Vegan desserts make for a superb end to special occasions. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a birthday, an anniversary, another holiday, or a time to celebrate, this list contains the best vegan chocolate dessert recipes that you can find. There are classic recipes with vegan-friendly ingredients that even non-vegans will absolutely love. These sweet treats are for everyone to enjoy, so add them to your list!
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Chocolate Cake and Cupcake Recipes
If you are looking for the best vegan chocolate cake or cupcake recipes, here they are!
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
These vegan chocolate cupcakes are rich, creamy, and perfect for chocolate lovers!
You can’t go wrong with a good vegan chocolate pudding or mousse recipe!
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
The secret tofu in this delicious vegan mousse is a nice bit of healthy protein and fat for a dairy-free chocolate treat you won’t be able to put down.
The perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter! This chia pudding is a healthy dose of healthy fat, plant-based protein, and sweetness all at once.
Vegan tiramisu chia pudding with three layers. A chocolate layer, coffee, and vanilla layer, for the perfect protein-packed dessert.
This recipe uses chis seeds. Are you familiar with chia seeds? You can usually find them at your local grocery stores. Otherwise, these are my favorite chia seeds.
These chocolate cake donuts are full of chocolate flavor, dark chocolate frosting, and rainbow sprinkles! (Did you know that you can get beautiful rainbow sprinkles that are vegan, gluten-free, USA-made, and free from artificial dyes? These are my go-to Rainbow Sprinkles!
These double chocolate cookies are everything you want and more! Rich chocolate on rich chocolate on rich chocolate. If you are looking for the ultimate chocolate dessert, these are for you!
Take your vegan chocolate dessert recipes to the next level with sweet treats like homemade Snickers, peanut butter cups, or chocolate bark! If you’re looking for refined sugar-free options, date balls (bliss balls) are the way to go!
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (Gluten-free, Low-Carb)
These vegan and low-carb protein bars are made with only five healthy ingredients and are perfect for a filling dessert.
This vegan chocolate treat is vegan and oil-free. It is easy to make, so all can enjoy! All you need is a can of chickpeas and some vegan chocolate chips.
An easy last-minute dessert idea, you can’t go wrong with this easy chocolate bark recipe that can be made vegan. (This recipe calls for goji berries which are a nutritional powerhouse! If you’re not sure where to get them, these goji berries are a great option.)
No added sugar and gluten-free make this the perfect truffle-like recipe for any chocolate craving. (This tasty recipe calls for cacao powder. This is my favorite go-to cacao powder in case you are out!)
You can turn any type of chocolate dessert into delicious vegan chocolate recipes. A vegan diet doesn’t mean you have to give up sweet and rich flavors like these. Some of the ingredients change, of course, but this list has all the vegan chocolate dessert recipes you need.
You can serve them at parties, and no one will know they’re completely vegan. Chocolate lovers will adore vegan chocolate cheesecakes, vegan cookies with dairy-free chocolate chips, vegan double chocolate muffins, chocolate pudding recipes, and so much more.
Measuring ingredients can be a bit tricky when you have to do conversions. Here are some helpful guides that I made just for you!
When it comes to making vegan chocolate dessert recipes, many of the ingredients will remain the same as in classic dessert recipes. Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla extract are common ingredients used in baking that are completely vegan.
But of course, butter and milk are examples of ingredients that are not vegan. Read on to find out more about proper vegan replacements that you can make when baking to ensure you’ve got a healthy dessert that is free of animal-based ingredients.
Common Butter Replacements
If you’re new to a vegan diet or you’re trying to make a dessert for all your guests to enjoy, including your vegan visitors, butter is a common baking ingredient. You can swap it out for coconut oil or vegan butter. Earth Balance Original and Miyokos Butter are just a couple of vegan butter brands that work really well in baking.
Go-To Egg Replacers
When baking any dessert, the ingredients need to bind together. This is why eggs are traditionally used. But if you’re on a vegan diet, you can’t eat eggs. These replacements for eggs are my go-to options when baking traditional dessert recipes with a vegan spin.
Applesauce: Applesauce adds moisture and binding when baking vegan desserts. For every egg called for in a recipe, use ¼ cup of applesauce.
Flax Egg: Mixing flaxseed meal and water together creates the vegan egg known as a flax egg. This is a wonderful way to swap out eggs for healthy desserts.
Chia Egg: You can also make a vegan egg substitute with chia seeds. The same way you mix water with flaxseed meal can be used with chia seeds.
Mashed Banana: Using one ripe banana for every egg that is called for in a recipe is another way to bind and add moisture to vegan desserts.
Aquafaba: The water in which chickpeas and other legumes have been cooked is called aquafaba, and believe it or not, it is so similar in function to egg whites that it is one of the best replacements for vegan recipes.
Pre-Made Vegan Egg Alternatives: If you don’t want to try to figure an egg replacement out on your own, you can simply buy one ready to go at your grocery store. Good options for store-bought egg replacements include Vegan Egg Replacer By Ener-G, Neat Egg, and Just Egg.
I recommend using whatever plant-based milk you have on hand. I tend to use almond milk or oat milk because those are the two dairy-free milks we usually have at home. However, other plant milk options like soy milk, hemp milk, and coconut milk can all work well. Any dairy-free milk you have in your fridge will be great for these vegan chocolate dessert recipes.
FAQ
What desserts can you eat on a vegan diet?
You can eat any desserts on a vegan diet that don’t contain eggs, milk, butter, or honey. Fortunately, with vegan-friendly substitutes, there are many ways to make classic desserts in a vegan way.
What pastries can vegans eat?
Shortcrust pastry is one that is usually vegan. You can find recipes on my site to make pastries that are vegan, or you can also buy vegan pastry dough or pie crusts that make it super simple, a perfect option for new bakers.
Is dark chocolate vegan?
Here’s some good news! Most dark chocolate is vegan. Cocoa, sugar, and lecithin are the primary ingredients, though sometimes it includes vanilla. But vanilla is also vegan, so no worries there. Read all labels to be sure, but remember, milk chocolate is not vegan.
Is Ghirardelli chocolate vegan?
Not all of Ghirardelli’s chocolates are vegan. There are dark chocolates that contain milk derivatives. This is why you should always check labels for the ingredients to be certain of what you’re getting. The 72% Cacao Twilight Delight Bar by Ghirardelli is an entirely vegan option and is labeled as such on the packaging.
Is Hershey’s special dark vegan?
Nope, Hershey’s special dark chocolates contain milk and milk fat, making them not suitable for a vegan diet.
Final Words
Hopefully, you’ll find all the vegan desserts you want to make to bring bliss to all the chocolate lovers you know. From vegan chocolate cheesecakes to vegan ice cream and everything in between, these desserts will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth in a great way!
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Hi, I'm Rae. The voice behind Raepublic. I have an MS in Nutrition and Functional Medicine. My aim is to assist people who have experienced trauma to live a more holistic, well-balanced life. Through nutrition, plant-based eating, sustainable living, mindfulness, and movement.
These all look soooo amazing! Which one should I make first?
I have to say, recipe number two, vegan chocolate cheesecake is one of my favorites!