28 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts

Tray of cookies for our recipe roundup with 28 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts

What’s Thanksgiving dinner without dessert?

Here you’ll find 28 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts. Expect everything from classic Pumpkin Pie to perfectly tender Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Enjoy, friends!

Slice of Vegan GF Pumpkin Pie topped with coconut whipped cream

Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

THE best Pumpkin Pie that requires just 10 ingredients and is both vegan and gluten-free! Crisp crust, flavorful pumpkin center — the perfect pumpkin pie for your holiday meals.

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Partially eaten slice of Raw Carrot Cake resting beside the rest of the cake

Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

Raw vegan carrot cake made with 10 wholesome ingredients! Tender, 30 minutes to make, and topped with an optional cashew cream cheese frosting!

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Covering a batch of Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls with icing

Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Amazing fluffy and tender vegan, gluten-free cinnamon rolls! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required for these insanely flavorful and delicious rolls!

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Bowl with a serving of the best Vegan Apple Crisp with a Pecan-Oat Topping

The Best Vegan Apple Crisp

The best vegan apple crisp, naturally sweetened and made in 1 bowl! Tender, caramelized apples under a crispy pecan-oat topping. Fall dessert perfection.

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1 bowl ginger cookies square

1-Bowl Ginger Cookies (V/GF)

Tender, spicy, perfectly sweet ginger cookies made entirely in 1 bowl! The perfect vegan, gluten-free cookie for your holiday spread.

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Plate of five Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with two unfrosted

Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Tender, fluffy, vegan pumpkin sugar cookies that require just 1 bowl! Super fluffy, simple preparation, and perfect for fall!

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Plate with a slice of Pumpkin Spiced Apple Pie topped with vegan whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin-Spiced Apple Pie

8-ingredient vegan apple pie with subtle pumpkin flavor from both pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin butter (or purée). The perfect simple fall dessert.

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Tahini Stuffed Dates coated in dark chocolate

Tahini-Stuffed Dates (AKA Tahini Bombs!)

A decadent yet healthy 30-minute vegan dessert! Fresh dates stuffed with tahini, dipped in DIY 4-ingredient chocolate, and sprinkled with coconut and sesame seeds.

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Cutting board filled with Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies (V/GF)

Easy 1-Bowl Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms! Tender, salty-sweet, gluten-free, and perfect for the holidays!

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Removing a slice of Caramel Apple Tart from a plate

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tart

An amazing 10-ingredient Vegan Cheesecake Tart with an oat-almond crust, creamy cashew-coconut center, and caramelized apples! The perfect easy, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened holiday dessert.

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Two Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Pie Crumble Bars on a large plate

Apple Pie Crumble Bars (Vegan + GF)

Tender, crumbly apple pie bars with an almond-oat crust, baked cinnamon apples, and a crumble oat topping! Finish with a simple powdered sugar glaze for the ultimate fall treat that's vegan, gluten-free, vegan butter-free, and refined sugar-free!

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Slice of Vegan Apple Gingerbread Cake on a small plate

1-Bowl Apple Gingerbread Cake

A hearty, 1-bowl vegan apple cake infused with gingerbread flavors and rolled oats. A healthier cake perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy afternoons alongside tea.

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Removing a slice of gluten-free vegan Pumpkin Cake from a cutting board

1-Bowl Pumpkin Cake (Vegan + GF)

Wholesome, naturally sweetened pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting! Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for fall!

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Holding up a slice of Easy Baked Vegan Cheesecake topped with lemon and raspberries

Easy Baked Cheesecake (Vegan + GF)

Amazing baked vegan cheesecake with a simple oat-almond crust that tastes like graham crackers! Easy to prepare, requiring just 1 blender! The closest thing to “real” cheesecake I’ve ever tasted.

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Tray with slices of our Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll recipe

Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll

Amazingly moist, flavorful pumpkin roll that's made in one bowl and entirely vegan and gluten-free! The perfect plant-based dessert for the holiday season.

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AMAZING Vegan Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread! 1 bowl, naturally sweetened, SO delicious! #chocolate #zucchini #recipe #vegan #glutenfree #minimalistbaker

1-Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Fluffy, tender, incredibly delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread! Made in just 1 bowl, naturally sweetened, SO delicious!

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Distressed white wood board topped with Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars

Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars (V + GF)

Crazy-delicious Pumpkin Pie Bars made entirely in the blender with 10 ingredients! Plus, naturally sweetened and a no-fuss crust. The perfect plant-based, gluten-free dessert for fall!

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Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies on a bright yellow background

Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies

Easy, 10-ingredient mini vegan pumpkin pies with coconut oil crust! Naturally sweetened, simple to make, and so flaky and delicious! The perfect dessert for fall, especially Thanksgiving.

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Two bowls and a baking pan of Grain-Free Berry Crisp served with vegan ice cream

Grain-Free Berry Crisp

Vegan berry crisp with 3 types of berries. It's naturally sweetened with crispy, grain-free topping! The perfect plant-based, gluten-free summer dessert!

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Three small jars of our Pumpkin Pie Parfaits recipe with orange and white layers

Pumpkin Pie Parfaits (Vegan + GF)

Easy, 10-ingredient Pumpkin Pie Parfaits with pumpkin butter, coconut whipped cream, and cinnamon-maple granola and pecans!

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Wood board with three Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecakes topped with coconut whip and pecans

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake (No-Bake!)

Amazing vegan pumpkin cheesecake made with just 10 ingredients! Creamy, rich, perfectly sweet, and perfect for fall and holiday gatherings!

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Holding up a waffle cone with two scoops of homemade Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Creamy 10-ingredient vegan pumpkin pie ice cream with tons of creamy pumpkin purée. Simple to make, perfectly sweetened, and subtly spiced.

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Spoons in a pan of Cinnamon Baked Apples topped with vegan ice cream

Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples

Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples requiring simple ingredients and 1 bowl, plus naturally sweetened! The perfect grain- and gluten-free plant-based dessert for the holidays and beyond!

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Slice of no-bake vegan coconut yogurt cheesecake topped with raspberries and orange peel

Vegan No-Bake Coconut Yogurt Cheesecake

Creamy, decadent vegan cheesecake made with a date-walnut crust and cashew-coconut-yogurt filling for the ultimate tangy-sweet treat. Just 10 ingredients required, no-bake, and entirely vegan and gluten-free.

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Vegan GF Banana Cream Pie topped with freshly sliced bananas

Banana Cream Pie (Vegan + GF)

Absolutely delicious, 10-ingredient vegan banana cream pie! Crispy gluten-free crust, fluffy and silky cream center, and layered with 3 whole bananas!

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Holding up a White Chocolate Truffle above a plate of more truffles

5-Ingredient White Chocolate Truffles

Creamy, perfectly sweet, vegan white chocolate truffles made with 5 ingredients! Low sugar, easy to make, and entirely plant-based!

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Tray with a stack of Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts

Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Cider Baked Donuts

Fluffy, apple-cider-infused vegan, gluten-free donuts! Naturally sweetened, about 30 minutes from start to finish, and perfect for fall!

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Half eaten Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffle stacked atop more truffles

2-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles

Vegan, gluten-free dark chocolate truffles made with just 2 ingredients and simple methods! So easy, creamy, delectable, and sinfully rich.

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If you give any of these Thanksgiving desserts a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Happy Thanksgiving, friends!

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