5 Easy, Vegan Desserts You Need to Try

Have a sweet tooth but trying to watch your weight or make health-conscious decisions? These 5 desserts are healthy, VEGAN FRIENDLY, and delicious. They are all easy to make as well! For more information on vegan cooking, click here.

#1. Simple Vegan Cheesecakes

These cute little cakes only require 7 ingredients and are both vegan and gluten-free. They are creamy, delicious, and easy to make.

Ingredients:

Crust : Dates and raw walnuts or almonds

Filling: Soaked cashews, coconut milk, coconut oil, lemon juice, agave nectar

Directions:

Blend ingredients for crust. Press crust into bottom of cupcake pan. Combine filling ingredients and pour over crust. No baking is required, simply freeze to set!

#2. Chocolate Crunch Bars

These contain only 3 ingredients and will satisfy even the most extreme sweet tooth. They are chocolatey and delicious! You won't even know they are vegan. 

Ingredients:

200g dairy-free chocolate

2 tbsp almond butter

1 cup protein crispies or quinoa pops

Directions:

Break up chocolate in a bowl and melt using a microwave or stovetop. Slowly add almond butter to melting chocolate. Add crispies to the bowl, stirring lightly. Place mixture in fridge for 1-2 hours, then enjoy your chocolate treat!

#3. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe is vegan, gluten free, and flour-less! It is super quick and delicious. These are cookies the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

3 cups oats

1 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice)

3 ripe bananas

1 tbsp maple syrup

(optional: chocolate chips)

Directions:

First mash bananas. Combine all ingredients and place on cookie sheet in small circles. Bake and enjoy!

#4. Coco Cacao Chocolate Spread

This recipe is a healthier alternative to the famous spread, nutella! It is extremely easy to make with only 4 ingredients, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Ingredients:

1 can coconut milk

4 tbsp cacao/cocoa powder

4 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp vanilla

Directions:

Simply blend all ingredients in blender. Chill overnight and enjoy in the morning!

#5. Chocolate Stuffed Blondies

These are vegan, paleo, gluten AND dairy free, not to mention delicious. They include zero refined sugar as well! They are easy to make and great for the whole family, not just those in the vegan lifestyle.

Ingredients:

2 cups almond flour

1/4 cup almond butter

2 tbps melted coconut oil

1/4 cup coconut sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

2-4 tbsp almond milk

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven and grease pan. Combine almond flour, salt, and baking powder in bowl and set aside. Combine all other ingredients in bowl. Add dry ingredients and mix together. Put in pan and bake. 

For more vegan friendly desserts, check out this blog.