Who said making vegan desserts was difficult? This collection of the 45 best easy vegan desserts will prove to you that you can easily enjoy delicious desserts without using any dairy products!
Thanks to the abundance of dairy-free and vegan ingredients on the market, we can make so many different vegan desserts!
One of the things I was most concerned about when turning vegan was if I'll ever be able to have my favorite desserts.
So, trust me, I get it if you're feeling skeptical!
But these easy vegan desserts are, if I may say so, even tastier than their traditional counterparts.
I've successfully managed to turn all my favorite desserts vegan with just a few simple ingredient substitutions.
All these recipes have been tried and tested! You're going to get great results and truly enjoy desserts while being vegan.
This is a curated collection of the 45 best easy vegan desserts that I recommend to everyone I know. They're simple, tasty, and incredibly easy to make!
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The Best Easy Vegan Desserts You'll Ever Try
If you're new to the plant-based diet, don't worry—these easy vegan desserts are definitely going to satisfy your sweet tooth!
I have a collection of 45 easy vegan desserts that range from cookies to cakes, brownies, pies, and even your favorite holiday desserts.
The recipes are absolutely delicious and super easy to make. Most of these desserts use ingredients from my vegan grocery list for beginners.
Others are simple pantry staples you probably already have or can easily find at your local grocery store.
Get prepared to be amazed by the delicious flavors and options you have! There's something for everyone here.
Featured Easy Vegan Dessert
Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
You'll love this sticky toffee pudding if you're a fan of sweet, sticky, and deliciously rich desserts.
Thanks to the dates, the cake is wonderfully moist! Plus, the toffee sauce, made with brown sugar and coconut cream, adds an extra layer of sweetness and creaminess that's hard to resist.
What’s best is that it’s, of course, vegan-friendly too!
Cakes and Cupcakes
1. Vegan Poppy Seed Cake
This vegan poppy seed cake is not only stunning but absolutely delicious too!
It's an egg-free and dairy-free cake made with real poppy seeds and features a rich fruit layer and homemade buttercream.
This easy vegan dessert will brighten up any occasion!
2. Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Cake
This is easily the BEST vegan chocolate cake recipe you will ever find!
This decadent chocolate cake is fluffy and rich and will leave everyone begging for more.
It honestly takes even better than traditional chocolate cake! Don't believe me, give it a try and see for yourself!
3. Vegan Pumpkin Bread (Super Moist and Fluffy!)
Nothing says fall like delicious, freshly baked pumpkin bread, and this recipe for vegan pumpkin bread is about to become your new favorite!
You’ll end up with the most moist, delicious, and comforting vegan pumpkin bread you’ve ever had!
What's best is that this recipe uses simple plant-based ingredients!
4. Vegan Tres Leches Cake
This tres leches cake is a fluffy and moist vegan dessert that's super easy to make.
The cake part bakes up nice and light. Then you poke holes in it and pour this sweetened coconut milk mixture all over, which soaks right in and makes it super moist.
Top it with some whipped coconut cream - so simple but it looks gorgeous. A perfect summery vegan dessert that everyone will totally love.
5. Mini Vegan Chocolate Cake
This 4-inch mini vegan chocolate cake is absolutely delicious!
It's layered with a flavorful dairy-free ganache and is an easy and indulgent dessert made from scratch.
Plus, it's cute and perfect for two people. It's the best, easy vegan dessert for Valentine's Day or a date night at home.
6. The Best Vegan Pound Cake
This vegan pound cake is rich, vegan, and dairy-free but has the same satisfying taste and texture as a traditional pound cake.
It’s made using simple, pantry staple ingredients and gets a fresh and tangy twist from lemon zest and juice that takes it to the next level!
It’s a simple, classic recipe you’ll love! And did I mention it's super easy to make, too?
7. Vegan Lava Cakes
This vegan lava cake features a warm chocolate cake enveloping an ooey-gooey molten chocolate center.
As a chocoholic, I can't think of anything better. These cakes are so easy and fast to whip up but taste totally decadent.
The combo of the cake and the melted chocolate is to die for and even though the recipe's simple, the results will blow your mind.
Craving chocolate? Make these cakes. You won't regret it.
8. The Best Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
These classic vegan chocolate cupcakes are incredibly moist, fluffy, and packed with chocolate flavor in each bite with the tastiest vegan chocolate frosting!
What’s best is that you can have them ready to eat in less than 30 minutes from scratch!
They're my go-to recipe any time I'm craving something easy and chocolatey!
Cookies
9. Healthy Vegan Chocolate Brownie Cookies
These healthy vegan chocolate brownie cookies are satisfying and delicious.
They're like an eggless and dairy-free version of your favorite chocolate brownie, with a twist!
They use two secret ingredients to make them stand apart from other chocolate cookies.
Trust me, you're going to want to try this vegan brownie cookie recipe!
10. Vegan Almond Flour Cookies (Only 5 Ingredients!)
These vegan almond flour cookies are flavorful, delicious, and super easy to make from scratch.
Made with just 5 ingredients, these gluten-free cookies with ripe banana and maple syrup!
I'm sure they're about to become your new favorite healthy snack!
11. Vegan Oatmeal Lace Cookies
These easy oatmeal lace cookies are so thin and crispy. Honestly, they're just downright delicious.
You only need a couple of ingredients, too, which makes them super simple to throw together.
I like making them around the holidays since they're good for cookie exchanges.
12. Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
These vegan pumpkin cookies are a delicious combination of chewy texture and warm, comforting flavors.
Easy to bake in the comfort of your home, these cookies are the perfect dessert for a cozy evening or a holiday gathering.
The vegan dark chocolate chips add an incredible contrast to the pumpkin, creating a sweet and delicious taste that will leave you craving more!
13. Vegan Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookies
These vegan peanut butter marshmallow cookies are delicious!
I love a nice chewy cookie, and the combo of peanut butter and marshmallow makes them super tasty.
Plus, they are made with healthy ingredients too - you'd never guess by how delicious they look!
14. Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
If you're looking for the best vegan Christmas cookies, look no further.
These chocolate candy cane cookies are made with almond flour, vegan chocolate as well as peppermint-flavored candy canes!
They're super easy to make in one bowl.
Plus, they're refined sugar-free, easily GF, and great for Christmas cookie exchange.
15. Vegan Pumpkin Biscotti
If you’re looking for the best biscotti recipe, then this is the recipe for you!
These biscotti are vegan and flavored with pumpkin for a delicious fall treat!
They’re topped off with some lemon glaze, making them the ultimate fall cookie! Plus, they go perfectly with coffee or tea.
16. Vegan Gluten-Free Cookie Cake
This vegan cookie cake is seriously the best dessert for a special event.
It's super moist and chewy with a sweet flavor, but somehow, it's also really healthy!
Plus, this chocolate chip cookie cake has no oil, gluten, nuts, or processed sugar.
17. Moroccan Semolina Cookies (Lemon Ghriba)
These vegan Moroccan semolina cookies are a healthier version of the traditional Ghriba cookies that you'll find all over Morocco.
Made with almond and semolina flours, these lemon-flavored cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of mint tea or coffee.
What's best is that they're also super easy to make and taste absolutely delicious!
18. Soft Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These soft vegan pumpkin sugar cookies are a super easy yet delicious recipe you can enjoy for breakfast or a snack.
Baked in no time and finished with a drizzle of aquafaba glaze, these cookies are fun to make and perfect for fall.
Trust me, they're the tastiest vegan cookies ever!
19. Vegan Trail Mix Cookies
These vegan trail mix cookies are a perfect blend of crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruits, and sweet chocolate gems.
They’re super satisfying, easy to make, and incredibly delicious.
What’s best is that this recipe is vegan and oil-free for perfect snacks on road trips!
Brownies and Bars
20. Vegan Marshmallow Brownies (No-Bake)
These healthy, no-bake vegan brownies feature a rich and fudgy dried fruit layer covered with easy homemade marshmallows and topped with chocolate ganache.
If that doesn't sound appealing, I don't know what does!
21. Vegan Chickpea Blondies
These fudgy vegan blondies are a tasty, healthier twist on the classic dessert.
Whipping up a batch is simple - just blend chickpeas (trust me, you can't taste them!) with maple syrup, nut butter, and your other favorite mix-ins.
What comes out of the oven is a tray filled with soft, chewy squares, sweetened naturally without refined sugar.
22. 2 Ingredient Vegan Fudge
I'm all about easy recipes during the busy holiday season! This simple 2-ingredient vegan chocolate fudge is super easy with no tedious steps.
Forget about fussy stovetop fudge recipes involving precise temperatures and hours of stirring - this is so much more straightforward.
You just mix together a couple of ingredients and you've got rich, chocolatey fudge in hardly any time.
23. Vegan Chocolate Coconut Bars
Who doesn't love the tasty combo of chocolate and coconut?
For all you fans of that sweet duo, you have got to try these super simple no-bake chocolate coconut bars.
With just 5 little ingredients, you can whip up these irresistible bars any time a sweets craving hits.
24. Vegan Flourless Chickpea Brownies
These vegan flourless chickpea brownies are so fudgy and packed with chocolatey goodness.
I can't get enough of these protein-rich treats! They make the ultimate vegan, gluten-free dessert or anytime snack.
My friends are always shocked when I tell them there's no flour in them at all - they're essentially just baked hummus swirled with chocolate.
25. Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars
This straightforward chocolate quinoa crunch bar recipe strikes the ideal balance between nutty, protein-rich quinoa and lush, velvety chocolate.
These easy no-bake vegan bars with a satisfying crunch are destined to be your new favorite snack.
No-Bake Desserts
26. Healthy Chocolate Truffles (Easy Vegan Recipe!)
These healthy vegan chocolate truffles are ridiculously easy to make with just 4 clean ingredients.
Plus, these vegan truffles are oil-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and perfect for snacking, simple dessert, or road trips.
27. Easy Vegan Tiramisu
This vegan tiramisu is so creamy and delicious, that I can't stop eating it!
Who knew recreating this classic Italian dessert without dairy would be so easy?
It comes together in barely 10 minutes with just seven ingredients I had in my pantry!
28. Vegan Posset
This vegan posset recipe will give you the tastiest one you’ve ever had with the perfect balance of creamy coconut cream and zesty lime.
It’s an incredibly easy and quick no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
29. Vegan No-Churn Berry Sorbet
This easy, 2-ingredient vegan berry sorbet doesn't require an ice cream maker or added sugar.
I threw some frozen mixed berries in my blender with a banana and blended it up into a sweet, icy treat. Trust me, it was so good!
It tastes similar to real sorbet, but it's super fast to whip together!
30. Vegan Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (3-Ingredient!)
This is the creamiest and lightest 3-ingredient vegan chocolate mousse ever.
It's the perfect Valentine's Day dessert, and you can use chickpea water (aka aquafaba) instead of tofu!
What's best is that this decadent dessert is gluten-free, sugar-free, and soy-free.
31. Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls
These vegan chickpea cookie dough balls are so good that you won't be able to stop eating them!
I was thrilled when I tried this no-bake, healthy recipe for the first time.
It's made with really wholesome ingredients that you can munch on without feeling guilty.
32. Easy Vegan Raspberry Panna Cotta (without Gelatin)
This 15-minute easy vegan raspberry panna cotta is creamy, rich, and literally foolproof.
With no gelatin, it is so easy, you can make it every day.
Plus, it's dairy-free, sugar-free, and absolutely delightful. Perfect for any occasion!
33. Vegan No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Looking to make a tasty fall treat without turning on the oven? Try whipping up these no-bake vegan pumpkin oatmeal cookies.
You can throw everything in one bowl and have chewy, pumpkin spice-flavored cookies ready in under 20 minutes.
34. Vegan Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
These frozen vegan chocolate covered banana bites are the perfect easy vegan treat for hot summer days!
With just a few simple steps, you'll end up with an easy vegan dessert everyone will love (especially the kids!).
Pies, Tarts, and Pastries
35. Vegan Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Looking for a dessert that’s both traditional and unique? This pumpkin pecan pie is just that!
It combines the well-loved flavors of classic pumpkin pies with the crunchy delight of pecans.
This easy vegan recipe is sure to bring a festive feel to your table while satisfying your sweet tooth.
36. Homemade Vegan Apple Hand Pies (Milopitakia)
These vegan apple hand pies are also known as Milopitakia and are delicious Greek apple pocket pies.
The delicate pie crust is filled with a sweet, juicy apple filling that is both comforting and satisfying, with the most delicious crunch of walnuts.
And what's best is that this recipe is also vegan!
37. Vegan Chocolate Pie
This mouthwatering chocolate pie is completely vegan, containing no dairy, soy, nuts, or tofu.
With just four simple ingredients that take only minutes to prepare, you can create a rich, smooth, decadent dessert that literally melts on your tongue.
38. Vegan Apple Tarte Tatin
This vegan apple tarte tatin will give you a classic French dessert easily at home with the most delicious flavor.
It features caramelized apples and buttery puff pastry that’s actually vegan!
This is an incredibly fancy and elegant dessert that’s actually quite easy to make!
39. Vegan Lemon Tartlets
These vegan lemon tartlets are creamy, lemon curd filled pastries that are totally a crowd-pleaser.
Try this recipe and you'll end up with a restaurant-style dessert perfect for holidays or special occasions!
Plus, it's super easy to make too!
Holiday Desserts
40. Vegan Italian Panforte
This easy vegan panforte is a festive and delicious Christmas recipe that you can make ahead of time!
It tastes absolutely incredible and is perfect for Christmas dessert or at a cookie exchange.
41. Vegan Risalamande (Dutch Coconut Rice Pudding)
This vegan rice pudding recipe will give you a dessert that's not only creamy and delicious but also dairy-free and gluten-free!
The combination of Arborio rice, almond milk, and coconut cream gives it a texture that's so creamy and comforting that you won't even miss the dairy.
Plus, it's super easy to make too and perfect for the holidays!
42. Vegan Banketstaaf (Dutch Almond Pastry)
This vegan banketstaaf or Dutch almond pastry is a traditional Christmas dessert that's absolutely delicious!
It's made of flaky pastry wrapped around a zesty almond paste log.
With this recipe, a classic Dutch dessert gets a vegan makeover and is sure to please a holiday crowd!
43. Cookies with Jam (Kurabie Biscuits)
These jam cookies are an easy and delicious treat that is perfect for a midday snack or a holiday cookie exchange.
These cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with your favorite jam, making them absolutely irresistible.
Plus, they’re the perfect Christmas cookie!
44. The Best Vegan Ginger Cookies
These vegan ginger spice cookies combine warm, comforting flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and other mixed spices.
You’ll end up with the perfect cookie that has an amazing texture and an irresistible taste that will leave you craving more.
Perfect for a midday snack or Christmas cookie exchange!
45. Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie (Classic Flavors for Thanksgiving!)
Of course, no list can be complete without a classic pumpkin pie!
This vegan pumpkin pie has a crust that’s flaky and buttery, filling that’s smooth, creamy, and it’s all just bursting with the flavors of fall spices.
Best of all, it's super easy to make and 100% vegan!
More Easy Vegan Dessert Recipes We Can’t Live Without
Vegan Croissant Muffins (Cruffins): This Cruffin recipe is a vegan version of a famous Croissant Muffin - a beautiful and delicious sweet pastry. Unlike a traditional Cruffin that features homemade laminated dough, my Cruffin is made with yeast which makes the whole process so much easier.
Vegan Earl Grey Fruit Cake: This English Earl Grey Fruit Cake is a delicious and healthy treat without nasty ingredients. Easy to make, flavorful and pairs perfectly with your morning cup of tea or coffee. The recipe is Oil-free and Refined-Sugar free.
Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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