Valentine’s Day is a time for self-love, relationships, friendships, and candy. However, it’s also a time for easy desserts that you can make at home and enjoy on a day when it’s important to treat yourself. Here are 16 vegan/vegetarian friendly desserts that you can make this Valentine’s Day.
1. Chocolate Cashew Butter Swirled Candy Cups
Recipe Here.
If you like peanut butter cups, you’ll love these cashew butter candy cups. They are very similar to the chocolate peanut butter cups we all know and love, but with a healthier twist and these are vegan.
2. Almond Butter Blondies w/ Chocolate Chips
Recipe Here.
If you’re not a fan of the rich chocolateness of brownies then these almond butter blondies with chocolate chips are the way to go. Less heavy in flavor, they provide a different and unique dessert to take to any valentine’s or anti-valentine’s day gathering.
3. Mini Chocolate Cakes w/ Coconut Milk Ganache
Recipe Here.
If you want a daintier version of a classic dessert, try these mini heart-shaped chocolate cakes. They are topped with coconut milk ganache for a rich and sweet flavor.
4. Raw Mixed Berry & Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Recipe Here.
This mixed berry and vanilla bean cheesecake gives you a more sophisticated style of dessert that will be devoured at your valentine’s day event.
5. Classic Sugar Cookies
Recipe Here.
You can’t go wrong with a classic, heart-shaped, frosted sugar cookies that are definite crowd pleasers at any Valentine’s day party.
6. Strawberry PopTartsRecipe Here.
A lot of people love pop tarts, but hate the amount of sugar and preservatives they contain. Try these healthier, but just as delicious, versions of a crowd favorite.
7. Overnight Oats with Raspberry JamRecipe Here.
These overnight oats are a great way to start Valentine’s Day the moment you wake up. Plus, they’re not only delicious, they’re vegan and packed with protein.
8. Avocado Chocolate Fudge
This fudge is full of “good” fats and protein. It’s rich, fudgy, and absolutely delicious.
9. Chocolate Lava CakesRecipe Here.
These chocolate lava cakes are rich, simple to make and sure to impress any date or party-goer.
10. Raspberry Dark Chocolate Bark
Recipe Here.
This chocolate bark is super simple and it’s easy to pack up and give to your valentine.
11. Chocolate Mug Cake for One
Valentine’s day isn’t always about relationships or spending time with other people. Sometimes you just need a single serving of a chocolate mug cake to snack on while watching a rom-com marathon.
12. Red Velvet Shortbread CookiesRecipe Here.
These red velvet shortbread cookies are a great spin on the classic red velvet cake. They are covered with a drizzle of chocolate and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
13. Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough Bars
Recipe Here.
If you love cookie dough, but hate the dangers of eating it raw, then these chocolate covered cookie dough bars are for you! A smooth slab of cookie dough topped with rich chocolate is a great treat to give as Valentine’s or to simply eat as a snack while you binge on all the rom-coms on Netflix.
14. No-bake Fudge Bars
Recipe Here.
If you want to get a little fancier with your dessert you can try making these no bake fudge bars. They are filled with freeze-dried raspberries, almonds and cacao nibs, all topped with a generous sprinkling of cocoa powder.