Best Vegan Apple Desserts

Nights are getting cooler and fall is feeling closer. And that means one very important thing: apple season and, more importantly, alllll the APPLE DESSERTS! To kick off the season, we’ve gathered our BEST vegan apple desserts all in one place. Many gluten-free options are included, too! Scroll through to find one (or more) to make this season.

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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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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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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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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 Carrot Apple Snack Cake

Hearty, vegan carrot apple snack cake made in 1 bowl! Wholesome, simple ingredients, simple to make, tender, and perfectly sweet!

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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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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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Vegan Pumpkin Apple Muffins

These one-bowl pumpkin apple muffins include plenty of pumpkin purée and sautéed cinnamon apples. Plus, they're vegan, ridiculously moist, and positively scrumptious.

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Easy Apple Coffee Cake (GF, Vegan)

Perfectly balanced, slightly toasty, classic apple coffee cake that also happens to be gluten-free and plant-based. Perfect for afternoon tea, or as a snack or dessert! Simple ingredients and just 1 bowl 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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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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Mini Apple Butter Pop Tarts (Vegan + GF)

Buttery, flaky, cinnamon-infused mini pop tarts with a sweet apple butter filling! The perfect vegan and gluten-free treat for apple season, with just 9 ingredients required!

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Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pie

Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pie that’s perfect for fall and requires just 1 bowl!

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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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Apple Pie Sundaes (30 minutes!)

Easy, stovetop caramelized apples over cinnamon-sugar pecans and vanilla bean coconut ice cream! A naturally sweetened, 30-minute dessert for fall!

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Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp

Vegan gluten-free apple crisp that has all of the warmth, spice, and sweet flavor of traditional versions. It’s also ridiculously simple to throw together.

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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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If you try any of these vegan apple desserts, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!