There’s no better way to cap off a great feast than with a little treat and ending a meal on a sweet note is always going to be the best way to go. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. Despite how lovely it is to indulge yourself in some decadent desserts, it can be pretty tricky to find options that are vegan and tasty too, especially when you’re not looking to put on a few. Fret not, for I’ve taken it upon myself to bring you a slew of healthy dessert choices that fit those criteria, and, the best part is these vegan recipes are also easy to make. From no-bakes to velvety cakes, there’s something in here to suit just about every taste and quick options for those who’ve got no time to waste. So, without any further ado…
Here are some Easy Vegan Desserts for you!
As an added bonus, we’re throwing in a 7-day vegan meal plan; the perfect guide for newbies looking to go vegan and veterans searching for nutrition-rich inspiration. I’ve organised these easy vegan dessert recipes based on their main features, so you can pick the type of treat you’re on the hunt for and scroll through our selections. Pretty sweet, right? Have a look!
Cold Confectionaries
Bonus: quick, made from pantry staples and by far one of the best vegan desserts out there Silken tofu vegan ice cream is cooling, sweet and healthy. Have a scoop and be ready to fall in love with the flavour. Bonus: garnish with any berry of your choice Smooth and Creamy Chocolate Avocado Mousse – the truly healthy dessert that ticks all the right boxes. It’s vegan too, but you wouldn’t know it! Bonus: works as an appetizer as well It’s sweet, it’s cold, it’s the ultimate fusion of melon and coconut. Ready in just ten minutes, this is the winning summer vegan dessert. Bonus: use sweet and soft bananas for the best results This amazing chia pudding packs a lot of healthy goodness into a small package! Bonus: refreshing, creamy and filling What are the health benefits? Is it really a superfood? Which product to buy? How to make an original Brazilian Acai Bowl? All answers inside! Protein: 3gCalories: 242kcalReady in: 50 minutesRecipe by: HappyKitchenBonus: super easy fudge recipe This sweet and gooey chocolate fudge recipe is made without condensed milk or sugar and is 100% guilt-free, vegan, easy to make and packed with nutrients! Protein: 2gCalories: 152kcalReady in: 10 minutesRecipe by: FoodSharingVeganBonus: for a sweeter taste, use ripe fruits A quick 10-minute, refreshing, and flavorful pineapple strawberry nice cream (aka vegan strawberry dole whip copycat) made with only frozen fruits and optional dairy-free milk. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, low fat, no added sugar, and a delicious tropical frozen dessert to enjoy during the summer (try our yummy light snacks too if this appeals to you!)! Protein: 2gCalories: 138kcalReady in: 10 minutesRecipe by: BudgetDeliciousBonus: choose ripe but firm fruit You are only 4 ingredients away from enjoying a delicious colorful salad. Protein: 2gCalories: 108kcalReady in: 2hrsRecipe by: DrugstoreDivasBonus: add strawberries to make this a chocolate strawberry banana ice cream If you’re dieting, you’ll love this Weight Watchers-Friendly Chocolate Banana Ice Cream. Protein: 3gCalories: 196kcalReady in: 25 minutesRecipe by: HappyFoodsTubeBonus: use only edible dried lavender Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates make the perfect gift for your friends or loved ones. This delicious and healthy snack is also vegan and gluten-free! Protein: 5gCalories: 275kcalReady in: 25 minutesRecipe by: TheVeganLunchboxBonus: add some melted chocolate and enjoy! No need for an ice cream maker to make this easy vegan peach ice cream. It’s super easy to make and tastes like summer. Protein: 4.6gCalories: 218kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: EatingByElaineBonus: can be stored in a freezer for up to three months! This vegan and gluten-free treat is about to become your favorite! Chocolate Coated Almond Butter Crunch Balls are the perfect bite! Protein: 3.4gCalories: 153kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: ResplendentKitchenBonus: enjoy them cold or after you’ve let them sit for some time! These delicious Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are sure to satisfy any chocolate craving! They’re sweet and salty and easy to make, plus they are refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes!
Fluffy Bakes
Bonus: no need for sugar, the bananas here serve as the natural sweeteners! Irresistible Vegan Banana Muffins with Sweet Apple Chunks. A super speedy muffin recipe that proves healthy, eggless snacks are far superior to any others! Bonus: it’s gluten-free! Love Banana Bread but want to make it vegan? Looks like you just hit the jackpot! Our vegan banana bread recipe is super easy and made almost entirely from store-cupboard staples (we recommend this as a veganuary recipe as it’s such a simple sweet treat, perfect for beginners). Protein: 3gCalories: 127kcalReady in: 40 minutesRecipe by: VeggieInspiredBonus: over-ripe bananas will give the best texture and flavour A cross between a quick bread and a cake and full of chocolate chips! Refined sugar free! Protein: 3gCalories: 166kcalReady in: 15 minutesRecipe by: HappyFoodsTubeBonus: use soft dates These vegan peanut butter banana brownies are flourless, naturally gluten-free and protein-rich (and if you love the banana peanut butter combo, this banana peanut butter wrap is a great speedy snack!). Dates and bananas not only sweeten them but also keep them fudgy and moist. Protein: 4gCalories: 184kcalReady in: 35 minutesRecipe by: GoHealthyWithBeaBonus: not on a paleo or AIP diet? Swap out the arrowroot for corn starch! A super easy allergy-friendly pumpkin muffin recipe that everyone will love. Protein: 4gCalories: 161kcalReady in: 45 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: keeps well in an airtight container for a couple of days! Packed with fruits and veggies, these zucchini apple carrot muffins are great as a breakfast or snack! They are moist, fluffy, yet incredibly hearty and filling. This one-bowl recipe is also easy to make and ready in no time! Protein: 5.4gCalories: 244kcal Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: ZardyPlantsBonus: add a dollop of whipped cream to the plate you want to place these on This fresh, sweet, and delicious Vegan Strawberry Shortcake is a crowd pleaser! With options to make from scratch or save time with shortcuts. Protein: 3.5gCalories: 187.9kcalReady in: 42 minutesRecipe by: ASweetAlternativeBonus: keeps well for sometime Here are whole wheat cupcakes that are easy to make, chocolaty, and delicious. Plus, this vegan cake is also refined sugar-free! Protein: 3gCalories: 96kcalReady in: 33 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: remember not to overbake these so they don’t dry out These oatmeal brownies are mouthwateringly good! A healthy sweet treat made from oat flour that is naturally gluten-free, easy and quick to make too. Protein: 2gCalories: 252kcalReady in: 25 minutesRecipe by: RecipesFromAPantryBonus: you can swap the almonds for some walnuts These vegan brownies are fudgy, moist, full of flavour and make the perfect snacks or desserts.
Cookies and Bars
Protein: 3.3gCalories: 204kcalReady in: 18 minutesRecipe by: ASimplePalateBonus: use natural peanut butter to get that authentic creaminess These soft and chewy vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are made with hearty oat flour, peanut butter for taste and texture, and are naturally sweetened. Each bite is better than the last, and no one will ever know they’re vegan and gluten-free! Protein: 3.1gCalories: 132.6kcalReady in: 26 minutesRecipe by: ASweetAlternativeBonus: store these in an airtight container and they can go overnight Maple syrup chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and delicious. These vegan cookies are quick and easy to make too. Protein: 5gCalories: 205kcalReady in: 5 minutesRecipe by: EatingByElaineBonus: regular oats would work just as well as quick oats for these These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Cookies take 5 minutes and they’re filled with so much more nutrition than most no-bake cookies! Protein: 12gCalories: 168kcal Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: iFoodrealBonus: you can freeze in an airtight container for up to three months Healthy No Bake Protein Cookies pack in 12 grams of protein, are naturally sweetened with dates and are gluten-free. Protein: 3gCalories: 111kcal Ready in: 28 minutesRecipe by: WholefoodSoulfoodKitchenBonus: keeps well for some time These delicious vegan banana cookies are super soft and chewy on the inside with slightly crispy edges and bursting with banana flavors. Protein: 3gCalories: 90kcal Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: WholefoodSoulfoodKitchenBonus: make sure you use some creamy natural peanut butter These peanut butter cookies aren’t the classic cookie recipe you might know! There’s only 2 ingredients involved and they are ready in 20 minutes. They make the perfect coffee snack for any peanut butter lovers out there! Protein: 1gCalories: 29kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: FlavoursTreatBonus: add a pinch of salt to enhance their taste Gluten-free, vegan and no-bake homemade date energy bars are a perfect on-the-go snack or for a breakfast. These healthy date bars could be customised with various options to suit an individual’s taste. Protein: 3gCalories: 198kcal Ready in: 18 minutesRecipe by: EatingByElaineBonus: to give it more sweetness, consider adding dried cranberries Everyone who bites into these Vegan and Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies gets the biggest smile!
Assortments
Bonus: serve with some soy yoghurt! Cinnamon Baked Pears. They are super simple to make, take only five minutes of preparation, 25 minutes of baking, and always turn out great. Bonus: a super easy-to-make and filling dessert Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding with a tropical kick – super easy to make, a real joy to eat and it’s vegan too! Maybe even better than the “original”? Protein: 1gCalories: 92kcal (with toppings) Ready in: 1hr 25 minutesRecipe by: MyPurePlantsBonus: use whichever berries you please! This vegan panna cotta is not only creamy but velvety. It is a silky smooth cooked cream that just melts in your mouth. Making this vegan Italian dessert requires little effort, but delivers a stunning result (check out these vegan Italian recipes for more inspo!). If you find panna cotta with agar-agar stiff and firm, you will love this recipe. Protein: 5gCalories: 257kcalReady in: 40 minutesRecipe by: RichAndDelishBonus: use protein powder instead of flour for a protein boost! These healthy peanut butter cups are made with only 5 ingredients, taste like Reese’s peanut butter cups, and are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto, and low on sugar. Protein: 2gCalories: 92kcal (per bite) Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: iFoodrealBonus: keeps well for a while These healthy Cacao Nibs Brownie Bites are a delicious, nutritious, and fudgy grab-and-go snack. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and unrefined sugars this cacao nibs recipe satisfies your chocolate cravings with unique taste and crunch! Protein: 7gCalories: 261kcal Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: HealthMyLifestyleBonus: you can also use small jars as serving cups. This quite literally is the easiest and best vegan cheesecake ever! It only requires 7 simple ingredients and no blending or baking needed! And don’t worry, the taste was not compromised. This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! Protein: 3gCalories: 113kcal Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: HappyKitchenBonus: you can use coconut flour instead of almond flour! Naturally sweet, and loaded with energy, these chocolate peanut butter energy balls are delicious, healthy and perfect for an after-school snack, or whenever you’re needing a bit of a “pick-me-up” to your day (if you don’t like chocolate, try our straight peanut protein ball recipe). They are the perfect grab-and-go treat for any busy family. Protein: 2gCalories: 215kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: Binky’sCulinaryCarnivalBonus: you can use either canned or homemade cherry pie filling (and bonus bonus – sweet and savoury veggie pies this way!)! This Cranberry Cherry Crisp is an easy, delicious, festive dessert made from fresh berries and is the perfect dessert for the holiday season! Bonus: takes just 10 minutes to make! Soft tofu and fresh tropical mango coulis make a healthy silken tofu dessert with a heavenly taste and no effort needed (try our other silken tofu pudding recipes if you enjoyed this one!). I see you, about to scurry off so you can get those ingredients, but right before you leave, let me share some answers to frequently asked questions pertaining to easy vegan desserts!
What do vegans eat for sweets?
There are a plethora of vegan-friendly sweets including:
Chocolate bars Hard candies Jelly Beans Gummy bears Caramels Ginger chews Lollipops
This list is by no means exhaustive but shows the range of sweets and delicious desserts that are available for vegans (if you are trying to lose weight, why not try these low calorie vegan desserts too). Are they tasty? Heck yeah. Are they healthy? Not really. Although, consuming candy won’t hurt as such, keep moderation in mind as there are many negative impacts of eating too much sugar.
What pastries can vegans eat?
Cookies, pudding, cakes, bars and so forth all have versions suitable for people on a vegan diet. You can swap out animal products like eggs and butter for many plant-based solutions available nowadays. Basically, you can recreate almost any traditional dessert!
What are vegan desserts made of?
Vegan desserts are made from most of the ingredients any regular dessert would have. Flour, water, oil and sugars are the baking staples that are still found here. However, plant-based ingredients are used in place of animal products in homemade vegan desserts. So thickened flaxseed water will replace eggs and coconut milk could be substituted for heavy cream!
Are vegan desserts healthier than regular desserts?
It depends. Raw vegan desserts tend to be healthier as they mostly contain fresh fruit in addition to uncooked condiments and cooking food can decrease its overall nutritional value. Still, plant-based desserts can contain lots of fat, sugar and artificial additives just like any non-vegan dessert. Richly textured and incredibly tasty; these recipes are proof that making easy vegan desserts don’t call for compromise. Did you try any of these delicious vegan desserts or have you got any tips? Leave some feedback and tell me how it went!
