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Our 17 Best Vegan Baking Recipes

We've got a dessert for every plant-based craving, including an ultra-classic banana bread.
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Lauren Toyota's vegan cheesecake with blueberry topping

Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

Vegan Banana Bread

Our ultra-easy plant-based banana bread recipe uses flax meal as an egg replacer, and is as impressive as the classic version.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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.

A plate of vegan chocolate chip cookies for a plant-based recipe(Photography by Erik Putz. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Emily Howes. Art direction by Aimee Nishitoba)

Vegan French Silk Pie

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

Vegan French Silk Pie recipe(Photography by Erik Putz. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Emily Howes. Art direction by Aimee Nishitoba)

Vegan Berry Pavlovas

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

Vegan Berry Pavlovas, for a recipe(Photography by Erik Putz. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Emily Howes. Art direction by Aimee Nishitoba)
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Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf

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

Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf recipe(Photography by Erik Putz. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Emily Howes. Art direction by Aimee Nishitoba)

Vegan Strawberry-Rhubarb Oat Squares

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.

A tin of Vegan Strawberry-Rhubarb Oat Squares, for a recipe(Photography by Erik Putz. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Emily Howes. Art direction by Aimee Nishitoba)

Ultimate Vegan Blueberry Muffins

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

An overhead shot of a light blue, speckled muffin tin filled with golden-brown blueberry muffins. Coarse sugar crystals are sprinkled over the domed tops, which are dotted with dark berries. One muffin in the center-left is split open, revealing a fluffy interior topped with a dollop of melting butter.

Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins

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 cranberry orange muffins stacked beside one partially eaten muffinRecipe by Jennifer Pallian, Produced by Sun Ngo, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Sage Dakota, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.
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Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins

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.

Vegan double chocolate muffins stacked beside one partially eaten muffinRecipe by Jennifer Pallian, Produced by Sun Ngo, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Sage Dakota, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.

Vegan Matcha Coconut Roll Cake

"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.

Two slices of Vegan Matcha Coconut Roll Cake topped with matcha whipped cream, served on plates.Photo, Christie Vuong.

Matcha Macadamia Vegan White Chocolate Cookies

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.

Six Matcha Macadamia Vegan White Chocolate Cookies on a checkered surface. One cookie is broken in half.Photo, Christie Vuong.

Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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.

Whisk and Sugar Vegan Chocolate Crinkle CookiesProduced by Radiyah Chowdhury, Irene Ngo and Aimee Nishitoba; photography by Erik Putz; food styling by Michelle Rabin; Paper art by Ali Harrison of Light + Paper
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Cozy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cake

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.

a square slice of cake on a plate with a fork taking a bite out of it(Photograph: Lyndsay Sung. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.) Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher.House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher.)

Vegan Hot Cross Buns

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.

A tray of vegan hot cross buns served on a turquoise table(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling: Ryan Barclay; Prop stling: Madeleine Johari)

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins

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.

Three vegan banana chocolate chunk muffins in yellow wrapper on a pink background(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Erik Putz. Foodstyling by Ryan Barclay. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)

Vegan Dutch Apple Pie

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

Vegan dutch apple pie in a pie plate next to slices of vegan dutch apple pie(Photography by Sarah Pflug © 2021)
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Lauren Toyota's Vegan Baked Blueberry Cheesecake

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.

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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.

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