16 Easy Vegan Desserts

Looking for vegan desserts that are actually easy to make? Here are 16 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it contains no meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey. Check labels on packaged products such as sauces and chocolate.

At a Glance

  • 16 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 375 minutes
  • 3 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream in 10 minutes
  • Calories: about 65 to 480 per serving

Vegan Desserts

1
A bowl of green mint chocolate chip nice cream topped with dark chocolate chips
Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream
Ready in 10 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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2
A glass ramekin filled with silky smooth chocolate avocado pudding topped with a fresh raspberry.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Ready in 10 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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3
A close up shot of glossy, dark vegan paleo chocolate frosting being piped onto a cupcake.
Vegan Paleo Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ready in 10 minutes · 195 calories per serving.
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4
A tray of sliced fudgy sweet potato brownies topped with melted chocolate chips.
Sweet Potato Brownies
Ready in 45 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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5
A close up of homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups with sea salt on top
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Ready in 60 minutes · 165 calories per serving.
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6
A stack of dark chocolate almond butter cups topped with flaky sea salt on a white plate.
Almond Butter Cups
Ready in 85 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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7
Close up of smooth dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder on a white plate.
2 Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Ready in 140 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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8
A close up of a dairy-free panna cotta topped with vibrant roasted plums and syrup in a glass ramekin.
Nectarine Panna Cotta with Roasted Plums (Dairy-Free)
Ready in 285 minutes · 310 calories per serving.
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9
Two-toned yellow and red mango strawberry popsicles on a cooling rack with fresh fruit slices nearby.
Mango Strawberry Popsicles
Ready in 375 minutes · 65 calories per serving.
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10
Layered yellow mango and white coconut chia popsicles on a wooden board
Coconut Chia Mango Popsicles
Ready in 375 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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11
A beautiful raw mixed berry cheesecake with a marble swirl and vanilla bean seeds on a wooden table.
Raw Mixed Berry and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Ready in 390 minutes · 425 calories per serving.
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12
A beautiful raw mango cheesecake with a yellow mango swirl on a macadamia nut crust.
Raw Coconut Macadamia Mango Cheesecake
Ready in 405 minutes · 415 calories per serving.
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13
A scoop of creamy vegan cacao nib ice cream in a bowl, garnished with extra cacao nibs and a mint leaf.
Vegan Cacao Nib Ice Cream
Ready in 405 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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14
A slice of green mint chocolate vegan cheesecake with chocolate chips on a cocoa crust.
Mint Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake
Ready in 525 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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15
A slice of creamy vegan caramel cheesecake with a golden caramel swirl on top, garnished with flaky sea salt, on a white plate.
Vegan Caramel Cheesecake
Ready in 525 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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16
A scoop of creamy pink roasted cherry cardamom ice cream in a white bowl with fresh cherries.
Roasted Cherry Cardamom Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan, Dairy-Free)
Ready in 775 minutes · 400 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really vegan?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Brands vary, so always read the labels on packaged ingredients.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream is the fastest, ready in about 10 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 65 to 480 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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