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    12 Vegan Christmas Treats

    Published: Dec 5, 2024 by Arisha · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Looking for festive treats that make holiday baking a breeze? These 12 vegan Christmas recipes are perfect for anyone craving something sweet, simple, and oh-so-delicious. From easy holiday cookies to decadent vegan Christmas desserts, we've got something to satisfy every holiday craving.

    Whether you’re whipping up a cozy dessert for a girls night in or need a show-stopping treat for a holiday gathering, these recipes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Packed with seasonal flavors and plant-based goodness, they’ll bring a little extra magic to your kitchen this season. Trust me, holiday baking has never been this effortless—or tasty!

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    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. 3. Spread over the top of crust and place in the freezer to firm
    3. Melt together chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Spread overtop of caramel layer. Place in the fridge or freezer to set and enjoy!

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    Easy Cinnamon Roll Granola Clusters (Vegan)

    This cinnamon roll granola is the perfect healthy snack or dessert. I tastes like a gooey cinnamon bun, in granola form! It's ultra crispy and is perfect for topping breakfast bowls, snacking, or eating straight from the jar.

    Ingredients:
    2 c rolled oats
    ⅓ c cashew butter (or any nut butter)
    ⅓ c maple syrup
    ½ c chopped walnuts
    2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon vanila extract
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    Drizzle:
    white chocolate chips

    Instructions:
    1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Combine all dry ingredients.
    3. Combine wet ingredients
    4. Pour wet into dry and stir until oats are completely coated.
    5. Spread mixture onto baking sheet in a ¼in single layer and PRESS down with spatula.
    6. Bake for 25mins until lightly golden.
    7. Let cool completely (~1hr) (Don’t skip this step as this is when the granola gets crispy!)
    8. Once cooled, drizzle on melted white chocolate. Place in the fridge until set. Then break into clusters and enjoy!
    9. Store in an airtight container or mason jars!

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    The Best Vegan Thin Mints

    Craving that classic minty crunch? These easy, homemade vegan thin mints are the perfect treat—crispy, chocolatey, and so much healthier than store-bought. Whether for a snack or dessert, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike. Try the best vegan thin mint recipe today!

    Ingredients
    almond flour
    arrowroot powder
    coconut oil 
    maple syrup
    cocoa powder
    peppermint extract
    Chocolate Coating:
    dark chocolate bar (or chocolate chips)
    coconut oil

    Instructions
    1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, then add wet ingredients and refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes.
    2. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    3. Roll out the dough between parchment paper, cut out circles, and place on the baking sheet.
    4. Bake for 12 minutes, then let the cookies cool completely.
    5. Melt chocolate with coconut oil, dip the cooled cookies, and freeze until set. Enjoy and store leftovers in the freezer!

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    Homemade Vegan Gingerbread Cake

    Spice up your holiday baking with this amazing vegan gingerbread cake—soft, moist, and full of festive flavor. It’s the best healthy dessert for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Whip up this easy, crowd-pleasing treat that kids and adults will love!

    Ingredients
    oat flour
    almond flour
    baking powder
    baking soda
    applesauce
    almond milk
    flax egg (ground flax + water)
    blackstrap molasses
    coconut sugar
    cinnamon
    ground ginger
    salt
    vanilla
    Frosting:
    greek yogurt
    almond butter
    pure maple syrup
    cinnamon

    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8x8 baking pan.
    2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
    3. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
    4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
    5. Make frosting by mixing all ingredients until smooth, then spread over the cooled cake and enjoy!

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    Homemade Chocolate Pecan Caramel Turtles

    These homemade chocolate pecan caramel turtles are the ultimate holiday indulgence! They’re easy, healthy, and packed with gooey caramel goodness. Make the best vegan treat everyone will be talking about—perfect for gifting or snacking!

    Ingredients
    Chocolate Chips
    Coconut Oil
    Raw Pecans
    Flaky Sea Salt
    Homemade Caramel:
    Almond Butter
    Maple Syrup
    Coconut Oil
    Vanilla Extract

    Instructions
    1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave at 30-second intervals until chocolate melts.
    3. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into a circle shapes on your baking sheet (about 15). Press 5 pecan halves onto each circle, then place in the freezer.
    4. Make caramel: stir together all caramel ingredients until smooth. Remove turtles from the freezer and spoon caramel in the center of each group of pecan halves. Freeze for 10mins to set.
    5. Add melted chocolate on top of the caramel. Then place turtles in the freezer until chocolate has hardened. Sprinkle flakey salt on top of each turtle and enjoy!

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    Ferrero Rocher Bliss Balls

    Love Ferrero Rocher but want a healthier twist? These amazing Ferrero Rocher bliss balls are quick, easy, and full of chocolate-hazelnut flavor. Perfect for a healthy treat that kids and adults will adore—make a batch today!

    Ingredients
    ¾ c roasted hazelnuts
    1 c pitted medjool dates
    ¼ c hazelnut butter
    3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    ¼ c shredded coconut
    Filling:
    2 tablespoon whole hazelnuts
    Chocolate Drizzle (optional):
    ⅓ c chocolate chips (melted)

    Instructions
    1. Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until finely chopped, reserving 2 tablespoons for coating.
    2. Add remaining ingredients to the processor and pulse until a sticky dough forms.
    3. Scoop out dough, press a hazelnut in the center, and roll into balls.
    4. Coat the balls in reserved hazelnuts and freeze for 20 minutes to set.
    5. Drizzle with chocolate if desired, and store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.

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    Hot Chocolate Freezer Fudge

    This hot chocolate freezer fudge is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a healthy, kid-friendly treat, it’s the best holiday dessert to keep on hand for chocolate lovers. Try it today and see why it’s an instant favorite!

    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!

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    Healthy No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars

    These healthy no-bake cookie dough bars are the best guilt-free treat you’ll ever make! Soft, chewy, and incredibly easy, they’re perfect for kids and adults alike. Whip up a batch today for an amazing, healthy dessert!

    Ingredients
    almond flour
    almond butter
    vanilla extract
    maple syrup
    coconut sugar
    salt
    chocolate chips

    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!

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    Peppermint Biscotti

    Vegan Peppermint Biscotti

    Enjoy the festive season with these amazing vegan peppermint biscotti—crispy, minty, and perfect for dunking in hot cocoa. This easy recipe is a hit with kids and adults and makes the best holiday treat to share!

    Ingredients
    2 c almonds
    2 tablespoon cornstarch
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    1 flax egg*
    ⅓ c maple syrup
    2 tablespoon coconut oil
    ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
    Coating
    ⅓ c vegan chocolate chips
    1 teaspoon coconut oil
    ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
    Crushed Candy canes

    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare a flax egg by mixing flaxseed with water and set aside.
    2. Blend almonds into a coarse flour and combine with cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
    3. Mix wet ingredients (maple syrup, coconut oil, peppermint extract) into the flax egg, then add the dry mixture and stir until a damp dough forms.
    4. Knead the dough, divide it in half, and shape into two logs. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden, then cool for 10 minutes.
    5. Lower oven to 300°F, slice logs into biscotti, bake for 20 more minutes, flipping halfway. Dip cooled biscotti in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

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    No-Bake Caramel Brownies

    Looking for a rich, gooey dessert? These no-bake caramel brownies are easy, decadent, and perfect for a healthy, chocolate fix. Make the best vegan brownies that will wow your family and friends—no oven needed!

    Ingredients
    Brownies:
    pitted medjool dates
    walnuts
    hazelnuts
    cocoa powder
    Salted Caramel:
    almond butter
    pure maple syrup
    almond milk
    coconut oil
    sea salt
    flaky salt (for topping)

    Instructions
    1. Blend all brownie ingredients in a food processor until a dough-like consistency forms, then press into a parchment-lined pan.
    2. Make the salted caramel by stirring all ingredients until smooth, then pour over the brownie layer.
    3. Freeze for 1 hour until firm.
    4. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, slice into squares, and enjoy!
    5. Store in the freezer for the best texture and flavor.

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    Vegan Chocolate Espresso Donuts

    Start your day with these amazing vegan chocolate espresso donuts—rich, chocolatey, and bursting with coffee flavor. They’re easy to make, healthy, and perfect for kids and adults. Try the best vegan donut recipe today!

    Ingredients
    1 c all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour
    2 tablespoon raw cacao powder
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    ½ c coconut sugar
    ⅓ c almond milk
    ⅓ c cold brew* (or espresso and water to reach ⅓c liquid)
    2 tablespoon coconut oil (melted and cooled)
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    Glaze:
    ⅔ c icing sugar
    1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    1 tablespoon cold brew (or 1tsp espresso + 2tsp water)
    1-2 teaspoon almond milk

    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 6-donut pan.
    2. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix wet ingredients in another bowl until fully combined.
    3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed (avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light).
    4. Pipe batter into the donut pan, filling each mold ¾ full, and bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
    5. Cool completely, then dip donuts into the glaze and let set on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

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    Stack of Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

    Healthy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

    Crunchy, chocolatey, and oh-so-good, these healthy chocolate Rice Krispie treats are the best snack for kids and grown-ups alike. They’re easy, amazing, and perfect for a quick dessert. Try them today for a fun, no-bake treat!

    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 food processor, adding 1-2 tablespoon water as needed until the mixture is sticky.
    3. Stir in brown rice crisps by hand, one cup at a time, then press the mixture firmly into a 9x5 loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
    4. Chill in the fridge for about 1 hour to set.
    5. Slice into squares and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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