A Very Vegan Valentine’s Day: 30 Romantic Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner, and Dessert

Perfect for a romantic brunch or after-dinner treat, this vegan take on the famous Czech dessert skips the oil, milk, and eggs found in traditional versions while still achieving melt-in-your-mouth pillow-like pancakes. The secret to getting thin and fluffy pancakes? Sparkling water! To serve, fill them with berries, banana slices, or other fresh fruits. Drizzle with maple syrup or a dollop of date-sweetened chocolate sauce.

These crispy-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside vegan arancini are the perfect special occasion appetizer. Or as one happy fan puts it, “Absolutely the best!!” For the full Italian experience, serve with a bowl of homemade marinara for dipping. Be sure to have cooked brown rice ready before starting, and note that these can be made gluten-free if you use gluten-free bread crumbs. Another reviewer shares, “Very tasty and easier than expected to make! I made coconut cucumber Tzatziki instead of marinara for dipping.”

Wake your special someone with the warming aroma of spicy Cajun cooking. This recipe delivers maximum results with minimal prep time; for instance, you can prepare the hash while the grits cook. Canned kidney (or red) beans, frozen green beans, and cherry tomatoes heat through in record time, while Cajun seasoning brings bayou flair to the plate. A commenter shares, “We love this dish—easy to make and so delicious!”

These creamy individual casseroles are the best of wholesome home cooking. Nutty chickpeas, fork-tender broccoli, umami-rich mushrooms, and chewy wild rice are nestled in a luscious sauce. Serve with a green salad and a smile! Note: If you don’t have portion-sized ramekins, we think using a standard 9x13-inch casserole pan and cooking for a bit longer until bubbling and golden brown on top would work well, too. A reviewer shares, “The flavor and texture were amazing! Makes a huge batch. We loved every bite!”

This luscious chocolate cake from Dreena Burton has become a popular go-to cake for special occasions. Pureed sweet potato is the secret ingredient, offering moisture and sweetness in one hit, while cocoa powder and vegan chocolate chips double down on the rich chocolate flavor. Sweet potato also appears in the frosting. Is there nothing these tasty tubers can't do? (The answer is no) Note: Feel free to leave out the frosting and top with berries, banana slices, or light sugar dusting. A fan raves, "Wow! Made it for our New Year's Eve dessert. My husband isn't plant-based and couldn't believe how good it was. Very moist and delicious."

This festive salad uses just a handful of ingredients and has a special-occasion feel. (Don’t tell anyone it’s easy!) Cubes of roasted sweet potato contrast well with earthy kale, tangy pomegranate arils, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. A golden sweet-tangy dressing coats every bite with deliciousness. A satisfied reader notes, “Just made this, and every mouthful was divine! This will be one of my staples. I even doubled up on the dressing for my salads this week; it was so good.”

This delicious purple pie screams “Look at me, look at me,” while also delivering outstanding flavor. An earthy cinnamon-infused walnut-oat crust perfectly balances the creamy sweet potato filling, and a zesty blueberry sauce drizzled over the top finishes it in style. “Delicious!” writes a happy fan. “I took it to a standard American diet get-together, and even the kids loved it.”

Break out the muffin tin for a fun twist on a breakfast-in-bed classic. A bananas foster topping adds extra decadence to these already-delicious French toast cups that can be garnished with your sweetheart's favorite flavors for extra flair.

You can assemble this beautiful breakfast casserole two days in advance and stash it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake and serve it; then it’s just a matter of popping it into the oven for 40 minutes and letting it fill your home with the delicious scent of cinnamon and maple syrup. No fresh berries? No problem: Frozen will work just as well.

These bowls feature three layers: creamy overnight oats, a strawberry-raspberry smoothie, and fresh fruit toppings. You're bound to get brownie points from your loved one when you serve up this delightful dish full of sweet flavors and tasty textures.

A mixture of almond milk and vinegar creates vegan buttermilk for these luscious double-chocolate pancakes. Pockets of gooey chocolate chips make this breakfast treat extra decadent, and you can easily top them with your Valentine's favorite fruit for an extra sweet gesture.

Create a fine-dining experience right in your own home with made-from-scratch ravioli, which feature a succulent filling of mashed sweet potato, wilted kale, and nutritional yeast. Although these take about an hour and a half to prepare, they’re well worth the effort.

These sweet, juicy, and oh-so-tender stuffed red onions, filled with a delicious savory lentil-veggie mix, have "special occasion" written all over them. The pink color of the onions is on theme, too! Serve this magnificent main over a bed of baby greens and the remaining lentil mix, with a drizzle of parsley-infused Dijon mustard dressing to tie it all together.

Experience the miracle of cholesterol-free Alfredo sauce with this heart-healthy take on a Valentine's Day favorite. Celeriac, aka celery root, is the secret ingredient that will satisfy all your date-night cravings.

Spread out a checker tablecloth, light some candles, and bring home the Italian-restaurant experience with this special occasion–worthy recipe. Savory lentil "meatballs" add hearty substance to the spaghetti while a fresh herb garnish elevates this dish to a five-star meal.

Creamy cashew sauce, sautéed mushrooms, tender-cooked chard, and whole wheat lasagna noodles come together for a seriously satisfying, memorable meal. Finish off a day of romantic deeds with this impressive dinner!

A sweet and tangy strawberry vinaigrette dials up the wow factor in this stunning dish. Your sweetie will love the flavor combo of tangy pineapple chunks, crunchy almonds, and hearty edamame.

The pink-and-red palette is perfect for Valentine’s Day. This recipe is gluten-free; just ensure that you use oat flour that is specifically labelled as such, since cross-contamination is a risk with oats.

Tofu is the secret ingredient for the creamy chocolate base in these pretty parfaits. This lovely two-layered dessert is best served with a side of fresh fruit (and maybe a bouquet of a dozen red roses!)

This creamy dip comes together in just 10 minutes and is wonderful with apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, pears, and bananas. Enjoy this healthy treat as you wind down with your loved one after a day full of romantic feelings.

A reader favorite, this cobbler is extra delicious when topped with our easy-to-make Aquafaba Whipped Cream. The decadent chocolate biscuits perfectly complement the saucy cherry base for a Valentine's Day treat your sweetheart won't soon forget.

These super-fudgy brownies will melt in your mouth. Frozen berries actually will work better here because the dough is very stiff, and frozen berries are easier to fold in. Finish your day of love on a sweet note!