30 Tasty Vegan Aquafaba Desserts
These aquafaba desserts are all vegan-friendly so they’re perfect for anyone who can’t eat eggs or dairy. With 30 recipes to choose from, there’s something for everyone, including showstopping meringue-based recipes and quick, easy desserts like chocolate mousse.
Aquafaba is the brine that is leftover from canned chickpeas. It has a sort of gelatinous texture, very similar to egg whites, and it can be used as an egg substitute in all kinds of different desserts.
If you thought that you have to miss out on meringues and mousses just because you’re vegan, think again. This magical liquid can replace egg whites in so many baking recipes and it couldn’t be easier to use!
Using a few of my own recipes and some from other food bloggers, I’m bringing you this list of 30 impressive vegan aquafaba desserts. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, including pavlova, cakes, doughnuts, brownies, cookies and more.
The best aquafaba dessert recipes
To make the page a bit easier to navigate, I’ve divided the desserts into categories. Feel free to scroll at your leisure or use the table of contents below. And if you make any of the recipes at home, please let me know how you get on by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. Enjoy! xo
Meringue desserts
All of the following 6 desserts are meringue-based but you won’t need any eggs!
1. Pavlova
Yes, you can make pavlova without eggs! It’s crisp on the outside and soft, marshmallowy and chewy on the inside. Tastes delicious served with vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit and it makes a great dessert at any time of year.
2. French Macarons
This macarons recipe uses the French method but with aquafaba. Macarons can be a little tricky to make but once you master the vegan version, you’ll never look back! This is one of my absolute favourite vegan aquafaba desserts.
3. Candy cane macarons
Just like my other vegan macarons but with a festive twist. These macarons are filled with a creamy peppermint buttercream and rolled in crushed candy canes.
4. Apple Meringue
Sweet, stewed apples topped with fluffy aquafaba meringue. This is a quick and easy gluten-free dessert that the whole family will love.
5. Meringue Kisses
These cute meringue kisses can be eaten on their own or used to decorate other vegan desserts such as cakes and pavlovas.
6. Coffee Meringues
Sweet, crunchy, bite-sized meringues packed full of coffee flavour. They taste so close to the traditional version that you won’t believe they’re vegan!
7. Lemon Meringues
These lemon mini meringues contain just 3-4 ingredients and don’t sacrifice on flavour or texture. They’re easy to make and fun to eat!
Aquafaba cakes and bakes
Cakes, banana bread, brownies, blondies and doughnuts. Yum!
8. Strawberry Oreo Cake
This gorgeous strawberry Oreo cake is not only vegan but it’s gluten-free too because it uses gluten-free Oreos! It’s made up of 3 layers of cookies and cream sponge cake and a smooth, creamy strawberry buttercream frosting.
9. Doughnuts
You’d never guess that these doughnuts are vegan! Made with yeast, they’re just as light and fluffy as traditional doughnuts.
10. Carrot Cake
Dense, moist yet fluffy carrot cake that is delicious on its own or with lemon icing. The perfect Spring-time bake without eggs or dairy.
11. Banana Bread
10 Ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on-time is all you’ll need to make this delicious banana bread. It’s moist, fluffy, tender and light, making it the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
12. Red Velvet Cake
A moist, gluten red velvet cake topped with a sweet, sticky marshmallow icing. It can be made in a Bundt cake for presentation or in a 13×9-inch tin for ease.
13. Gluten-Free Brownies
Rich, decadent brownies with a delicious chewy, fudgy texture. They taste just as good as traditional brownies, with the crackly tops to match!
14. Chickpea Flour Brownies
Wholesome, grain-free brownies that are also free from refined sugar. These tasty treats are fudgy, decadent and full of chocolatey flavour.
15. Brownie Blondies
If you can’t decide between a brownie and a blondie, have both at the same time with these tasty brownie blondies. They’re chewy, fudgy and super easy to make.
Cookies
All of the best vegan cookie recipes that are made with aquafaba.
16. Ladyfingers
Light, slightly crunchy ladyfingers that can be used in desserts such as tiramisu or just enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or coffee. You’ll only need 10 simple ingredients and 35 minutes to make them.
17. Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are vegan, gluten-free and nut-free! They’re filled with protein, healthy fats and fibre for a more wholesome take on the classic chocolate chip cookies.
18. Soft Chocolate Cookies
These soft chocolate cookies are free from the top 8 allergens, meaning they can be enjoyed by the whole family. They’re super easy to make and very versatile.
19. Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are one of the easiest aquafaba desserts on the list and contain just 3 ingredients! Peanut butter, coconut sugar and aquafaba come together to make these soft and chewy cookies that are packed with peanut butter flavour.
20. Pignoli Cookies
Italian pignoli cookies without the eggs! Deliciously chewy, almond flavoured cookies with crunchy pine nuts on top.
21. Coconut Macaroons
Moist, chewy macaroons that can be made without eggs, flour or condensed milk, making them gluten-free and vegan! Enjoy them as is or dip them in chocolate.
22. Almond Cookies
These almond cookies are quick and easy, with just 5 ingredients. They’re also gluten-free too, making them great for anyone with allergies.
23. Cookie Dough
A wholesome recipe for edible cookie dough, packed with chocolate chips. Perfect for serving to a crowd!
Mousse desserts
Delicious vegan aquafaba desserts that involve mousse of some kind.
24. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse
A light and airy chocolate mousse packed with chocolate chips and peanut butter flavour. This recipe has only 6 ingredients and it’ll be ready to eat in 10 minutes!
25. Chocolate Mousse
A decadent, fluffy chocolate mousse that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Sweetened with maple syrup, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate mousse.
26. Strawberry Mousse Tarts
A simple two-ingredient crust filled with a light, airy aquafaba strawberry mousse. This would make a great dessert for Spring or Summer.
Other aquafaba desserts
These last few desserts require no baking and are super easy to make. They didn’t quite fit into any of the other categories so I’m popping them here at the end!
27. Royal Icing
Royal icing usually contains egg whites but you can make a vegan version using aquafaba instead. This icing is great for decorating all kinds of cookies and cakes.
28. Chocolate Ice Cream
This chocolate ice cream contains just 6 simple ingredients and is easy to make without an ice cream machine! A delicious frozen treat that’s great for cooling down on a hot day.
29. Whipped Cream
This aquafaba whipped cream is sugar-free oil-free and low fat. It will make the perfect addition to any vegan dessert.
30. Old Fashioned Fudge
Smooth, rich chocolate fudge that melts in your mouth. It’s easy to customise, with fun mix-ins like nuts, vegan marshmallows or flaked coconut.
I hope you like these vegan aquafaba desserts! If you make any of them at home, please leave a comment to let me know how it goes. Enjoy! xo
30 BEST Vegan Aquafaba Desserts
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