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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.

Easy Vegan Peach Cobbler

Sweet summer peaches play a starring role in this homey, old-fashioned, vegan peach cobbler that tastes best when served warm. To make…

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Gingerbread Loaf with Poached Pears

This is your favorite gingerbread with a surprise in the center—whole spiced poached pears! The absorbent fruits are soaked in a hot…

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Jam Dot Holiday Cookies

These walnutty vegan cookies will disappear as fast as you can make them—so you might want to make a double batch of…

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Double Chocolate Cupcakes

These are rich and delicious chocolate cupcakes—what more do you need to know? The frosting is made with dates and gets surprisingly…

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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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Apple Dessert Pizza

These cute mini pizzas are sweet instead of savory and make for a tasty treat when you have extra apples on hand….

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Vegan Peach Ice Cream

This vegan peaches and cream ice cream lets me enjoy a favorite dessert from my childhood while still eating healthfully. A drizzle…

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Watermelon-Kiwi Ice Pops

Made with just two ingredients and zero added sugar, these pretty ice pops are sweet, tangy, and truly refreshing. Use the deepest-red…

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Lunchbox Chocolate Chip Cookies

I call these “lunchbox” cookies because they hold up well to being knocked about a bit and because you’re definitely going to…

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2-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

This awesomely easy cacao banana ice cream is raw, vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, and delicious! For toppings, feel free to just use what you…

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Chocolate-Strawberry Vegan Whoopie Pies

Rich strawberry cream is sandwiched between homemade chocolate cookies for these vegan whoopie pies. Freeze-dried strawberries are the secret ingredient both in…

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Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf

This loaf is dense, chocolaty, and moist, with undertones of pumpkin and autumnal spices laced throughout. I throw in some chocolate chips,…

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