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20 VEGAN BAKING RECIPES: PLANT-BASED DESSERTS & MORE

Free from dairy and eggs, vegan baking recipes are becoming more mainstream as more bakers seek out alternatives to classic desserts and recipes. When baking without dairy and eggs, you don’t have to sacrifice taste to make delicious, homemade vegan-friendly baked goods for home or to give as gifts.

Check out some vegan baking ideas to get started, determine which KitchenAid® countertop appliances will help you get the best results and learn more about the most useful vegan ingredients to have on hand.

WHAT IS VEGAN BAKING? 

Vegan baking eliminates animal products like eggs, dairy, honey and meat from a recipe’s ingredients list, and substitutes them with plant-based ingredients. Vegan baked goods often include ingredients that mirror the texture, taste and flavors of animal-based ingredients and provide the same satisfying flavors and textures. 

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20 VEGAN BAKING RECIPES 

Use this guide to help you create creative and delicious vegan desserts and baked goods that will rival or even surpass their traditional counterparts.

Gluten Free Vegan Magic Maple Cornbread from Yummly

1. Gluten Free Vegan Magic Maple Cornbread

Easily prepped with your KitchenAid® stand mixer, this gluten free and vegan recipe for cornbread is moist and delicious and the perfect pairing for your favorite chili or soup.

Fluffy Gluten Free Vegan Pancakes from Yummly

2. Fluffy Gluten Free Vegan Pancakes

Use your KitchenAid® blender or stand mixer to whip up these comforting vegan pancakes. Get creative with a fresh, vegan topping such as berries, fruit or nuts, and top with warm maple syrup.

Mini Vegan Pumpkin-Glazed Doughnuts from Yummly

3. Mini Vegan Pumpkin-Glazed Doughnuts

These decadent, vegan glazed doughnuts are sure to be a crowd-pleaser with their sweet glaze topped with a savory sprinkle of sea salt.

Everyday Artisan Boule from Yummly

4. The Everyday Artisan Boule

Create this delicious, naturally vegan bread with a crusty outside and soft, warm inside to dip in your favorite soups, slice for homemade sandwiches or even simply enjoy with creamy homemade butter.

Chocolate Tahini Cookies from Yummly

5. CHOCOLATE TAHINI COOKIES

Sweetened with pure maple syrup and coconut sugar, these cookies combine the earthy flavor of tahini with decadent chocolate. Plus, the complementary flavor pairing is accompanied by a soft, chewy texture bound to be a crowd-pleaser. 

Damp Lemon Almond Cake from Yummly

6. DAMP LEMON ALMOND CAKE

Enjoy this indulgent combination of zesty and nutty flavors delivered in a moist and tender package. This recipe uses almond extract and almond milk to ensure a proper balance of flavors in every bite.

Pumpernickel Bread from Yummly

7. PUMPERNICKEL BREAD

Use this versatile vegan treat to complement a lunchtime sandwich or slice it up to serve on a cheese charcuterie board. Garnished with fennel and caraway seeds, the crusty exterior and chewy crumb offers a hearty addition to snacks and mealtime alike. 

Apple Cranberry Tart from Yummly

8. APPLE CRANBERRY TART

Use a KitchenAid® 7 Blade Spiralizer with Peel, Core and Slice attachment with your KitchenAid® stand mixer1 to make quick work of creating this stunning sweet treat. This vegan dish features a crunchy whole wheat and walnut crust.

 

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Vanilla Bean Scones with Raspberry Glaze from Yummly

9. VANILLA BEAN SCONES WITH RASPBERRY GLAZE

These vegan scones are a great choice for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack. The scones pair a tart raspberry glaze with rich vanilla flavor and a brush of almond milk. 

No Knead Italian Semolina Bread from Yummly

10. NO KNEAD ITALIAN SEMOLINA BREAD

Create this rustic, artisanal bread with only a handful of ingredients. Use the KitchenAid® Sifter + Scale attachment with a KitchenAid® stand mixer1 to accurately measure, sift and add flour in one step.

 

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Socca from Yummly

11. SOCCA

Enjoy the unique flavor profile of this traditional French vegan recipe that uses chickpea flour, fresh rosemary and pitted olives. The nutty and tangy undertones make socca a fantastic appetizer to a variety of meals.

30-Minute Dinner Rolls from Yummly

12. 30-MINUTE DINNER ROLLS

These simple vegan rolls feature a salty fleur de sel finish that creates a thin and delicate crust. Whip them up just moments before your next gathering for a quick and easy bite.

Puffed Quinoa Granola Bars from Yummly

13. PUFFED QUINOA GRANOLA BARS

Packed with wholesome ingredients, these puffed quinoa granola bars make a great vegan snack when you’re on the go. Combine quinoa, sunflower seeds, dried cherries, roasted almonds and an assortment of warm spices using a KitchenAid® stand mixer to whip up this balanced snack. 

Chinese Peanut Brittle from Yummly

14. CHINESE PEANUT BRITTLE

Turn blanched peanuts and aromatic sesame seeds into a crunchy, caramelized mixture. Use a KitchenAid® food processor to simplify the process as you chop toasted sesame seeds and peanuts. 

 Caraway Seed Crispbread from Yummly

15. CARAWAY SEED CRISPBREAD

Combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, cayenne, and caraway seeds to create a crispy, savory vegan bread. Stretch the dough to create delicate, thin slices using the KitchenAid® 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set attachment with a KitchenAid® stand mixer1

 

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 Focaccia with Roasted Grapes and Pine Nuts from Yummly

16. FOCACCIA WITH ROASTED GRAPES AND PINE NUTS

This sweet and savory artisanal bread pairs an airy texture with the crunch of pine nuts with chewy roasted grapes. Seamlessly knead the dough using a KitchenAid® food processor equipped with the steel blade attachment.

Apple Fruit Roll-Ups from Yummly

17. APPLE FRUIT ROLL-UPS

Create these chewy, tangy treats to snack on at home or take with you on the go. Use the KitchenAid® 5 Blade Spiralizer with Peel, Core and Slice attachment to prepare the apples, then purée the ingredients in a KitchenAid® blender.

Epi Bread from Yummly

18. EPI BREAD

This vegan French bread creates an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. Use a KitchenAid® stand mixer equipped with the KitchenAid® Sifter + Scale attachment to add flour with precision. 

Thyme Roasted Parsnip Fries from Yummly

19. THYME ROASTED PARSNIP FRIES

Try this twist on traditional fries with sliced parsnips. Create a crispy exterior to complement the slightly sweet center by air frying these fries in a KitchenAid® Dual Convection Countertop Oven with Air Fry.

Rosemary Roasted Delicata Squash from Yummly

20. ROSEMARY ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH

This simple recipe uses squash, olive oil, shallots and rosemary sprigs to create the perfect addition to an autumn meal. Use it as a side dish or to top a bed of greens. 

Beyond these substitutes for your favorite sweets, there are also many great alternatives for pastas, meats and other foods. Keep in mind that vegan baking and cooking doesn’t have to be limiting, rather it can open up new culinary possibilities – such as these vegan grilling ideas. Consider the vegan substitutes below and get creative experimenting with making your favorite recipes vegan-friendly.

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Essential Vegan Baking Substitutes and Ingredients

Many recipes for baked goods can be turned into vegan recipes by swapping eggs and dairy ingredients for some of these common substitutions.

Plant-based yogurt

Plant-based yogurt such as coconut yogurt can be used as an egg substitute in cakes, loaves and quick breads, or anything that is similar to a cake and needs a creamy foundation. Make sure the yogurt you choose is unsweetened and unflavored.

Apple sauce and other fruit PURÉES

Fruit purées such as apple or banana are great for adding moisture to quick breads and brownies and serve as a great vegan substitute for eggs or butter.

Starches (tapioca, corn, arrowroot)

These starches add fluff to a cake and are great for making custards, curds, or puddings that rely on eggs for thickening.

Chickpea brine

Another name for chickpea brine is aquafaba, and it can be used to make vegan meringue.

Silken tofu

Silken tofu can be used to craft your own lower-fat vegan version of sour cream. You can easily whip up your own vegan sour cream silken tofu with lemon juice, vinegar and salt.

Plant butters

Many vegan butter substitutes exist that you can use in your baking. They are a mixture of water and plant-based oil such as coconut, avocado and olive. Learn more about baking with butter substitutes.

Whipped cream in KitchenAid® food processor next to strawberries Whipped cream in KitchenAid® food processor next to strawberries

Vegan Baking Tips

  • Double check labels to ensure ingredients are vegan

  • Choose recipes that are tested from trustworthy sources

  • Test in small batches

  • Learn and understand egg substitutes

  • Taste-test different vegan butters

  • Tackle simpler recipes when you’re just starting out

  • Choose the right plant-based milk for the taste you are looking for

  • Understand that vegan baking is a learning process

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