15 Plant-Based Pineapple Recipes

Pineapples are one of the most delicious fruits around. They are so juicy, sweet, and tart and give that perfect tropical punch to sweet and savory dishes.

Pineapples are also really nutritious and packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, and may help with digestion.

Here are 15 plant-based pineapple recipes for savory main dishes, sweet desserts, and snacks.

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1. Hawaiian Teriyaki Chickpea Burger

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If you’re looking for a burger concept that’s going to sweep people right off their feet, this Hawaiian Teriyaki Chickpea Burger by Gabrielle St. Claire is everything you need! The patties are made from chickpeas, sweet potato, panko, and oats. They’re cooked in homemade teriyaki sauce, giving them the opportunity to absorb the flavor. They’re then dressed with teriyaki-grilled pineapples, jalapeño coleslaw, and creamy avocado. You get multiple textures, sweet, savory, spicy, and aesthetically the colors are varied and bright.

2. Pineapple Island Kebabs

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These Pineapple Island Kebabs by Rhea Parsons have their tofu (or seitan) and vegetables marinated in a sweet and spicy blend of orange juice, garlic, and ginger. Pineapples add a tangy tropical flavor. When pineapple is grilled, it becomes a whole new thing. So delicious! Use whatever makes you happy – tofu, seitan, tempeh, mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, whatever.

3. Mango Sorbet With Banana and Pineapple

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Create the perfect sorbet: creamy, cold, sweet and luscious. Who needs added sugar when you have the sweetness of the fruit!? You have to try this Mango Sorbet With Banana and Pineapple by Emily von Euw.

4. Lemon and Pineapple Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

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The flavors of this magnificent cheesecake 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. Having a go at the “swirl” on the top of this Lemon and Pineapple Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake by Natalie Yonan is a great opportunity to experiment with your artistic side, and if you’re making this for a party, then the presentation is amazing!

5. Almond Flour Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Here we have a lightened-up Almond Flour Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Lauren Kirchmaier made gluten-free and vegan with almond flour and sweetened with pineapple and unrefined coconut sugar.

6. Sweet Pineapple Tempeh Stir Fry

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Try this delicious, healthy plant-based Sweet Pineapple Tempeh Stir Fry by Tara Binder. It is sweet and simple to make, too!

7. Vintage Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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This Vintage Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Renee McKenzie is just like the one that’s probably camping out in the recesses of your dessert memories – but way better than that. Sweet caramelized pineapple rings, fluffy and tender cake, and even the Maraschino cherries make an appearance!

8. Carrot Pineapple Oatmeal

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Pineapple surprisingly pairs well with so many different foods and flavors, which is precisely the case with this Carrot Pineapple Oatmeal by Lauren Smith. Try this delicious combination for your next breakfast to see just how versatile pineapple is!

9. Coconut Pineapple Smoothie

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This Coconut Pineapple Smoothie by Kristen Genton is so incredibly fresh and tropical. The coconut milk adds a certain thickness and flavor to it while all the other fruits just pop right into your mouth

10. Singaporean Pineapple Tarts

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Pineapple tarts are a Southeast Asian treat that originates from Malaysia and Singapore. They are usually eaten during the Lunar Chinese New Year Celebration. In these Singaporean Pineapple Tarts by Zoe and Mia Lau, the rich pastry case is made from almond flour, and tapioca flour and is complemented perfectly by a homemade spiced, fruit jam making this an elegant and delicious treat to share with family and friends.

11. Pineapple Fried Cauliflower Rice Bowl

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The star of this bowl is the pineapple, which peaks in late spring and into early summer and adds a subtle sweetness to an otherwise savory compilation of vegetables, including mushrooms and peppers. Unlike traditional fried rice, this Pineapple Fried Cauliflower Rice Bowl by Sapana Chandra uses cauliflower rice.

12. Pineapple and Cashew Stir Fry with Caramelized Tofu

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Pineapples and caramelized tofu make this Pineapple and Cashew Stir Fry with Caramelized Tofu by Stephanie Davies even more interesting than your ordinary stir-fry. A perfect dinner for summer, or for any occasion you’re craving some fresh veggies!

13. Pineapple Baked Ham

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The holiday ham, adorned with pineapple rings, is a magazine cover-ready classic. Here, you can stroll down memory lane with a plant-based Pineapple Baked Ham by Robin Asbell, complete with a layer of white “fat” wrapped around it and a sweet, pineapple glaze.

14. Seaside Luau Tacos

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The spicy mango salsa paired with the teriyaki tofu and lime dressing is a magical combination that transports you to Hawaii. The fresh and sweet flavors of these Seaside Luau Tacos by Katia Martin are so addictive and great for a potential luau.

15. Frozen Piña Colada Cake

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This beautiful Frozen Piña Colada Cake by Emily Spain is reminiscent of sipping a chilly piña colada in a tropical paradise. The creamy coconut milk filling is flavored with sweet, yet tart pineapple and can be served one of two ways. You can serve it thawed so that it’s like a cream cake or serve it frozen for a cake that’s like ice cream. You won’t believe this has an entire zucchini in it. It’s totally undetectable, only adding to the creaminess, so the cake is totally delicious.

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