Tips for a Vibrant Vegan summer!

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. 

• Healthy Vegan Street Food by Jackie Kearney 
• The Creative Kitchen by Stephanie Hafferty 
• Vegan BBQ by Nadine Horn & Jörg Mayer 

Room for more? 

Here’s even more summer-appropriate Animal Aid recipes we love:  

• Banana and Mango Fool  
• Strawberry and Kiwi Cheesecake  
• Vegan Meringue and Pavlova