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Decadent Desserts

Yes, it’s possible to make phenomenal desserts without animal products, oil, or highly refined sweeteners. If you have any doubt, the proof is in the plant-based pudding—and cupcakes, brownies, pies, cakes, nice creams, and crumbles. Our curated collection of vegan dessert recipes offers countless ways to satisfy that sweet tooth while still nourishing your health. Plenty of these treats are even better when prepared a day or two in advance, making them perfect for entertaining.

Almond-Poppy Seed Cake

This festive and hearty cake is not only delicious but also very fragrant, and it bakes up nice and moist without any…

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Frozen Banana Treat with Chocolate (Better Than Ice Cream!)

These delicious cocoa-infused frozen banana ice cream treats get rolled in crunchy Grape-Nuts cereal to keep the ice cream from melting all…

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Cinnamon-Banana Nice Cream with Fruit Compote

The base for this dairy-free treat takes just a few minutes to whip up then sets in the freezer overnight. The compote…

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Mexican Chocolate Energy Bites

Big flavor can come in small packages, and such is the case with these Mexican chocolate treats. Medjool dates naturally have a…

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Cranberry-Orange Biscotti

These biscotti just personify a crunchy holiday treat! Always have a plate of these citrus-scented cookies at the table for guests to…

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Farmers’ Market Parfaits

This sweet vegan parfait recipe makes the most of summer’s best strawberries and blueberries, which are at their brightest and juiciest this…

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Strawberry Clafouti Dessert

Clafouti is a fruity French dessert. This not-too-sweet version from Chef AJ is healthy enough to have for breakfast. From The Secrets…

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Grilled Peaches with Basil-Peach Nice Cream

The perfect finale to a summer cookout, this memorable, melt-in-your-mouth dessert harnesses the power of fire and ice: Two of the peaches…

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Chewy Apple-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Perfect for keeping your energy levels high during a long hike or satisfying your sweet tooth after dinner, these oversized cookies are…

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Pumpkin Parfait with Cashew Vanilla Cream

This is one of the easiest Thanksgiving desserts that I have ever made. It blends the spices in the pumpkin with vanilla…

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Vegan Double Chocolate Instant Pot Cake

Multicookers such as the Instant Pot aren’t just for soups and stews: They can make delectable, luscious desserts, too. This incredibly moist…

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Triple Apple Cake

This apple cake is so delicious, sweet, and moist that people won’t believe it’s free of sugar, oil, and flour. It can…

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