Best Fall Desserts (Vegan + GF)

Who doesn’t love fall? Crisp weather, freshly fallen leaves, cozy sweaters, and of course, our favorite: fall baking! From apples to pumpkin, cinnamon to maple, and crisps to cakes, this round-up has something for everyone. Preheat your oven and dive right in to our BEST vegan and gluten-free fall desserts!

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Pecan Pie Bars (Vegan + GF)

Rich, buttery, decadent pecan pie made vegan, gluten-free, and in bar form! All the classic flavors without the corn syrup. Simple methods and just 9 ingredients required!

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Apple Butter Dessert Tamales

Apple pie meets tamales in this delicious dessert tamale! Just 10 ingredients required for this fluffy, cake-like tamale stuffed with cinnamon-spiced apple butter!

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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars (Vegan + GF)

Creamy, dreamy, decadent cheesecake bars infused with pumpkin spice. Plant-based, gluten-free, and just 1 blender required!

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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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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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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 Pumpkin Muffins (Vegan + GF)

1-bowl vegan pumpkin muffins with pecan crumble! Tender, flavorful, and naturally sweetened. The perfect fall snack or dessert!

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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies (Vegan + GF)

The ULTIMATE fall cookie: perfectly soft and FLUFFY snickerdoodles infused with apple butter! Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and just 10 ingredients!

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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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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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Orange Cranberry Crisp (Gluten-Free & Easy!)

All of the flavors of cranberry sauce in a saucy, streusel-topped crisp! Cranberries are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and orange juice and topped with rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. The ultimate holiday breakfast or dessert! Just 10 ingredients required.

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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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Healthified Apple Crisp (1 Bowl!)

1-bowl, gluten-free, lower-sugar apple crisp made with oats, pecans, and caramelized apples. A healthier vegan dessert that's perfect for fall!

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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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1-Bowl Vegan Coffee Cake (GF, Oil-Free)

Fluffy, tender coffee cake with a perfect crumb that’s easy to make (1 bowl!), naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten-free. Laced with cinnamon sugar and topped with cinnamon pecan crumble!

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1-Bowl Pumpkin Bread (V + GF)

1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread that’s moist, perfectly spiced and sweet, and seriously simple! Ideal for breakfast, snacking, and fall gatherings.

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Apple Butter Cheesecake Bars (Vegan/GF)

All of the flavors of autumn packed into vegan, gluten-free cheesecake bars! Apple butter is swirled with a coconut cashew filling and baked over an almond-oat crust. Naturally sweetened and just 10 wholesome ingredients required!

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Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars (V + GF)

Incredibly 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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If you try any of these fall dessert recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!