Tips for a Vibrant Vegan summer!

Posted on the 15th August 2024

Temperatures are rising and there’s a bank holiday weekend right around the corner, which can mean only one thing: good food! Thanks to an abundance of plant-based options now available, there’s an alfresco option for every tastebud and every budget.

Summer staple: The BBQ

Being the only vegan at a BBQ can be tricky, so here are some tips on navigating the outdoor fun:

Go prepared with a few basics: Vegan burger buns, for example, and of course your meat-free burgers and sausages.
Take a dish! Some of our favourites include this Baked Teriyaki Tofu Salad, Pea and Mint Quiche, and these Tangy Vegan Koftas (pictured below). You also can’t go wrong with a side of Macaroni “Cheese”.
Lean on ‘accidentally’ vegan items that everyone will know and love: Doritos, Walkers and Kettle crisps all have ‘accidentally’ vegan flavours, and there’s a whole range of vegan beers, ciders and wines that are suitable for an afternoon tipple!
Everyone loves the person who remembers dessert so give this stunning Vegan Meringue and Pavlova recipe a try.

Feeling the heat: Vegan ice cream

There are heaps of dairy-free ice creams on the market these days, and we even have some recipes of our own…

Our Strawberry Sorbet recipe is super simple and only uses 5 ingredients
Our Boozy Vegan Ice-Cream recipe is a little more complex, but definitely worth it!

If you’re shopping on a budget, then look out for supermarket own-brand ranges, including Asda’s OMV!, Tesco Plant Chef, ALDI’s Plant Menu, M&S Plant Kitchen and Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers, all of whom offer ice cream or other frozen treats.

Not a fan of ice cream? How about some fresh fruit and soya cream, fruit kebabs, coulis or even this Strawberry Trifle recipe.

Looking for inspiration?

Vegans and non-vegans alike will love the mouthwatering recipes in these incredible cookbooks. Head to the Animal Aid Shop now to browse the range – all profits from your purchases help Animal Aid campaign for a cruelty-free future.