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Whether you're a dedicated vegan or just out of eggs or butter, these plant-based dessert recipes are here for you. With easy classics like banana bread to decadent, entertaining-worthy showstoppers like blueberry cheesecake from vegan star Lauren Toyota to seasonal picks, our tasty treats ensure no sweet tooth is left behind.
Our ultra-easy plant-based banana bread recipe uses flax meal as an egg replacer, and is as impressive as the classic version.
Every kitchen needs a go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. Let this plant-based version be yours. Get Irene Ngo's vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe.

Silky and smooth, this chocolate pie will leave you wanting more. Get Irene Ngo's vegan french silk pie recipe.

Stunning and spring fresh, this is what eating a cloud must taste like. Get Irene Ngo's vegan berry pavlovas recipe.

Perfectly spiced and easy to make. Get Irene Ngo's vegan carrot cake loaf recipe.

With an irresistible oat crust and fruity, vibrant centre—these bars are a sure sign of summer. Get Irene Ngo's vegan strawberry-rhubarb oat squares recipe.

These big, fluffy, bakery-style muffins make 10 per batch. Get Jennifer Pallian's ultimate vegan blueberry muffin recipe.

These cranberry orange muffins make use of aquafaba or chickpea water, a vegan alternative to eggs. Get Jennifer Pallian's vegan cranberry orange muffin recipe.

Vegan ingredients like chickpea water and barista-style oat milk to bring this foolproof recipe to life. Get Jennifer Pallian's vegan double chocolate muffin recipe.

"I love serving this cake with coffee or matcha lattes. The whipped cream complements the tea’s bitter notes and can be made ahead of time." Get Matthew Kimura's matcha roll cake recipe.

These cookies have a chewy texture, which plays off the buttery-ness of the nuts and the sweetness of the vegan white chocolate chips. Get this vegan matcha macadamia chocolate cookie recipe.

This recipe from Whisk and Sugar bakery in Charlottetown yields a classic, soft and fudgy holiday cookie that’s perfect for any party or cookie exchange. They’re sure to please even the pickiest cookie or chocolate lover. Get their vegan chocolate crinkle cookies recipe.

This is a very comforting, warming cake that’s simple to put together. Slice yourself a square for the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or a healthy-ish lunchbox treat. Get Lyndsay Sung's cozy vegan pumpkin pie cake recipe.

These rich buns are redolent with spice, full of currants and raisins, and glistening with maple syrup. Get Irene Ngo's vegan hot cross buns recipe.

Better than banana bread and ultra portable! Using spotty, very ripe bananas will ensure a softer, moist muffin. Get our vegan banana chocolate chunk muffins recipe.

This sweet and creamy plant-based treat is cookbook author Jo Snyder's favourite pie. Get her vegan dutch apple pie recipe.

Canadian Lauren Toyota's behind the popular YouTube channel Hot for Food. This cheesecake is from her cookbook Vegan Comfort Classics. Get Lauren Toyota's vegan baked blueberry cheesecake recipe.

Born in London, Ont., Gillian was Chatelaine’s former deputy editor, digital. She has also worked at Toronto Life and the National Post. Gillian cares deeply about fighting climate change and loves birds, sad lady singers, bikes, baking and wide-legged denim. She lives in Toronto's east end with her partner, two children and Rosie, her very exuberant Bouvier des Flandres.