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40 Delicious Vegan Recipes Starring Grapes

From salads to desserts, explore some plant-based recipes that highlight grapes in creative, flavorful, and healthy ways.

Sep 1, 2025

by Megan McFadden

40 Delicious Vegan Recipes Starring Grapes

From Vine to Table

When you think of grapes, your mind might go straight to snack time or a charcuterie board, but these little gems can do much more.

Grapes bring sweetness, a juicy texture, and vibrant color to savory and sweet dishes. From salads and salsas to sauces, smoothies, and even roasted entrées, grapes add a refreshing twist you didn't know you needed.

Whether you're reaching for red, green, or black grapes, they're more than just tasty; they're also packed with nutrients.

Before we dive into these grape-filled vegan recipes, here's a look at some of the health benefits that make grapes an innovative (and delicious) kitchen staple.

Why Should I Eat Grapes?

Rich in Antioxidants: Grapes contain antioxidants like resveratrol, flavonoids, and vitamin C. These help fight free radicals, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Heart Health Support: Resveratrol, found mostly in red and purple grapes, is known for its heart-protective effects. It may help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve cholesterol levels.
Brain Boost: Some studies suggest grapes may improve memory, attention, and mood, thanks to their neuroprotective antioxidants.
Blood Sugar Balance: While sweet, grapes have a low glycemic index. Their natural sugars are balanced by fiber, which can help prevent blood sugar spikes.
Digestive Health: Grapes contain water and fiber, which support healthy digestion and help prevent constipation.
Immune Support: The vitamin C and antioxidants in grapes support your immune system and may help your body fight infections.
Eye Protection: Grapes contain lutein and zeaxanthin, compounds linked to better eye health and a lower risk of age-related vision problems.
Naturally Hydrating: Grapes are about 80% water, making them a refreshing way to stay hydrated, especially during warmer months.

If you want to take advantage of these health benefits, try these vegan grape recipes today, including but not limited to the following.

Grape Sorbet
Waldorf Salad
Sour Frozen Grapes
Pickled Grapes
Black Grape Galette

1. Grape Sorbet

Sorbet is often naturally vegan since it's usually made with fruit, water, and sugar but not always. Some recipes and store-bought sorbets include honey, egg whites, or dairy for texture, so it's best to check the ingredients or make your own to be sure it's fully plant-based.

Make vegan grape sorbet with the help of Boston Girl Bakes.

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You may also like these vegan ice cream recipes and my vegan ice cream guide.

2. Waldorf Salad

The Waldorf salad was first created in 1896 at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel as a simple mix of apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Walnuts were added soon after, giving it the crunch we know today.

While the original version relied on egg-based mayo, modern vegan spins use dairy-free mayonnaise or even cashew cream—keeping the classic crisp, creamy balance while making it fully plant-based.

If you want to give this a try, here's a vegan Waldorf salad from Healthier Steps.

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3. Sour Frozen Grapes

Are you looking for a way to curb your craving for sour candy? Sour candied frozen grapes are a healthier option that only contain monk fruit sweetener, lime juice, and citric acid.

If this sounds good, create sour frozen grapes, a recipe by Healthy Little Peach.

4. Pickled Grapes

Pickling isn't just for cucumbers anymore. Today, you'll find everything from carrots, radishes, and red onions to cauliflower, garlic, and even watermelon rinds getting the tangy treatment. It's a tasty way to add crunch, flavor, and probiotic benefits to all kinds of meals.

In terms of grapes, here are some pickled grapes from SpiceTopia.

5. Black Grape Galette

A galette is a rustic, free-form pastry from France that skips the fuss of a pie dish. Traditionally made with fruit or savory fillings, its charm lies in its imperfect, folded edges that make every one unique. It's perfect for when you want something elegant but effortlessly casual.

If this sounds good, try black grape galette from The Chestnut Candle.

6. Grape Kombucha

Kombucha is a fizzy, tangy tea that's been fermented with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (a SCOBY). It's vegan because it's just a living culture of bacteria and yeast (like sourdough starter or brewer's yeast), not an animal product.

With roots in ancient China, it's now a trendy drink worldwide, loved for its probiotic benefits and refreshing flavor.

Give grape kombucha a change with the help of Create Mindfully.

7. Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini

Crostini, meaning "little toasts" in Italian, are small slices of bread brushed with olive oil, toasted until crisp, and topped with anything from fresh veggies to spreads. Traditionally served as appetizers, they date back to medieval Italy, when peasants would eat their meals on toasted bread instead of plates.

Make ricotta and roasted grape crostini from Rabbit and Wolves.

8. Roasted Grapes

Roasting fruit brings out its natural sugars, creating deeper, caramelized flavors and a warm, jammy texture. From peaches to grapes, it's a simple way to turn everyday fruit into an elegant dessert or savory side.

Create roasted grapes from Tasting With Tina.

9. Grape Cake

When I was a kid, I used to share birthday parties with my two sisters. They were normally pool parties with a few of each of our friends. One thing I recall from them is that my mother normally made a delicious three-tired berry chocolate cake for these celebrations.

Even though we don't celebrate our birthdays together anymore because we don't live in the same state anymore, we can still reminisce about the fun birthdays we had together.

In light of that, bake grape cake with the help of Zucker&Jadgwurst.

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Here are more cake recipes and additional birthday ideas.

10. Walnut and Roasted Grape Flatbreads

Flatbreads are found in nearly every cuisine, but not all are vegan. Some recipes include yogurt, milk, ghee, or butter for softness and flavor.

Luckily, veganizing them is easy: swap dairy with plant-based yogurt or milk, use olive oil instead of butter or ghee, and you'll still get fluffy, delicious flatbreads perfect for dipping or wrapping.

Try those techniques with making walnut and roasted grape flatbreads with the help of Very Vegan Val.

11. Concord Grape Tart

Making tarts vegan is simple! Swap butter with plant-based alternatives like vegan margarine or coconut oil, and use non-dairy milk or cream in custards and fillings.

Many fruit-based tarts are naturally vegan. Just watch for honey in glazes, which can be replaced with maple syrup or agave. This way, you get all the flaky, buttery, and luscious textures without any animal products.

If you want to give this a try, make Concord grape tart from Almitas.

12. Green Grape Smoothie

My cousin and many others strongly believe that smoothies are an art form because many spend a decent amount of time decorating them with fruit, granola, nuts and more. I can relate because I like to make my food pretty, like a fruit and veggie platter, when I have the time to do so.

Regardless of your opinion on the matter, I recommend trying this green grape smoothie from Vegan Yack Attack.

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Here is additional smoothie inspiration.

13. Red Grape Popsicles

When I'm thirsty and am craving for something other than water, I like to have a JonnyPops popsicle. They are vegan, delicious, and healthier than traditional popsicles.

Another healthier alternative is making popsicles at home, like freezeing these red grape popsicles from The Greedy Vegan.

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If this sounds good, try these popsicle recipes.

14. Grape Coconut Truffles

Truffles are small, decadent confections, typically made with chocolate and cream, then coated in cocoa, nuts, or coconut. To make them vegan, swap dairy cream for coconut cream, cashew cream, or other plant-based alternatives, keeping the rich, velvety texture while staying 100% plant-based.

Find some coconut yogurt at your local store to make grape coconut truffles with the help of Maria Tikka.

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Here are more vegan candy recipes and my vegan Halloween candy guide.

15. Grape Chutney

Chutney is a flavorful condiment originating from India, typically made with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. It can be sweet, tangy, or spicy, and most versions are naturally vegan—perfect for adding a punch of flavor to sandwiches, rice dishes, or grilled veggies.

Try grape chutney from Eating Well.

16. Grape Butter

Grape butter is a sweet, spreadable preserve made by cooking down grapes with sugar and spices until thick and silky. Naturally vegan, it's perfect on toast, biscuits, or as a flavorful addition to desserts, offering a rich, fruity punch without any animal products.

Make grape butter with the help of Wyse Guide.

17. Walnut and Roasted Grape Wild Rice

I am a big fan of wild rice mushroom soup, but I don't like wild rice by itself, which I found a little odd.

If you like rice, give walnut and roasted grape wild rice a try from Oh My Veggies.

18. Sweet Cinnamon Roasted Grapes

One of my favorite fall and winter flavors is cinnamon because it makes me feel hygge, which is the perfect vibe with needing to be inside more because of the cold weather.

Create sweet cinnamon roasted grapes from Mind Over Munch.

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I recommend these cinnamon recipes.

19. Grape Compote

Compote is naturally vegan when made with fruit, sugar, and spices, but some recipes add butter or honey. To keep it fully plant-based, swap butter for coconut oil or plant-based margarine and replace honey with maple syrup or agave, creating a sweet, saucy topping perfect for pancakes, desserts, or toast.

Make grape compote with the help of Veggie Desserts.

20. Roasted Grape and Fennel Salad

Before I went vegan, my typical sack lunch was a grilled chicken sandwich and a berry salad. After becoming vegan, I learned how expensive leafy greens were and how fast they spoil in the fridge.

Nowadays, I buy leafy greens more purposefully, like for a particular recipe or for a dish for a party, to decrease my food waste.

Use up the rest of your peppery leafy greens and make roasted grape and fennel salad, thanks to Lazy Cat Kitchen,

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You might also like these summer salad recipes, my vegan salad dressing guide, and this leafy green guide.

21. Cruffins

Cruffins are a playful hybrid of a croissant and a muffin—flaky, buttery layers baked in a muffin tin. To make them vegan, swap butter for plant-based alternatives and use non-dairy milk in the dough, keeping all the flaky, indulgent goodness without any animal products.

Bake vegan cruffins, a recipe by Lavender & Macarons.

22. Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is a comforting dessert made by soaking bread in a custard mixture and baking it until soft and golden. To make it vegan, swap dairy milk and eggs for plant-based milk and egg replacers like flax or chia, keeping it rich, cozy, and entirely plant-based.

Make bread pudding from Nora Cooks.

23. Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

Raisins are simply dried grapes, naturally sweet and vegan-friendly. They add chewy texture and concentrated flavor to baked goods, salads, cereals, and snacks—making them a versatile, plant-based ingredient.

Give raisins a try with these cinnamon raisin muffins from The All Natural Vegan.

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Try these breakfast dishes.

24. Carrot Raisin Salad

Carrots have long been associated with Easter, partly because of the Easter Bunny legend—the idea that bunnies love carrots led to their festive connection. Today, carrots appear in everything from vegan carrot cakes to colorful salads, making them a seasonal favorite that's naturally plant-based.

Create carrot raisin salad, thanks to Healthier Steps.

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I recommend these carrot recipes.

25. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin is one of my favorite cookie flavors, in addition to double chocolate mint and snickerdoodle. I haven't had one since I went vegan over eight years ago, and I really miss them.

I need to bake oatmeal raisin cookies as soon as possible with the help of Sweet Simple Vegan.

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You might also like additional cookie recipes.

26. Peanut Butter Jelly Donuts

Peanut butter and jelly—a classic combo—pairs creamy nut butter with sweet fruit spread. Naturally vegan when made with plant-based peanut butter and fruit jam, it's a quick, nostalgic, and delicious.

If you want to incorporate this into your next brunch, make peanut butter jelly donuts from Chelsea Peachtree.

27. Grape Jelly Meatballs

My mom tends to make meatballs for parties as an appetizer. One of the most common pairings with meatballs is with grape jelly, which is surprisingly scrumptious.

If you want to give this a try, create grape jelly meatballs with the help of Make It Dairy Free.

28. Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Jalapeño

Are you tired of the same, old PB&J sandwich? If so, give peanut butter, jelly, and jalapeño sandwich a try from The Nut-Free Vegan.

29. Monster Mash Cupcakes

My blog's name, Mischievous Monsters, is not named after any mythical creatures. Rather, I called Edward and Crash that shortly after they started getting along and were misbehaving together.

If you would rather change up your cupcakes, bake monster mash cupcakes with the help of Kitchen Potatoes.

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I recommend these cupcake recipes.

30. Peanut Butter Jelly Bars

Dessert bars are sweet, sliceable treats. Think brownies, blondies, or layered fruit bars. Easily made vegan by swapping butter for plant-based alternatives and using non-dairy milk or egg replacers, they're perfect for parties, picnics, or a quick indulgent snack.

Bake peanut butter jelly bars from Mindful Avocado.

31. Lovestruck Refresher

Almond Cow has a ton of creative and delicious recipes available on their website, especially for dairy-free milk. Even though not all of their recipes are vegan, they have a decent variety of vegan recipes to make with their plant-based milk maker.

For a homemade creation from Starbucks, make Lovestruck Refresher with the help of Almond Cow.

32. Mulled Grape Juice

I am a teetotaler. In other words, I never have and never will drink alcohol. Even though I include some alcoholic beverages in my blog posts, I prefer a fun mocktail over the real thing.

If you have some grape juice handy, create mulled grape juice from Being Nutritious.

33. Non-Alcoholic Sangria

Sangria is a fruity, refreshing punch traditionally made with wine, chopped fruit, and sometimes a splash of brandy or soda.

To keep it vegan, stick with vegan-friendly wines (some use animal-derived fining agents) and fresh fruit—perfect for a plant-based summer gathering.

Try non-alcoholic sangria from Simple Vegan Blog.

34. Transfusion Drink

A Transfusion is a fizzy, refreshing cocktail made with vodka, ginger ale, and grape juice. Make it vegan-friendly by checking your liquor on Barnivore, a database of vegan alcohol, so you can sip worry-free!

Make a Transfusion drink from A Couple Cooks.

35. Halloween Sour Grape Gummies

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I like a lot of the fall activities that go with it, including but not limited to jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkin patches, fall leaf tours, haunted houses, corn mazes, and more.

If you like the candy aspect of Halloween, create Halloween sour grape gummies with the help of Wholesome Lee.

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You might also like these vegan Halloween recipes.

36. Yaprak Sarma

Grape leaves, perfect for making dolmas and other Mediterranean dishes, can usually be found canned or jarred in most grocery stores, international markets, or online. Look for salt-packed leaves in the olive or Middle Eastern food aisle—they're already blanched and ready to use.

After you get them, make yaprak sarma (Turkish dolma) from Give Recipe.

37. Dolmadakia

Dolmadakia are bite-sized Greek stuffed grape leaves, typically filled with rice, herbs, and sometimes pine nuts. Naturally vegan when made without meat or dairy, they're a flavorful, portable appetizer perfect for parties or mezze platters.

Create dolmadakia (Greek stuffed vine leaves) with the help of Real Greek Recipes.

38. Wine Popsicles

If you have some wine leftover from a party or in general, here's an idea to use it. Make boozy wine popsicles from Veggies Don't Bite. Just make sure you keep them out of any kids' reach because of the alcohol content.

39. Pineapple Raspberry Wine Spritzer

A wine spritzer is a light, refreshing drink made by mixing wine with sparkling water or soda. To keep it vegan, make sure the wine is vegan-friendly, which is perfect for a crisp, bubbly sip on a warm day.

If this sounds good, create pineapple raspberry wine spritzer from Vegan Yack Attack.

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You might also like these recipes with pineapple and raspberries.

40. Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Last but not least, adding red wine to hot chocolate creates a rich, warming drink with a deep, fruity twist. To keep it vegan, use plant-based milk and vegan-friendly wine, turning a cozy treat into an indulgent, adult-friendly sipper.

Try red wine hot chocolate from Rhian's Recipes.

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If this sounds good, make these hot chocolate recipes.

That's Grapes for Now!

From juicy snacks to indulgent desserts, these plant-based grape recipes show just how versatile this little fruit can be.

Whether you're baking, blending, or tossing grapes or their by-products into salads, grapes add flavor, color, and fun to every dish.

So go ahead. Pick your favorites, get creative, and make your next plant-based meal grapetastic. Until next time, keep it playful and plant-based!