We've included quick 15-minute recipes for last minute treats, plus show-stopping recipes that are sure impress at any gathering. Using simple ingredients like ripe bananas, dark chocolate, and natural sweeteners, these desserts aren't just kind to animals – they're better for you too! Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just curious about plant-based baking, these foolproof recipes will have you whipping up delicious treats in no time.
Healthy Blueberry Crumble Bars
These healthy blueberry crumble bars are made with simple ingredients and are the perfect summer snack or dessert! Naturally vegan and gluten free, these delicious treats are sure to please any crowd!
Ingredients
Crust and crumble:
1 ¼ c oats
1 ¼ c oat flour
¼ c melted coconut oil
¼ c almond butter
¼ c maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Filling:
2.5 c blueberries fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder sub cornstarch
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F, line 8x8 pan with parchment, and prepare crust mixture - press ¾ of it into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
2. Make filling: Cook blueberries, arrowroot powder, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a saucepan, mashing berries as they soften. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in chia seeds and let thicken.
3. Pour filling over pre-baked crust and top with remaining crumble mixture.
4. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden, then cool completely before slicing.
Vegan Mocha Banana Bread
This vegan mocha banana bread is a scrumptious twist on your classic banana bread! It's vegan, naturally sweetened, and tastes like a rich, fudgy brownie! Perfect for a delicious treat, breakfast, or afternoon pick me up!
Ingredients
1 ¾ c white spelt flour (sub all-purpose, gf or oat flour)
⅓ c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 flax eggs (2tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tablespoon water)
3 ripe mashed bananas
¼ c maple syrup
¼ c almond milk
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ c chocolate chips + more for sprinkling on top
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F, line loaf pan with parchment and prepare flax eggs (2 tablespoon ground flax + 5 tablespoon water).
2. Mix wet ingredients (mashed bananas and flax eggs) in one bowl, dry ingredients (except chocolate chips) in another.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
4. Pour into pan, top with extra chips, and bake 50-60 minutes until done. Cool before removing.
No Bake Cookie Dough Cups
These cookie dough cups start with a date cacao brownie base, followed by a layer of soft and chewy cookie dough, and are topped off with a decadent chocolate drizzle! Vegan, gluten free, and made from simple, healthy ingredients. These are sure to be every cookie dough lover’s dream!
Ingredients
Base:
1 c pitted medjool dates*
1 c walnuts
2 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder
2 tablespoon shredded coconut
1-2tbsp warm water (if needed to blend)
Cookie dough:
1 c canned chickpeas (drained, rinsed and patted dry)
¼ c cashew butter
2 tablespoon coconut flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoon maple syrup
Pinch salt
Splash almond milk
¼ c mini chocolate chips
Chocolate drizzle:
⅓ c vegan chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
1. Process nuts and remaining base ingredients into a sticky dough, then press into 20 mini muffin liners and freeze.
2. Blend cookie dough ingredients (except chocolate chips), fold in chips, then layer on top of frozen brownie base.
3. Press cookie dough layer in and freeze for 10 minutes.
4. Top with melted chocolate-coconut oil mixture, freeze 30 minutes until set. Store in freezer and thaw briefly before eating.
Healthy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
These healthy chocolate rice krispie treats are made from just 5 good for you ingredients and come together in minutes! This no-bake, vegan and gluten free dessert is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
½ c pitted medjool dates
⅓ c peanut butter
¼ c hazelnuts
2 tablespoon maple syrup
2 c brown rice cacao crisps
1-2 tablespoon water
Instructions
1. Soak dates in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften.
2. Blend all ingredients except brown rice crisps in a high speed food processor. Add 1-2tbsp water as needed to blend, mixture should be sticky.
3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in brown rice crisps by hand, one cup at a time.
4. Press firmly into a 9x5 loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
5. Place in the fridge to set (~1hr). Then slice into squares and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Vegan Birthday Cake Donuts
These birthday cake donuts are fluffy, soft baked, and taste like they’re from a bakery! No one would ever guess that they’re vegan, gluten free and made with healthier ingredients!
Ingredients
1 c gf flour or all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ c organic cane sugar
½ c almond milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (sub vinegar)
2 tablespoon coconut oil (melted and cooled)
¼ c applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon sprinkles
Vanilla Glaze
⅔ c powdered sugar
1 tablespoon almond milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 6-donut pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another, then combine just until mixed and fold in sprinkles.
3. Pipe batter into donut molds (¾ full) and bake 10-12 minutes.
4. Once cooled, dip donuts in glaze (mix all glaze ingredients until smooth), add sprinkles, and let set for 20 minutes.
Samoa Baked Oatmeal Bars
These samoa baked oatmeal bars are soft, moist, and loaded with toasted coconut and gooey chocolate chips! They're the perfect grab and go breakfast, healthy snack or afternoon treat!
Ingredients
2 overripe bananas, mashed
⅓ c almond butter
1 flax egg
2 tablespoon almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 c oat flour
1 c rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoon maca powder (optional)
½ c shredded coconut
½ c chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F, prepare 8x8 pan, and make flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed + 2.5 teaspoon water).
2. Mix dry ingredients (oat flour, oats, baking powder, maca) in one bowl, wet ingredients with flax egg in another.
3Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in coconut and chocolate chips.
4. Pour into pan, add toppings, and bake 20-25 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Hot Chocolate Freezer Fudge
This hot chocolate freezer fudge is the perfect holiday treat that's so easy to whip up! It's ultra creamy, fudgy, and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
1 c peanut butter
¼ c maple syrup
¼ c coconut oil (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon hot chocolate mix
2 tablespoon cocoa powder
Flakey sea salt (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Pour into a 9x5 loaf pan lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Top with flakey sea salt if desired.
3. Freeze at least 1 hour to set. Then slice into squares and enjoy!
Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops
These frozen chocolate covered banana pops are the perfect healthy summer treat! They require only 5 ingredients and are so easy to make. Both kids and adults will love them!
Ingredients
4 bananas
¾ c chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
⅓ c peanut butter
¼ c shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Insert popsicle sticks into halved bananas and freeze for 2 hours.
2. Coat frozen bananas with peanut butter, freeze again, then dip in melted chocolate-coconut oil mixture.
3. Top with coconut and freeze until set.
Healthy Pumpkin Spice Scones (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Get ready to fall in love with these gluten-free pumpkin spice scones that taste just like they came from your favorite bakery! These scones are naturally vegan, gluten-free, and made with healthier ingredients. They're soft, tender, and the perfect companion to a cozy cup of coffee.
Ingredients
2 c oat flour
½ c pumpkin puree
¼ c coconut sugar
¼ c nut milk
⅓ c solid, chilled coconut oil
2 tablespoon coconut yogurt (thick)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon baking powder
White Chocolate Glaze:
⅓ c vegan white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
¼ c chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix dry ingredients, cut in coconut oil, then add wet ingredients until just combined.
3. Shape dough into disk, cut into 8 triangles, and bake 16-18 minutes.
4. Once cooled, drizzle with white chocolate-coconut oil glaze and top with pecans.
No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
This no bake blueberry cheesecake is ultra creamy, perfectly sweet and just melts in your mouth! The best part? It's completely plant-based and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a healthier summer dessert!
Ingredients
Crust:
1 c pitted medjool dates (soft)
1 c walnuts
Cheesecake:
1.5 c raw cashews
⅔ c full fat coconut milk
¼ c maple syrup
2 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 c frozen blueberries
Fresh blueberries (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. Line 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Make crust: blend dates and walnuts, press into pan.
3. Blend cheesecake ingredients (except blueberries), pour ⅔ over crust and freeze.
4. Blend remaining mixture with blueberries, pour on top, and freeze 2+ hours until set.
The Best Vegan Thin Mints Recipe (Gluten Free)
These vegan thin mints are a healthier take on the classic Girl Scout cookies we all know and love. They have the perfect crispy texture and are packed with peppermint goodness. Plus this homemade version is completely vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
1 c almond flour
2 tablespoon arrowroot powder
3 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
2 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoon cocoa powder
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Coating:
1 dark chocolate bar (or 1c chocolate chips)
2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
1. Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, and chill dough for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat to 350°F, roll dough thin between parchment, cut circles, and bake 12 minutes.
3. Melt chocolate with coconut oil and dip cooled cookies.
4. Freeze until chocolate sets, then store in freezer.
Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These no bake cookie dough bars are the perfect healthy sweet treat you'll want to make again and again. Chewy, edible cookie dough, decadent chocolate, and flakey sea salt come together to create the most irresistible combination—it's every cookie dough lover's dream!
Ingredients
Cookie dough
1 ¼ c almond flour
½ c creamy almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ c maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
Pinch salt:
½ c chocolate chips
Topping
1 c chocolate chips
2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
1. Combine all cookie dough ingredients and then fold in chocolate chips. Press firmly into a lined loaf pan. Place in freezer while you prepare chocolate.
2. Melt together chocolate chips a and coconut oil. Pour overtop of cookie dough in an even layer. Top with flakey sea salt.
3. Place in the freezer till set and chocolate has hardened. Enjoy!
Healthy Gingerbread Cake Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
This Healthy Gingerbread Cake Recipe is the ultimate treat for anyone looking for a delicious and healthier dessert during the holiday season! It's completely vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
1.5 c oat flour
1 c almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅓ c almond milk
1 flax egg (1tbsp ground flax + 2.5tbsp water)
¼ c molasses
¼ c coconut sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting:
½ c greek yogurt
¼ c almond butter
2 tablespoon maple syrup
½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare 8x8 pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, pour into pan, and bake 35-40 minutes.
4. Cool for 20 minutes, then top with frosting (mix all frosting ingredients until smooth).
No Bake Caramel Brownies Recipe (Gluten-free, Vegan)
These no bake caramel brownies are made with just a handful of healthy ingredients and taste like a rich, fudgy brownie! The delicious brownie bottom is topped with an ooey gooey sea salt caramel that is guaranteed to just melt in your mouth! Naturally, gluten free and refined sugar free.
Ingredients
Brownies:
1 ½ c pitted medjool dates
1 c walnuts
½ c hazelnuts
⅓ c cocoa powder
Salted Caramel:
½ c almond butter
¼ c maple syrup
1 tablespoon almond milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Brownie:
1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until it reaches a brownie consistency. Press down into lined loaf pan.
Salted Caramel:
1. Stir together all ingredients until smooth and pour over top of brownie layer. Place in the freezer to firm (about 1hr.)
2. Once set, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, slice into 10-12 squares and enjoy! Best stored in the freezer.
Easy Vegan Salted Caramel Slice (No-Bake, Healthy)
This Vegan Salted Caramel Slice is perfect for anyone craving an easy, decadent sweet treat. With layers of almond crust, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate, it has the perfect texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Crust:
½ c oats
¾ c walnuts
1 scoop vanilla protein
¼ c melted coconut oil
3 tablespoon maple syrup
Caramel:
12 medjool dates (~1 ⅓c)
¼ c tahini
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon warm water
Chocolate Topping:
1 c chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
flakey sea salt
Instructions
1. Crust: Combine all ingredients in a food processor until the mixture sticks together and the oats have broken down. Press down into a lined loaf pan
2. Caramel: soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes, rinse and pat dry. Blend all caramel ingredients until smooth, adding 1 tablespoon warm water if needed to combine. 3Spread over the top of crust and place in the freezer to firm
4. Melt together chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Spread overtop of caramel layer.
5. Place in the fridge or freezer to set and enjoy!
Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Blondies
These chickpea cookie dough blondies are soft, ooey gooey, and loaded with those melty chocolate chips! They're naturally vegan, grain free and require only 10 simple ingredients. Perfect for a healthy afternoon snack or late night sweet tooth fix!
Ingredients
1 15oz can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
½ c almond butter
¼ c maple syrup
2 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ c almond flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ c vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease 8x8 pan.
2. Blend all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in food processor until smooth.
3. Fold in chocolate chips, pour into pan, and add extra chips on top if desired.
4. Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are golden, then cool 20 minutes before slicing.
Homemade Nutella With Dates (Vegan, No Added Sugar)
This homemade nutella with dates is rich, decadent, and full of that irresistible chocolate flavor we all know and love! It's made with just 5 simple ingredients and is vegan and refined sugar free!
Ingredients
2 c raw hazelnuts
1 c medjool dates (soaked)
3 tablespoon cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch salt
3 tablespoon water (optional)
Instructions
1. Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes.
2. Roast hazelnuts at 350°F for 10 minutes, then rub off skins once cooled.
3. Blend hazelnuts until smooth, then add dates, cacao powder, vanilla, and salt.
4. Add water to reach desired consistency, then store in jars in the fridge.
Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries (3 Ingredients)
These Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries are the perfect healthy treat to satisfy that sweet tooth! They're made with fresh blueberries, coated in a smooth dark chocolate, and topped with a touch of flakey sea salt.
Ingredients
Fresh blueberries
Dark Chocolate
Coconut Oil
Flaky sea salt (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
2. Add the blueberries to your bowl of chocolate and stir until evenly coated.
Scoop the mixture into clusters and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Freeze until set, top with sea salt, and enjoy this easy dessert!
Healthy Caramel Pecan Brownies (No-Bake, Vegan)
These healthy caramel pecan brownies are the perfect dessert to have prepped for the week. A chewy brownie base is layered with gooey caramel, and topped with crunchy pecans for an irresistible treat. Plus they're vegan and gluten free!
Ingredients
Pitted Medjool Dates
Walnuts
Hazelnuts
Cacao Powder
Instructions
1. Brownie: Combine all ingredients in a food processor until a brownie-like consistency is achieved. Press the mixture into your prepared pan in an even layer.
2. Salted caramel: Stir together all ingredients until smooth, then pour over the brownie layer. Scatter chopped pecans on top of the caramel.
3. Place the brownie tray in the freezer to firm up. Once set, sprinkle sea salt on top of the brownies. Slice into squares and enjoy!
4. Store in the freezer and thaw for 10 minutes before serving.
Cinnamon Bun Granola
This Cinnamon Bun granola tastes like a delicious, gooey cinnamon bun...in GRANOLA form! It's vegan, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, and highly addicting! Perfect for topping yogurt, smoothies, oatmeal, or simply eating straight out of the jar.
Ingredients
2 c rolled oats
¼ c maple syrup
⅓ c creamy cashew butter
½ c pecans
⅓ c unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
Topping:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
Instructions
Raw Vegan Nanaimo Bars
These vegan nanaimo bars are a homemade, healthier take on the Canadian classic dessert that we all know and love! They start with a sweet coconut hazelnut crust layered with a creamy cashew filling, and are finally topped with smooth and silky rich chocolate. No bake, naturally vegan and gluten free, and made from just a handful of simple ingredients!
Ingredients
Crust:
1 c pitted medjool dates (soaked 10mins if not soft)
1 c hazelnuts
½ c unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ c cocoa powder
2-3 tablespoon water as needed to blend
Filling:
1 c soaked & drained cashews (soaked overnight or in hot water for 2hrs)
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ c thick full fat coconut milk
¼ c maple syrup
2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Chocolate Topping:
¾ c chocolate chips
2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
Crust:
1. Add all crust ingredients to a high speed food processor and blend until smooth. Add water by the tablespoon to blend as needed. Mixture should be slightly moist and stick together when pressed between fingers (add more water if too crumbly.)
2. Transfer batter to an 8x8 pan lined with two flaps of parchment paper sticking out the sides. Press firmly into an even layer.
Filling:
1. Blend all filling ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth. Pour over top of crust and smooth to an even layer. Place entire pan in freezer for at least 2 hours to set until middle layer is frozen.
Chocolate Topping:
1. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in microwave until smooth. Pour quickly over filling layer and spread evenly.
2. Lift out entire bar using parchment paper flaps and cut into 12-16 squares (tip: dip knife in boiling water for clean cuts!) Store in the freezer for best texture and let thaw 10-15 minutes before enjoying!
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