Craving something sweet but want to keep it completely plant-based? You’re in the right place!
Whether you’re a longtime vegan, trying to eat more plant-based foods, or simply looking for easy desserts without dairy and eggs, these 25 easy vegan desserts are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
These recipes are inspired by the variety of delicious treats featured in our 200 + Vegan Recipes cook book. From rich chocolate brownies and creamy cheesecakes to fruity crisps and no-bake bites, there’s something here for every dessert lover.
The best part? You don’t need complicated ingredients or advanced baking skills. Many of these vegan desserts use simple pantry staples and can be prepared in no time.
Let’s get baking!
1. Easy Vegan Chocolate Brownies
These brownies are rich, fudgy, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
Procedure
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add plant-based milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread into a lined baking pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing.
2. No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake
This creamy dessert is perfect when you want cheesecake without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups vegan graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 cups soaked raw cashews
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Procedure
- Combine cookie crumbs with melted coconut oil.
- Press firmly into a springform pan.
- Blend soaked cashews, maple syrup, coconut cream, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours.
- Top with fresh berries before serving.
3. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft in the center and slightly crisp around the edges, these cookies are a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
Procedure
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream vegan butter and sugars.
- Add vanilla and plant milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
4. Vegan Banana Bread
Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this moist banana bread is a delicious way to use overripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash bananas in a large bowl.
- Stir in sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix until just combined.
- Pour into a loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
5. Vegan Chocolate Mousse
This silky chocolate mousse is surprisingly simple and makes an elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 2–3 tablespoons plant-based milk
Procedure
Blend everything until completely smooth. Add a little more plant milk if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Easy Vegan Apple Crisp
Warm apples and a crispy oat topping make this an irresistible comfort dessert.
Ingredients
- 5 apples, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup vegan butter
Procedure
- Toss apples with cinnamon and maple syrup.
- Place them in a baking dish.
- Mix oats, flour, sugar, and vegan butter.
- Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes.
- Serve warm.
7. Vegan Lemon Cake
Bright, fresh, and fluffy, this lemon cake is perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup plant milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Procedure
Mix the dry ingredients separately. Add the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Pour into a prepared cake pan and bake at 350°F for about 30–35 minutes.
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8. Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
If you love peanut butter, these cookies belong on your dessert list.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup plant milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Procedure
Mix all ingredients into a dough. Form small balls, place them on a baking sheet, and gently flatten with a fork. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
9. Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
Fresh strawberries and fluffy vegan cake make this dessert wonderfully refreshing.
Procedure
Bake a simple vegan sponge cake, slice it in half, and layer it with sliced strawberries and whipped coconut cream. Chill before serving.
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10. Vegan Chocolate Cake
This rich chocolate cake is proof that vegan baking can be incredibly indulgent.
Procedure
Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add plant milk, oil, vanilla, and a splash of vinegar. Mix gently, pour into a cake pan, and bake at 350°F for approximately 30–35 minutes.
Finish with your favorite vegan chocolate frosting.
11. Vegan Coconut Macaroons
Chewy coconut and a lightly toasted exterior make these cookies perfect for coconut lovers.
Mix shredded coconut with coconut milk, maple syrup, and a little flour. Form small mounds and bake until golden.
12. Vegan Blueberry Muffins
These muffins work beautifully as both a breakfast treat and a light dessert.
Fold fresh or frozen blueberries into a simple vegan muffin batter and bake until golden and fluffy.
13. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and covered in sweet glaze, homemade cinnamon rolls are always a crowd-pleaser.
Prepare a yeast-based dough, spread with vegan butter and cinnamon sugar, roll it tightly, slice, allow the rolls to rise, and bake until golden.
14. Vegan Carrot Cake
Packed with carrots and warm spices, this cake is especially delicious with creamy vegan frosting.
Combine grated carrots with flour, cinnamon, sugar, oil, and plant milk. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely and frost.
15. Vegan Fudge
You only need a handful of ingredients to make rich, chocolatey vegan fudge.
Melt vegan chocolate with nut butter and maple syrup. Stir until smooth, spread into a lined dish, and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.
16. Vegan Rice Pudding
Creamy rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is easy to make vegan.
Simmer cooked rice with plant-based milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla until creamy. Serve warm or chilled.
17. Vegan Chocolate Truffles
These bite-sized chocolate treats look fancy but are surprisingly easy to prepare.
Mix melted vegan chocolate with coconut cream. Chill until firm, roll into balls, and coat with cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.
18. Vegan Peach Cobbler
Juicy peaches topped with a soft golden crust make this a wonderful summer dessert.
Place sliced peaches in a baking dish and cover with a simple vegan biscuit topping. Bake until bubbling and golden.
19. Vegan Chocolate Pudding
This creamy chocolate pudding comes together quickly and is perfect when a chocolate craving strikes.
Whisk cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and plant milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick. Stir in vanilla and cool before serving.
20. Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy oats and warm cinnamon make these cookies perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Mix rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, vegan butter, and plant milk. Form cookies and bake at 350°F for approximately 10–12 minutes.
21. Vegan Berry Crisp
Use your favorite combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for this colorful dessert.
Combine berries with a little maple syrup and cornstarch. Add an oat crumble topping and bake until bubbling.
22. Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie isn't just for Thanksgiving. This creamy, warmly spiced dessert is delicious throughout fall.
Combine pumpkin puree with coconut milk, maple syrup, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla. Pour into a vegan pie crust and bake until set.
23. Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in dessert heaven.
Melt vegan chocolate and spoon a small amount into muffin liners. Add peanut butter, cover with more chocolate, and refrigerate until firm.
24. Vegan Strawberry Popsicles
These refreshing popsicles are perfect for hot days.
Blend strawberries with coconut milk and maple syrup. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for several hours.
25. Vegan Chocolate Banana Bites
These little treats are one of the easiest desserts on the list.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup vegan chocolate
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- Chopped nuts or coconut, optional
Procedure
- Slice bananas into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread a little peanut butter between banana slices if desired.
- Dip or drizzle with melted vegan chocolate.
- Sprinkle with nuts or coconut.
- Freeze for 1–2 hours.
- Enjoy straight from the freezer.
Love These Vegan Desserts? Try Even More Plant-Based Recipes
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With 200 + Vegan Recipes, this cookbook makes it easier to discover delicious plant-based meals and snacks for everyday cooking. Instead of searching for new vegan recipes every time you’re hungry, you can have a whole collection of ideas in one place.
Why You'll Love These Easy Vegan Desserts
One of the best things about vegan desserts is how versatile they can be. You don't need to completely change the way you enjoy sweets.
These recipes are:
- 100% plant-based
- Easy enough for beginner bakers
- Great for families
- Perfect for parties and gatherings
- Filled with simple ingredients
- Easy to customize
- Great for everyday sweet cravings
From vegan brownies and chocolate cake to refreshing fruit desserts and no-bake treats, you can always find something delicious to make.
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Easy Ingredient Swaps for Vegan Baking
If you're new to vegan baking, don't worry about having a perfectly stocked kitchen. There are plenty of simple substitutions you can use.
Instead of dairy milk
Try almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or another plant-based milk.
Instead of butter
Use vegan butter or coconut oil, depending on the recipe.
Instead of eggs
Depending on the recipe, mashed banana, applesauce, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or commercial egg replacers can work well.
Instead of regular chocolate
Choose chocolate labeled vegan or dairy-free.
Always check ingredient labels, especially if you're cooking for someone with a food allergy.
Tips for Making Better Vegan Desserts
1. Measure carefully
Baking is more precise than cooking, so measuring ingredients accurately can make a big difference.
2. Don't overmix
Once flour is added, mix only until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make cakes and muffins dense.
3. Use ripe fruit
Very ripe bananas are especially useful for vegan baking because they add natural sweetness and moisture.
4. Let baked goods cool
It's tempting to cut into brownies or cakes immediately, but allowing them to cool helps them set properly.
5. Keep your pantry stocked
Having basics such as flour, oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup, plant-based milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and vegan chocolate makes spontaneous baking much easier.
More Vegan Recipes to Explore
These 25 desserts are just a small taste of what's possible with plant-based cooking.
If you love these recipes, our 200 + Vegan Recipes Cookbook gives you even more ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, baked goods, desserts, and everyday meals.
Whether you're looking for easy vegan recipes for beginners, healthy plant-based meals, quick vegan desserts, or indulgent treats for special occasions, having a collection of reliable recipes can make plant-based cooking much easier.
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Final Thoughts
You don't have to give up delicious desserts when choosing a vegan lifestyle.
From fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake to fruity crisps, cookies, cakes, and frozen treats, these 25 easy vegan desserts prove that plant-based sweets can be every bit as satisfying as traditional desserts.
Start with one recipe, make it your own, and work your way through the list. And when you're ready for even more inspiration, explore the 200+ recipes in our Vegan Recipes Cookbook for plenty of delicious plant-based meals and treats.
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