Category: Desserts

This non-dairy cashew cream is a common substitute for dairy-based sweet cream and whipped cream — and it’s so easy to make! Enjoy it on warm fruit crisps, on top of homemade vegan ice cream, in between plant-based cookies (cookie sandwich!), or as a dip for fresh berries.

This high fiber, high-antioxidant treat is almost too good to be true! The combination of sweet, crunch and burst of blueberry is enough to call it dessert, but it could easily sub as an afternoon snack or energizing breakfast. Baking the berries makes them extra delicious and juicy. Grab some blueberries from your local farmers and get baking!

Heavenly. Dreamy. Delectable. These are just a few words to describe this dessert that will definitely please the crowd. Your non-vegan guests won’t even know that the chocolate cream is made with tofu!

Are you the most ardent of dark chocolate enthusiasts? Then this raw dark chocolate bar is for you! While you might not get the shiny color and snappy bite of traditional store-bought chocolate, you’re getting all of the plant-powered phytonutrients and training your taste buds to enjoy the magical flavor of pure cacao. Enjoy it with crunchy pistachios or add a little dried fruit for natural sweetness.

Turn up the heat with this coveted beverage, “xocolatl,” that was symbolic of strength and health in Mesoamerica over 3,000 years ago. Cacao was found to be an energy booster and mood enhancer—now there’s some research to back up that claim! Enjoy this as an afternoon snack or as a replacement – hot or cold – for your morning cup of joe.

Be prepared to feel decadent when enjoying this creamy mousse. Decadent without the downside, that is. There are four stars in this show — fiber-rich avocado, phytonutrient-rich cacao powder, protein-packed almond butter, and iron-rich dates. See what we mean?

Stay cool and energized this summer with dark chocolate and sea salt ice cream, which gets its creaminess from coconut milk and natural sweetness from dates. Bananas act as a double agent giving the ice cream some of both. One thing that’s awesome about homemade ice cream is that you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. No more “this is too sweet” or “it’s not sweet enough.” Taste as you go, using the reference amount of date paste below (it’s pretty dark!), and add the amount of date paste you need based on your sweet preference.

Adding nutrient-packed natural sweetness to desserts can come from fruit pastes, which are made by soaking dried fruit in water, sometimes with spices or citrus, and then pureeing the thick mixture until smooth. Commonly made from dried dates, figs, apricots, or mangoes, fruit pastes are core ingredients for a plant-based diet.

Raise your hand if you like getting abundant antioxidants, outrageous omega-3s, and mega amounts of fiber in one simple snack or dessert. Thought so! This chia seed pudding might remind you of mom’s homemade rice pudding from childhood. Create memories with your own kids by making this snack for the whole family!

This base alone might be enough to call it a day in terms of flavor! But if you’re looking to optimize nutrition while feeling indulgent without being indulgent, then add some extra nutrition with organic cherries, your favorite nut or seed butter, and some extra banana slices.