10 Simple Vegan Dessert Recipes

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Here are 10 easy, delicious vegan dessert recipes designed for beginners, using simple pantry ingredients, minimal tools, and no specialty equipment like food processors or fancy molds.

Each recipe takes under 30 minutes (or no-bake) and uses common vegan staples.

🍫 10 Simple Vegan Dessert Recipes

10 Simple Vegan Dessert Recipes

1. 5-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Time: 10 min (no bake)
You need:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • Pinch salt

Steps:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

  2. Roll into balls and chill 15 min.

  3. Store in fridge up to 1 week.

Optional: Add crushed nuts or coconut flakes.

2. Banana Nice Cream

Time: 5 min (after freezing bananas)
You need:

  • 2 ripe bananas (frozen in chunks)

  • Splash of plant milk

  • Optional: 1 tbsp peanut butter or cocoa

Steps:

  1. Blend frozen bananas + milk until creamy.

  2. Add optional flavoring.

  3. Serve immediately or freeze for 30 min for firmer texture.

3. Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

Time: 2 min (microwave)
You need:

  • 4 tbsp flour

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • ¼ tsp baking powder

  • 3 tbsp plant milk

  • 1 tbsp oil

Steps:

  1. Mix everything in a mug until smooth.

  2. Microwave 60–90 sec until fluffy.

  3. Cool 1 min before eating.

Tip: Add chocolate chips or a spoon of peanut butter in the center before cooking for a “lava cake” effect.

4. Chia Seed Pudding

Time: 5 min prep + overnight set
You need:

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds

  • 1 cup plant milk

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  1. Combine ingredients, stir well.

  2. Chill overnight (or 4+ hours).

  3. Stir again before serving; top with fruit or nuts.

5. Coconut Rice Pudding

Time: 25 min
You need:

  • ½ cup rice

  • 1 can coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla or cinnamon

Steps:

  1. Cook rice with coconut milk + sugar over low heat for 20–25 min.

  2. Stir often until thick and creamy.

  3. Serve warm or cold.

6. No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Time: 10 min prep + 30 min chill
You need:

  • 2 cups oats

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

Steps:

  1. Mix all ingredients; press into a lined dish.

  2. Chill until firm, then cut into bars.

  3. Store refrigerated.

7. Baked Cinnamon Apples

Time: 20–25 min
You need:

  • 2 apples (sliced)

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp oil or vegan butter

Steps:

  1. Toss apples with syrup, cinnamon, and oil.

  2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for ~20 min until tender.

  3. Serve alone or over oatmeal.

8. Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Time: 10 min
You need:

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • Splash of plant milk

  • Pinch salt

Steps:

  1. Blend everything until smooth.

  2. Chill before serving.

Tastes like: dark chocolate pudding — surprisingly rich.

9. Vegan Banana Bread

Time: 50 min bake
You need:

  • 3 ripe bananas

  • 1½ cups flour

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ¼ cup oil

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • Pinch salt

Steps:

  1. Mash bananas; mix with sugar & oil.

  2. Add flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Pour into greased loaf pan.

  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 min.

10. Frozen Chocolate-Dipped Bananas

Time: 10 min prep + 1 hr freeze
You need:

  • 2 bananas (halved)

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)

  • 1 tsp coconut oil

  • Optional toppings: nuts, coconut, sprinkles

Steps:

  1. Insert sticks into bananas and freeze 30 min.

  2. Melt chocolate + coconut oil.

  3. Dip bananas, add toppings, freeze until firm.

🧁 Bonus: Dessert Builder Formula (No Recipe Needed)

When you want a quick sweet snack without measuring:

  1. Base: banana, oats, or nut butter

  2. Sweetener: maple syrup, dates, or brown sugar

  3. Flavor: cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla, or lemon zest

  4. Texture: nuts, coconut, or seeds

Mix → chill → eat.
You can create dozens of variations this way!