I broke these straightforward vegan desserts into categories to make it a little easier for you to sort through the (possibly too long) list. You can click on any of he below photos to get to the recipe OR you can see the list of recipes at the bottom that also link directly to the individual posts. Make sure to pin your favorites for later!

I’ll do my dependable to keep this listed updated with my newest vegan dessert options but you can always check out my DESSERT category HERE for more options!

Vegan Cookies

Vegan chocolate chip cookies stacked on top of each other and topped with a bit of flaky sea salt

Vegan Sugar Cookies– these vegan sugar cookies are shockingly unfussy and great for cutting out all different shapes for different occasions! They can also be rolled into a log and used as simple slice and bake cookies.

the GO-TO Chocolate Chip Cookies– I’m not joking: these are the absolute dependable vegan chocolate chips cookies that I have EVER made at home. They’re simple but only deeply good.

gingerbread cookies cut into shapes and decorated with icing

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies– I simply LOVE a good gingerbread cookie. These are great for baking around the holidays and they don’t spread at all (so they’re reliable for cut out cookies!).

Vegan No Bake Cookies– let’s be honest, sometimes you only don’t feel like turning the oven on (or, maybe that’s only me). These vegan no bake cookies are reliable for those occasions and you’ll love HOW simple they are to throw together.

Edible Cookie Dough– another reason to leave that oven OFF: this vegan cookie dough recipe. It’s safe to eat, deliciously sweet, and dependable for lazy desserts.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies– we make these are the holidays usually but they’re great year round! The crinkles are so fun and the cookies turn out certainly savory.

oatmeal cream pies stacked on top of each other on a wood and marble board. a bite taken out of the top cookie

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies– HANDS DOWN one of my all time go-to cookie recipes. Even people that don’t like oatmeal cookies will still love these- only seriously deeply good!

Oatmeal Cream Pies– these cookies are *slightly* more labor intensive but still pretty unfussy and OMG so decadent! These are truly fun when you want to impress because they’re overall simple but feel so fancy.

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies– this is another cookie recipe that we make around the holidays a lot. There’s only something about cold weather that leaves me craving cinnamon rolls. And these cookies hit the spot every time!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies– if you’re a PB&J fan then you NEED to try these vegan thumbprint cookies. They’re SO unfussy to make and the jam on top simply adds the reliable touch of sweetness.

Vegan Skillet Cookie– this dish is based heavily on my original vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe but is even EASIER as the dough all gets pressed into one big pan/ skillet. The outside is perfectly cooked and the inside turns out soft, gooey and SAVORY.

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies– another cookie option for the peanut butter lovers in your life. These are pretty familiar but somehow simply never get old.

Vegan Cakes & Cupcakes

Vegan Chocolate Cake– this is LEGIT the most decadent vegan cake that you will ever make at home! It’s simple to make and the frosting is so creamy and chocolatey. YUM!

Chocolate Cherry Coffee Cake– cherry season is one of my all time favorites and Worth keeping making this cherry coffee cake to use up my extra berries. Such a great treat to make for a crowd.

Vegan King Cake– everyone loves to look for that hidden baby and this vegan version of a long-used king cake is so fun to make (and eat!).

Chocolate Mug Cake– this mug cake is dependable for lazy nights when you’re truly craving something sweet but only don’t have the energy to bake a whole cake (or turn the oven on for that matter).

Chocolate Cupcakes– these vegan cupcakes were adapted from my original (and wildly popular) chocolate cake recipe. They’re great for birthdays, parties, or even only to satisfy that sweet tooth!

Straightforward Strawberry Shortcake– this dessert is berry season at it’s FINEST! The shortcake is simple to make and so ridiculously flavor-packed topped with those sweetened strawberries.

Vegan Buttercream Frosting– this vegan frosting recipe works well on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies! It’s truly simple to make and no one would even know that it’s fully vegan.

Vegan Pies and Tarts

slice of cherry crumble pie on a plate with more slices in the background

Cherry Crumble Pie– this familiar cherry pie is simple to make and FULLY vegan with the help of my go-to vegan butter! This keeps well and is a great dessert to make ahead.

Vegan Key Lime Pie– once the crust is made, this vegan pie requires NO BAKING and I certainly love it for that. This is a great warm weather pie to make in the summer.

Vegan Apple Pie– I genuinely love making this vegan apple pie around the holidays but truthfully, it’s standout YEAR round! Apple season is strong where I live so lots of apple pies get baked in our house and A regular here it.

Coconut Oil Pie Crust– this is my go to vegan pie crust recipe. If you’re looking for something a little more familiar though, I do have a (vegan) butter pie crust as well!

Vegan Pumpkin Pie- this old-school pie is quite simple to make and SO savory. Your friends and family will never even know that it is vegan!!

Vegan Pumpkin Pie– this is my ALL TIME go-to vegan pie recipe and reliable for Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations. It’s creamy and flavor-packed while still being fully egg and dairy free!

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie– another standout no bake pie! We have a lot of peanut butter lovers in our family and this peanut butter pie is always a big hit.

No Bake Peach Pie– peach season is quite short here but it’s one of my regular excuses for this peach pie. Truly simple to make and a healthy vegan dessert option.

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler– I always loved peach cobbler growing up and was excited to create a vegan version of it. This method does not disappoint and it’s simple to make.

Vegan Bread Recipes

Vegan Banana Bread– I’ve made this vegan banana bread so many times and I’m perpetually amazed by HOW flavor-packed and moist it is (especially for being fully-egg free!). This is a worth making dessert!

Vegan Pumpkin Bread– the vegan loaf at Starbucks is one of my ALL TIME regular treats to get when I’m out. I ate far too much of it in college. This vegan version is equally as satisfying!

Vegan Zucchini Bread– one of my regular ways to use up spare zucchini is in this vegan zucchini bread. It comes together in one big bowl and I truly love it for that.

Grapefruit Loaf– this is similar to a old-school lemon loaf but fully vegan AND uses grapefruit juice instead of lemon. Truly simple but feels deliciously fancy.

Vegan Donuts & Muffins

Strawberry Glazed Donuts– these donuts come together in one bowl and are baked for a healthier option! The strawberry glaze is simple but adds a ton of flavor.

Carrot Cake Muffins– Worth keeping making these muffins in the spring. the carrot flavor is subtle but so flavor-packed and the nuts are completely optional depending on your preferences.

Baked Vegan Donuts– This vegan donut recipes is what I make when I’m craving old-school donuts. They’re baked instead of fried but still satisfy that donut craving!

Oat Flour Muffins– I’m constantly amazed at how savory these gluten free muffins are! They’re made with ground up oats and have lots of good mix in options.

Pumpkin Donuts– pumpkin season hits strong around here and I find myself wanting to make pumpkin everything- including these baked pumpkin donuts! WORTH THE POT!

Chocolate Chip Vegan Muffins– this is one of THE MOST popular recipes on my entire blog- and for particularly good reason! These vegan muffins are especially simple and so ridiculously soft on the inside.

Chocolate Baked Donuts– save this one for when that chocolate craving hits HARD. These chocolate donuts are packed with flavor and dipped in a savory chocolate glaze (with sprinkles of course).

Other Vegan Desserts

scoops of vanilla ice cream in a small white bowl topped with sprinkles

Raspberry Crumble Bars– I have several versions of these crumble bars on my blog but these simple raspberry bars are my all time regular! Highly suggest giving these a try.

Cinnamon Dessert Pizza– like a regular pizza, but SWEET! This remind me of cinnamon rolls but is vastly easier to make and great for pizza night!

Dependable Vegan Ice Cream– this familiar ice cream recipe has a base of coconut milk to keep it dairy free but it’s still thick and creamy! There are lots of mix in options to customize your ice cream.

Vegan Ice Cream topped with sprinkles and chocolate fudge

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups– Worth keeping a good reeses BUT these kitchen-made pumpkin cups are packed with even more flavor and made with only a few simple ingredients that you probably have on hand right now.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream– this healthy ice cream is made with blended up bananas which produces a thick and creamy ice cream like consistency that’s simply so satisfying and still especially sweet.

The DEPENDABLE Vegan Brownies– brownies are one of my all time regular late night treats to bake and these vegan brownies are truly decadent. This is one of those times when NO ONE will ever even know that the dessert is vegan.

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles– I know that dark chocolate is not for everyone BUT these truffles are truly only so flavor-packed! I like making these as gifts especially during the holidays.