Vegan Desserts That Even Non-Vegans Will Love 🌱🍰
Hey there! It’s your vegan sweet tooth here, and today, I’m taking you on a journey to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising your plant-based lifestyle. Whether you’re vegan or not, these desserts are going to blow your mind. Let’s dive in!
1. Rich and Creamy Vegan Chocolate Mousse 🍫
Who doesn’t love chocolate mousse? This classic dessert is loved by millions around the globe, and the good news is that you can enjoy a plant-based version too. All you need is some good quality dark chocolate chips, aquafaba (the water from a can of chickpeas), sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
First, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat the aquafaba until it turns into a fluffy consistency. Slowly add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
Add the melted chocolate to the aquafaba mixture and gently fold it until all the ingredients combine. Transfer the mixture to glasses and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
2. Decadent Vegan Cheesecake 🍰
Do you miss the taste of cheesecake? Fear not, because vegan cheesecake is just as good - if not better. To make this luscious dessert, you’ll need vegan cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and a graham cracker crust.
Mix the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let it cool down before refrigerating for a few hours.
3. Fudgy Vegan Brownies 🍫
Brownies are everyone’s favorite. This chocolatey goodness is easy to make vegan-style too. For this recipe, you’ll need flour, sugar, cocoa powder, vegan butter, applesauce, vanilla, baking powder, and salt.
Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Melt the vegan butter and mix it with applesauce and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool down before slicing.
4. Creamy Vegan Ice Cream 🍦
Ice cream is the perfect treat for a hot summer day, and you can indulge in vegan ice cream without any guilt. All you need is some coconut cream, sugar, vanilla, and your choice of toppings.
Mix the coconut cream, sugar, and vanilla in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze it, stirring occasionally. Add your favorite toppings before serving.
5. Vegan Lemon Bars 🍋
Lemon bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. To make the vegan version, you’ll need flour, sugar, vegan butter, lemon juice and zest, and cornstarch.
Mix the flour, sugar, and vegan butter in a bowl until crumbly. Press the mixture into a greased baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
In a separate bowl, mix the lemon juice, zest, and cornstarch until the mixture thickens. Pour it over the crust and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until set. Let it cool down before slicing.
That’s all, folks! These five vegan desserts are just the tip of the iceberg, and there are so many more delicious options waiting for you to try. So, next time you’re in the mood for something sweet, give these recipes a go and let us know which one is your favorite.