25 Delicious Vegan Rhubarb Recipes for Spring and Summer

These plant-based rhubarb recipes make the most of the season’s star ingredient, perfect for light meals and tangy desserts.

Apr 18, 2021
25 Delicious Vegan Rhubarb Recipes for Spring and Summer

Introduction

Not too long after spring hits, it’s rhubarb season in Iowa, and rhubarb tastes so good in baked goods. Depending on the person and the definition, rhubarb can be considered a fruit or a vegetable. Just remember only to eat the stalks because rhubarb leaves aren’t safe to eat.

If you have a bunch of rhubarb in your garden or from the store, make these 25 vegan rhubarb recipes today, including but not limited to the following.

  1. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
  2. White Chocolate Rhubarb Ice Cream
  3. Strawberry Rhubarb Pop-Tarts
  4. Rhubarb Dark Chocolate Parfaits
  5. Strawberry Rhubarb Popsicles
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (Vegan + Grain-Free) - From My Bowl
With a crispy crust & juicy filling, this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a perfect warm-weather dessert! Vegan, Grain-Free, & made with 8 healthy ingredients.

1. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

The most common flavor combo you’ll find with rhubarb is strawberry rhubarb. Make this vegan strawberry rhubarb pie from From My Bowl.

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Side note: the pie recipe was also included in my blog post on vegan pies.
Vegan White Chocolate Rhubarb Ripple Ice Cream — Apt. 2B Baking Co.
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2. White Chocolate Rhubarb Ice Cream

The warmer it gets outside, the better we are at making excuses to have some ice cream. Here’s a vegan rhubarb ice cream recipe from Apt. 2B Baking Co.

Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pop-Tarts
Yep, it’s happening. A rhubarb invasion on the blog. Prepare yourself. When planning out recipes for the month of June I was plotting many ways to feature

3. Strawberry Rhubarb Pop-Tarts

We didn’t have Pop-Tarts around much growing up unless we were on vacation or staying with a relative, but they still give me nostalgia for my childhood. Try some vegan strawberry rhubarb Pop-Tarts from Minimalist Baker.

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For more American food, read my blog post on vegan American recipes.
Rhubarb Rose Dark Chocolate Parfaits
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4. Rhubarb Dark Chocolate Parfaits

I associate parfaits with McDonald’s because that’s the only time I remember seeing or having any. Make yourself a rhubarb rose dark chocolate parfait from Eat Love Eat.

Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Milk Popsicles
Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Milk Popsicles - sweet, tart, creamy, and refreshing - these dairy free frozen treats will keep you cool all summer.

5. Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Milk Popsicles

Another good cold treat to have on a warm day is a popsicle. Have some strawberry rhubarb coconut milk popsicles from Veggie Inspired.

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This recipe was also in my vegan popsicle blog post.
Rhubarb dark chocolate vegan brownies | Closed Loop Cooking
A delicious, low sugar, vegan dessert to make use of all of your excess rhubarb (and dark chocolate!)

6. Rhubarb Brownies

Brownies are super easy and take less than an hour to make. Bake a batch of vegan rhubarb brownies from Closed Loop Cooking.

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You may like these brownie recipes.
Glazed Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Scones {Vegan & Gluten-free}
Glazed Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Scones are a filling + tasty breakfast option that goes well w/ your morning coffee! They taste like summer, all while being vegan + GF!

7. Strawberry Rhubarb Scones

I’ve never had a scone before, but I have heard they are best served with afternoon tea. Try some strawberry rhubarb oatmeal scones from Athletic Avocado.

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You may like my blog post about vegan strawberry recipes if you like strawberries.
Fluffy Vegan Rhubarb Muffins
Take advantage of rhubarb season with Vegan Rhubarb Muffins! These fluffy, easy-to-make muffins are refined sugar-free & ready in 30 minutes.

8. Rhubarb Muffins

Muffins are so yummy for breakfast and can be in various flavors. For example, here are some vegan rhubarb muffins from Bakerita.

Vegan rhubarb marzipan cake with raspberries - Greeny Sherry - Vegane Rezepte & grün(er)leben | vegan food & life
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9. Rhubarb Marzipan Cake

There are many things to celebrate with cake, from birthdays to weddings. Bake some vegan rhubarb raspberry marzipan cake from Greeny Sherry.

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If you want to make more cakes, check out my blog post about vegan cake recipes. Have more raspberry recipes.
Fluffy vegan rhubarb pancakes recipe - Rhubarbarians
The fluffiest rhubarb pancakes recipe! The best vegan pancakes you’ll ever make with fresh rhubarb and banana.

10. Rhubarb Pancakes

I’m in the mood for some breakfast food. Here are some vegan rhubarb pancakes, which was a guest post by Food with Feeling’s Brita Britnell on Rhubarbarians.

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If this is up your alley, you may also like my blog post on vegan breakfast recipes.
Vegan Rhubarb Bars
Vegan Rhubarb Bars layered with a vegan shortbread, creamy vegan rhubarb curd, and a dusting of powdered sugar on top make the perfect treat!

11. Rhubarb Bars

Bars are fantastic for graduation parties, grilling out, and potlucks. Try these vegan rhubarb bars from ShortGirlTallOrder.

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If you need help with high school graduation party food, check out my blog post about vegan graduation party food ideas.
Vegan rhubarb and ginger buns - Lazy Cat Kitchen
Vegen rhubarb ginger buns are deliciously sweet and tart and slightly spicy. They are not difficult to make and beautiful to look at, guaranteed to knock your socks off.

12. Rhubarb Ginger Buns

Who’s in the mood for cinnamon rolls, except you want to change them up? Then make these vegan rhubarb ginger buns from Lazy Cat Kitchen.

Vegan Rhubarb Galette | mindful avocado
Sweetened rhubarb and strawberries wrapped in a deliciously flaky homemade pie crust, this vegan rhubarb galette is to die for. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a mouth-watering dessert recipe.

13. Rhubarb Galette

Even though a galette looks like a pie or a tart, it is a type of cake. Try this vegan rhubarb galette from Mindful Avocado.

Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Donuts
Fluffy Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Donuts! These baked donuts are filled orange and topped with an easy strawberry rhubarb glaze!

14. Raspberry Rhubarb Donuts

Who likes donuts? Have some strawberry rhubarb donuts from ShortGirlTallOrder.

Vegan Rhubarb Tart
Vegan rhubarb tart - this delicious rhubarb and custard tart consists of shortcrust pastry, vegan vanilla pastry cream & roasted rhubarb.

15. Rhubarb Tart

The most apparent difference between pies and tarts is that pies have a top crust while tarts don’t. Here’s a vegan rhubarb tart from Domestic Gothess.

Vegan Rhubarb Crumble | Meatless Makeovers
A healthy seasonal dessert that is easy to make! Gooey baked rhubarb covered with a coconut sugar and oat crumble topping that’s vegan and gluten-free.

16. Rhubarb Crumble

A crumble is a British dessert similar to an American dessert called a crisp. Make a vegan rhubarb crumble from Meatless Makeovers.

Rhubarb Fool | Recipe
Quintessentially English, I just love the simplicity of a fool. I’ve made this one vegan by swapping the whipped cream for whipped coconut yogurt, but you could use whipped coconut milk if you prefer. I also added rose water to the yogurt, because I love the light fragrance, but this is optional.…

17. Rhubarb Fool

Another classic British dessert is a fruit fool. Try a vegan rhubarb fool from Natalie Naturally.

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe - Well Vegan
This strawberry rhubarb jam is a delightful, goopy sauce that sweetens up pancakes, waffles, and vegan ice cream. It also pairs great with overnight quinoa.

18. Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Without some fantastic jelly, we can’t make a solid peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Make a PB&J with this strawberry rhubarb jam from Well Vegan to make it a little healthier.

Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal 3 Ways (vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free) - Veggiekins Blog
It’s strawberry season and the perfect time to enjoy a vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal. The farmer’s markets are ripe…

19. Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal

Quaker Oats isn’t the only one who makes fantastic oatmeal. Here’s some amazing strawberry rhubarb oatmeal from Veggiekins.

Roasted Smokey Rhubarb Burger (V/GF)
Other than warm, sunny weather, rhubarb is definitely one of my top favorite things about summer! Unfortunately, it’s in season for only a few months. Three precious, sacred months… So, every year I make sure I take advantage of rhubarb’s sweet and tangy flavors. Now, don’t get me wrong, I looove rhubarb in sweet desserts […]

20. Rhubarb Burger

It’s the perfect time of the year to grill some burgers. Try some vegan rhubarb burgers from Bunny’s Bite.

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Here’s my blog post about plant-based burger recipes for more burger ideas.
Vegan Rhubarb Ginger Upside Down Cake
A vegan Rhubarb Ginger Upside-Down Cake with tangy-sweet rhubarb, spicy-sweet candied ginger and a stunning, glossy-pink, mosaic-like top.

21. Rhubarb Ginger Upside-Down Cake

I have one more cake recipe for you. Make this rhubarb ginger upside-down cake from Holy Cow.

Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake
This vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake is creamy and melt-in-the-mouth smooth and running through it is a sweet-tangy, gooey rhubarb and strawberry swirl.rn

22. Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake

Who likes cheesecake? Try some vegan strawberry rhubarb cheesecake from Holy Cow Vegan.

Buckwheat crepes with cashew cream and rhubarb - Lazy Cat Kitchen
Buckwheat crepes with cashew cream and rhubarb make a delicious, dairy-free Pancake Day treat. They are naturally vegan and can be gluten-free too.

23. Rhubarb Crepes

The last rhubarb breakfast recipe that I recommend you try is some crepes. Have some buckwheat crepes with cashew cream and rhubarb from Lazy Cat Kitchen.

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I ate at a delicious crepe place a few years ago. Read more about it in my vegan Alaska travel guide.
Roasted Rhubarb | Recipe
Like all great recipes, this one is simple, adaptable and versatile. Feel free to swap in whichever spices you wish: cinnamon, star anise and vanilla all work well. Brown sugar, coconut sugar or maple syrup are great alternatives to the caster sugar, too. This recipe makes enough to top my Pound…

24. Roasted Rhubarb

Roasted rhubarb is an excellent topping for a variety of sweets. Make some roasted rhubarb from Natalie Naturally.

Rhubarb Strawberry Margaritas
If you’ve followed the blog for a while, you know I have a thing for margaritas. I love how tart and sweet they are, and tequila happens to be one of

25. Rhubarb Strawberry Margaritas

The final vegan rhubarb recipe I have for you is an alcoholic beverage. Try a rhubarb strawberry margarita from Minimalist Baker.

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If you want Mexican food with your margaritas, here’s my blog post about vegan Mexican recipes.

Conclusion

I hope you loved exploring all the vibrant, sweet, and tangy ways to use rhubarb in your kitchen. From cozy crumbles to refreshing drinks, there’s a recipe here for every craving and every season.

Happy cooking—and may your rhubarb always be ripe and your oven always warm!

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