17 Vegan Dessert Recipes to Celebrate National Dessert Day!

If you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy a vegan National Dessert Day, be sure to try one of the many delicious vegan desserts below. From sumptuous and decadent pies and chocolate sweets, to healthy gluten-free and raw treats, we’ve got you covered.

For those looking to celebrate National Dessert Day, we’ve got you covered with this collection of vegan dessert recipes!

National Dessert Day… Who knew? The idea of October 4th as a day to celebrate all things sweet and delicious apparently originated in the early 2000s in the United States, and is now celebrated by people all over the world.

If you’re celebrating this decadent national day, you might choose to visit a vegan bakery, or simply enjoy a ready-made sweet treat from your favorite vegan brand. Some might also celebrate by sharing their favorite vegan recipes with friends and family, or by hosting a vegan dessert party.

Vegan desserts are made without any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey, or white sugar that has been refined through animal bone char. It’s possible to make a vegan version of almost any traditional dessert, including cakes, cookies, pies, candy, and even ice cream, marshmallow, and meringue.

Vegan desserts, of course, can be just as delicious and satisfying as traditional desserts. In fact, many people find that they prefer the taste and texture of vegan desserts. As a bonus, vegan desserts can often be healthier than traditional desserts, as they don’t contain harmful animal ingredients.

If you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy a vegan National Dessert Day, be sure to try one of the many delicious vegan desserts below. From sumptuous and decadent pies and chocolate sweets, to healthy gluten-free and raw treats, we’ve got you covered.

Vegan chocolate cream pie on a colorful table

Chocolate Cream Pie

The velvety texture of silken tofu creates the perfect base for everything from salad dressings and pasta sauces to soy yogurt and even… chocolate cream pie.

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Experimenting with Raw Pies

Raw pie recipes provide more freedom for experimentation than ordinary pies, since the crust sets by refrigeration rather than baking. Almonds, cashews, walnuts, sesame seeds, and others all create different flavors.

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A plate of chocolate truffles with a variety of coatings

Make Your Own Vegan Chocolate Truffles!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what could be a better gift for your beloved (or your beloved self) than a batch of hand-made chocolate truffles? … How about hand-made chocolate truffles that are not only vegan, but pretty darn healthy?

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Gentle World’s World-Famous Banini

The Gentle World banini is as simple as it gets, but this delicious vanilla smoothie is a taste of vegan history, as well as being one of our all-time favorite vegan recipes! We make it for everyone who comes to visit, because it’s always a hit.

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Stack of fluffy pancakes with vegan butter, maple syrup, and with a glass of orange juice.

Everybody Loves Pancakes!

Who could resist the smell of pancakes on a Sunday morning? (Or on any other morning, for that matter…) Here’s a recipe we love to break out when we have friends to stay.

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A glass of delicious berry smoothie on a window sill

Summer Smoothies

Not only are they quick and easy to make, but smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fresh fruit into your diet. If you’re bold enough to add some fresh leafy greens to the mix, your body will thank you for providing it with a whole assortment of essential nutrients.

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