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    Home » Recipes

    Desserts & Sweets

    The compiled list of all my sweet recipes on the Simple Green.  From simple to decadent desserts and dairy-free ice creams, I hope you find something you love! The most popular recipe on this page is my magic shell ice cream bars!

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    Jumbo Vegan Chocolate Beet Muffins

    These jumbo-sized vegan chocolate beet muffins are such a favourite recipe. The crumb is fudgy yet light and the top is golden and crisp! Beetroot puree ...

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    Vegan Apple Tarte Tatin

    This vegan apple tarte Tatin is a dairy-free version of the beloved French dessert. Caramelized sugar, flaky puff pastry and sweet juicy apples are the ...

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    Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    Fudgy and decadent, this vegan double chocolate zucchini cake with it's rich chocolate ganache frosting will surely surprise you - there are almost 2 ...

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    Vegan French Apple Tart (Tarte Normande)

    A new take on a classic recipe, this easy vegan French apple tart has a melt-in-your-mouth flaky crust, a simple vegan frangipane filling, and loads of ...

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    Chewy Vegan Ginger Spice Cookies

    These chewy vegan ginger spice cookies are an easy sweet treat for the holidays. Made with whole wheat flour and warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, ...

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    Deep Dish Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    This smooth and velvety deep dish vegan pumpkin pie is perfect for any Thanksgiving holiday dinner. The crust is made with vegetable oil which makes it ...

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    Vegan Apple Spice Cake

    Warming notes of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and sweet crisp apples come together in this simple vegan apple spice cake. This cake is made with olive oil ...

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    Vegan Peach Thumbprint Cookies

    These vegan peach thumbprint cookies are a take on this traditional Swedish hallongrotta.  The addition of whole wheat flour gives these cookies a lovely ...

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    Easy Gooey Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

    A slightly more nutritious version of this beloved sweet, this quick and easy vegan cinnamon rolls recipe contains spelt flour, yet makes super soft and ...

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    Double Chocolate Beetroot Cake [dairy-free & vegan]

    This noteworthy vegan double chocolate beetroot cake is beyond good; it's sure to surprise unsuspecting palates. Beets are naturally sweet, and despite ...

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    Vegan Chocolate Dipped Olive Oil Biscotti

    These vegan chocolate dipped olive oil biscotti are a healthier variation of this traditional Italian cookie (what could be more Italian than olive oil). ...

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    Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies [vegan]

    A healthier treat, these chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are low in refined sugar and oils, and full of great peanut-y flavour. ...

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    Vegan Salted Caramel Apples

    These vegan salted caramel apples are great for spooky fall holidays. Unlike traditional caramel apples, these vegan caramel apples are low in refined ...

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    Vegan German Apple Cake [Apfelkuchen]

    This version of traditional German apple cake (apfelkuchen) is vegan friendly and made with spelt flour. Topped with cinnamon, this vegan German apple ...

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    Easy Vegan Baked Apples with Oat Streusel

    These healthy and easy vegan baked apples with oat streusel are a ridiculously simple to make. They come together in minutes and make your home smell ...

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    Vegan Gluten-free Maple Almond Cookies

    These melt-in-your-mouth vegan gluten-free maple almond cookies are made from a base of organic oat and almond flour and use Canadian maple syrup to add ...

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    Blackberry Spelt Cake + Lemon Glaze

    Today, I'm sharing an easy recipe for Blackberry Spelt cake with lemon glaze over on BAKED the Blog!  If you haven't yet heard of BAKED, it's a ...

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    Healthy Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes

    A new take on the traditional recipe, these healthy vegan strawberry shortcakes are made with a whole wheat flour biscuit and sweet Kombucha macerated ...

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    Healthy Vegan Rhubarb Oat Crumble

    An easy dessert that is vegan friendly, lower in refined sugar, and higher in fiber than traditional rhubarb crumbles. This healthy vegan rhubarb crumble ...

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    Vegan Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies

    A banana bread + chocolate chip cookie hybrid, these vegan banana bread breakfast cookies make for quick and healthy snacking or breakfast on the go. ...

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    Cranberry Citrus Oat Muffins [vegan]

    Hi friends! I hope your week is going well and you're not inundated with too much work or an overload of school assignments. If you are (and even if ...

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    Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake with Peppermint Ganache

    This vegan chocolate bundt cake is a spelt flour-based dessert en-robed in luscious non-dairy chocolate peppermint ganache! The addition of hot water to ...

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    Vegan Plum Cake with Easy Coconut Whip

    This vegan plum cake is a no-fuss dessert perfect with tea, a summer picnic, or cozy fall afternoon. Sweet, tart and juicy plums nestled in a cake with a ...

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    Vegan Magic Shell Ice Cream Bars

    These vegan magic shell ice cream bars are made from a luscious dairy-free ice cream base coated in a layer of chocolate 'magic shell' and sprinkled with ...

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    Vegan Blackberry & Basil Galette

    Beautiful undertones of fresh basil combined with sweet and tart blackberries make this rustic vegan blackberry galette a perfect summer indulgence.The ...

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    Creamy Vegan Chai Blueberry Popsicles

    Sweet summer blueberries and chai spice come together in these creamy vegan blueberry popsicles. A base of coconut milk and raw cashews make this the ...

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    Vegan No-Bake Banana Cream Pie

    This vegan no-bake banana cream pie is naturally sweetened, raw and gluten-free. This dessert is best kept frozen until serving. Serve with coconut whip ...

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    Easy Vegan Salted Caramel Granola Bars [Gluten-free]

    These healthy no-bake vegan salted caramel granola bars are naturally sweetened, gluten-free and made with an array of nuts, seeds and wholegrain oats. ...

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    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Lavender Frosting

    A sweet vanilla cupcake base with a terrific crunchy top, covered in velvety chocolate lavender cashew frosting. These vegan vanilla cupcakes are floral, ...

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    Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    This vegan double chocolate banana bread is low in refined sugar and makes for a perfect snack or breakfast bite. Made with both almond flour and spelt ...

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    Vegan Triple Chocolate Sweet Potato Cupcakes

    A healthy alternative to traditional chocolate cupcakes, these vegan triple chocolate sweet potato cupcakes combine simple ingredients and are frosted ...

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    Poached Pear Gingerbread Loaf

    During my childhood, our version of gingerbread was better known as "Lebkuchen"; a famous German Christmas cookie. It isn't exactly gingerbread, but ...

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    Easy Vegan Meringue Cookies [Gluten-Free]

    Vegan meringue is possible and so easy with an everyday staple: chickpea brine (aquafaba). These easy vegan meringue cookies are perfect for the ...

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    Peppercorn Chai Poached Pears with Vanilla Cashew Cream

    This post was sponsored in part by Raw Spice Bar, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own Happy December! I hope this post finds you well on your ...

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    Vegan Chocolate Almond Torte

    There are few things as simple and traditional as chocolate cake. And today, I'm sharing a recipe for one of my favourite vegan chocolate cake ...

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    Chewy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    I'm here to share my best recipe for chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies around.  I've been making these cookies for many years and they always fin ...

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    Vegan Apple Cinnamon Galette

    An easy vegan apple galette recipe with no fussing around to make perfect pastry- the more rustic, the better! The vegan galette crust recipe is ...

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    Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies

    These vegan gluten free brownies make a healthy indulgence anytime made with coconut flour. They are moist and fudgy and easy to prepare, plus ...

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    Vegan Matcha Tea Cupcakes

    These vegan matcha tea cupcakes bring a new meaning to the term "tea cake". If you are a matcha tea lover, you'll especially enjoy these cupcakes. Matcha ...

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    Hi! I'm Heidi, the recipe developer, gardener, and photographer behind The Simple Green. I specialize in simple and seasonal plant-based recipes, both sweet and savory!

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