Your one-stop shop for all the delicious mouthwatering vegan recipes for Valentine’s Day that are also nourishing! Everything from breakfast to dessert for a day of indulgence with your loved ones.

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A collage of healthy recipes. Text on image: 30 healthy valentine's day recipes.

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? It’s just around the corner and I expect more people will be cooking at home this year.

That’s usually what my husband and I do each year anyways because we like to avoid the holiday crowds. Plus, there’s just something about cooking a meal together that makes it even more special.

This year I wanted to share a roundup of the best healthy vegan recipes for Valentine’s Day that feel super indulgent but are actually heart-healthy. That way you get the best of both worlds!

These recipes are whole food plant-based, full of flavor, and sure to delight the palate. So if you’re cooking for yourself or for someone else, get ready to be utterly impressed by these recipes—you won’t believe they’re healthy!

Breakfast and Brunch

What would Valentine’s Day be without a delicious breakfast and brunch to pamper yourself or your loved one with? It’s the one day I really go all out for the first meal of the day. It sets the stage of a day of indulgence and relaxation with a fabulous breakfast in bed.

Vegan Pink Beet Pancakes
These beautiful beet pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat on Valentine's Day or any day you just want some fun color in your food. They're healthy, made with beets, whole wheat flour and are both oil free and dairy free but still incredibly scrumptious!
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A stack of vegan pancakes pink from beets and drizzled with maple syrup, topped with strawberries
Quick Vegetable Hash
This easy vegan hash with potatoes and beans is the perfect breakfast to start your day!
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Vegetable hash in a cast iron skillet, topped with avocado slices, fresh cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of hot sauce.
Valentine’s Day Avocado Toast
Looking for a quick and easy Valentine’s day breakfast to make for your loved ones? You got it! Toasted bread topped with seasoned mashed avocado, heart-shaped tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze is delicious, filling, and festive!
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Valentine's day theme avocado toast with heart shaped tomatoes
Tofu Scramble (Oil Free)
Move over eggs and say hello to tofu scramble. A plant based alternative to regular eggs, you only need a skillet, no oil required and a handful of ingredients to whip this recipe up and did I say it’s ready in less than 15 minutes too.
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Vanilla Chai Spice Pancakes
These oil-free & vegan Chai Vanilla Pancakes make the best valentines day brunch idea!
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A stack of pancakes on a plate with glaze being poured over
Gluten-Free Chickpea Waffles
These delicious waffles high in protein, perfectly moist, fluffy and gluten free. Dress up with fresh berries for a fabulous Valentine’s Day breakfast treat.
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Appetizers & Sides

Want something light to go with the main course? These are great to serve before the meal or on the side to make the day extra special.

Vegan Cranberry Cheese Ball (Nut Free)
This easy Vegan Cranberry Cheese Ball is the best vegan cheese ball! Made super creamy and perfect for spreading using simple ingredients and no nuts! Only takes 10 minutes to prepare!
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Cranberry vegan cheese ball on platter with crackers and sliced apples.
Watermelon Radish Salad
This watermelon radish salad features heart-shaped pink radishes for any occasion: valentine’s day, anniversary, tea party, everyday, you get the idea.
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Easy Vegan Burrata Cheese
This vegan burrata is a cashew-based cheese that is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for so many dishes! It tastes very similar to the real thing but is completely dairy-free! Naturally soy-free and gluten-free.
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Vegan burrata on a white plate, surrounded by halved cherry tomatoes. A small piece of bread is dipped in the burrata.
Raisin and Pecan Cheeseball
This Raisin and Pecan Cheeseball is perfect for any special occasion like Valentine’s Day!
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vegan cheese ball on board arranged with crackers
Beetroot Risotto
Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime!
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Dinner

The main event on Valentine’s Day is the dinner. And there’s nothing quite like a decadent pasta dish or creamy main dish to really make the day feel exceptional. All of these dinner recipes are perfect for a healthy Valentine’s Day main course!

Easy & Healthy Vegan Lasagna
The BEST vegan lasagna ever that also happens to be the easiest and healthiest. No mock meat and cheese here, just simple whole food ingredients. But don't be fooled—this healthy plant-based lasagna is full of flavor! You'll be wanting seconds!
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vegan lasagna
Beet Pasta Sauce
This easy beet pasta sauce is a healthy weeknight dinner that's ready in 30 minutes! It's made in just 1 pot and is naturally vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and can be made gluten-free. The pink beet sauce is creamy, savory, and packed with flavor!
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Beet pasta served in a white plate and topped with crumbled vegan feta, basil leaves, and crushed pistachios.
The Best Avocado Maki
This avocado maki roll features creamy avocado and seasoned sushi rice, wrapped in nori, and served with your favorite condiments like soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi. It's made with just 5 ingredients, and is healthy and naturally vegan and gluten-free!
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Avocado maki served on a marble board and topped with different toppings like sesame seeds and pickles ginger.
Easy Vegan Stir Fry
This easy vegan stir fry with tofu and vegetables comes together for a delicious weeknight meal!
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Vegan stir fry served over noodles in a bowl, topped with sesame seeds.
Best Vegan Steak
This is the best vegan steak recipe! They're perfectly tender and juicy and look so realistic, you could sneak them on the grill and no one would question you. They're filling, high in protein, and are surprisingly easy to make!
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Vegan steak cut into slices on a plate with golden potatoes.
French Onion Pasta
Enjoy the timeless flavors of French onion soup in a convenient one-pot pasta form! This French Onion Pasta is the ultimate comfort food where sweet caramelized onions meld seamlessly into a creamy and rich sauce
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A Dutch oven of french onion pasta topped with thyme leaves.
Vegan Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)
Make this savory, umami, and sweet vegan bulgogi with oyster mushrooms in just 35 minutes or less. With 10 simple ingredients, this dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
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A platter of vegan bulgogi topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Cauliflower Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner
Cauliflower Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner is a low prep, quick and healthy dinner.  This recipe uses Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi to make this delicious Italian dinner suitable for busy weeknights but fancy enough for any special event.
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gnocchi on a plate
Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta
Bright tomatoes, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic and onions make this simple and elegant Cherry Tomato and Basil Pasta really shine. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness. This simple yet elegant meal is perfect for Valentine‘s Day.
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plate of pasta
Lemon Quinoa Indian Style
With simple ingredients, Lemon Quinoa would be one of the easiest and healthy quinoa recipes you’ll ever try for the special day.
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Vegan Pasta Primavera
Tender pasta and veggies are drenched in garlicky white wine sauce to make this incredibly flavor-packed vegan pasta Primavera. The best part: it all comes together in 30 minutes.
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pasta primavera in a pan
Easy Vegan Pesto
This easy vegan pesto is easy to make and you can skip the oil to make it WFPB!
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Pasta with Black Beans
This scrumptious pasta with black beans uses everyday ingredients and turns your canned black beans into a terrific vegan bolognese sauce.
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Dessert

Is it even Valentine’s Day if you don’t have dessert? This is the day to really indulge and treat yourself and your loved ones right? Make them one of these desserts to finish off the day with something sweet. The perfect end to a perfect day.

The Easiest No Bake Vegan Cheesecake
This quite literally is the easiest no bake vegan cheesecake ever! It only requires 7 simple ingredients and no blending or baking needed! And don't worry, taste was not compromised. This cheesecake is absolutely delicious!
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Two no bake vegan cheesecakes in glasses topped with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries.
Easy Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberries
You can have juicy vegan chocolate covered strawberries in just 10 minutes with two ingredients. They're so easy to make and are perfect for any occasion from a fancy date to a quick dessert!
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Vegan chocolate covered strawberries on a plate.
Strawberry Banana Milkshake
This homemade strawberry banana milkshake uses 3 basic ingredients, and is ready in less than 5 minutes! Creamy, refreshing, and sweet, this recipe is a delicious summer treat. You can make it with or without ice cream, both options are included.
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A glass full of strawberry banana milkshake topped with coconut whipped cream. Half of a strawberry placed on the rim of the glass.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
This is the best vegan chocolate cupcakes recipe ever! They're perfectly chocolate-y, delicious, and moist, topped with an easy homemade vegan chocolate frosting. And they can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Chocolate vegan cupcakes with vegan frosting and chocolate shavings on top.
Red Velvet Cookie Dough
This edible Red Velvet Cookie Dough is an easy no-bake dessert that comes together in just 15 minutes. Each bite is bursting with decadent red velvet flavor and the sweetness of white chocolate chips. The best part – it's perfectly safe to eat and made with simple pantry ingredients.
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Edible red velvet cookie dough in a glass jar with white chocolate chips.
Bliss Balls
These homemade Bliss Balls are made with just 5 ingredients and are ready in 10 minutes! They have no refined sugars and are naturally sweetened with dates. The perfect healthy on-the-go snack!
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A bliss ball covered with chocolate, with a bite taken out of it.
Cookie Fries
These cookie fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—perfect for dipping into a sweet sauce like this peanut chocolate dip. They're vegan too! I highly recommend whipping these up for your next party or get-together!
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Vegan cookie fries with chocolate peanut butter dip! These chocolate chip cookie fries are crunchy on the outside with a soft chewy center. Perfect for dipping! Cookie fries recipe | Plant Based Cookie Fries #vegandessert #vegancookies #vegancookierecipe
Rosy Pink Vegan Cake Donuts with Pitaya Cashew Frosting
These tasty rosy pink cake donuts are made with whole ingredients and leave out all the junk from traditional donuts (oil-free + refined sugar-free) making it a guilt-free treat for the lover and you.
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donuts on a rack topped with pink frosting
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake
The best vegan chocolate mousse cake made with whole food ingredients that’s perfect to serve year-round. Undetectably protein-rich and plant-based, this oh-so-chocolatey dessert needs around 30 minutes of prep time, budget-friendly staples and is super crowd-pleasing.
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Avocado Tofu Chocolate Mousse
What’s not to love about a healthy dessert made with plant-based vegan goodness like this tasty tofu avocado chocolate mousse? It’s perfect for a quick and easy dessert and romantic Valentine’s day sweet.
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a glass of chocolate mousse topped with raspberries
Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
These Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are an easy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that can be made with just 7 simple ingredients. No baking required! 
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truffles stacked like a pyramid
Beetroot Brownies with a Chocolate Avocado Frosting
Fudgy and decadent vegan beetroot brownies with a smooth avocado chocolate mousse frosting. Approved by vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Salted Dark Chocolate Chilli Pots
A sumptuously dark and rich chilli chocolate pot with a hidden heat and salt to balance. It’s the ideal recipe for a dinner party dessert.
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chocolate chilli pot with a scoop out of it
White Chocolate Truffles
These Vegan White Chocolate Truffles are velvety, creamy and perfectly sweet! They make the best pretty and elegant treat! Also refined sugar free and oil-free.
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overhead shot of truffles stacked on a plate
Easy Raw Vegan Cake Pops
Delicious raw vegan cake pops that’ll make you say YUM! Made with wholesome ingredients that are refined oil-free and refined sugar-free. You can make them cranberry flavored or leave them plain.
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close up of cake pops, one has a bite taken out of it
Chocolate & Coconut Bounty Bliss Balls
Secretly healthy 4-ingredient coconut Bounty bliss balls that take only 15 minutes to make and taste just like the original truffles! Fully vegan, low-carb, portable and meal prep-friendly, they are a great healthy treat and make for lovely edible gifts.
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A bowl of bliss balss
Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
This vegan cherry chocolate cheesecake also called snow-white cake is made with a pinkish jello topping. Makes a great valentines treat.
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A slice of cheesecake with a fork holding a bite of it
Vegan Oatmeal Date Cookies
These wonderfully sharable date cookies come together with just a handful of healthy ingredients— they’re so cute and round, it’s ridiculous! Enjoy a few all on their own or make them “extra” with a dollop of delicious strawberry jam.
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Cookies on a cooling rack with a spoon topping them with jam

Hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day! Let us know which recipes you’re planning to make for the special day in the comments below!

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