The weather is warming up and you know what that means: picnic time! There is something special about sharing delicious food and enjoying the company of friends on an outdoor blanket. We’ve all been crammed together for the past few months so we need to take advantage of all the sunshine we can!
When planning a picnic, it’s easy to stick with the same few foods: hummus, fries and guac, cookies – you get the basics. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We found the most delicious vegan foods that are perfect for a picnic. Pick a few to create and bring with you, or send the list to your friends for a fully curated experience.
We also recommend downloading the Food Monster App – With over 15,000 delicious recipes, it’s the greatest herbal recipe resource to help you get healthy!
1. Devilish walls
Source: Deviled Walls
We introduce: Deviled Veggs by Chris Bartis! The secret to holding soy cream, tofu, and sour cream together is agar agar, which gives the white part a gelatinous texture. In doing these, stick to this recipe as close as possible and use the whitest ingredients you can find. Serve these at a party and they are guaranteed to blow all your guests away.
2. Grapefruit and peach sangria
Source: Grapefruit Peach Sangria
On a hot summer day with friends and family, can you think of anything better than citrus fruits with wine? Don’t even try to answer it, just toss all these ingredients into a jug, invite some people and try it for yourself. The star of your summer will definitely be this super refreshing grapefruit and peach sangria from Liz Martone. White wine, fresh grapefruit juice, sliced grapefruit, peaches, mint, lemons, limes and finally a cup of bubbly seltzer. This drink is going to be a huge hit. Stir it up and this will be the best sangria you have ever had! The light and refreshing grapefruit sangria is perfect on a hot summer day or at any time of the year. Try it out and see for yourself!
3. Lemon bar
Source: lemon bar
These lemon bars from Brittany Berlin are a wonderful dessert, and the tiny addition of turmeric is for color; you can’t even taste it!
4. Creamy and crispy chickpea salad sandwich
Source: Creamy and Crunchy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This delicious salad can be enjoyed between two slices of wholemeal bread, but also with crackers or over a green leaf salad. Regardless of how you choose to serve it, this creamy and crispy chickpea salad sandwich from Christina Bedetta is sure to make a satisfying meal!
5. Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Source: Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies
These are Harriet Porterfield’s Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies! Super chocolaty and rich brownie with little splashes of spicy cherries. They’re everything a brownie should be, a light bite on the outside and a damp, fuzzy texture in the center.
6. Salt and Vinegar Mac n ‘Cheez Bites
Source: Salt and Vinegar Mac n ‘Cheez Bites
These Mac n ‘Cheez Bites with Salt and Vinegar by Annie Kimmelman are gluten-free, vegan, nut-free AND soy-free. For vegan junk food, these bites are pretty damn healthy! The best part of these Mac n ‘Cheez bites are the delicious, crunchy sprinkles that coat them.
7. Healthy Vanilla Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Source: Healthy Vanilla Chocolate Banana Bread
Hayley Canning’s healthy vanilla chocolate banana bread delivers perfect results every time.
8. Massaged kale salad
Source: Massaged Kale Salad
This massaged kale salad by Christina Bedetta is very practical as the hearty yet aromatic leaves can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week! Mix it up to your liking and enjoy!
9. Loaded strawberry basil lemonade
Source: Loaded Strawberry Basil Lemonade
How can you spice up your lemonade? Make strawberry ice cubes! The fruity ice cubes add a little fun and extra color to your lemonade. This loaded strawberry basil lemonade from is so refreshing and delightful. Summer in a glass! Enjoy the sunshine!
10. Spinach and artichoke dip
Source: Spinach Artichoke Dip
This vegan spinach and artichoke dip from Hannah Sunderani is cheesy, creamy and hearty. Share when you chat to really impress a crowd. You can serve it with toasted baguettes, nacho chips, or gluten-free crackers.
11. Vanilla cupcakes with buttercream
Source: Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
Don’t let this vanilla cupcake fool you into saying it’s bland. It’s light, fluffy, cute (but not too cute), and anything a cupcake should be. People will ask you to make these vanilla cupcakes with buttercream by Francesca BonaDonna on repeat
12. Black beans, spinach, and smoked gooda cheeze quesadillas
Source: Black Beans, Spinach, and Smoked Gooda Cheeze Quesadillas
Spinach, beans, caramelized onions and a delicious cheese sauce made from cashew nuts, yeast, beer, miso paste and other flavors are the main ingredients of this delicious quesadilla. Serve with fresh mango salsa for a satisfying lunch, dinner or snack. Everyone will love Rouxbes quesadillas with black beans, spinach, and smoked gooda cheeze!
13. Spelled cake with chocolate mousse with strawberries and cherries
Source: Spelled cake with chocolate mousse with strawberries and cherries
Are you ready for a chocolate weekend? Well, after one of them you would be perfectly satisfied! These spelled cakes with chocolate mousse with strawberries and cherries by Lena Novak are absolutely fantastic!
14. Hummus and tomato bruschetta
Source: Hummus and Tomato Bruschetta
This Harriet Porterfield hummus and tomato bruschetta is full of flavor and ready in under 20 minutes. A delicious lunch or light dinner. The hummus recipe is a staple in my kitchen and is enough for 2 full glasses. The marinade for the tomatoes is simply basil, olive oil, and salt, which really brings out their juicy taste.
15. Millionaire shortbreads
Source: Millionaire Shortbreads
These Vegan Millionaire Shortbreads from Natasa Christofidou were actually quite easy to make and each layer consists of just a few ingredients, making shopping and tracking easy!
Learn How To Make Plant-Based Meals At Home!
It is known that reducing meat intake and consuming more plant-based foods is beneficial chronic inflammation, Heart health, mental wellbeing, Fitness goals, Nutritional needs, Allergies, good health, and More! Dairy product consumption has also been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, Prostate cancer and has many Side effects.
For those of you looking to eat more plant-based foods, we highly recommend downloading this Food Monster App – With over 15,000 delicious recipes, it’s the greatest herbal recipe resource for reducing your ecological footprint, saving animals and getting healthy! And while you’re at it, we encourage you to learn about that as well environment and health benefits from a plant-based diet.
Here are some great resources to get you started:
For more Animal, Earth, Life, Vegan Diet, Health, and Recipe content published daily, subscribe to A Green Planet newsletter! When we’re publicly funded, we have a greater chance of continuing to provide you with quality content. Please note support us by donating!
With public funding, we have a greater chance of continuing to provide you with high quality content.Click here to support us
