Sometimes being plant-based and gluten-free can be a struggle. So, here are ten recipes that are both gluten-free and plant-based from August! They taste as great as they look.
We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Gluten-Free Plant-Based Recipe Archives!
Source: Orange Banana Smoothie Bowl
This Orange Banana Smoothie Bowl by Natalie’s Juice Company makes a vibrant and filling breakfast!
Source: Lemon Meringue Pie
When life hands you lemons – you should make this vegan lemon meringue pie. It’s made with a few simple ingredients and can be even easier if you buy the crust. Just whip up a batch of your favorite pie crust, fill it with rich and creamy lemon curd, and top it with a (surprisingly) simple meringue that will have you and your friends sneaking back into the kitchen to lick the bowl. This Lemon Meringue Pie by Rebecca Coleman is the perfect treat to be enjoyed any time you get a chance. Bring this vegan lemon meringue pie to a party to impress all of your friends! It’s delicious!

Source: Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
Creamy chocolate and peanut butter swirl is piled inside a no-bake optional crust for a rich and cooling treat. If you’re a fan of peanut butter cups, then this Frozen Peanut Butter Pie by Annie McGee was made for you. Serve semifreddo for the perfect, melty yet chilly treat this summer.
Source: Pineapple Sorbet with Rose
This Pineapple Sorbet with Rose by Rouxbe is the perfect palate cleanser and shows that fresh fruits and floral essences go hand in hand. When using floral essential oils, they must be pure food-grade extracts, rather than cheaper, non-pure forms.
Source: Tapioca Cake
Tapioca or cassava cake is a popular Nonya (fusion of Chinese and Malay cuisines) dessert. This naturally gluten-free baked Tapioca Cake by Daphne Goh has a very aromatic and nutty flavor.
Source: Gluten-Free Walnut Yogurt Cake
This gluten-free walnut yogurt cake is super easy to make with just 10 wholesome ingredients. This Gluten-Free Walnut Yogurt Cake by Mitra Shirmohammadi is free from refined sugar, sweetened with pure maple syrup, and dairy-free and vegan.
Source: 10-Minute Guacamole Dip
This easy 10-Minute Guacamole Dip by Sarah Bond recipe has a secret — there’s hidden spinach! Think the fresh homemade guacamole you know and love, but with the addition of healthy, vitamin-packed, vibrant green spinach for an ultra-flavorful combination! Best of all, it’s ready in just 10 minutes.
Source: Coconut and Almond Clusters
The sweetest time of the year is just around the corner and probably one of the favorites of those with a sweet tooth. This Coconut and Almond Clusters by Sara Oliveira makes a wonderful dessert!
Source: Easy Marinated Vegetable Kabobs
An easy summer side dish and an easy way to amp up veggies on your plate! These Easy Marinated Vegetable Kabobs by Barbara Zackey make the perfect wingman for your next bbq or weeknight dinner. Bright, colorful vegetables straight from the garden, farmer’s market, or produce stand marinated in a citrus-herby lightly flavored sauce that screams summer. These veggies are perfectly paired with your favorite plant-based protein slathered in bbq sauce or mixed in with your favorite grain, like pasta.
Source: Golden Banana Bread
Are you craving a little home comfort? Satisfy your soul with this delicious and wholesome banana bread. It is moist, sweet, and smells like heaven. We have made many healthy loaves of bread, and this combination of ingredients is simply amazing. The balance of flavors and texture in this Golden Banana Bread by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler is perfect, and the inclusion of turmeric gives it potent anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting properties. An ideal reward after a hard training session!
Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Unfortunately, dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.
For those interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend purchasing one of our many plant-based cookbooks or downloading the Food Monster App which has thousands of delicious recipes making it the largest vegan recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.
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