‘Tis the season for holidays and holidays mean holiday guests and lots of delicious holiday baking and cooking. You may already have plans for your handcrafted holiday Vegan charcuterie board, healthy holiday hors d'oeuvres, and even some new spins on those holiday classics everyone knows and loves, but what about those holiday sweet treats? That is right. We are talking about a holiday dessert. Whether you practice a Vegan lifestyle or are hosting Vegan holiday guests, here are five Vegan holiday desserts that everyone will love no matter what their dietary preferences.
Vegan Holiday Desserts
Chocolate Almond Bark
Chocolate is the perfect sweet treat to end the night with and if you want to give classic chocolate a nice little holiday spin, try this recipe for Chocolate Almond Bark courtesy of Delish. The best part about this recipe is that it only calls for three ingredients - almonds, dark chocolate, and flaky sea salt, all of which you probably already have in your kitchen. Photo credit: jirkaejc
If it is closer to the end of the year and you want to give almond bark the ultimate holiday spin, try this recipe for Vegan Peppermint Bark created by Nora Bakes. This recipe only calls for five easy ingredients and is no-bake making it an ideal option when you are in a pinch or short on time.
Deep-Dish Vegan Apple Pie with Vegan Vanilla Cream
November and December holiday meals usually end with a big slice of homemade pie. (Yum!) Some fan favorites include traditional apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies. If you want to stick to a holiday classic that even your Vegan holiday guests will enjoy, try this recipe from the Food Network for Deep-Dish Vegan Apple Pie.
Traditional apple pie recipes call for butter when making the homemade pie crust and the apple pie filling, but in this Vegan-friendly recipe, you will swap out the dairy for coconut oil instead. Use any apples you may have leftover from apple picking at the local apple orchard or community farmers' market for an added touch of originality.
A fresh slice of holiday homemade pie would not be complete without a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream to create the ultimate holiday sweet treat. Instead of heading to the store for some artificially laden ice cream options, whip up your own Vegan-friendly recipe with this recipe for Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream. Photo credit:
Rimma_Bondarenko
Vegan Christmas Spice Cake
Cake is not just for birthday celebrations, but they are also for holidays. Although pies seem to take the cake at holiday dessert tables, cake is still in the running when it comes to decadent holiday desserts. If you want to get really festive, bake up this Vegan Christmas Spice Cake from Rise Shine Cook. Not only does it look like a holiday wreath with its beautiful circular shape, but the bright red bursts of fresh pomegranate seeds and sprigs of greenery make this a real holiday treat that will beautifully adorn any holiday table. This is also an oil-free and gluten-free cake. Photo Credit: Ashley Madden copyright
Vegan Holiday Cookies
The end-of-the-year holidays call for cookies. Whether it be holiday cookies for the annual cookie exchange with family, friends, and neighbors or cookies left out for Santa, the Minimalist Baker has some classic holiday cookie recipes that are all baked with love and a tasty Vegan spin. Photo credit:
rusak Check them out below:
- 1-Bowl Vegan Sugar Cookies perfect for decorating with festive holiday icing and sprinkles
- 5-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Thumbprints, a fan favorite among adults and children alike
- Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies, a total holiday classic
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Pumpkin is the unofficial produce pick of the fall and winter seasons and can be enjoyed from September clear through December. If you have some extra pumpkin puree lying around in the pantry, put it to good use and whip up this recipe for Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread courtesy of the Food Network. Not only does this bread make for a great Vegan dessert, but it is also lovely to enjoy at breakfast, brunch, or afternoon holiday high tea. Serve a slice or two with a piping hot mug of coffee or tea and enjoy this savory and sweet combination. Sip, sip, hooray. Photo credit: bhofack2
Enjoy these five simple, healthy, and delicious Vegan holiday desserts that you and all of your holiday guests will enjoy this holiday season. Note: Christmas gingerbread making photo on the cover page by:
Vadym Petrochenko. Happy holidays everyone!
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