8 Vegan Rhubarb Recipes to Make While It’s in Season
If you’ve spotted those bright pink stalks at the store or farmers market lately, it’s officially rhubarb season! Every spring, rhubarb shows up for a short window, which makes it one of those ingredients worth grabbing while you can.
And if you’re wondering what to make with rhubarb, you’re not alone. A lot of people love buying it, then get home and realize they need a few recipe ideas to actually use it all. But the good news? There are sooo many easy rhubarb recipes beyond the classic pie. Think cozy crisps, delicious cookies, and fun drinks!
So whether you’re already a rhubarb fan or trying it for the first time, these rhubarb recipes are fresh, seasonal, and genuinely worth making this spring.
Looking for more spring recipes? Check out 6 overnight oat recipes to make during this time of year or 16 strawberry recipes worth making.
1. Gluten-Free Rhubarb Crisp
A delicious and easy dessert with minimal prep time and ingredients, gluten-free rhubarb crisp is forever a family favorite. With a delicious combination of sweet and tart, crunchy and saucy, this vegan rhubarb crisp is a spring and summer go-to bake.
2. Rhubarb Cookies (Gluten-Free & Vegan Option)
Soft, chewy, and bursting with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh rhubarb, these rhubarb cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat. Paired with creamy white chocolate chips and optional crunchy nuts, they’re perfect for springtime baking. Plus, with easy gluten-free and vegan substitutions, everyone can enjoy them!
3. Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce (Compote) Recipe
The tartness of rhubarb and the sweetness of strawberries come together in this vibrantly red strawberry-rhubarb sauce recipe that makes the perfect topping for cake, ice cream, pastries and even toast.
4. Easy Almond Flour Rhubarb Cookie Bars
These soft and tangy Almond Flour Rhubarb Cookie Bars are made with wholesome ingredients and a tender almond flour base. They’re a deliciously healthy treat for spring and summer snacking, especially when rhubarb season is in full swing.
5. How To Make A Simple Rhubarb Compote
Rhubarb compote is one of the most versatile stewed sauces you can easily make at home. With its tantalizing sweet-tart flavor, it’s delicious as a standalone treat and perfect for jazzing up simple desserts or complementing various sweet and savory dishes.
6. Rhubarb Banana Bread
This deliciously sweet and tangy Rhubarb Banana Bread is the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea! Made with fresh rhubarb and past-their-best bananas, this recipe is made without eggs or dairy, yet is super light, fluffy and moist.
7. Rhubarb Strawberry Lemonade
Comprised of fresh strawberries and homemade rhubarb simple syrup, this refreshing rhubarb and strawberry lemonade recipe makes a delightful beverage for picnics, pool parties, and summer celebrations. A pleasant (and pink!) twist on a traditional strawberry lemonade recipe.
8. Pickled Rhubarb
Sweet, spicy and slightly tart, this pickled rhubarb is the perfect condiment to feature on your cheese platters and charcuterie boards this holiday season. It takes just under 20 minutes of hands-on kitchen time to make it, and is a great way to put some extra rhubarb to use.
Whether you try a classic strawberry rhubarb crisp, a batch of rhubarb lemonade, or even pickled rhubarb, I hope this list gave you plenty of inspiration for what to make with rhubarb this year!
So save a few of these rhubarb recipes now, pick up a bunch while it’s in season, and enjoy making the most of spring in your kitchen.
