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40 Easy & Delicious Labor Day Desserts

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Pies, cookies, cake, crisp, brownies, and more easy and delicious Labor Day desserts

Celebrate Labor Day with these easy and delicious dessert recipes that will make your holiday weekend sweeter! From stunning 1-bowl cakes and cupcakes to fruity crisps and cobblers, chocolaty brownies, incredible pies, and shareable cookies, there’s something everyone will love. Scroll through to find one (or more) new recipes to try!

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Cakes & Cupcakes

Slice of dairy-free and gluten-free vanilla cake on a plate
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The BEST Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake (1 Bowl!)
Fluffy, perfectly moist, undetectably gluten-free vanilla cake! SO easy to make with just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!
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Three layer Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake topped with fresh raspberries and blackberries
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1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
A 1-bowl vegan gluten-free vanilla cake that’s perfectly tender, fluffy, and sweet! Delicious frosted or unfrosted and SO easy to make! 10 ingredients and 1 bowl required.
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Slice of amazing Vegan Chocolate Cake on a plate
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1-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Cake
1-bowl vegan chocolate cake made in less than 1 hour with simple ingredients. A 2-layer buttercream-frosted cake that’s moist, fluffy, and rich with chocolate flavor.
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Bite of gluten-free chocolate cake on a fork next to a tall slice
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The BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake (Vegan, 1 Bowl!)
Fluffy, moist, decadent gluten-free chocolate cake made in 1 bowl! It’s also undetectably vegan, grain-free, and naturally sweetened!
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Triple layer Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake topped with fresh berries
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Gluten-Free Birthday Cake (Vegan)
A moist chocolate gluten-free birthday cake made in just 1 bowl! Three layers of fluffy chocolate cake, coconut whipped cream, and fresh berries make it the perfect summer birthday cake!
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Using a fork to cut into a slice of vegan gluten-free German chocolate cake
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Gluten-Free German Chocolate Cake (Vegan)
Decadent and divine German chocolate cake with a caramelly, date-sweetened coconut pecan frosting! Gluten-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened, yet SO indulgent and crowd-pleasing for any celebration.
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Slice of vegan gluten-free strawberry cake next to the rest of the cake
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Vegan Strawberry Cake (GF)
Fluffy strawberry cake that’s undetectably vegan and gluten-free! Infused with vibrant strawberry flavor and perfectly sweet. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Partially eaten Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcake on a pink wrapper
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The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Amazing 1-bowl chocolate cupcakes that are undetectably vegan and gluten-free. Fudgy, moist, insanely chocolaty, and topped with sinful chocolate ganache frosting.
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Holding a Vegan Funfetti Cupcake topped with frosting and rainbow sprinkles
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One Bowl Vegan Funfetti Cupcakes
1-bowl vegan funfetti cupcakes that taste JUST like the real thing! Fluffy, sweet, and loaded with vegan buttercream and sprinkles.
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Top down shot of six vegan vanilla cupcakes topped with frosting
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Easy Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)
Perfectly fluffy vanilla cupcakes that happen to be vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required!
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Crisps & Cobblers

Bowl with a serving of the best Vegan Apple Crisp with a Pecan-Oat Topping
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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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Ramekin of Gluten-Free Apple Crisp topped with vegan ice cream
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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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Two bowls and a baking pan of Grain-Free Berry Crisp served with vegan ice cream
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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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Bowl and pan of gluten free berry cobbler
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Easy Gluten-Free Berry Cobbler (Vegan)
Perfect vegan fruit cobbler packed with ripe, juicy summer fruit and topped with flaky gluten-free biscuits. Baked to bubbly golden perfection! Just 10 simple ingredients required.
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Cast-iron skillet filled with our Easy Peach Crisp recipe topped with scoops of ice cream
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Easy Peach Crisp (Vegan + GF)
Simple, 10-ingredient Peach Crisp that's naturally vegan and gluten-free! Butter-free, simple methods, and so delicious with dairy-free ice cream!
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Fork in a bowl of gluten-free peach cobbler with vegan vanilla ice cream
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Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler (Vegan)
Easy vegan and gluten-free peach cobbler with a tart-sweet peach filling and flaky, golden brown biscuits. Just 10 simple ingredients required.
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Skillet of homemade Blackberry Cobbler topped with coconut whipped cream and a lemon
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Simple Blackberry Cobbler (Vegan + GF)
A simple, healthier blackberry cobbler made in just 1 bowl! Naturally sweetened blackberries and a crumbly gluten-free oat topping send this dish over the top. Perfect with coconut whipped cream or dairy-free ice cream.
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Brownies

Stack of Sweet Potato Brownies topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
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Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies (V/GF)
Incredibly fudgy sweet potato brownies with cacao, almond butter, and oats. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with pecans and chocolate chips for the ultimate healthier treat!
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Overhead shot of our crackly top fudgy vegan gluten-free brownies
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Fudgy Crackly Top Brownies (Vegan + GF)
Fudgy, decadent, crackly top brownies that are undetectably vegan and gluten-free! SO easy to make with simple methods and just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!
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Stack of perfectly cut gluten-free vegan Brownies with pecans and dark chocolate chips
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Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
10-ingredient vegan gluten-free brownies that are naturally sweetened, fudgy, rich, and studded with chocolate chips and nuts!
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Stack of Fudgy Vegan Turtle Brownies made with black beans
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Refined-Sugar-Free Turtle Brownies (GF)
Fudgy black bean brownies made in a food processor. Entirely naturally sweetened, swirled with date caramel and pecans. A sneaky vegan, gluten-free dessert.
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Batch of Raw Vegan Brownies cut into squares and topped with walnuts
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No-Bake Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
Simple, raw vegan brownies studded with walnuts and cacao nibs! A 5-ingredient coconut oil chocolate ganache is optional but recommended for a fudgy, decadent finish. A healthier vegan, gluten-free dessert!
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Stack of 4 Vegan Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies made with walnuts
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Vegan Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies
Black bean brownies (vegan and gluten-free) that require just 1 bowl and about 30 minutes to prepare! Healthy, easy, and delicious — the best kind of dessert.
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Pies & Pie Bars

Overhead shot of a vegan gluten-free key lime pie topped with dairy-free whipped cream
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Classic Vegan Key Lime Pie
Undetectably vegan and optionally gluten-free key lime pie with a graham cracker crust. CLASSIC, tart, refreshing, decadent, and made with just 9 ingredients!
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Close up shot of a plate and pie pan of our gluten-free berry pie recipe
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Mixed Berry Crumble Pie (Vegan + GF)
Undeniably delicious mixed berry pie with a flaky vegan and gluten-free crust and a jammy, flavorful, tart-sweet berry filling. Just 8 ingredients required!
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Overhead shot of a cast iron skillet filled with apple pie
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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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Vegan GF Banana Cream Pie topped with freshly sliced bananas
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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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Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Cream Pie on a cutting board with fresh banana slices
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Raw Vegan Banana Cream Pie
10-ingredient, amazingly healthy vegan banana cream pie. A 2-ingredient crust, 7-ingredient filling, and no baking means no mess and time saved. Simple dessert at its finest.
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Pie pan with two-thirds of a No-Bake PB&J Pie
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No-Bake PB&J Pie
A PB&J pie that's vegan-friendly, naturally sweetened, and requires just 9 ingredients. No bake besides the crust, and packs all the flavor of a classic PB&J into a healthier-for-you pie!
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Plate with a slice of Chocolate PB Mousse Pie topped with coconut whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and peanuts
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
Easy, rich 7-ingredient chocolate peanut butter mousse pie on a simple graham cracker crust. Creamy, thick, super chocolaty, and balanced perfectly with salty peanut butter. The pie of my dreams.
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Blueberry Pie Bars on parchment paper and in a pan
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Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bars
Simple, 10-ingredient Blueberry Pie Bars with a cookie crust, slivered-almond coating, and 2-ingredient glaze! The perfect easy summertime dessert.
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Creamy Vegan Lime Pie Bars on a hot pink background
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Creamy Lime Pie Bars
Creamy lime pie bars with an almond-oat crust and creamy, cashew-based filling! Perfectly tart, naturally sweetened, and so delicious! 10 basic ingredients required.
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Stack of three vegan gluten-free lemon bars
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The BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
Vegan, gluten-free lemon bars that taste just like the real thing: super lemony with a buttery shortbread crust! Just 8 ingredients required for this show-stopping dessert!
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Batch of Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars topped with lemon slices and powdered sugar
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Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars
Creamy, naturally sweetened vegan lemon bars made with 10 simple ingredients and a delicious gluten-free crust.
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Cookies

Tray and bowl with our Vegan GF Chocolate Chip Cookies alongside a glass of dairy-free milk
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Perfect Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Perfect vegan chocolate chip cookies made with simple methods and 9 ingredients. Tender, sweet, studded with chocolate, and undetectably gluten-free.
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Bowl stacked with Vegan Brownie Cookies
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Fudgy Vegan Brownie Cookies
Super fudgy vegan brownie cookies that are tender on the inside, crisp on the outside, and reminiscent of a brownie! Just 10 ingredients required for these naturally sweetened gluten- and grain-free treats!
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Close up shot of a cowgirl cookie on a baking sheet
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1-Bowl Cowgirl Cookies (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Chewy, nutty, and perfectly sweet “cowgirl” cookies with walnuts, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips! Undetectably gluten-free and vegan, with just 1 bowl and 20 minutes required!
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Plate with three Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Healthier Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF & 1 Bowl!)
Healthier 1-Bowl Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies made without butter or oil. Perfectly chewy, salty-sweet, and studded with chocolate chips!
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Gluten-free vegan oatmeal cookies on a plate
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Vegan Oatmeal Cookies (GF)
Undetectably vegan and gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookies! Just 30 minutes and simple methods required for perfectly chewy oatmeal cookies. A perfect healthier treat for any time of year!
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Holding up a partially eaten s'mores cookie to show the melty chocolate and gooey marshmallows
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1-Bowl Vegan S’mores Cookies
Melty chocolate and gooey marshmallows collide in these EPIC vegan s’mores cookies. Optionally gluten-free and made in 1 bowl in just 25 minutes!
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If you try any of these dessert recipes, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!

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