18 Decadent Vegan Desserts That Prove You Don’t Need Dairy
Who says you need dairy to create rich, indulgent desserts? These 18 decadent vegan treats prove that plant-based sweets can be every bit as creamy, chocolatey, and satisfying as the classics. From luscious cakes to silky mousses and irresistible cookies, each recipe is packed with flavor and pure dessert bliss. Get ready to discover vegan desserts so good, no one will even miss the dairy.
Gooey And Delicious Vegan S’mores
My vegan s’mores recipe is made with fluffy vegan marshmallows and dark chocolate, sandwiched between sweet graham crackers. I’ve included instructions for the stovetop, oven, and grill, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor cooking. This s’mores recipe is easy to make and the perfect vegan-friendly and cozy treat.
Avocado Brownies
These fudgy, moist, decadent avocado brownies are a healthier guilt-free treat. The hidden avocado creates a fudgier, rich texture, making these brownies even better than their traditional counterpart! These are vegan and potentially gluten-free as well!
Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie (no bake)
This incredible No Bake Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie is as easy as it is delicious! With a crushed cookie crust, chocolate fudge filling, and whipped topping, the texture and flavor experience is not to be missed!
Matcha Vegan Panna Cotta
Try my delicious and creamy Matcha Vegan Panna Cotta made with soy milk and kanten (agar) powder. This chilled green tea pudding is a beautiful dessert that‘s easy to pull off with just 5 ingredients!
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
This Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes recipe is so light and fluffy that nobody would guess that they’re eggless and dairy free! It’s a super easy 1-bowl recipe that’s light, moist and delicious. You only need 7 ingredients and 20 minutes.
Vegan Fruit Tart (Rainbow, Easy, & No-Bake)
Let’s make an easy Rainbow Vegan Fruit Tart that doesn’t require using the oven, and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand this summer with the kids home!
Vegan Red Velvet Cookies
Soft, warm, and gooey vegan red velvet cookies are an easy and delicious dessert you will love. Packed with melty white chocolate chips, they are the perfect cookie for Valentine’s Day or any time!
Gingerbread Mug Cake (Vegan)
Satisfy that after dinner sweet craving with this delicious vegan Gingerbread Mug Cake that is an easy single-serve dessert for the holiday season. Each spoonful will melt in your mouth with warm spices and hints of molasses and ginger. Top with a dollop of whipped creamy or ice cream to finish off the perfect mini dessert.
Maple Vegan Blondies
These maple vegan blondies are a fully plant-based dessert baked with applesauce and coconut oil, then drizzled with pure maple cream.
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
This vegan pumpkin cheesecake is rich, creamy and loaded with pumpkin spice flavor! You’d never guess this decadent dessert was dairy-free.
Chickpea Blondies
You will love these soft, warm, and chocolately chickpea blondies! This is a healthier, guilt-free dessert with no refined sugars or oils and made with chickpeas, oats, peanut butter, and more. I know what you’re thinking… it sounds weird to have chickpeas in a dessert, BUT they make for the BEST texture in blondies. My husband was SHOCKED when I told him the secret ingredient!
Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse
This easy Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse recipe is light, airy, rich, smooth and delicious! Plus, you can make it with just 4 simple ingredients. Enjoy it right away like a chocolate pudding, or chill it for an hour to turn it into a silky, light, and airy mousse!
Vegan Thumbprint Cookies
Vegan thumbprint cookies make a wonderful holiday cookie with their easy preparation and minimal ingredients.
Fudgy Vegan Brownies
This vegan brownies recipe is rich and insanely fudgy! A wholesome treat that tastes decadent, it’s also gluten-free and mostly whole food plant-based.
Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
This gluten-free vegan pumpkin pie is so creamy and delicious, perfectly spiced, and made without coconut milk! It brings all of the flavor and nostalgia of fall and winter feasts, but none of the cholesterol, saturated fat, dairy, eggs, or refined-sugar! It’s also oil-free WFPB and includes a nut-free option. It works beautifully as a crustless pumpkin pie, too!
Vegan Sugar Cookies
These vegan sugar cookies are incredibly soft, fluffy, and coated in a smooth vanilla vegan frosting for the perfect amount of sweetness! This recipe is the perfect opportunity to get creative with your cookie cutters to make fabulous cookies for any occasion! They’re easy to make as they don’t require any chilling and bake up in a flash!
Vegan Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
This vegan chocolate chip mug cake is an indulgent, single-serve dessert that bakes up in minutes! Made with simple, plant-based ingredients, it has all the flavor of a cookie with the fluffy texture of a cake.
Avocado Ice Cream
Check out my simple recipe to make a creamy, smooth and ultra rich avocado ice cream with no ice cream maker. It’s easy, vegan and paleo-friendly!
