33 Best Vegan Holiday Desserts
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are the most festive and magical time of the year for showing off those skills in the kitchen that bring joy and fill bellies. These Vegan Holiday Desserts are sure to make this Christmas a lot merrier!
As the song says, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for families to gather together and celebrate. Anytime there is a gathering of family and friends at my house, it’s usually done in the kitchen or around the table with beautiful tasty food. If it’s sweet, that’s even better!
Christmas and Thanksgiving are perfect times to introduce decadent sweet treats to anyone who thinks eating vegan is plain and boring. From black bean vegan brownies to tofu chocolate mousse pie, there are so many options to create for Christmastime festivities and gatherings.
Reasons you will love these recipes
- Perfect for All Diets: These vegan holiday desserts are not only plant-based but also free from dairy and eggs, making them suitable for a variety of dietary needs.
- Delicious and Festive: From creamy pies to decadent cakes, these desserts are full of holiday flavors that will delight your guests.
- Healthier Alternatives: Enjoy your favorite holiday sweets with these healthier vegan twists, featuring wholesome ingredients and natural sweeteners.
Lower-fat vegan desserts
In this list, we have everything from sugar-free vegan chocolate cake and no-bake vegan chocolate pie to unsweetened applesauce cinnamon muffins and glazed dairy-free carrot cake. Believe it or not, they are even lower in fat than most dessert recipes.
Please understand that even though they are lower in fat because we aren’t using any oil, eggs, or dairy, they still can’t be considered healthy food to eat every day because they do have sweeteners. Any sweeteners–even the much less refined options like maple syrup and date sugar–still need to be saved for special occasions like the holidays and birthdays. Otherwise, they can sabotage weight loss goals.
Lazy vegan desserts (15 minutes or less)
Granted, some of the recipes in this list are more labor-intensive than others. Let’s face it, not everyone is good at baking, and you don’t have to be to make some of these desserts.
Here’s a short list of a few easy vegan holiday dessert recipes that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes or less.
Vegan cookies for Santa
We all know that Santa loves cookies, and he’s going to be so very happy with these delicious vegan cookie recipes that will give him energy for the whole sleigh ride home.
For even more dessert ideas all year round, check out this list of 45 Vegan Dessert Recipes that includes cold desserts like Nice Cream and Healthy Smoothies.
Now fasten your seatbelts for the full list of holiday desserts that are going to WOW friends and family! They are even perfect for taking to office parties and other social gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can easily make traditional holiday desserts vegan by substituting dairy and eggs with plant-based alternatives like almond milk, applesauce, and flax eggs.
Some vegan holiday desserts can be gluten-free by using gluten-free flours like almond, rice, or oat flour. Be sure to check the recipe for specific substitutions.
Absolutely! Many vegan plant-based holiday desserts, like pies, cakes, and cookies, can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer, making them perfect for holiday meal prep.
Best Vegan Holiday Desserts
It's that time of year again! The holidays are the most festive and magical time of the year for showing off those skills in the kitchen that bring joy and fill bellies. These Vegan Holiday Desserts are sure to make Christmas a lot merrier!
This Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe is perfect for the holidays and it is super simple to make with only 8 ingredients. It's a real crowd-pleaser at family and social gatherings!
All the taste of Grandma's cookies, but none of the fat! These little vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are oil-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, with only 88 calories and 1 gram of fat per cookie! This recipe makes a whopping 42 cookies, so you may want to cut the recipe in half unless taking to a function.
This vegan chocolate pie recipe can be made in less than 15 minutes flat, with only 5 ingredients that you're likely to already have on-hand. And it's so unbelievably creamy and sweet!
This vegan carrot cake with silken tofu glaze is a standout dessert thanks to its moist, spiced carrot base paired with a creamy, dairy-free tofu glaze. The combination delivers a rich, flavorful treat that’s both indulgent and healthy, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Crockpot lava cake is rich, delicious, and super easy to make. It's a chocolate lover's dream come true!
This vegan chocolate mousse can be made in less than 15 minutes flat, with only 4 ingredients that you're likely to already have on-hand. And it's so unbelievably creamy and sweet!
These black bean brownies are fudgy delicious and can be ready in only about 30 minutes!
Deliciously sweet and perfectly frosted, these Vegan Cinnamon Rolls are filled with cinnamon and raisins and are absolutely lip-smacking delicious!
This beautifully decadent chocolate cake recipe is not only amazingly delicious, but it also happens to be vegan and completely sugar-free (unless you don’t want it to be).
These healthy pumpkin cookies are completely dairy-free and egg-free and are loaded with fiber, beta carotene, and have zero cholesterol. They can be ready in only about 25-minutes!
Dark, moist, and scattered with raisins and fresh apple bits, these applesauce vegan muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. So scrumptious and easy to make, no one will ever guess they are actually healthy.
Remember the chocolate oatmeal cookies you used to eat as a kid? Sometime back, I decided to play around in the kitchen a bit. These chocolate oatmeal cookies are what I came up with as a much healthier version.
Believe it or not, deliciously rich Vegan Hot Chocolate topped with homemade whipped topping can be made in only about 10 minutes on your stovetop with just a few ingredients.
From chocolate peppermint to Snickerdoodles, to gingerbread cookies with cute little faces, there is a cookie for everyone in this list of 50 Vegan Christmas Cookies. Whether you’re baking for the family or for a crowd, these amazing oil-free, plant-based cookies are going to be a hit!
Chocolate vegan cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and any other special occasion you can think of. Believe it or not, they can even be made completely sugar-free if you choose!
Fudgy, super simple, and ready in minutes, this vegan chocolate mug cake is one of the easiest desserts you’ll find.
This vegan chocolate fudge cake is so simple to make and is dripping with the best ooey-gooey chocolatey topping of your dreams.
Perfectly light and fluffy, this Vegan Whipped Cream is super easy to make with only 3-ingredients and a hand mixer. It makes a fabulous topping for pies, cakes, and even hot cocoa!
Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are made with wholesome ingredients and absolutely no eggs or dairy which makes them completely vegan and delicious!
In addition to the deliciously amazing flavor and texture of these vegan chocolate chip muffins, you will appreciate the simple wholesome ingredient list.
These banana oatmeal vegan muffins are wholesomely delicious! They are packed with healthy ingredients like oat flour, bananas, applesauce, almond milk, and spices and can be served for breakfast, snack, dessert, or any time!
Just what you need for cakes, cupcakes, and more! This easy vegan icing can be made with only a handful of wholesome ingredients and absolutely zero sugar.
If you love pumpkin, this vegan pumpkin bread is going to knock your socks off! Warmly spiced and super moist, it’s a perfect fall dessert or any season of the year.
With freshly grated zucchini, apple sauce, and allspice, this deliciously easy-to-make zucchini vegan bread can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack, or even dessert. It's moist and satisfying without being overly sweet.
Homemade Tootsie Rolls require no baking and only 5 ingredients. The flavor experience is a mix between a tootsie roll and rich fudge. While candy-making can seem like an intimidating task, following this homemade tootsie roll recipe is actually surprisingly easy.
Fluffy and moist sweet potato batter swirled with apple sauce, raisins and cinnamon makes a dozen muffins that are packed with beta carotene and fiber. These vegan Sweet Potato Muffins are a welcome addition to any breakfast! Make ahead of time and freeze for quick breakfasts on the go!
These vegan blueberry muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with fresh blueberries. They are so good, no one will ever know they are healthy unless you tell them. And even then, they won't believe you!
This chocolatey vegan pie crust is perfect for making all those healthy pies without a drop of oil, and it’s even gluten-free.
Dessert in a crock pot or slow cooker is a lovely thing. No need to heat up the kitchen and a fabulous dessert is warm and waiting to eat when you are ready. This Crock Pot Lava Cake is simply amazing!
These chocolate-stuffed vegan sweet potatoes are a delicious dessert option, combining the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a rich, chocolatey filling. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying plant-based, they are an easy and creative twist on a classic treat.
10-minutes is all it takes to make this delicious 4-ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce that is delicious on desserts, ice cream, apple slices, and anything else you might think of!
Hankering for a quick, easy, oaty apple crumble dessert or breakfast? Try this--freshly chopped apples topped with a crunchy oat topping that's hot and scrumptious!
A super simple unsweetened applesauce that is homemade and better than any store-bought brand. It can be eaten as a healthy snack or used in oil-free baking.
This easy vegan banana bread is the best you’ll find, and even though it is egg-free and dairy-free, no one will ever know the difference.
I hope you enjoyed browsing this collection of vegan holiday dessert recipes and found plenty of inspiration for planning your festivities and entertaining guests. These delicious treats are sure to make your celebrations extra sweet!
About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…
