While they’re tasty enough to eat any time of year, these indulgent vegan dessert recipes — for cookies, cakes, doughnuts and more — won’t let you down this holiday season.
Deep-Dish Vegan Apple Pie
A mix of sweet and tart apples gives other apple pies a run for their money, not to mention that it’s vegan friendly — and served deep-dish style!
Gluten-Free, Vegan Cranberry-Almond Tartlets
Best served the day they’re made, these bright and beautiful tarts are packed with a yummy maple and almond filling and topped with a sweet orange-infused cranberry compote.
Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle Pops
With natural peanut butter, shredded coconut, dates and vegan chocolate chips, these pumpkin pops are a healthier post-dinner treat.
Vegan Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze
The ubiquitous coffee house pumpkin scone can be made at home, all without dairy or eggs. These vegan pumpkin treats are a cinch to make, so you’ll want to keep this recipe handy for when only a healthier, veggie-packed dessert will do.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bake up a batch of vegan cookies made with whole grain spelt flour and aromatic coconut oil for your Halloween bash. Just be sure to keep their health benefits under wraps to not scare skeptics away.
Vegan Apple Crumble Tart with Salted Caramel
Celebrate apple season with this crumble tart topped with sweet salted caramel. Bring the sauce to the table so guests can enjoy more of the ooey-gooey goodness.
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Bars
A vegan treat that even non-vegans will drool over, these holiday cookie bars taste even better than they look!
Vegan Gingerbread Snowflakes
These crumbly gingerbread snowflake cookies are almost too pretty to eat! Whip up some icing and frost them for a wintery finishing touch. Did we mention these treats are vegan? Psst, you can also check out our most popular vegan recipes ever.
Raw Carrot Cake Balls
These tasty cookie bites, made with shredded carrots and spices, taste just like carrot cake! They’re completely raw so you can make them in a snap.
Chocolate Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies
Peppermint-flavoured frosting studded with pieces of crushed candy canes, sandwiched between moist chocolate cookies.
Coconut Cashew Rice Pudding
Finish off your meal with these simple rice puddings that get their creamy flavour from a combination of coconut and fresh cashew milk.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Vegan guests will appreciate knowing there’s something sweet and delicious on the menu for them, but there’s no need to tell anyone else that this decadent loaf is actually fairly healthy.
Vegan Churro Doughnuts
Coated in cinnamon-sugar and finished with melted dark or white chocolate, these delicious party-worthy doughnuts — hold the deep fryer — can be made in under an hour and are the perfect bite to serve for special occasions. Swap regular chocolate for a dairy-free variety to make this fully vegan.
Vegan Chocolate Cookies
This basic (and delicious) vegan cookie recipe can be used in a variety of tasty ways. Try peanut butter and peanuts in place of chocolate chips or adding mini vegan marshmallows on top and broiling for a torched effect.
Vegan Josie Jelly Donuts
Sufganiyot, or Israeli jelly doughnuts, are a favourite fried Hanukkah sweet. This version, made vegan, are filled with a bright homemade jelly, a perfect contrast to the dough’s richness.
Vegan Powdered Sugar Doughnuts
Sweet, snowy and oh-so satisfying, these powdery doughnuts are the perfect wintertime treat.