Hey, Reader.

Where we are in the world, the first signs of spring are beginning to pop up! The trees are starting to bud, the first of the flowers are sprouting. It's also about two weeks out from Easter, and if you celebrate, we've got some great recipes to try. And if you don't, then there's just some more recipe inspiration! Plus, we've got a brand new recipe out, Vegan Lemon Overnight Oats. They're delicious and SO FAST to prep the night before!

To celebrate this new warmth, we've gathered a list of our best springtime recipes. From easy bakes to delicious pastas to fresh salads, you'll find something perfect for the new season here.

Vegan Springtime Recipes

NEW RECIPE!

​Vegan Lemon Overnight Oats​

​Lemon Overnight Oats are a zesty way to start your mornings! With just 8 ingredients, this easy meal prep is ready in just 5 minute or less! Just pop everything into the fridge and it's ready in the morning.

​Vegan Chickpea Florentine Pasta​

This Vegan Chickpea Florentine Pasta is a creamy, savory, cheesy, tangy pasta meal that comes together in just 30 minutes and only uses one pot! Loaded with veggies and protein-packed chickpeas, this light and saucy pasta is also super satisfying and delicious.

​Strawberry Mug Cake​

​Strawberry Mug Cake is a super easy single serving dessert that is ready in 5 minutes! With a lusciously fluffy crumb, sweet strawberries help balance the cake to make for tasty treat. It's the perfect dessert for strawberry season!

​Green Pea Pasta​

​Green Pea Pasta is a comforting bowl of pasta with a super creamy sauce and bright, vibrant flavors. This easy and quick 15 minute recipe features simple ingredients, is vegan friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.

​Vegan Hummingbird Cake​

Sweet, fruity, and fluffy, this Vegan Hummingbird Cake is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Impress family, guests, yourself, your dog--anyone will be begging for another slice of this tender fruit-filled cake.

​Vegan Ham​

Smoky, sweet, and satisfying yet healthy, this Vegan Ham is the perfect holiday centerpiece or family dinner. It’s moist, packed with flavor, has a great meaty texture and is also great for meal prep or leftovers (hello, sandwiches!).

​Vegan Olive Oil Cake​

Fluffy, rich and somehow still light, this Vegan Olive Oil Cake is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Serve this cake with a cup of coffee or tea or a glass of oat milk and enjoy a cake with a tender crumb, subtle olive oil flavor, and a hint of lemon.

​Vegan Focaccia​

Simple and completely delicious Vegan Focaccia is chewy yet soft with a super crispy exterior and immense flavor. You don’t need to be a pro baker to make this tasty yeasted bread. This dough rests overnight in the fridge for more flavor and hands-off time.

​Vegan Lemon Loaf​

Fluffy, tender, and flavorful, this Vegan Lemon Loaf is delicious and easy to make. This is no lemon-scented imposter; it’s a super lemony, tart and sweet dessert that’s sure to impress.

​Vegan Italian Salad​

Colorful and crisp, this Vegan Italian Salad is delicious and filling enough for a meal or makes the perfect side. The classic Italian flavors and zesty, creamy dressing will leave you wanting more, and luckily this salad is easy and simple enough to make all the time!

​Vegan Asparagus Risotto​

Creamy, bright, and delicious, this easy Vegan Asparagus Risotto is packed with delicious spring flavors like lemon and asparagus, but with a cheesy twist. Great for a family dinner, Easter, a potluck, or meal prep, this meal is perfect any time of year.

​Vegan Lemon Tahini Broccolini Pasta​

This fancy Vegan Lemon Tahini Broccolini Pasta is creamy, tangy, and slightly cheesy. This dish has a rich, delectable, downright addictive flavor that makes this recipe a hit, especially with the fresh, crisp broccolini / baby broccoli.

​ 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake​

Fluffy yet moist and delicious, this 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is a DELICIOUS dessert that's perfect for spring, Easter, or any time of the year! This amazing, HEALTHY cake is free of refined sugars and flour, and is a showstopper at any gathering. Make it for any occasion since it only takes 45 minutes from start to finish.

That's all for now. Hope things are getting warmer and greener where you are!

Looking for a specific recipe? Reply to this email. If I have the recipe, I'll send you the link. And if I don't, it might just end up on my recipe to-do list!

Liz Madsen
​ZardyPlants​