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13 No-Bake Vegan Desserts You Don't Need a Special Occasion to Make
No-bake vegan desserts are a gift from food heaven. They take less time to prepare, plus they can't get burnt. All desserts aren't created equal and neither are tastebuds, so we all need options to chose from.
Below you'll find a list of different types of no-bake vegan desserts, from "super easy" to "have a little patience." By no means are these desserts low-sugar or low-calorie, but they're definitely a healthier option than the original versions. Whether you're here for the no-bake aspect or because you're vegan, I'm sure you and your loved ones will appreciate these recipes.
1. Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
Craving cookie dough but not the stomach ache? Welcome these vegan, no-bake cookie dough bites into your life! Made with chickpeas and other good-for-you ingredients, they're a sweet treat that won't give you a sugar crash later.
2. Almond Butter Oat Protein Energy Balls
There's so much flavor in these bite-sized energy balls. They are chocolatey, sweet, nutty, and grainy. They’re a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a healthier twist.
3. 3-Ingredient Vegan Granola
This vegan granola recipe is perfect for topping on ice cream, cereal, or yogurt. Feel free to add cinnamon or cocoa powder to make a chocolate version.
4. Chia Seed Pudding
How does a nutrient-packed pudding cup sound? Too good to be true, right? Wrong. If you want to take your chia experience to the next level, this chia seed pudding recipe for you.
5. Chocolate-Dipped Apricots With Coconut Flakes
Give your dried fruit a super sweet makeover with these chocolate-dipped apricots. Just make sure you're using vegan chocolate for this recipe.
6. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
These dark chocolate avocado truffles are little bites of pure joy and that will have all your friends swooning.
7. Vegan Ice Cream (4 Ways)
These four dairy-free ice cream flavors are seriously irresistible. Not to mention, they take less than five minutes to whip up (and less than one minute to devour).
8. Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn
For a late-night nibble or a midday study break, this chocolate-drizzled popcorn is a quick and easy way to create your own variation on the sweet and salty trend. Again, you want to make sure you're using vegan chocolate chips for this recipe!
9. Creamy Coffee Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich
This recipe for coffee nut chocolate vegan ice cream sandwiches takes real wholesome ingredients and creates a creamy sweet treat in a few easy steps. No one should have a diet that makes them feel like they're missing out.
10. Vegan Banana Pancakes
Appropriate for all meals of the day, and they stack up in less than 20 minutes. Even if you’re not about the plant-based or gluten free lifestyle, you will fall in love with these banana pancakes.
11. Vegan Chocolate Pudding
This chocolate pudding is the easiest dessert you'll ever make. The secret ingredient is silken tofu (make sure you use silken for best results, not firm), which, when blended with cocoa powder and a little sugar, turns into a spoonable, decadent treat with a rich chocolate flavor.
12. Peanut Butter Fudge
Did you say coconut oil? Yes! That's the secret ingredient to make this healthy version of your classic fudge.
13. Gluten Free, No-Bake Chocolate Cookies
These chewy no-bake cookies are based on three principles: no baking, no gluten, and no fuss. Sunflower seeds, peanuts, and peanut butter combine to make a healthy dose of protein that's then perfected by the sweetness of honey and cocoa.
Healthy and easy sweet treats are the new grandma's Sunday cake. With so many changes in the food industry and our eating habits, there is definitely a little room for no-bake vegan desserts! Which one will you try first?