15 Vegan Recipe Ideas For Cherry Season

Summer is in full swing, which also means that it’s cherry season! The season for fresh cherries doesn’t last long. Whether you’re a fan of light and refreshing popsicles, rich cheesecake, or chocolatey desserts, we’ve got you covered with these 15 cherry recipes that will sweeten up your Summer!

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1. Mango Cherry Popsicles

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With the tropical notes of mango, a zesty kick from orange and ginger, and sweet pieces of cherries in each bite, these mango cherry popsicles by Mitra Shirmohammadi are the definition of a refreshing summer treat! They take less than 15 minutes to prepare, but the hardest part is waiting a couple of hours for them to set!

2. No-Bake Cherry Coconut Candy Bars

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Inspired by the popular Cherry Ripe candy bar,   this homemade version of No-Bake Cherry Coconut Candy Bars by Clean Snacks, Arman Liew is easy and delicious. Much healthier than store-bought bars, it is the perfect dessert or even holiday gift.

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3. Indian Milkshake: Cardamom, Rosewater and Sweet Cherry Lassi

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Traditionally made with yogurt, this vegan version of an Indian Milkshake: Cardamom, Rosewater and Sweet Cherry Lassi by Claire Ragozzino uses coconut yogurt, pitted sweet cherries, a splash of rosewater, and a pinch of cardamom for an easy-to-make cooling treat.

4. Cherry Jam Cookie Bars

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Amazing bright and vibrant cherry jam sandwiched between two soft cookie dough slices made from flax and almond meal. These irresistible Cherry Jam Cookie Bars by Krisztina Berta are loaded with all kinds of good stuff. Deliciously sweet but awesomely healthy. Did we mention that this recipe can be made with just about any fruit you want? Swap out cherries for whatever you have on hand.

5. Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups

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Creamy cheesecake delight in flakey phyllo dough cups — yum! These Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups by Emilie Heck are filled with an easy vegan cream cheese-based cheesecake filling and topped with homemade maraschino cherries. Once you try them, you’ll never want to go back to the stuff that comes from a jar. These make great party desserts, or desserts for yourself if you like to grab a bite of something sweet daily.

6. Stewed Cherries With Rosemary

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This dessert recipe for Stewed Cherries With Rosemary by Nathalie Fraise is crazy easy, and so good, but the only caveat is that it can take some time to pit the cherries. Try some atop a piece of cake or accompanying a scoop of dairy-free ice cream!

7. Cherry Nice Cream

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Easy no-churn vegan Cherry Nice Cream by Allison Reynaud is made from only three ingredients. Gobble it up right after pureeing the fruit or save it for later for scoop-able banana ice cream. All the sweetness is coming from the bananas and cherries, so the browner the banana the sweeter it is.  Also keep in mind the riper the banana is, the more it stands out in the flavor profile.

8. Watercolor Fruity Popsicles

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These sweet Watercolor Fruity Popsicles by Annie McGee are reminiscent of a watercolor painting. They are super easy to make, refreshing, and healthy. The popsicles contain frozen puréed peaches, blueberries, and cherries that give the pops their beautiful colors. The rest of the popsicle is made of freshly brewed lemonade.

9. Cherry Vanilla Overnight Oatmeal

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If you are always on the go and don’t have time to cook a healthy breakfast, then we have the recipe for you. It’s a Cherry Vanilla Overnight Oatmeal by Desiree Rodriguez that requires just a few ingredients and doesn’t need to be cooked. What’s great about this recipe is that you can make it ahead of time and just eat it when you’re ready!

10. Coconut Tart With Chia Cherry Jam

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This stunning Coconut Tart With Chia Cherry Jam by Adam Graczynski is delightful to eat and easy to make. Its simple date and almond crust is topped with a creamy coconut layer and finished with some homemade chia jam. It’s three layers of awesome in one decadent dessert.

11. Raw Cherry Dumplings

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These Raw Cherry Dumplings by Krisztina Berta are impressive to look at, fun to make, and taste fantastic! The cherry filling is a simple blend of cherries and dates that is wrapped in a silky-smoothy purple yam and dates outside. These treats are perfect as a gift, after coffee, or to finish a decadent meal.

12. Chocolate Cherry Pizza Tart

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Who said pizzas have to be cheesy or savory? This Chocolate Cherry Pizza Tart dessert pie by Hannah Sunderani has a chocolate and almond oat base smothered in a chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with fresh cherries, coconut flakes, and dark chocolate shavings. The thin, crisp crust makes the indulgent toppings shine in the spotlight.

13. End of Summer Cherry Crumb Bars

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Alas, summer is wrapping up to a bitter-sweet ending. However, with the back-to-school season and cooler weather creeping up along comes the season for cherries to sweeten things up a bit. Cherries are now at their peak sweetness, juiciness, and utterly irresistible. These End of Summer Cherry Crumb Bars by Katia Martin are like crunchy granola with chewy cherry goodness all rolled into one.

14. Watermelon Cherry Cooler

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Summer is upon us, and staying hydrated is at the top of the list. Apart from drinking cold water, we look for healthy beverages with no added sugar. This Watermelon Cherry Cooler recipe by Gunjan Dudani is exactly that!

15. Cherry Almond Cluster Granola

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This Cherry Almond Cluster Granola recipe by Kristen Genton isn’t your typical granola recipe! It goes so well with fruit or on top of yogurt! Rather than using oats as the main ingredient for this recipe, use sliced almonds instead!

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