10 Festive Vegan Sweet Treats & Desserts

The festive season has always been my favourite time to potter about in the kitchen. I love the ritual of baking on a chilly afternoon, warming the house with the smell of spices and sharing the results with friends and family over a cup of tea.

There’s something special about slowing down, turning simple ingredients into a little treat, and making the season feel that bit more magical.

These festive vegan desserts and sweet bakes are inspired by that same feeling — comforting and nostalgic. From easy snacks to bring along to gatherings, to festive centrepieces for the table, they’re proof that plant-based baking can be easy and tasty.

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Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake

Welcome to a delightful autumn-inspired treat that captures the essence of the season—my Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake! This cake is a celebration of warm spices and the tart sweetness of fresh cranberries and crisp apples, making it the perfect addition to your autumn gatherings or a cosy afternoon at home.

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Easy Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding

Gooey vegan sticky toffee pudding that's so easy to make.

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Vegan Nutella Cheesecake

Decadent, delicious and indulgent cheesecake

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Vegan Mince Pies

‘Tis the season to eat pies! And these British classics are easily made vegan…

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Festive Vegan Tiffin

A Christmas tiffin requires no baking and is probably one of the easiest sweet treats to make. It works perfectly as a more sustainable gift to save buying someone something new or to take over to a loved one’s house as a sign of your appreciation.

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Vegan Biscoff Chocolates

A dream combination of flavours, with just three ingredients. Biscoff and chocolate together is a match made in heaven: the sweet spiced flavour of the biscoff lotus biscuits, paired with the rich taste of dark chocolate. I love making these vegan biscoff chocolates around the festive season as they make the perfect vegan gifts.

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Almond Chocolate crunch

A simple, healthy and nutty chocolate crunch ideal for a special treat. They're just five simple ingredients. I love the idea of making these as gifts at Christmas time especially, because of the addition of cranberries. You can switch these cranberries for any dried fruit, such as dates, raisins or apricots, for any occasion or time of year. The dark chocolate and coconut oil coating mix together with the nuts and fruits for a flavour explosion in the mouth.

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Chocolate, Almond & Orange Biscotti

Perfectly crunchy, chocolatey and all round delicious. These vegan chocolate biscotti make a great Christmas gift of festive snack to dunk in your coffee

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Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles

Melt in your mouth, salty, caramel-y, chocolate-y heaven.

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Hazelnut Orange Chocolates

Christmas clusters of chocolate, nuts, raisins and orange zest.

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