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Vegan Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

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If you're looking for simple vegan gluten-free dessert recipes that are easy to make, don't call for unusual ingredients, and are DELICIOUS, then you've landed on the right page. Below, you're going to find some of the best to choose from!

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Whatever you call them... gluten-free dairy-free dessert recipes...gluten-free egg free dairy free desserts...gluten and dairy-free desserts...or just dairy-free dessert recipes, you're in for sweet treats!

Whichever you refer to them, they're ALL amazing and perfect to serve to your family and friends, any time of year, even during the holidays and on fancy occasions.

They're even nice to have for "just because" desserts...you know those times when you're craving something sweet? Something more than just vegan gluten-free cookies? The next time that happens, come on over to this list and pick something to make and treat yourself with!

Delightful Adventures has a heavy focus on sweets and desserts, so there were many recipes to choose from for this list, and you already know I love desserts, so narrowing it down was not easy (but I did!).

Are you new to vegan gluten-free baking? If so, be sure to read all of my vegan gluten-free baking tips!

In the list, I've included a wide range of recipes that will fit whatever type of celebration you have planned, from simple, all the way to fancy.

From baking recipes, no-bake recipes, flourless recipes, good old sugary treats, all the way to naturally sweetened, nut-free, and even oil-free. Like I said: something for everyone!

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1 Cupcakes
2 Cheesecake
3 Pies and Galettes
4 No-Bake Desserts
5 Fruit Crisps
6 Doughnuts
7 Everything Else
8 FAQ

Cupcakes

What better way to celebrate than with an individual treat like a cupcake? All of these cupcake recipes come together quickly and they're all delicious.

Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

A recipe for moist, fluffy, and super chocolaty vegan gluten free chocolate cupcakes that's easy to make and perfect for your next celebration (or just for when you're craving chocolate!) These simple homemade gf cupcakes are the best, especially when topped with chocolate frosting and sprinkles!
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Easy gluten-free chocolate peppermint cupcakes that make a delicious vegan treat perfect for the holidays! They’re rich dark chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes. This festive recipe will put a smile on the faces of everyone you serve them to!
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Cheesecake

All of the following cheesecake recipes are mini-sized, so everyone gets their own! They're also all free from tofu, cashews, and vegan cream cheese.

Vegan Lemon Cheesecake

Creamy, no-bake mini vegan lemon cheesecake bites that contain no tofu, no vegan cream cheese, no dairy, no eggs, and no cashews. Enjoy this delicious and easy vegan dessert by topping it with dairy-free whipped cream, a homemade berry sauce, or enjoy them plain, they’re delicious either way!
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An egg-free lemon cheesecake bite on a small white plate, cheesecake is topped with cherry sauce.

Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake

Easy-to-make, no-bake mini vegan blueberry cheesecake that contain no cashews. This creamy and delicious dairy-free dessert can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries.
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Vegan Lime Cheesecake

This easy, no-bake, dairy-free vegan lime cheesecake recipe contains no cashews and is also gluten-free! It's the perfect creamy, tangy, sweet dessert to end your meal.
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Vegan No Bake Peach Cheesecake Bites

Vegan Peach Cheesecake Bites that are creamy, sweet, tangy and full of juicy peach flavour. The also require no baking which makes them the perfect summer dessert to make during peach season!
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Vegan Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

These no-bake Vegan Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are free from gluten, dairy, and cashews. They're also super easy to make and of course, delicious!
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Pies and Galettes

All of the following recipes (except for the chocolate tart) work well with my vegan gluten-free pie crust recipe, they're all easy-to-make and delicious, of course!

Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

An easy and delicious recipe for vegan gluten-free pumpkin pie that everyone can enjoy! This classic dessert is egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free but no one will know. It has a smooth and creamy filling that sits inside of a flaky vegan gluten free pie crust and it’s perfect when topped off with dairy-free whipped cream. Add this vegan pumpkin pie to your list of gluten-free pie recipes to make this holiday!
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Looking for a dessert that's a little different this holiday? Try this rich vegan chocolate pumpkin pie that's packed with chocolaty, pumpkin flavours. It's also gluten free!
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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Lightly spiced vegan sweet potato pie with a gluten-free oat and almond crust. This smooth & silky pie will become a welcome addition to your holiday table!
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Vegan Chocolate Tart

A rich, vegan chocolate tart recipe that will impress family and friends. This delicious gluten-free dessert will fix any chocolate cravings you may have!
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Vegan Apple Galette (Gluten-Free)

An easy recipe for a rustic gluten-free vegan apple galette filled with warm spices and tender apples. It’s the perfect dessert to serve during the fall or the holidays. The recipe as written is gluten free but it can be made just vegan, if needed, instructions are included. Serve with ice cream to make it extra special!
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Vegan Blueberry Galette

An easy recipe for a rustic vegan blueberry galette everyone will love. This delicious vegan dessert features a simple homemade flaky crust and it can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries.
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No-Bake Desserts

Don't feel like turning the oven on? No problem! You can go oven-free with the following treats.

Vegan Pumpkin Pudding

This dairy free pumpkin pudding recipe is going to quickly become a new fall favourite! Top it with coconut whipped cream or serve it on its own. It's a simple egg free pumpkin dessert that takes a short amount of time to prepare and will make everyone happy.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Pudding

All you need to make this simple vegan sweet potato pudding is seven ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen! This creamy vegan pudding is egg-free, dairy-free, oil-free and gluten-free and it’s filled with warm fall spice flavours. Make this delicious vegan dessert when you want something a little lighter to end a holiday or everyday meal.
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Dark Chocolate Mint Avocado Pudding

This sweet vegan dark chocolate mint avocado pudding is smooth, chocolaty, and decadent. The best part about it? No one will believe it's made with avocados!
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This Dark Chocolate Mint Avocado Pudding is a sweet treat that's a little bit healthier than most puddings!

Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

A delicious, creamy coconut mango chia pudding recipe that you can serve as a snack or enjoy for breakfast. All you need is 4 simple ingredients!
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Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding

Whip up this delicious vegan & gluten free Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding in the evening and it will be ready for breakfast or snacks the next day.
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Key Lime Cups

These decadent, creamy, delicious, vegan key lime cups offer a refreshing taste of summer in any season. They're sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh lime flavour! Coconut whipped cream adds an extra layer of fluffy decadence.
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Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse

Rich and creamy vegan chocolate mousse made with a secret ingredient...aquafaba! There’s NO coconut, NO avocado, NO tofu, NO eggs, and definitely NO dairy in this four-ingredient decadent treat that will impress everyone you serve it to. And the best part about this recipe? NO ONE will know this aquafaba chocolate mousse is made with chickpea water! (Unless you tell them!)
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Fruit Crisps

Using in-season fruits to make fruit crisps is always a good idea! These recipes all use fresh fruits as the main ingredient and they're topped with a lightly sweetened oat crumble.

Vegan Apple Crisp

This vegan apple crisp recipe is a dessert you’re going to want to make every fall (and even year-round!). Serve this vegan dessert plain or take it over the top by serving with a scoop of dairy free ice cream!
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Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb combine in this gluten-free vegan strawberry rhubarb crisp everyone will love. It’s super easy to make and, of course, it delicious. You can serve it plain, or you can top however you’d like!
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Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp

Enjoy a sweet, delicious taste of summer when you make this easy gluten-free blueberry crisp recipe. It can be made with either fresh or frozen berries and also happens to be vegan!
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Pear Cranberry Crisp

Sweet pears and tart cranberries combine to make this warm and flavorful pear cranberry crisp. It's a delicious & comforting fall dessert everyone will love!
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Doughnuts

Do you consider doughnuts to be dessert? I think they make a great dessert which is why I've included them! There are many flavours to choose from and all of them are baked, not fried.

Vegan Chocolate Donuts (With a Gluten-Free Option!)

Soft, fluffy, moist, and delicious vegan chocolate donuts that are so quick and EASY to make! Top them one of two ways: with chocolate glaze OR with a vanilla sugar glaze. Either way, you’re in for a delicious treat when you make this recipe. They’re baked, not fried, and there's also an option to make them gluten-free!
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Vegan Baked Lemon Doughnuts

Tart, but at the same time, sweet! You and your family are going to love these vegan baked lemon doughnuts that can also be make gluten-free.
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Baked Maple Doughnuts (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Maple doughnuts that can be made vegan or vegan and gluten-free! The spices and the maple-glaze make these baked doughnuts extra special and perfect to serve as a special treat.
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Vegan Apple Cider Doughnuts

A simple recipe for perfectly spiced vegan apple cider donuts that are baked, not fried and then dipped in cinnamon sugar to take them over the top! These doughnuts can be made just vegan or vegan AND gluten-free, it’s up to you, instructions for both versions are included. Add this recipe to your list of easy vegan donut recipes to make.
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Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

Baked vegan cinnamon sugar doughnuts that will fulfill all of your doughnut dreams! They're perfectly spiced, soft, fluffy and are coated with cinnamon and sugar. These vegan doughnuts can also be made gluten free!
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Everything Else

These desserts didn't fit into any of the categories above, but I needed to include them because they're all wonderful ways to fix up a sweet craving.

Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices

Easy baked cinnamon apple slices are the perfect warm dessert to make when you want something that isn't too heavy, too sweet, is oil-free, and delicious!
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Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Soft and fluffy homemade vegan gluten-free cinnamon rolls you can serve at breakfast, brunch, on Christmas morning, or for dessert! Yes, these buns are dairy-free, egg-free and to make them even more special, they’re topped with gooey vegan icing. This recipe contains step-by-step images showing you how to make and bake them, plus, you can refrigerate the rolls overnight and bake them the next morning.
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Vegan Baked Apples

This baked apples recipe is a classic fall dessert you and your family will love! Topped with a delicious, perfectly spiced, and lightly sweetened oat filling, it’s a simple vegan dessert that takes little time to prepare and clean up is quick and easy. These easy baked apples are the perfect ending to a meal and will become a new autumn favourite.
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Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding (Gluten Free)

This Gluten Free Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding, dripping with rich maple caramel sauce, is a delicious twist on a sweet, classic holiday dessert.
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Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Easy vegan Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars that are gluten free and loaded with sweet, tangy lemon flavour, has a crumbly oat layer and topping, and will satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Vegan Date Squares with Coconut

Add a little twist to traditional date squares when you make these Vegan Date Squares with coconut! This tasty, easy-to-make treat also happens to be gluten free!
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Vegan Blondies (Gluten-Free)

The most delicious and easy-to-make chewy vegan blondies that also happen to be gluten-free, eggless, and dairy-free. All you need is a few ingredients and you’re on your way to the best blondies you've ever had! Make them with chocolate chunks or chocolate chips to make them extra gooey!
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As you can see, there is absolutely no need for animal products and gluten to make mouthwatering desserts. I hope this list has shown you that! Which one will you make first? Tell me below!

As mentioned above, these are just some of the many easy gluten-free vegan dessert recipes you can find here on Delightful Adventures, there are many more and you can see them all here.

And keep checking back, more dessert recipes are always being added!

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FAQ

What Desserts are Naturally Gluten-Free?

There are countless desserts that are naturally gluten-free and vegan, you just have to look for them! There are lots of cookbooks and websites dedicated to sharing these types of recipes and all of the recipes listed in this post fit that label.

What Dessert Can Vegans Eat?

There are plenty of desserts vegans can eat! All of the recipes listed above are suitable for vegans.

Are Vegan Sweets Gluten Free?

Not necessarily. If it's labelled gluten-free, then you're good but if it's not, you'll have to read the ingredients list and identify anything that contains gluten.

Is Chocolate Vegan and Gluten Free?

Chocolate is naturally gluten-free but can become contaminated if it's processed in a facility that processes gluten-containing products. Ingredients can be added to chocolate to make it not gluten-free, so always read the label.

There are some brands that are made to be vegan and gluten-free, such as Enjoy Life.

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