15 Vegan Scottish Burn’s Night Recipes
If you’re looking for the best vegan Scottish recipes for Burn’s night, this post will help! It includes a mixture of classic sweet and savoury Scottish recipes, just without the eggs or dairy. All of the food included will make a great addition to any Burn’s Night supper for 2024.
Happy January! I have been meaning to create this post ever since I created Baked by Clo over 4 years ago. There seems to be a real lack of vegan Burn’s Night recipes out there and I wanted to change that.
If you don’t know, Burn’s Night is a Scottish holiday on the 25th of January, to celebrate the life of Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Many people across Scotland hold a Burn’s Night supper, which involves eating traditional Scottish food, wearing traditional Scottish clothing like Kilts, and reciting Scottish poems.
Being a food blogger, I’m not much help with the poetry side of things but I can provide the Scottish recipes! In this case, vegan Scottish recipes!
I make mostly dessert recipes for my blog and I’ve included a few of my favourites Scottish ones in this post. For the savoury Scottish recipes, I have enlisted the help of some other talented bloggers. The savoury recipes below are linked with permission from Christina Cucina, Tinned Tomatoes, Neil’s Healthy Meals, Moon and Spoon and Yum, Cinnamon and Kale, and My Vegan Minimalist. Make sure to check out their blogs for more recipes.
I hope you like this roundup post and if you make any of these vegan Scottish recipes, please leave a comment to let me know! Enjoy! xo
1. Hot toddy
This traditional Scottish hot toddy is easy to make with just 3 ingredients. It’s made with warming whiskey and sweet brown sugar and is the perfect drink to have with your vegan Burn’s Night supper!
2. Tattie, neep and carrot soup
A hearty soup filled with warming Scottish vegetables- potatoes, turnips and carrots. Perfect for the chilly January weather!
3. Scottish pearl barley soup
This Scottish pearl barley vegetable soup is delicious and filling. It’s thick, comforting and easy to make, packed full of flavour and hearty goodness.
4. Bannock bread
Bannock is great for serving with soups or other meals as a bread alternative, or it can be enjoyed alone with jam or butter. This recipe is gluten-free too, so even those with allergies can enjoy it.
5. Oat cakes
I couldn’t make a vegan Burn’s night round-up without oatcakes, could I?! These gluten free Scottish oatcakes are easy to make and a lovely homemade addition to a (dairy-free) cheese board.
6. Haggis
A comforting vegan haggis made using whole foods. Rich in protein, so satisfying & super easy!
7. Stovies
Stovies are a classic Scottish comfort food and fit for a Burn’s Night supper! It’s made up of potatoes, mince and gravy but this slow-cooker recipe is suitable for vegans!
8. Haggis and red lentil nut loaf
Use veggie haggis to made this delicious loaf with red lentils, nuts and spices.
9. Strawberry trifle
Made up of layers of vegan vanilla cake, strawberry jam, fresh fruit, eggless custard and dairy-free whipped cream, this trifle is the perfect vegan Burn’s night dessert recipe!
10. Ginger cake
A light and fluffy, spicy ginger cake topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting.
11. Tablet
This recipe is one of the most traditional Scottish vegan desserts I have! Tablet is similar to fudge but it has a grainy texture and it melts in your mouth!
12. Macaroon bars
Would you believe that the fondant centre of macaroon bars is made from mashed potatoes?! You’ll never know though! Covered in chocolate and toasted coconut, these bars are a tasty treat that have been enjoyed in Scotland since the 1930’s.
13. Chocolate tiffin
Also known as chocolate fridge cake, Scottish tiffin is made with Digestive biscuits, raisins, golden syrup and a few other ingredients. There’s no baking required and it’s ready to eat in just a few hours.
14. Shortbread
If you were looking for vegan Scottish recipes, I am sure you expected a shortbread recipe and I am not one to disappoint! These shortbread biscuits are perfectly sweet and just the right amount of crumbly
15. Flapjacks
Oaty flapjacks made with brown sugar and golden syrup. These are a great Burn’s night dessert for those who prefer simpler sweets!
Vegan Scottish Recipes for Burn’s Night
Vegan Burn's Night recipes that everyone can enjoy.
I hope you enjoy these Scottish vegan Burn’s Night recipes. If you make any of them at home, please let me know how you get on by leaving a comment below! xo
