for a pitcher of Easy Sangria! Apples and oranges with lemon and lime soaked in red wine is the nutritionally appropriate answer.

 

44. White Wine Mojito

Vegan Valentine's Day Cocktails
Photo: Turnip The Oven

What’s the definition of refreshing? It might just be lime, mint and chilled white wine served with club soda over ice. Isn’t that also the definition of a White Wine Mojito? Coincidence? I think not.

 

45. Red Wine Spritzer

Red Wine Spritzer
Photo: All Roads Lead To The Kitchen

Red wine is nice but what if you want something a little more whimsical? Add some bubbly club soda, simple syrup, lemon and lime and suddenly you’ve got a whole new red wine take.

 

46. Strawberry Sangria

Strawberry Sangria
Photo: Celebrating Sweets

Strawberries are romantic. Sangria is romantic. Strawberry Sangria might just be the most seductive and romance inducing concoction ever to grace your stemware. Be prepared!

 

Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes FAQ

Are Conversation Hearts vegan?

No, conversation hearts are unfortunately not vegan, as the product contains animal-derived ingredients, like gelatin.

Is chocolate vegan?

Chocolate CAN be vegan if it doesn’t contain any animal-derived ingredients. Before buying chocolate, make sure to read the ingredients list to make sure. Look out for the vegan logo as well.

What is a popular food eaten on Valentine’s Day?

One of the most popular meal choices for a romantic Valentine’s day dinner is usually, steak with potatoes and pasta.

 

What are your favorite Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes?

Let me know in the comments!

vegan Valentine's Day recipes

40+ Romantic Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes

Mira M.
Don't know what to cook for a romantic vegan dinner at home? Let these decadent vegan Valentine's Day recipes inspire your date night.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • pasta
  • mushroom
  • red wine
  • sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Choose your favorite Valentine's Day meal from the list.
  • Click on the name to get to the recipe.
  • Happy cooking!

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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