You might not think there are any vegan dessert recipes that can match the flavor of some of your favorites, but there are. Just because you’ve embraced the vegan lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste. Here are just a few vegan desserts that you’ll absolutely love, and will taste just like the treats you’ve enjoyed for years.
The Best Vegan Desserts That Will Make You Think You’re Eating The Real Thing
You can make easy vegan dessert recipes, such as cake, brownies, and more, without needing to use any dairy products whatsoever. Just remember to use erythritol or monk fruit instead of sugar, and coconut or almond flour instead of all-purpose flour as healthier alternatives.
Need some inspiration? Give these recipes a try.
Vegan Apple Cake
This recipe, just like all the others on this list, is easy to make. This fluffy vegan cake will go perfectly with a scoop of some vegan ice cream.
Ingredients (for the cake)
- ¾ cups of almond flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of vegan buttermilk (make your own by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to a cup of soy milk)
- 2 Tbsp of applesauce
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups of chopped, peeled Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup of swerve sweetener (a healthy substitute for sugar)
Cinnamon Topping Ingredients
- ¼ cup of Swerve sweetener
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp of softened vegan butter
How To Make It
- Set your oven to 325°F.
- Get a baking dish (9×13 inches is ideal), and coat with non-stick spray.
- Add the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl and stir.
- Next, make your vegan buttermilk by adding the lemon juice and soy milk. Wait one minute before moving to the next step so that the buttermilk can curdle.
- Make your batter by mixing in the buttermilk with the applesauce, vanilla, oil, and apple cider vinegar.
- Fold the chopped Granny Smith apples into the mix, then transfer everything to the baking dish.
- Thoroughly mix the cinnamon, Swerve, and vegan butter, and then sprinkle on top of the cake.
- Bake for 45 minutes, and then top with vegan whipped cream.1
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
If you’ve got a craving for chocolate chip cookies, this sweet treat will really satisfy you.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of melted, refined coconut oil
- ¼ cup of Swerve sweetener
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ¾ cup of erythritol (instead of sugar)
- ¼ cup of non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of baking soda
- ⅓ cup of almond flour
- 4 ounces of vegan dark chocolate chunks
- 4 ounces of vegan semi-sweet chocolate chunks
How To Make The Cookies
- Mix the coconut oil, erythritol, salt, and brown erythritol in a large bowl.
- Add in the vanilla and non-dairy milk. Whisk until everything is smooth and the erythritol is completely dissolved.
- Add the baking soda and flour. Use a spatula to carefully fold the mixture.
- Add the chocolate chunks, taking care to add them evenly.
- Put the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment paper-covered baking sheet using an ice cream scoop. Leave about two inches between scoops and the edge of the sheet to help cookies bake evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly brown.
- Let cool, and then serve.2
Feeling A Little Decadent? Try These Delicious Vegan Brownies
This is one of the most popular vegan dessert recipes around. Give it a try, and see what you think. If you want to get a little more creative, you can top your brownies with some strawberries and vegan cream.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of water
- 4 Tbsp of ground flax
- ½ cup of melted vegan butter
- 1 cup of erythritol
- 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract
- ¼ cup of almond flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 cup of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chopped, non-dairy chocolate
How To Make The Brownies
- Mix the water and flax in a small bowl, and then put it to the side so it can thicken.
- Line a pan (7×11 inches will be perfect) with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Pour the melted butter and both types of erythritol into a big bowl and mix.
- Add the vanilla and flax/water combination to the butter and erythritol and mix thoroughly.
- Add the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder, as well as the salt, to the same bowl and mix them in.
- Take half of the chocolate and fold it in.
- Pour everything into the pan.
- Take the remainder of the chocolate chunks and sprinkle them on the batter.
- Bake between 35 and 40 minutes. Don’t worry if the brownies don’t look like they’re quite done, because they’ll get firmer as they cool down.
- Take them out of the oven, let cool (about 15 minutes should do it), and then take the brownies out of the pan – but keep them on the parchment paper.
- After about 15-30 minutes of further cooling, it’ll be time to serve.3
A Fantastic Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
If you’re not a huge chocolate fan, you’ve got tons of other options when it comes to tasty vegan recipes. Do you like bananas? It really is a great-tasting fruit. You can easily make banana bread without eggs or other dairy products. Just follow these simple instructions, and in no time, you’ll have banana bread you’ll be proud to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas or 4 small bananas (mashed to make 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups)
- 1/3 cup of (liquid) coconut oil (softened vegan butter or applesauce also works)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
- A pinch of mineral salt
- 1 ¾ cups of gluten-free, unbleached or whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 1/3 cup of erythritol (or 1/2 cup of chopped dates)
How To Make It
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Put the mashed bananas, oil (or butter/applesauce), and vanilla extract into a large bowl and mix.
- Add the baking powder, salt, flour, baking soda, and erythritol and mix thoroughly.
- If the mixture is too thick, you can add ¼ cup of almond milk (a few lumps in the batter is fine).
- Lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Pour the mixture into the pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. You’ll know the banana bread is ready if you stick a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean.
- Take out of the oven when ready, let sit for 10 minutes, and serve.
You can store your bread in the refrigerator for a week, or you can leave it on your kitchen counter (covered, of course) for about three days. If you really want to extend the lifespan of your banana bread, you can keep it in the freezer for up to two months. You’ll need to let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before it’s ready to eat.4
Have Fun, And Add Your Own Touches
When it comes to making the best vegan desserts, keep in mind that you can always add some signature touches of your own. For example, you might want to consider adding walnuts to the banana bread recipe. Use foods you love to enhance these already great recipe ideas. And whatever you decide to do, have fun making these incredibly delicious treats.
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Sources
1 https://lovingitvegan.com/vegan-apple-cake/
2 https://tasty.co/recipe/vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies
3 https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-brownies-recipe
4 https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/