Summer is in full swing and it’s peak season for many fruits and vegetables.  It’s my favorite time of year because the farmer’s markets are loaded with ripe berries, bright green zucchini, juicy watermelon and sweet-smelling basil.  Best time to be a vegan or try out some new vegan recipes!  These 5 vegan summer recipes are the perfect addition to your summer meal planning.  They range from breakfast through dessert and use fruits, vegetables and herbs in season during the summer.  Enjoy!

5 Vegan Summer Recipes

Chard and Mushroom Tofu Scramble

Chard is a dark leafy green with crinkly leaves and a thicker stem.  Rainbow chard has bright red, yellow or purple stalks, while Swiss chard does not (however there’s no difference in taste).  One cup of cooked chard has 35 calories and 3 grams of protein.  Plus, chard is a great source of vitamins A, C and K as well as potassium, iron and magnesium (source).  Pairing the vitamin K from the chard and the vitamin D from the mushrooms help the body absorb the calcium from the tofu.  Perfect breakfast recipe to eat while marathon training in the summer!  Get the recipe here or by clicking on the photo below.

Vegan Watermelon and Feta Salad

This vegan watermelon and feta salad screams summer.  Watermelon is in season from May to September, and it’s my favorite juicy summer fruit.  Watermelon is naturally hydrating and a great source of lycopene, which lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer (source).  Pair that with the protein and calcium from vegan feta tofu cheese and you have another quality post-workout vegan summer recipe.  Get the recipe here or by clicking on the photo below.

Fig Arugula Vegan Pizza

Figs come to season once in early June and then again August through October.  Figs are an excellent source of potassium and fiber, two important components of an athlete’s diet.  In fact, in Ancient Greece, athletes ate figs during training and figs were presented to Olympians along with medals (source).  Get the recipe here or by clicking on the photo below.

Raspberry basil sorbet

One of the easiest vegan summer recipes to make, raspberry basil sorbet is perfect for hot and humid nights.  Both berries and basil come into season in mid-summer.  Raspberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C.  Basil has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties (source).  This naturally sweet raspberry basil sorbet requires 3 ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to make!  Get the recipe here or by clicking on the photo below.

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

It would be a complete roundup of vegan summer recipes without featuring zucchini.  Walk through any farmers market in the late summer and you’ll see piles and piles of zucchini.  Like watermelon, zucchini has a high water content.  It is a good source of vitamin C and potassium (source). Eat these vegan chocolate chip zucchini muffins as a sweet treat for breakfast or healthier dessert option.   Get the recipe here or by clicking on the photo below.

What are some of your favorite summer fruits and vegetables?  If you try these recipes let me know!  Rate them, leave a comment, take a picture and tag @Rabbitfoodruns on Instagram.  I’d love to see how you enjoy your summer fruit and vegetable creations! 

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