With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be in search of fun vegan desserts to treat yourself, your loved one, or your friends! Not only are these 15 desserts decadent, rich, and healthy; but they are very delicious, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make. Keep these recipes on hand for special occasions, or when sweet cravings strike!
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1. Blueberry Spirulina Chocolates
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These little Blueberry Spirulina Chocolatesby Niki Webster are made from completely natural ingredients, are super creamy yet light, and are bursting with coconut and berry goodness. Their superfood boost comes from spirulina and maca. Keep these on hand for whenever that chocolate craving strikes!
2. Raspberry Cream Filled Chocolates
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The filling for these Raspberry Cream Filled Chocolatesby Nissrine Boufawazis made with raw cashews, lemon, vanilla, coconut and brown rice malt syrup. It gets its bright pink color and slightly tart flavor from fresh raspberries. Making them is a bit of a process, but don’t let the multiple steps scare you off, as they’re totally worth it. You can store them in the freezer and have them as a frozen treat, or leave them in the fridge and enjoy them like a chocolate-covered cream. But don’t leave them at room temperature.
3. Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies
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The dream team combination of strawberry and rhubarb come together in these amazing vegan Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Piesby Nicole Dunai! Delicious filling and simple coconut oil crust make this classic dessert irresistible!
4. ‘Milk’ Chocolate Bars
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So, these ‘Milk’ Chocolate Barsby Emily von Euw actually taste like the candy bars you used to greedily inhale when you were a kid. Sweet, creamy decadence in the shape we have come to recognize as holy: the chocolate bar. If you’re just starting to get into healthy living or vegan treats, this is a wise one to try because it’s going to make everyone flip out in a good way.
5. Black Forest Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Chocolate and cherry … quite possibly the best combination on earth. This Black Forest Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe by Gretchen Price may not include the alcohol-soaked cherries and Kirschwasser of a true Black Forest cake, but it’s definitely not lacking in flavor. Some might say that chocolate mousse is not a component of a true Black Forest cake, but it should be! This combination of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, cherries, and coconut whipped cream is going to win you over — we promise.
6. Oil-Free Chocolate Mug Cake
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Any day is a good day to treat yourself, your loved one, or your friends — so why not start with this tasty Oil-Free Chocolate Mug Cakeby Annie Markowitz? This one takes just 5 minutes to make, it’s oil-free, and low in sugar but it tastes so indulgent, especially with the optional sugar-free frosting on top! Make one for you and one for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day and enjoy your guilt-free chocolatey sweet treat!
7. Strawberry Shortcake With Almond Creme
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When it comes to flavor, this Strawberry Shortcake With Almond Cremeby Native Foods Cafeis anything but short. Our moist vanilla cake absorbs the drips and drops of fresh strawberries and almond crème, all while standing perfectly tall.
8. Mini No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
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This Vegan Mini No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecakeby Robin Browneis creamy, decadent, and the perfect dessert to share with your loved ones.
9. Raw Chocolate Caramel Valentine’s Hearts
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These Raw Chocolate Caramel Valentine’s Heartsby Karen Kittoare the perfect way to end a meal you’ve made for your special someone. They’ve got it all – avocado chocolate mousse, smooth caramel, crunchy almonds, cinnamon, and a crunchy base. These hearts are the perfect dessert as they are not too heavy but really satisfy that craving for something sweet and creamy.
10. Triple Layer Vanilla Velvet Cake
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While this Triple Layer Vanilla Velvet Cake by Tori Cooper is definitely a great treat to prepare for Valentine’s Day, it’s also a perfect cake for all occasions from birthdays to anniversaries.
11. Beet and Chocolate Mousse Cake
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This Beet and Chocolate Mousse Cakeby Krisztina Berta is augmented by the earthy flavor of beets and topped with a smooth and creamy chocolate mousse layer that makes these slices the ultimate chocolate dessert. And while you will have to have a bit of patience while waiting for the cake to set, there is relatively little prep work involved so once you pop it in the refrigerator, you can go out, live your life, and come home to a tasty treat.
12. 3-Ingredient Cotton Candy Strawberry Ice Cream (Made With Aquafaba!)
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This heavenly light 3-Ingredient Cotton Candy Strawberry Ice Cream (Made With Aquafaba!)by Philipp Ertlis very easy and has only three ingredients! No churning required, it will stay light, just take it out of the freezer and enjoy strawberry goodness. The lightness comes from aqua faba (bean water, the same you make vegan meringues with), but don’t worry it won’t taste of beans at all. This is so easy and cheap to do it’s incredible. Normally you would throw away the bean water but now you’re actually using it make something super light and deliciously refreshing. Nothing goes to waste.
13. Vanilla Cupcakes With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Looking for the perfect summery vegan dessert for parties? Rich blackberry cream cheese frosting is piled high on these dense vanilla vegan cupcakes. The pink color of the frosting comes naturally from the blackberries — no food coloring necessary. These cute little Vanilla Cupcakes With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frostingby Sofia Von Poratare the perfect summer dessert and great for weddings! Blackberries are in season from June till August, which means they’re a great addition to classic sweets when you’re looking to freshen them up for summer!
14. Cherry Ripe Brownies
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These easy chocolateCherry Ripe Browniesby Buffy-Ellen Gill are thick, decadent, rich, and also really healthy. They’re made with cherries (obviously), coconut, and lots of chocolate. The result: a mouth-wateringly good treat. The base is made from dates, which gives these for these easy chocolate cherry brownies a fudgy consistency that compliments the rich flavor of the cherries and tropical coconut hints. Finally, Add some extra coconut and freeze-dried cherries on top to give them an aesthetic finish and a bit of extra flavor! You have to try these easy chocolate cherry brownies––they’re the healthy treat you’ve been looking for!
15. Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake
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This Strawberries and Cream Cheesecakeby Maya Sozer is about to become your go-to dessert for celebrations and entertaining. It is a yummy plant-based cheesecake, which besides being very delicious and satisfying, is incredibly easy to make. Make your loved ones happy with this wholesome and sophisticated treat without spending your day in the kitchen. This particular cheesecake keeps things simple with a vanilla filling, brightened up by a whole bunch of fresh strawberries. The date/hazelnut crust adds a delightful layer of texture.
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