By Megan McFadden in Ingredient — Jun 21, 2021

30 Vegan Pineapple Recipes for a Tropical Twist

Craving tropical vibes? These 30 vegan pineapple recipes bring the taste of summer and paradise to your table. Dive in and enjoy.

Introduction

Pineapples make me think of summer, beaches, and a tropical paradise. Even though fresh pineapple is available year-round in many American supermarkets and grocery stores, it's best to talk about pineapple recipes during the summer because that's where it has the most potential.

If you're up to it, try these 30 vegan pineapple recipes today, including but not limited to the following:

Vegan hot dogs with grilled pineapple
Chocolate-dipped pineapple
Pineapple BBQ tofu bowls
Jamaican jerk pizza
Pineapple salsa

1. Vegan Hot Dogs with Grilled Pineapple

It's BBQ season, meaning we must grill some brats and hot dogs. Try some vegan pineapple hot dogs from Zucker&Jagdwurst.

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For more American food, here's my blog post on vegan American recipes.

2. Chocolate-Dipped Pineapple

My youngest sibling loved the chocolate fountain at our local Chinese restaurant when he was little.

If you like chocolate-covered fruit, make some chocolate-dipped pineapple with the help of Abbey's Kitchen.

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You might also like these candy recipes and my vegan Halloween candy guide.

3. Pineapple BBQ Tofu Bowls

Food bowls are excellent for sack lunches and lighter meals. Here is a pineapple BBQ tofu bowl recipe from Emilie Eats.

4. Jamaican Jerk Pizza

I'm used to having pineapple on pizza because Hawaiian pizza is made with Canadian bacon and pineapple. Another pineapple pizza is a Jamaican jerk pizza from Rabbit and Wolves.

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Check out my blog post about vegan pizza recipes for more pizza ideas.

5. Pineapple Salsa

Some of the best salsas around are fruit salsa. Here's some pineapple salsa from Elephantastic Vegan.

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If you like salsa, you may also enjoy my blog post on vegan Mexican food.

6. Sugar-Free Lemonade

Fresh pineapple is the secret to making sugarless lemonade (no added sugar). Have some sugar-free lemonade from Delish Knowledge.

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If this recipe sounded familiar, it was also in my blog post on vegan grad party food ideas.

7. Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes

My cousin is obsessed with making cupcakes. If you are, too, bake some pineapple coconut cupcakes with the help of Crumb Top Baking.

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Bake more vegan cupcakes today.

8. Pineapple Fried Rice

I didn't know that pineapple fried rice was decently famous until I started finding recipes for this blog post and found a plethora of pineapple fried rice recipes.

Here's a pineapple fried rice recipe from Make It Dairy Free, one of my favorite vegan food blogs.

9. Pineapple Black Bean Salad

Pineapple can be in more salads besides fruit salad. Try this pineapple black bean salad from Where You Get Your Protein.

10. Piña Colada Smoothie Bowl

I once had a virgin piña colada at a resort, and I didn't like it that much because it reminded me of smoothies, which I dislike. Have a piña colada smoothie bowl from Purely Kaylie.

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If this sounds tasty, you may enjoy my blog posts on smoothies and breakfast recipes.

11. Pineapple Tart

WoonHeng has many plant-based Asian dishes on her blog inspired by her growing up in Malaysia. For example, try these pineapple tarts she likes making for the Lunar New Year.

12. Pineapple Stir Fry

Stir fries taste yummy no matter the time of the year. Here's some pineapple stir fry from Veggie Inspired.

13. Cherry Pineapple Popsicles

Cherries and pineapple may sound like a weird combo, but trust me when I say it works. Make some cherry pineapple popsicles from ShortGirlTallOrder.

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If you like cherries, here's my blog post on vegan cherry recipes.

14. Pineapple Coleslaw

Coleslaw is one of the most common cold sides, or at least in Iowa. Try some pineapple coleslaw from From My Bowl.

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15. Pineapple BBQ Tofu Bowl

Even though I already included one pineapple BBQ tofu bowl recipe earlier, this recipe was different enough and more practical for bento boxes that I had to mention both.

Here's another pineapple BBQ tofu bowl from Sweet Peas and Saffron.

16. Grilled Pineapple

You can find so many tasty recipes that happen to be vegan on non-vegan food blogs.

For instance, Hot Pan Kitchen has a vegan grilled pineapple recipe, even though this blog's primary specialty is gluten-free dishes.

17. Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple

Another way that you can grill pineapple is by marinating it with what this blogger calls a "brown sugar mixture." Try some brown sugar grilled pineapple from I Can You Can Vegan.

18. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

One of the most popular pineapple desserts is upside-down cake. Make some pineapple upside-down cake with the help of Make It Dairy Free.

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Check out my blog post on vegan cake recipes for more cake inspiration.

19. Chickpea Teriyaki in Pineapple Bowls

If you like chicken teriyaki, here's a plant-based alternative for you. Have some chickpea teriyaki from Karissa's Vegan Kitchen.

20. Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream

Summer isn't as good without some homemade ice cream. Make some pineapple coconut ice cream from A Dash of Megnut.

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If you're an ice cream lover, check out my blog post on vegan ice cream recipes and my vegan ice cream guide.

21. Piña Colada Popsicles

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I'm excited that my next blog post will be on vegan popsicle recipes.

Cheers to Dana Shultz from Minimalist Baker for her amazing piña colada popsicle recipe.

22. Chipotle Baked Tofu Sandwiches with Pineapple Guacamole

Sandwiches are terrific for sack lunches, picnics, and get-togethers. Try some baked tofu sandwiches from Connoisseurus Veg.

23. Hummingbird Bread

The flavor of hummingbird (combo of banana, pineapple, and pecan) started as a Jamaican cake, and it became a popular dessert in the South in the '70s. Make some vegan hummingbird bread with the help of The Baking Fairy.

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Give these banana recipes a chance.

24. Grilled Lemon Pineapple Tofu

If you like lemon-flavored food, here's a recipe for you. Try some grilled lemon pineapple tofu from Where You Get Your Protein.

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Have more lemon recipes today.

25. Teriyaki Tofu Tacos with Roasted Pineapple Salsa

Who celebrates Taco Tuesday? Make some teriyaki tofu tacos for it with the help of Rabbit and Wolves.

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For more taco ideas, check out my blog post about vegan taco recipes.

26. Grilled Tofu Skewers with Pineapple, Onion, and Pepper

Kebabs (or kabobs depending on where you're from) are great for summer barbecues because they're very customizable. One idea is to make these tofu skewers from Dianne's Vegan Kitchen.

27. Sweet and Sour Tofu

I'm a huge fan of Chinese dishes. To change things up a bit, try this sweet and sour tofu from A Virtual Vegan.

28. Pineapple Spoon Cake

Another cake you should try is this pineapple spoon cake recipe from Unconventional Baker.

Note that this recipe contains tree nuts (almonds).

29. Pineapple Coconut Panna Cotta Tart

Panna cotta is an Italian custard. Make some pineapple coconut panna cotta tart from Addicted to Dates.

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If you like tarts, you may also enjoy my blog post on vegan pie recipes.

30. Hawaiian Burger

The last pineapple recipe I have for you is a pineapple burger. Try a vegan Hawaiian burger from Abbey's Kitchen.

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If you like burgers, read my blog post about vegan burger recipes.

Conclusion

Pineapples can be put in many foods, from burgers to ice cream. I hope this blog post helped you find more pineapple recipes to enjoy in your home and/or with the people in your life.