19 Vegan Chocolate Recipes

Vegan chocolate pumpkin cake recipe — The Spruce / Diana Chistruga

Chocolate and veganism go hand-in-hand—high-quality dark chocolate is dairy-free, often with just two ingredients (cocoa beans and sugar) and cocoa powder is likewise vegan-friendly. Chocolate's strong flavor makes it easy to disguise any other ingredient swaps, like using non-dairy milk or butter and egg replacer, without anyone noticing. Plus, dark chocolate (in moderation) has some well-studied health benefits.

When buying chocolate on a vegan diet, read the packaging carefully. Many chocolate chips contain dairy, but vegan brands are widely available. Likewise, double-check that your other ingredients are free of dairy, eggs, honey, and gelatin before baking.

No matter what kind of chocolately sweet treat you're in the mood for, these recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Homemade Raw Vegan Chocolate

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Did you know that you can make raw vegan chocolate at home using nothing but cocoa, cocoa butter, and a liquid sweetener like agave or maple syrup? It's that easy to enjoy vegan chocolate at home any time you like with no cooking required.
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Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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Ripe avocado stands in for eggs in this thick and creamy chocolate pudding. Sweetened with maple syrup and topped with coconut whipped cream, everyone will enjoy this dessert.
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Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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No one can resist a fresh chocolate chip cookie. This vegan recipe swaps the butter for vegan margarine and the eggs for egg replacer. It only takes a few minutes to make and seconds to gobble down. Be sure to use vegan chocolate chips.
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Vegan Ganache With Dark Chocolate

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For the best possible chocolate ganache, use the best possible vegan chocolate you can find. Use the mixture to coat a cake, drizzle over ice cream, or chill and use to make truffles.

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Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake Without Egg Replacer

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Vegan chocolate cake is a delicious dessert that could not be easier to make—you mix it right in the baking pan. Even if you're not vegan, it's a handy recipe when you run out of fresh eggs.
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Vegan Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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For a treat that feels special but couldn't be easier, make chocolate-covered strawberries. Vegan dark chocolate makes the recipe dairy-free and decadent. To make them gift-worthy, top with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet or drizzle with vegan white chocolate.
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Vegan Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

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Vegan hot cocoa cupcakes taste just like a cup of hot cocoa in cake form with homemade sweet marshmallow frosting. Make them reminiscent of a Thin Mint by adding a little peppermint extract to the cake batter.
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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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Extra-sweet ripe bananas and a little maple syrup make this vegan smoothie a sweet treat that's as satisfying as a milkshake but lighter. Creamy peanut butter and cocoa powder give it the flavor of a peanut butter cup.

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Vegan Dairy-Free Banana Chocolate Brownies

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Moist and rich, these vegan chocolate brownies get their texture and some of their sweetness from ripe, mashed bananas. Super easy to make, there's no egg replacer required.
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones

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Add some sweetness to your teatime or brunch with chocolate chip scones. They just take a short list of ingredients to make with vegan margarine and soy milk swapping for the usual dairy items.
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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The combination of pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and spices gives this vegan chocolate bundt cake an autumnal feel. It's moist and flavorful enough to serve as-is, but feel free to top it off with ganache or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Vegan Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Ready in 20 minutes flat, these vegan double chocolate chunk cookies are the perfect recipe to make when a chocolate craving hits. Serve the cookies after a meal or pack them up and take them to a bake sale or potluck.

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Vegan Chocolate Sorbet

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You only need four simple pantry ingredients and water to make this smooth, flavorful chocolate sorbet. It's an easy and satisfying alternative to ice cream—just get started a few hours ahead of time so the mixture can chill before churning.
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Vegan Chocolate Frosting

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Fluffy, sweet, vegan chocolate frosting is just as easy to make as standard frosting and tastes just as great, too. Use it to top a vegan vanilla cake, cupcakes, or to decorate cookies.
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Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Pudding

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Cornstarch is the secret ingredient for this vegan chocolate pudding. When heated with the other ingredients, it thickens the mixture giving it a luxurious texture. It's an excellent make-ahead dessert and will keep in the fridge for a few days.
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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Crock Pot Cake

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For a warm and gooey dessert, make an easy vegan cake in the slow cooker. With the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, no one will be able to resist this crock pot cake, especially after they smell it cooking.

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Quick Vegan Chocolate Pie

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Silken tofu gives this quick chocolate pie its silky-smooth texture without any need for eggs or cream. Use a store-bought or homemade vegan pie crust and if you like your desserts extra sweet, add some maple syrup or agave to the mixture.
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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

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There's no need to switch on the oven when making these vegan chocolate peanut butter cookies. After quickly melting everything on the stovetop, the mixture is dropped by the spoonful on parchment and left to cool. Bonus: this recipe is gluten-free.
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Vegan Chocolate Fondue

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For a romantic dessert or fun party spread, make vegan chocolate fondue. Keep warm so it's easy to dip fresh fruit like strawberries and bananas as well as other sweets like vegan shortbread cookies, squares of cake, and pretzels.

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