Lavender lovers, you've come to the right place.
From floral lavender lattes to crowd-pleasing desserts, this roundup highlights our favorite ways to cook, sip, and bake with lavender. Whether you’re working with homemade lavender extract or a rich lavender simple syrup, these lavender recipes are anything but ordinary.
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I grew up in the South, where lavender was mostly something we planted in the garden alongside mint and rosemary. But I’ve been exploring it more in the kitchen—especially in recipes that blend Southern comfort food with a vegan twist.
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What Is Culinary Grade Lavender & Why Use It?
Culinary-grade lavender, typically Lavandula angustifolia, is grown and processed specifically for safe consumption. Unlike ornamental varieties, it has low camphor content and a sweet, mild flavor—ideal for recipes like teas, simple syrups, and desserts. Using culinary-grade ensures you’re getting lavender that’s safe to eat, free of pesticides, and perfect for adding a subtle floral note to food and drinks.
Lavender Fields Near Atlanta
- Lookout Lavender Farm
1039 North Moore Road
Rising Fawn, GA 40738
www.lookoutlavender.com - Big Creek Lavender Farm
30 Lambets Way
Alpharetta, GA 30005
www.bigcreeklavenderfarm.com - Red Oak Lavender Farm
2882 Red Oak Flats Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
www.redoaklavender.com - Spice House
Ultra-Blue Premium Lavender Flower www.spicehouse.com
Vegan Lavender Baked Goods & Desserts
Lavender’s delicate floral flavor brings a light, fragrant note to baked goods like cheesecakes, cakes, cookies, and even cinnamon rolls. Lavender can elevate familiar desserts with a subtle herbal twist, making even the most classic recipes feel fresh and unexpected.
Fruit Recipes That Pair Well With Lavender
Lavender pairs beautifully with bright, juicy fruits. Lavender and fruit are a natural match. Lemon brings out its floral brightness, while berries like strawberries and blueberries add sweetness that softens and rounds out the flavor perfect for baking or drinking.
Lavender Baking Staples
Lavender brings a soft, aromatic complexity to sweet components like buttercream, syrup, and extract. Its slightly herbal, floral character adds depth without overwhelming, making it ideal for recipes where you want a touch of elegance or a fresh, garden-inspired flavor.
Vegan Lavender Drinks & Lattes
Lavender adds a subtle floral note to drinks, making it a versatile ingredient in everything from lattes and matcha to smoothies, cocktails, and iced teas. Just a splash of lavender syrup or a few drops of extract can elevate everyday beverages with a calming, aromatic twist.
Vegan Lavender Ice Cream
Just a hint of lavender can transform simple ice cream into an aromatic, refreshing treat. It brings a fresh twist to non-dairy desserts.
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