Who says you need butter, cream, or eggs to make delicious desserts? The easy-to-make vegan desserts are here to charm your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned plant-based eater or just dipping your spoon into vegan treats, these recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth without a hint of guilt. Get ready to be surprised by just how indulgent cruelty-free sweets can be!
1. Decadent Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
This creamy green fruit can do more than elevate your toast. The texture of mushed avocado is quite similar to the gooey Chocolate Mud Cake. Get ready for the creamiest, silkiest mousse you’ll ever taste, without the dairy!
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados (peeled and pitted)
- 50 gm Cadbury cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 100 ml almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 50 ml maple syrup (or agave syrup if you prefer)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Procedure:
- Scoop the avocado flesh and toss it into a blender. Give them a whirl until they're creamy and smooth.
- Add Cadbury cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve that rich, mousse-like texture.
- It is necessary to always check before adjusting the sweetness or chocolate intensity, depending on your preferences. At this point, you can use the agave syrup if you like.
- Spoon the mousse into fancy bowls, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, and then devour!
- You can also top it up with fresh raspberries or coconut flakes for an extra fancy touch.
2. Coconut and Almond Bliss Balls
For a snack on the go or an elegant addition to your vegan desserts platter, these coconut and almond bliss balls will be your new obsession.
Ingredients:
- 150 gm almond meal (or finely ground almonds)
- 50 gm shredded coconut
- 30 gm chia seeds
- 45 ml maple syrup
- 15 ml coconut oil (melted)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 50 ml almond milk
- A pinch of sea salt
- Extra shredded coconut for rolling
Procedure:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond meal, shredded coconut, chia seeds, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond milk, and salt.
- Stir all of them until everything is combined into a thick, slightly sticky dough. You should be able to roll it easily, but it shouldn’t fall apart.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut until they’re fully coated. It should look like a burflower in full bloom.
- Pop them in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving, or eat them all immediately.
3. Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
This zingy lemon poppy seed cake is like sunshine on a plate! It’s tangy, sweet, and just the right amount of crumbly. If you are someone who have always enjoyed a Praline Cake over Black Forest Birthday Cake, this unique combination will be a right choice.
Ingredients:
- 200 gm all-purpose flour
- 150 gm granulated sugar
- 50 gm poppy seeds
- 7.5 gm baking powder
- 5 gm baking soda
- 1.5 gm salt
- 250 ml almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 80 ml vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 60 ml fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Procedure:
- Prep your oven by preheating it to 180°C. Grease a loaf pan with oil and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. These are your dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, combine the almond milk, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. These are your wet ingredients.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be gentle and don’t overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 180°C for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing. You can drizzle it with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice if you’re feeling extra fancy.
4. Dreamy Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
This rich, melt-in-your-mouth vegan peanut butter fudge is the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 250 gm natural peanut butter
- 50 ml coconut oil (melted)
- 100 ml maple syrup
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 50 gm chopped Cadbury Bournville dark chocolate (optional, but highly recommended)
Procedure:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. On low heat, stir the mixture constantly until everything is melted and well-combined.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a lined 8x8-inch baking dish. If you’re adding chocolate, swirl it into the peanut butter mixture for some chocolatey magic.
- Pop it in the freezer for at least 1 hour until it becomes firm.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!