15 Plant-Based Lemon Strawberry recipes

Lemon and strawberry are two flavors that blend together beautifully, creating a refreshing and delicious combination that’s perfect for summer. There are endless possibilities when it comes to lemon strawberry recipes, from drinks to desserts and everything in between.

1. Lemon and Pineapple Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

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The flavors of this magnificent Lemon and Pineapple Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake by Natalie Yonan were inspired by a popular Swedish popsicle. The flavors of its creamy, lemony cheesecake filling, pineapple topping, and strawberry-lime swirl all work together in harmony. Make the “swirl” for the top of this cheesecake is a great opportunity to experiment with your artistic side, plus if you’re making this for a party, then the presentation is amazing!

2. Loaded Strawberry Basil Lemonade

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How to jazz up your lemonade? Make strawberry ice cubes! The fruity ice cubes add a little fun and extra color to your lemonade. This Loaded Strawberry Basil Lemonade by Anna Sue is so refreshing and delightful. Summer in a glass! Enjoy the sunshine!

3. Strawberry Peach Lemonade

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This easy blender Strawberry Peach Lemonade by Katherine Vaught is both fruity and refreshing and takes just minutes to make!

4. Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

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This gorgeous New York-style Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce by Anita Bean is rich in protein and calcium. Made from tofu and cashew nuts in place of soft cheese, it has a rich, creamy texture akin to the traditional dairy version. The key is to soak the cashews beforehand so they blend easily to a smooth paste. The cornflour and tofu both act as an egg replacement, helping the cheesecake ‘set’ when baked in the oven. The sweet strawberry topping balances the lemony cheesecake perfectly but you can substitute other berries, such as blueberries, blackberries or raspberries if you prefer.

5. Strawberry Lemonade Snack Cake

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Snack cake falls somewhere between a cake and a muffin. It’s less sweet and slightly denser than a traditional cake, but it’s sweeter and lighter than a muffin. Snack cake is the perfect sweet treat that won’t leave you in a sugar coma. This Strawberry Lemonade Snack Cake by Megan Calipari is fantastic!

6. No-Bake Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake With Pretzel Crust 

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Think a great cheesecake needs to bake and chill all day long? No way!! This No-Bake Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake With Pretzel Crust by Kat Condon is simple to throw together and firms up nicely without any need for baking. It’s also vegan and gluten-free! The saltiness of the pretzels and the tang of the cheesecake are a flavor match made in foodie heaven. With the addition of strawberry sauce and lemon, your taste buds will sing.

7. Strawberry Lemonade Chocolate Cheesecake

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This Strawberry Lemonade Chocolate Cheesecake by Plant Tribe is eye candy in itself. The bright colors will seduce you into indulging in this creamy dark chocolate cake layered with a sweet strawberry lemonade filling, making this the perfect summer treat. Do you need more convincing?

8. Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Oatmeal 

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This Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Oatmeal recipe by Lauren Smith is rich in flavor, wow! The ricotta and strawberry complement the lemon perfectly!

9. Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Cayenne Lemon Vinaigrette

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Such a refreshing and healthy salad that can really fill you up. Prep this easy Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Cayenne Lemon Vinaigrette by Daniela Modesto for a lunch or dinner, or make for a nice side salad.

10. Strawberry Lemonade Macarons

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Turn your favorite, fruity and refreshing drink into an elegant and adorable dessert! These delicious, vegan Strawberry Lemonade Macarons by Holly Jade have a perfectly smooth and shiny top, ruffled feet, and a moist, chewy middle. Added rose lemonade into the buttercream frosting along with some lemon creates a delicious strawberry lemonade flavor, These macarons would be perfect to make for an event, as a gift, or as a little snack.

11. Strawberry and Lemon Cat Cookies

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These Strawberry and Lemon Cat Cookies by Holly Jade are the cat’s meow – but seriously they are incredible. The light, buttery cookie dough is enhanced by a homemade strawberry compote and then finished with a delightfully simple frosting. These cookies will provide you with the perfect canvas to get creative in the kitchen.

12. Lemon Yogurt Cheesecake With Strawberry Jam

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This creamy Lemon Yogurt Cheesecake With Strawberry Jam by Yana Chistyakova is a wonderfully refreshing and fruity dessert that is reminiscent of summer, no matter what season it is! It’s made with a sticky cookie crumble crust, lemon yogurt filling held together with agar powder, and is topped with a thick, sugary jam. Enjoy it as is or drizzle with some dark chocolate syrup for some nice contrasting flavor.

13. Strawberry Lemon Zest Bagels

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Did you quit eating gluten, but miss the taste of a warm bagel in the morning? Well, these Strawberry Lemon Zest Bagels by Erin McKenna are here to save the day!

14. Mini Strawberry Tartlets With a Lemon Rose Custard Cream

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These Mini Strawberry Tartlets With a Lemon Rose Custard Cream by Michaell Johnson will have you in awe of how beautifully the flavors of strawberry, lemon, and rose go together. The flavors of the tarts are a melt-in-your-mouth and savor-the-moment amazing! This simple dessert strawberries and cream to a whole new wow-factor.

15. 4-Ingredient Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

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These 4-Ingredient Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles  by Rachel Clarke are super refreshing! Made with fresh, fruity strawberries, tangy lemons, and a bit of agave syrup, these popsicles are the perfect treats to keep in the freezer for when heat strikes. And it takes only four ingredients!

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