This list of 65+ natural aphrodisiac recipes will help woo your honey for an anniversary, date night, or Valentine’s Day.
If a little of something goes a long way, then more should be even better right? No matter the time of day, natural aphrodisiacs can be incorporated into your cooking. This arousing roundup of 65+ natural aphrodisiac recipes is the ultimate list for building a sexy menu.
From breakfast to dessert, you’ll find a little bit of everything to help get you and your partner in the mood. Jumpstart your sex drive, and keep your sexual health in tip top shape with these great natural aphrodisiac recipes.
Why Choose Natural Aphrodisiac Foods?
When cooking with natural aphrodisiacs, you can take the fun further into the night by increasing sexual desire.
Aphrodisiac foods are believed to impact your sex life with their positive side effects. For example, some aphrodisiacs are visual and help boost sexual arousal. Others are scent based and increase libido and get the sex hormones going. Many have the potential ability to help with sexual performance by diminishing erectile dysfunction and increasing potency.
Since each of these recipes has two or more natural aphrodisiacs, they are ideal for both men and women. They have something for everyone.
As a side note, the aphrodisiac properties of these foods has not been proven. For more information on what a natural aphrodisiac is and how it works, follow me here. It discusses everything from the history of natural aphrodisiacs to their impact on sexual dysfunction. It even talks about natural aphrodisiac supplements (like horny goat weed) and how they’re believed to help with weight loss.
Foods That Are Natural Aphrodisiacs
There is a lot of debate about what makes an ingredient a natural aphrodisiac. All of them make your body have some sort of enhanced sexual reaction, like increased blood flow. Some of them are from sight and some are taste, while others are determined by how your body reacts to them. (I always sing “feeling hot, hot, hot…” in my head when I think of that…).
Each of these recipes will feature at least two of the following aphrodisiacs:
- Oysters
- Chili peppers
- Avocado
- Chocolate
- Honey
- Vanilla Bean
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Asparagus
- Arugula
- Figs
- Strawberries
- Pomegranate
- Basil
- Pine nuts
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Almonds
Are you getting excited for your newest passion project? (Bad joke?) Here are more than 65 natural aphrodisiac recipes to improve your sexual encounters and make special events more sensual.
Happy Cooking! 🙂
Breakfast Recipes
Easy Homemade Granola
Big, crunchy clusters of lightly sweetened oats and almonds and a touch of cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and honey flavor make this the best, easy homemade granola recipe that our family loves!
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Honey Ginger Pomegranate Chia Seed Pudding
This pomegranate chia seed pudding with a hint of ginger makes for one easy, delicious, and nutritious gluten-free & vegan breakfast, snack, or dessert!
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Super Crunch Cardamom and Cashew Granola
Cardamom and Cashew Granola. Slightly spicy from the cardamom, slightly sweet from the maple syrup, lots of crunchy from the nuts and seeds and so delicious
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Strawberry Honeycomb Smoothie
This tasty Strawberry Honeycomb Smoothie is perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack.
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Lime Cured Salmon, Egg and Avocado Muffin
Salty, sweet cured salmon, a soft oozing poached egg, lime spiked avocado and the kick of chilli cooled with sour cream. All on top of a toasted English muffin.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
This quick and easy dish will have you thinking you’re eating dessert for breakfast!
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Pizza and Sandwich Recipes
Honey Fig Pizza with Feta Cheese and Walnuts
Honey Fig Pizza with Feta Cheese and Walnuts - a sweet spin on pizza night!
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Flatbread with White Bean Purée and Asparagus
Asparagus flatbread smothered in flavorful white bean puree to show spring you are ready to rock! Healthy and so flavorful with all the added fun toppings!
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Strawberry, Brie, and Arugula Panini
This Strawberry, Brie & Arugula Panini is a simple but delicious way to enjoy ripe, juicy strawberries! A classic comfort food with a springtime twist!
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Fig, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Pizza with Balsamic Caramelized Onions
It's like a pizza and a fancy cheese board had a baby, and this gourmet pizza is it, all grown up and sophisticated. Inspired by authentic Portuguese ingredients from Try the World!
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Brie, Fig, and Prosciutto Pizza
This Brie, Fig & Prosciutto Pizza has earthy, sweet, salty and cheesy flavors in every bite. It makes the perfect lunch or light dinner.
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Four Cheese Pizza with Tomato and Arugula
Pizza night is ON with this four cheese pizza with tomato basil arugula salad! It’s super easy to make and tastes ridiculously amazing.
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Salad Recipes
Black Fig Salad with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto
Enjoy the perfect marrying of summer and autumn with this easy gourmet black fig salad.
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Wild Rice Salad
Wild Rice Salad with Apple and Pomegranate is a celebration of fall flavors. Containing pine nuts, dates, and a tangy dressing it's wonderful for lunch or as a holiday side.
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Festive Winter Cabbage Slaw
This festive Winter Cabbage Slaw combines gorgeous presentation value with delicious 2-color cabbage, pomegranate, and greens to bring a splash to any dish.
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Green Goddess Winter Salad
Enjoy this Green Goddess Salad, with bright pomegranate jewels and feta crumbles, paired with a bold and deliciously healthy green dressing fit for royalty.
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Sweet Potato Noodle Salad
Healthy, easy and delicious vegan Sweet Potato Noodle Salad with Chickpeas and Rocket recipe. It makes for a great nutritious lunch or a nice gluten free side dish!
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Citrus Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This Citrus Salad with Basil Vinaigrette is made with a blend of oranges, grapefruit, avocado and spinach tossed in a super easy to make basil vinaigrette!
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Snack Recipes
Chocolate Covered Caramel Almonds
Roasted almonds are covered with a crunchy caramelized shell, dipped in milk chocolate, and dusted with cocoa powder. These chocolate covered caramel almonds are an addictive snack… you won’t be able to stop at one!
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Roasted Cinnamon Strawberries
You can eat these straight away but they are actually better the next day when the flavours have had a chance to mingle.
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Sunflower Fig Balls
Sunflower Fig Balls – Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need for these sweet little sugar free bites! A healthy snack that won’t ruin your diet!
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Winter Raw Chocolate Bar
Homemade raw chocolate made with honey, pomegranate, and orange for a juicy, fruity chocolate bar. Raw chocolate has piles of health benefits and only takes a few minutes to make – this version is holiday inspired and mades a pretty food gift.
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Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds
These easy Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds make a great gift for the holidays! They can also be made into clusters!
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Mango Avocado Salsa
Juicy mango diced into bite sized pieces and mixed with avocado chunks, bits of spicy red onion, spices, cilantro and fresh lime juice. This mango avocado salsa is perfect as a dip or used as a topping for pulled pork, chicken, fish, or pork chops.
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Drink Recipes
Basil Ginger Gin Gimlet (The Aromatic Arousal Cocktail)
Even though this gin gimlet is shaken, the aromatic aphrodisiacs in it will certainly stir your loins.
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The Prettay, Prettay, Prettay Good Latte Martini
The Prettay, Prettay, Prettay Good Latte Martini is inspired by Larry David’s catch phrase and Ted Danson’s love of a good martini.
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The Garnet Martini
Orange, pomegranate and blueberries combine to make this beautiful Blueberry martini.
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Spicy Hot Chocolate
This vegan-friendly Spicy Hot Chocolate is made with chile de arbol, chocolate, cinnamon, and either milk or coconut milk, leaving you with a decadently spiced winter treat.
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Dairy free Creamy Mexican Horchata (Almond and Rice Horchata)
Soaked rice and almonds blended into a creamy chilled drink and then lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. A very refreshing drink that can be enjoyed year round!
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Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Are you ready to cozy up on your couch with a cup of hot chocolate and a movie? You can enjoy this Healthy Cinnamon Hot Chocolate absolutely guilt free. It’s delicious, creamy and comforting and perfect for long and dark fall and winter evenings.
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Appetizers Recipes
Thai Oysters with a Lime and Cucumber Granita
These Thai oysters are dressed with a sweet and spicy dressing and then topped with a cooling salty sour granita. The perfect balance of flavours. If you love oysters then I know you will love these babies!
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Avocado Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
These avocado egg rolls are fried to crispy perfection and served with a tasty sweet chili sauce. This recipe is vegetarian and a crowd favorite for party appetizers.
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Sparkling Wine Mussel Crostini with Avocado, Grilled Lemon, and Basil
These Sparkling Wine Mussel Crostini are not only made with sparkling wine, but they pair perfectly with a glass of it! The crostini are topped with mussels, avocado, grilled lemon, and basil, making them the perfect little appetizer.
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Oysters with Herbed butter and Prosciutto
This festive hors d'oeuvre is easy to make and impressive to serve.
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Honey Grilled Fresh Figs with Whipped Goat Cheese
Make the most of the season and experiment with easy, impressive recipes like these honey grilled fresh figs with whipped goat cheese!
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Boiled Oysters with a Spicy Mayo Panko Sauce
Quite simple the best appetizer out there – baked oysters with spicy mayo panko sauce. Five ingredients and only 10 minutes of cooking time required. Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free too.
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Dinner Recipes
Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Burrata and Pomegranate
This beautiful side dish is a simple way to wow your friends.
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One Pot Lasagna Soup with Pesto and Primavera Veggies
This easy one pot lasagna soup tastes just like a white lasagna! Bounding with fresh flavor and a creamy soup base, this one pot soup is going to be a new favorite!
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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Cinnamon and Pomegranate
Cooking together can be great foreplay. Add in the aphrodisiacs in this Cinnamon Rubbed Pomegranate Chicken Thighs and you have a winning combination for sparking romance!
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Creamy Lemon Casarecce with Asparagus and Almonds
Gluten free lemon pasta tossed in a creamy, lemony goat cheese sauce with sautéed asparagus & toasted almonds. An easy 30-minute gluten free meal perfect for family & guests.
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Spinach Pesto Israeli Couscous with Prawns
An entire package of spinach blended up into a basil and lemon forward dish that is ready in 15 minutes!! This Spinach Pesto Israeli Couscous with Prawns is an easy weeknight supper with a hearty and healthy pesto recipe as a base.
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Fried Oyster Tacos with Citrus Salsa
Crispy cornmeal breaded and fried oysters in a soft corn tortilla topped with a fabulous citrus salsa and avocado! Fried Oyster Tacos with Citrus Salsa may rock your idea of taco Tuesdays…
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Coffee-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Cinnamon Polenta
Think lamb chops are for special occasions only? Think again! These Coffee-Rubbed Lamb Chops take just 5 minutes to cook and make an easy everyday meal alongside Pumpkin Cinnamon Polenta with a bourbon sauce.
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Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Dig into a bowl of delicious Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, an easy recipe that’s packed with bold flavors and fresh veggies!
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Veggie Stuffed Chilies Rellenos with Avocado Cream
Have a craving for delicious Mexican food? These Veggie Stuffed Chiles Rellenos with Avocado Cream are sure to hit the spot!
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Creamy Pesto Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Asparagus
A quick and easy penne pasta recipe with tomatoes, asparagus, onion, and a creamy pesto sauce made with coconut milk. A simple vegetarian meal that's packed full of flavor!
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Cauliflower and Kale Curry Soup
This Low-Carb Cauliflower and Kale Curry Soup recipe will warm you up! This soup takes only about half an hour to prepare.
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Grilled Asparagus with Gremolata Topping
Grilled Asparagus with Gremolata Topping is a clean healthy vegetarian side dish recipe full of fresh bell pepper, basil, parsley, capers, lemon, and pine nuts.
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Vegan and Oil Free Pesto with Basil and Avocado
This simple recipe for oil free pesto is totally vegan and features basil, cashew nuts and avocado. It’s a super simple, staple dinner that’s whipped up in no time!
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Vegan Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos
Vegan Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos. Full of fresh flavours, these are a great dinner or snack!
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Butternut Squash Beef Stew with Cinnamon and Pomegranates
The addition of warm, wintery spices, a sweet delicious squash and pomegranate, makes this Butternut Squash Beef Stew a real cold weather treat.
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Oven Roasted Asparagus with Whipped Ricotta and Honey
Oven roasted asparagus is an easy recipe perfect for summer entertaining.
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Quinoa Power Bowl with Avocado Sauce
Vegan quinoa bowl with Roasted Veggies and Avocado Sauce is made with oven roasted beets, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, asparagus and pan toasted chickpeas, served over a fluffy bed of quinoa and drizzled with a creamy and flavorful avocado dressing.
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Vegan quinoa bowl with Roasted Veggies and Avocado Sauce is made with oven roasted beets, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, asparagus and pan toasted chickpeas, served over a fluffy bed of quinoa and drizzled with a creamy and flavorful avocado dressing.
Dessert Recipes
Sexy Spices & Wildflower Honey Ice Cream | #SexyEats
This ice cream is a great way to end the evening. Light and luxurious, it will have you licking every last drop off the spoon!
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Broiled Figs with Honey and Vanilla
Fire up the broiler, add a touch of vanilla and honey to your fig halves, and in ten minutes you'll have a sweet little treat on your hands. They'll be practically naked, yet delicately enhanced.
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Honey Cardamom Fig Tart
Welcome early fall flavors with this Easy Fig Tart recipe which features a gluten free pecan-oat crust, creamy cardamom cashew filling, fresh figs and honey.
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Honeyed Strawberry and Mascarpone Tartlets
These Honeyed Strawberry and Mascarpone Tartlets are a light and airy summer dessert topped with fresh strawberries. You’ll love this easy and sweet recipe!
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Honey Cake with Ricotta Frosting and Figs
This delicious Honey Fig Cake with Ricotta Frosting is very easy to make! It is tasty, moist and full of flavours.
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Mexican Chocolate Mousse with Ancho and Orange
Mexican Chocolate Mousse With Ancho and Orange combines the luscious flavor of Mexican chocolate with Triple Sec and a hint of ancho chile powder in a fluffy, creamy mousse!
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No Churn Red Wine, Strawberry, and Salted Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
A no-churn, light, summery, red-wine infused ice cream with hints of strawberry and salted dark chocolate. Takes only 10 minutes to prep and 4 hours to freeze before you can indulge in this adult-only ice cream.
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Chile Mocha Truffles
These vegan-friendly Chocolate Truffles with Chile Mocha are made with heavy cream (or coconut cream), rich bittersweet chocolate, coffee liqueur, and cayenne pepper.
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Stovetop Chocolate Cake with Pomegranate Cream
This stovetop cake with pomegranate cream is easy to make and you don’t need an oven! Chocolate and pomegranate come together to make a rich but fresh dessert.
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Mexican Avocado and Chocolate Popsicles
They are especially delicious dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with shredded coconut.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries are perfect for giving as gifts, using on top of cakes of cupcakes for a stunning presentation, or just eating out of hand for a special treat!
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I hope you found a few new favorite seduction recipes to boost your sex life! Show off your photos of your seduction menu by tagging them with #SexyEats on social media! I can’t wait to see what you cook up!
Leslie Haasch says
I had no idea that basil was considered an aphrodisiac. The more you know! 🙂
Mackenzie Ryan says
I know, right? Women used to dust their bosoms with it as a perfume in hopes of catching a man.
Katie Crenshaw says
The recipes on this round up looks AMAZING! I am drooling over all of the lovely pictures. I am saving this list for my husband and my upcoming 17 year Anniversary! I will have to make him something special.
Mackenzie Ryan says
I love it! I wonder if you could make 17 recipes for 17 years? 🙂
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
What a collection!! I think I want to try all of those dessert recipes 🙂
Mackenzie Ryan says
I know, right? I don't know if I could choose a favorite! 🙂
Shannon says
There are a lot of really tasty looking recipes here! Now where to start?!
Mackenzie Ryan says
That's totally how I feel about it, too! Maybe we should just have Valentine's week? 🙂
Paige says
Wow! What a great post with so many resources! There are a couple things that really caught my eye ( dairy free Horchata! ) yum..thanks for posting this!
Mackenzie Ryan says
So many good recipes in this, and yes, that dairy free horchata has my emoji heart eyes going. 🙂
Tamara Andersen says
Wonderful post! My husband (of 37 years) and I always stay in for Valentine’s Day. A special meal cooked together beats crowded, noisy restaurants hands down. I love all of these #sexyeats ideas! Thanks for including a couple of mine... Happy Valentine’s Day!
Mackenzie Ryan says
I love it, Tamara! I always want to go out to eat for Valentine's Day, but we end up staying in and every year I'm so glad that we did! It's always so much better of an experience!