Vegan picnic: unusual snacks + the best tips

Warm temperatures, endless sun and a feeling of freedom and lightness... Oh summer, how we missed you! No matter whether at the lake, in the park or on the beach: the most beautiful time of the year needs to be taken advantage of - for a picnic! What should of course not be missing in the picnic basket: delicious vegan snacks. After all, there's nothing worse than staring at the filled Tupperware containers on the picnic blanket next door with a growling stomach.

1. Recipes for your vegan picnic
2. More recipe ideas
3. Tips for your vegan picnic in the countryside

We have prepared four vegan recipes for you that you can easily prepare and pack on the go without making a huge mess. Anyone who has ever tried to take chocolate bars with them knows what we're talking about...

So, get inspired and treat yourself to delicious vegan finger food. We also provide you with further ideas and valuable tips for your basic equipment for the picnic.

Recipe for Açaí Crumble Bars

They say you have to choose between granola bars, cookies and crumbles? We think that you can combine everything really well. Rectangular, incredibly delicious and perfect for on the go: these are our home-baked crumble slices. Packed with hearty oat flakes, nuts and fruity berries, they are the perfect alternative to cake if you are having a birthday picnic with friends or family. Thanks to a layer of fruity berry jam made from açaí, blueberries and strawberries, the bars are also wonderfully fruity. Healthy berry crumble to take with you!

Ingredients for about 12 slices: 

• 200 grams of oatmeal
• 50 g flaked almonds 
• 30 g desiccated coconut
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 60 g coconut oil
• 5 tbsp nut butter, e.g. Pink Cashew or Almond Candy
• 70 ml maple syrup

Filling: 

• 200 grams of the Frozen Wholey Açaí Bowl
• 2 tbsp chia seeds 

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven (top/fan oven: 180° degrees, fan oven: 160° degrees, electric stove: see manufacturer's instructions). Line a rectangular baking pan (30 cm x 20 cm) with baking paper. Process half of the oat flakes into flour in a blender. 
2. Mix together in a bowl with the remaining oat flakes, almonds, coconut flakes, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt.
3. Blend the frozen açaí smoothie until creamy in the smoothie blender or with the hand blender. Pour the smoothie into the pot and bring to the boil briefly over low heat. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the chia seeds and let stand for 10 minutes. 
4. Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in nut butter and maple syrup. Add the coconut oil-nut syrup mixture to the dry ingredients and mix everything well. 
5. Press half of the oatmeal mixture into the mold to cover the bottom. Spread the smoothie mixture on top with a spoon. Spread the remaining dough over the açaí layer and press down lightly. 
6. Bake for about 25 minutes until the dough is lightly browned. Take the baking pan out of the oven and let it cool down. 
7. Carefully lift the baking paper out of the tin and cut twelve bars from the cooled dough. Stored airtight, the bars will last for about a week.

Vegan Crêpe Rolls with Nut Butter

Did someone say crepes? Yes. Not for your next Sunday brunch, but for your vegan outdoor picnic. With this recipe you can conjure up thin pancake rolls in no time, which you can fill to your heart's content and easily take with you to the lake or the park. The best thing: you only need six ingredients for the dough. Of course, the thin pancakes taste good on their own, but they become even better with filling. We like it best with creamy nut butter and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients for about 12 rolls: 

• 250 g spelt flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 TL baking powder
• 300 ml soy drink
• 3 tablespoons of applesauce
• 2 tablespoons of maple or agave syrup
• Coconut oil for frying
• 3 tbsp nut butter, e.g. Almond Candy or Wholey Sh*t
• fresh fruits, e.g. strawberries, mango or grapes

Preparation:

1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Gradually add plant milk and mix everything with a whisk to form a smooth dough. Add flour or soy drink if desired: the thicker the batter, the thicker your pancakes will be. Stir in applesauce and syrup. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
2. Heat some coconut oil in a pan. Swirl a small ladle of dough into each side of the pan so that the dough is evenly distributed. Fry the pancakes in batches for about 2-3 minutes on both sides. Let the pancakes cool down. 
3. If necessary, core the fruit and cut into thin slices. Spread a thin layer of nut butter on one side of each pancake, top with fruit slices and roll up. Cut pancake rolls in half.

Energy Balls without refined sugar

When sweet hunger takes over again, you need a quick boost of energy. But please no cookies packed with refined sugar? No problem: The basis of these energy balls consists of dates, which are naturally rich in fructose and therefore do not require any added sugar. Mixed with oat flakes, chia seeds and cashews, the balls are not only super filling, but also have a nice crunch. The perfect finger food for a picnic!

Ingredients for about 12 pieces:

• 15 dates, pitted
• 1 cup of oatmeal
• ½ cup cashew nuts
• 4 tbsp chia seeds 
• 2 TL turmeric powder
• ½ cup of shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup coconut chips

Preparation: 

1. Blend all ingredients except half of the coconut flakes in a blender until the mixture has a dough-like consistency.
2. Divide the mixture into about 12 equal pieces, form balls out of them and then toss them in the remaining coconut flakes.
3. It is best to let the energy balls rest in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

Fruity Coconut Banana Bread

Are you looking for a recipe for a larger picnic? Then this banana bread recipe is ideal for you. The sweet bread is quickly mixed together and in the oven in no time. The highlight: you don't even need bananas for the dough. Yes, you heard that right. Our Tropical Smoothie Bowl mix of bananas, passion fruit, mango and dates serves as the basis. Thanks to the sweet fruit mix, the bread has an excellent taste and doesn't need many other ingredients. Thanks to the tropical fruits and coconut, the bread has a fruity, holiday note - perfect for hot summer days. 

Ingredients for a bread: 

• 1 pack Wholey Tropical Smoothie Bowl (alternatively: 2 ripe bananas, mashed)
• 50 g coconut oil
• 150 ml plant drink, e.g. almond drink
• 100 ml date syrup
• 180 grams of oatmeal
• 60 g desiccated coconut
• 2 TL cinnamon
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 TL baking powder
• 1 banana 
• 5 walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven (top/fan oven: 180° degrees, fan oven: 160° degrees, electric stove: see manufacturer's instructions). Prepare tropical bowl according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Melt coconut oil and stir into the smoothie along with plant drink and date syrup.
3. Finely grind the oat flakes in a blender. Mix with 50 g of the coconut flakes, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
4. Mix dry ingredients and smoothie mixture into a smooth batter. Fold in grated coconut.
5. Pour the dough into a well-greased loaf pan (inner dimensions 23 x 10 cm) and smooth it out. Peel the banana and cut it lengthwise. Place banana halves on the dough and press down lightly. Distribute the remaining coconut chips and chopped walnuts around the bananas and also press them lightly into the dough. Bake the banana bread for about 50 minutes. Do a stick test. Take the baking pan out of the oven and let it cool completely.
6. Turn the banana bread out of the mold. Tastes particularly good with a dollop of coconut yoghurt and almond butter drizzle.

More recipe ideas for your vegan picnic

In addition to our sweet ideas, savory dishes also deserve their place in your picnic basket.

1. Fresh fruit and vegetables: Fresh fruits are not only the perfect finger food, but also a healthy snack. You can chop vegetables like cucumber, carrots or peppers into sticks in just a few minutes and pack them up too.

2. Matching dips for your vegetable sticks add additional flavor and can be bought ready-made - or even better, made yourself in no time.

3. Summer salads, for example with chickpeas, watermelon and vegan feta, are perfect for your picnic and for sharing. Don't forget your forks!

4. Wraps are the perfect cover for grilled vegetables, tofu, hummus, salad and any other treat that comes to mind. But be careful: It's better not to fill it too tightly, otherwise the delicious filling will end up on the picnic blanket faster than in your stomach.

5. For the vegan barbecue event: flatbread, marinated vegetable skewers or tofu are quickly prepared and can be easily transported. Vegan alternatives to grilled cheese and sausages are now available in every supermarket and provide variety on the kettle grill. Special highlight: grilled fruit! Peaches, nectarines, apricots, pears or apples are particularly suitable as a healthy, sweet dessert.

Basically, you can take anything that you like and that doesn't melt with you to your picnic with a clear conscience. Check out our recipes and information for vegan snacks for on the go and get even more inspiration for your collection!

Tips for a picnic in the green

In addition to our unusual recipes, there are a few tips that you should keep in mind for a successful trip.

1. The right basic equipment: Pack your food and go? Unfortunately not quite. If you don't want to sit in the dirt, eat with your fingers and lick them afterwards, you should have the right equipment for your picnic. This includes cutlery, plates and glasses, a blanket and napkins. Choose reusable products instead of disposable tableware. A picnic basket is practical so that everything doesn't get mixed up. Must-have: A garbage bag for all waste, so that the green remains nice and green.

2. Wait for the right weather: Even if picnic time can't start soon enough - nothing is more annoying than having to put away the picnic blanket you've just prepared and escape the next rain shower. So only pack your picnic basket if you can be sure that the weather will hold up!

3. Pay attention to other people's diets: Unfortunately, a vegan picnic does not cover all dietary habits and intolerances. If one of your friends or family has to avoid gluten, we have collected gluten-free breakfast recipes for you that are also suitable for a picnic.

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