If you like your vegan desserts oil-free then you’ll love this post! It contains 30 delicious recipes for all kinds of sweet treats, including cakes, brownies, cookies and more.
I have been a vegan dessert blogger for quite some time now and one thing I’ve never really delved too much into is oil-free baking. You’ll probably notice that most of my recipes contain vegan butter, which is made up of a blend of oils.
It came to my attention recently how many vegans avoid oil in their diet and I thought it would be nice to create a list of the best oil-free desserts so that they can be found all in one place.
I do have a couple of recipes that are accidentally oil-free on my blog but it’s never something I’ve tested in great detail. With that in mind, I teamed up with some other food bloggers to create this post, who kindly gave permission for me to use their recipes. Do make sure to show their blogs some love if you try any of their desserts.
The best vegan oil-free desserts
I have split this post into a few different categories: Chocolate recipes, cookies, cakes, bars and bites, puddings, and everything else. I hope you enjoy!
Chocolate Recipes
Here are 5 of my favourite vegan oil-free desserts with chocolate, which also happens to be my favourite flavour!
Chocolate Truffles
These chocolate truffles are super easy to make with just 2 basic ingredients. They can be enjoyed as is or you can coat them in more chocolate and decorate with vegan cake decorations.
Dairy-free chocolate covered strawberries are simple to make and great for children to help with. You can decorate them according to your preference using a variety of vegan chocolate and cake decorations.
First up are the oil-free cookie recipes. There are 5 to choose from, in a variety of different flavours.
Peanut Butter Cookies
These were one of the first vegan oil-free desserts that I ever made. They contain just 3 ingredients, are free from gluten, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with strawberry flavour. They're naturally coloured with fresh strawberries so you don't need to worry about artificial food colourings.
This carrot cake is not only oil-free and vegan, it's gluten free too. Topped with a delicious cashew cream cheese, it tastes just as indulgent as the traditional version.
All kinds of bars and bites, including blondies, brownies and protein bars.
Black Bean Brownies
These brownies are packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats. They make a great alternative to regular brownies and can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
These wholefood plant-based brownies have a light, cakey texture and are made without oil or refined sugar. They're filled with rich chocolate flavour and hint of banana bread. Yum!
These indulgent, chewy bars are great for a quick energy boost or a healthy, on-the-go snack. Made with 4 wholesome ingredients, they're so easy to make!
This caramel slice is made with gooey homemade caramel, dark chocolate and a simple almond crust. It's so indulgent that you'd never guess it's good for you!
If you're a peanut butter lover then you have to try this recipe! It combines peanut butter and chocolate flavours for a delicious gluten-free dessert.
Mousse, puddings, and panna cotta. If you like sweet, creamy desserts then you will love these recipes.
Chocolate Mousse
This chocolate mousse is low carb and low sugar, making it great for those with diabetes. It's rich, thick and creamy, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
These are the last few recipes that didn’t really fit into the other categories. There are recipes for gummy bears, scones, pavlova and cookie dough.
Gummy Bears
If you love gummy bears but not the gelatine, try these vegan friendly gummy bears instead. This recipe uses agar agar powder to create a similar texture.
Flour and coconut milk are the only ingredients you need to make these fluffy scones. Because they don't contain sugar, you can pair them with either sweet or savoury fillings such as vegan cheese, strawberry jam, vegan butter or dairy-free whipped cream.
This pavlova is crunchy on the outside, with a soft, marshmallow-like texture on the inside. It's made with aquafaba instead of eggs and can be topped with vegan whipped cream and anything else you like.
A chocolate chip cookie dough recipe that's safe to eat! This one uses healthy ingredients that are safe to eat raw so you can enjoy it with no worries.
That’s all for now. I hope you enjoy these vegan oil-free desserts. If you find this post useful, please share with a friend using the share buttons on this page. Happy baking! xo
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