dessert27 minEasy Vegan Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge) with Cardamom and Saffron
Vegan kaju katli made with ground cashews, powdered sugar, cardamom and saffron. Cooked in one pan, rolled thin and cut into diamonds. Ideal for Diwali.
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Under 400 Calorie Vegan & Vegetarian Dessert Recipes
Under 400 Calorie plant-based dessert ideas, with nutrition per serving calculated from USDA data.
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dessert75 minVegan Pear Galette with Almond Frangipane and Flaky Coconut Oil Crust
A rustic vegan pear galette: cinnamon-spiced fall pears over a soft almond frangipane, all wrapped in a flaky coconut oil crust. No butter or eggs needed.
dessert38 minFudgy Vegan Coconut Ladoo with Saffron and Cardamom
Soft, fudgy vegan coconut ladoo simmered in coconut milk with saffron, cardamom and coconut sugar, then topped with pistachios. A quick, one-pan Diwali sweet.
dessert63 minFudgy Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Vegan pumpkin swirl brownies: a dark, fudgy cocoa base marbled with a spiced cashew-tofu pumpkin cheesecake layer. Made for Halloween and fall gatherings.
dessert40 minVegan Besan Ladoo with Coconut Oil, Cardamom and Pistachios
Vegan besan ladoo made with slow-roasted chickpea flour, coconut oil, cardamom, cashews and pistachios. A melt-in-your-mouth Diwali sweet with no ghee.
dessert70 minHealthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Greek Yogurt and Oat Pecan Crust
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars made with Greek yogurt and cream cheese, sweetened with maple syrup and baked on a toasty oat-pecan crust. An easy fall dessert.
dessert16 minPumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfaits with Coconut Yogurt and Maple Pecan Crunch
Spiced pumpkin chia pudding layered with coconut yogurt and maple-glazed pecans. Takes 15 minutes hands-on and tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass.
dessert37 minOne-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Whole Wheat and Dark Chocolate
Rich vegan chocolate zucchini muffins made in one bowl with whole wheat flour, cocoa, coconut sugar and melty dark chocolate chunks. Moist, tender and easy.
dessert75 minRustic Apple Cheddar Galette with Whole Wheat Butter Crust and Honey Drizzle
A free-form apple cheddar galette with sharp cheddar baked into a flaky whole wheat butter crust, cinnamon apples and a warm honey drizzle to finish.
dessert51 minFudgy Sweet Potato Tahini Brownies
One-bowl sweet potato brownies made with tahini, cocoa, maple syrup and almond flour. Dense and fudgy with melty dark chocolate, and no eggs or butter.
dessert55 minBaked Vegan Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
Baked vegan apple cider donuts made with reduced cider and grated apple for deep orchard flavor, then brushed with coconut oil and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
dessert44 minChewy Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made in one bowl with no chilling. Blotted pumpkin, coconut sugar and warm spices keep them soft, not cakey.
dessert87 minVegan Apple Crumble Bars with Oat Pecan Streusel
Vegan apple crumble bars with a pressed oat shortbread base, cinnamon apple filling thickened with cornstarch, and a buttery pecan streusel top. Makes 16.
dessert70 minOne-Bowl Vegan Apple Cake with Olive Oil and Cinnamon Sugar Top
A tender vegan apple cake made in one bowl with olive oil, brown sugar and almond milk, loaded with diced apples and baked under a crackly cinnamon sugar lid.
dessert23 min15-Minute Air Fryer Cinnamon Baked Apples with Toasted Pecans
Halved apples brushed with maple, coconut oil and cinnamon, air fried tender in 15 minutes, then finished with pecans toasted separately so nothing scorches.
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