15 Midsommar Movie-Themed Vegan Recipes for Your Next Summer Feast! (2024)

The movie Midsommar is full of iconic moments, many of which include the food! The dishes are so elaborate and interesting that we thought it would be fun to bring you a roundup of vegan Midsommar recipes. Some of these recipes resemble dishes that were served in the movie, like the “meat” pies, mushroom tea, and lemony drinks (with an added love potion version.) Other dishes are similar to traditional Swedish recipes and use ingredients that are popular in Sweden like potatoes, elderflowers, and lingonberries. Of course, we also had to include references to the iconic flower dress and bear scene. Whether or not you have seen the movie, you can still partake in a fun summer celebration with these delicious vegan foods. Midsummer was on June 24th, but there’s still plenty of time left to have a belated feast and watch the movie. Skål!

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1. Strawberry Whipped Cream

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Vegan Strawberry Whipped Cream by is an easy spring dessert made in 15 minutes using only 4 ingredients. Turning strawberries into a dessert seems almost like a sin. They are so good on their own, or just with a serving of coconut yogurt or cream. So combining them into a Vegan Strawberry Whipped Cream to make a light and easy dessert was a no-brainer. The beauty of this recipe is, you’ll only need 10-15 minutes, and 4 ingredients: strawberries, sugar, vegan whipped cream, and coconut yogurt. That’s it! Do try and use fresh strawberries (not frozen) if you can, as this will bring the full flavor of the dessert.

2. Chaga Mushroom Tea (Chai and Vanilla)

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Chaga mushrooms have amazing healing properties and you can experience the benefits in tea form! This Chaga Mushroom Tea (Chai and Vanilla) by Jesse Lane Lee is fantastic!

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3. Lemon and Elderflower Tartlet Cakes

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These luscious Lemon and Elderflower Tartlet Cakes by Rosie Newton and Dillon Sivyour are the perfect treats to accompany an afternoon cup of tea. The zingy lemon and a subtle floral elderflower flavor are combined in a gorgeously moist sponge of cake. Plus, you can get creative and top these cakes off with elegant lemon and poppy seed icing to make them stand out.

4. Prime Lemonade

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This is a wonderful nutritious Prime Lemonade by Nikkie and Zuzana with no refined sugar that will give your body an immune boost. It’s a comforting start to the day that also helps to cleanse and alkalize the body.

5. Fizzy Pink Grapefruit Lemonade

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If you want to get into the Midsommar aesthetic, don’t forget to have at least one pink lemonade for the love potion! This Fizzy Pink Grapefruit Lemonade by Melissa Tedesco is perfect! Just 3 ingredients: grapefruit, maple syrup, and soda water. Yum. So pleasant on a hot summer day.

6. Seitan Steak and Mushroom Pie

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This Seitan Steak and Mushroom Pie by Jenny Marie is perfect for a Sunday dinner, or just as a comforting any-night meal to warm you up when it’s cold outside. They pair perfectly with creamy mashed potatoes, green vegetables, and lashings of rich gravy.

7. Swedish Almond Coffeecake

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Pavani Nandula‘s Swedish Almond Coffeecake is a scrumptious pastry made with lightly sweet yeasted bread and filled with luscious almond filling. This is an egg-free recipe.

8. Lion’s Mane Mushroom ‘Liver’ and Onions

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This Lion’s Mane Mushroom ‘Liver’ and Onions by Wicked Healthy is one of those epic meals that you and your friends will be talking about for months to come! They are pressed and grilled before being slow-roasted and drizzled with decidedly sticky and savory glazed onions and served atop a bed of fluffy whipped potatoes. This meal does take a bit of time and effort – but it’s worth it.

9. Vegan Swedish Meatballs + Apricot Dipping Sauce

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Vegan Swedish meatballs? You read that right. These little guys are so tasty and healthy! Traditionally, Swedish meatballs are made from ground beef and pork, fried, and then served in heavy, sour cream gravy with a beef-stock base. They’re usually enjoyed with Lingonberry jelly. This vegan alternative is made with soy curls and shiitake mushrooms to achieve a tender and light texture. They are seasoned perfectly and taste amazing with the homemade apricot dipping sauce. They’d also be delicious with other sauces (like mushroom gravy!) Serve these Vegan Swedish Meatballs + Apricot Dipping Sauce by Helyn Dunn as an appetizer or with a side of veggies and potatoes for dinner. They are SO good. However you want to serve them, you will love these little guys. Great flavor and lots of nutrients!

10. Raw Vanilla Lingonberry Cheesecake

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This Raw Vanilla Lingonberry Cheesecake by Ella Suihko is the perfect combination of a dreamy, white coconut cream layer topped with a sweet, pink lingonberry layer. The base is made from sunflower seeds, desiccated coconut, and dates, making it also completely nut-free. The balance of the flavors creates a heavenly delicious, melt-in-your-mouth experience in the form of a beautiful layer cake.

11. Creamy Mushroom Hand Pies

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Great as an appetizer at a party or as a lunch you can grab on the go, these Creamy Mushroom Hand Pies by Trine Rask are delicious. A creamy, garlicky mushroom filling is sealed within a flaky puff pastry pie crust. The best thing about these little hand pies, other than their portability, is that once you perfect the art of making them you can try them with different types of fillings like tofu scramble for breakfast or fruit for dessert.

12. ‘Knäck’: Swedish Toffee

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In Swedish, this is called “knäck”. It’s a common type of homemade candy consisting of syrup, sugar, and cream cooked together, often flavored with chopped nuts! You have to try Natalie Yonan‘s ‘Knäck’: Swedish Toffee!

13. Chocolate Bliss Bears

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You know you have some growing up to do when you enjoy decorating your bliss balls this much! But seriously, how CUTE are these little Chocolate Bliss Bears by Hannah Sunderani!? You will giggle after making each one. And the hardest part for sure is having to eat the little faces afterward.

14. Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus Salad with Yogurt Lemon-Dill Dressing

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This Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus Salad with Yogurt Lemon-Dill Dressing by Teri Macovei is a combination of flavors and textures that go so well together. Potatoes and asparagus are a perfect match. Roasted veggie goodness in one salad. Plentiful, comforting, and full of tempting flavors and crispy textures, this salad aims to please you. It’s a tasty bliss ready to satisfy your family or guests for the upcoming holidays.

15. Pansy Shortbread

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We would be remiss to exclude a reference to the iconic flower dress. While this recipe for Pansy Shortbread by Gabrielle St. Claire may look detailed and time-consuming, it’s so quick and easy and guaranteed to make you swoon just based on its appearance! They can be buttery soft or you can bake them for longer to create a more crisp texture, requires one bowl, has minimal added sugar, require not even a vegan egg, and are perfect for spring and summer, you can switch up the flowers to feature other edible varieties, can easily be made in bulk, and are perfect for entertaining!

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