These 33 easy vegan desserts prove you don’t need eggs, butter or heavy cream to make incredible treats at home.
Whether you follow a plant-based lifestyle or are curious to try vegan baking, these recipes showcase creative, satisfying options. Find effortless no-bake chocolate tarts, fluffy egg-free cakes, gooey chocolate pots and much more that deliver flavour and texture without animal ingredients.
Table of Contents
- Key ingredients to make the best vegan desserts
- What do vegans use instead of eggs in baking?
- 33 Vegan Desserts
- 1. Vegan Chocolate Ganache Cake
- 2. Apple Blackberry Crumble
- 3. Vegan Chocolate Truffles
- 4. Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake
- 5. Sweet Potato Brownies
- 6. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- 7. Vegan Crepes
- 8. Vegan Banana Bread
- 9. Vegan Rocky Road
- 10. Vegan Carrot Cake
- 11. Vegan Homemade Doughnuts
- 12. Vegan Chocolate Tart
- 13. Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake
- 14. Chocolate Flapjacks
- 15. Puff Pastry Apple Tart
- 16. Baked Spiced Pears
- 17. Blueberry Ice Lollies
- 18. No Bake Pumpkin Pie
- 19. Peanut Butter Blondies
- 20. Vegan Chocolate Cookies
- 21. Vegan Pear Crumble
- 22. Vegan Chocolate Pot
- 23. Vegan Waffles
- 24. Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
- 25. Vegan Pancakes
- 26. Vegan Oat Cookies
- 27. Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts
- 28. Peanut Butter Balls
- 29. Chocolate Coconut Balls
- 30. Vegan Banana Pancakes
- 31. Chocolate Fig Brownies
- 32. Vegan Bounty Bars
- 33. Vegan Snickers Flapjacks
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Stock coconut oil as a butter replacement, keep ground flaxseed or chia seeds to make egg-free binders, and use pure maple syrup as a natural sweetener. Those simple pantry swaps make dairy- and egg-free baking straightforward and delicious.
Key ingredients to make the best vegan desserts
- Cacao powder
- Oats
- Flaxseed or chia seeds
- Maple syrup
- Peanut butter
- Cashews
- Coconut oil
- Plain flour (or gluten-free blend)
- Dairy-free milk such as oat, soy or almond
Each recipe is an opportunity to explore plant-based baking that’s satisfying and kinder to the environment. Put on your apron, experiment with flavours and textures, and enjoy the process of creating vegan desserts at home.
What do vegans use instead of eggs in baking?
This is one of the most common questions, and with good reason. Over years of baking without eggs, the best alternatives I rely on are reliable, easy to use and give great results:
- Flaxseed or chia “eggs”: Mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons water and let sit until gelled. It binds and adds moisture.
- Aquafaba: The liquid from canned chickpeas whips and stabilizes like egg whites and can be used for meringues or binding.
- Silken tofu: Blended silken tofu adds creaminess and structure in cakes and dense bakes.
- Commercial egg replacers: Powdered replacers combine starches and leavening for consistent rise.
- Bananas or applesauce: Mashed banana or applesauce add moisture and act as a binder in muffins and quick breads.
- Dairy-free yoghurt: Plant-based yoghurts can replace eggs for moisture and structure in some recipes.
These swaps deliver structure, moisture and binding while keeping texture and flavour intact in vegan baking.
33 Vegan Desserts
1. Vegan Chocolate Ganache Cake
Vegan Chocolate Ganache Cake
An indulgent, naturally gluten-free and vegan chocolate ganache cake that uses simple ingredients and bakes in about 30 minutes. Rich, fudgy and perfect for chocolate lovers.
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2. Apple Blackberry Crumble
Apple Blackberry Crumble
This comforting, fruity crumble is gluten-free and vegan but tastes like a classic. Quick to assemble and ideal topped with dairy-free cream or yoghurt.
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3. Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Three-ingredient truffles that are simple to make, naturally gluten- and dairy-free, and perfect for gifting or a quick sweet bite.
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4. Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake
Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake
A classic, light sponge made vegan and gluten-free. It’s simple to make and works brilliantly for birthdays or special occasions.
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5. Sweet Potato Brownies
Sweet Potato Brownies
Fudgy, chocolatey brownies made with sweet potato for natural moisture and body. Naturally gluten-free and refined sugar free.
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6. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Light, fluffy cupcakes made with simple ingredients. They’re quick to prepare and perfect for family treats.
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7. Vegan Crepes
Vegan Crepes
A simple 4-ingredient crepe recipe that’s gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free. Thin, tender and perfect with fruit or syrup.
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8. Vegan Banana Bread
Vegan Banana Bread
Moist, flavourful and easy to make with seven simple ingredients. This eggless banana bread has become a favourite—minimal prep, maximum reward.
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9. Vegan Rocky Road
Vegan Rocky Road
Chocolatey, crunchy and quick to assemble—this dairy-free rocky road is a hit whenever you need a no-fuss dessert.
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10. Vegan Carrot Cake
Vegan Carrot Cake
A show-stopping two-tier carrot cake layered with coconut-based icing. Simple ingredients, impressive result—great for celebrations.
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11. Vegan Homemade Doughnuts
Vegan Homemade Doughnuts
Five-ingredient baked doughnuts that are gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free. Light, fluffy and quick to make—an excellent healthier treat.
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12. Vegan Chocolate Tart
Vegan Chocolate Tart
A decadent chocolate tart that’s ready in minutes and requires just a handful of ingredients. Smooth, rich and impressive for guests.
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13. Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake
Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake
Bright, zesty and simple—this lemon drizzle uses seven ingredients and makes a very moreish, dairy-free treat.
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14. Chocolate Flapjacks
Chocolate Flapjacks
Five-ingredient oat flapjacks, baked in one bowl and ready in about 20 minutes—chewy, chocolatey and satisfying.
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15. Puff Pastry Apple Tart
Puff Pastry Apple Tart
A quick, five-ingredient tart that’s vegan and easily adapted to be gluten-free. Ready in under 30 minutes and great warm with ice cream.
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16. Baked Spiced Pears
Baked Spiced Pears
Warm, gently spiced pears perfect with dairy-free cream, yoghurt or porridge. A cozy, seasonal dessert that’s gluten- and dairy-free.
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17. Blueberry Ice Lollies
Blueberry Ice Lollies
Just three ingredients and five minutes prep make these refreshing lollies perfect for hot days—kids love them.
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18. No Bake Pumpkin Pie
No Bake Pumpkin Pie
A creamy, no-bake pumpkin pie made with wholesome ingredients—perfect for holiday tables and easy to prepare ahead.
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19. Peanut Butter Blondies
Peanut Butter Blondies
Gooey, peanut-buttery blondies that are gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar free—an easy crowd pleaser.
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20. Vegan Chocolate Cookies
Vegan Chocolate Cookies
Chunky, brownie-like cookies made without eggs—six ingredients and about 20 minutes to satisfying cookies.
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21. Vegan Pear Crumble
Vegan Pear Crumble
A comforting pear and fig crumble, gluten-free and plant-based—great warm with cashew cream or dairy-free yoghurt.
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22. Vegan Chocolate Pot
Vegan Chocolate Pot
A gooey, nut-butter chocolate pot that’s quick to prep and bakes in around 10 minutes—rich, warm and comforting.
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23. Vegan Waffles
Vegan Waffles
Four-ingredient waffles that are gluten- and dairy-free—crispy outside, tender inside and ideal for weekend breakfasts.
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24. Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Fast, wholesome cookies ready in about 15 minutes—gluten-free, dairy-free and family-friendly.
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25. Vegan Pancakes
Vegan Pancakes
Fluffy, gluten-free pancakes made vegan with six ingredients—great for family breakfasts and brunches.
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26. Vegan Oat Cookies
Vegan Oat Cookies
Three-ingredient oat cookies: quick to make, gluten-free and perfect for a healthy snack or packed lunch.
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27. Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts
Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts
Four-ingredient baked doughnuts with warm cinnamon flavour—dairy-free, egg-free and made without oil or refined sugar.
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28. Peanut Butter Balls
Peanut Butter Balls
Three-ingredient, freezer-friendly energy balls that are gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar free—perfect on-the-go snacks.
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29. Chocolate Coconut Balls
Chocolate Coconut Balls
Five-ingredient treats made from simple pantry items—naturally gluten-free, vegan and a great healthy snack option.
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30. Vegan Banana Pancakes
Vegan Banana Pancakes
Banana-powered pancakes that are quick, eggless and delicious—ideal for a wholesome weekend breakfast.
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31. Chocolate Fig Brownies
Chocolate Fig Brownies
These rich brownies combine figs and pecans for texture and depth—gluten-, dairy- and egg-free while still incredibly indulgent.
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32. Vegan Bounty Bars
Vegan Bounty Bars
Mini coconut bars coated in chocolate using just a few ingredients—kid-friendly and fun to make.
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33. Vegan Snickers Flapjacks
Vegan Snickers Flapjacks
A clever take on a Snickers bar layered into flapjacks. Made with eight natural ingredients and free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar.
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