Indulgence does not need to mean unhealthy. This list of vegan plant-based treats gives you some healthier desserts to indulge in this holiday season!
It's holiday season. Are we freaking out yet? Presents to buy and wrap, holiday cards to send, and then we have Peety our elf on the shelf. I won't even get started on him (read love/hate relationship).
But most of all, parties. SO MANY PARTIES. Don't get me wrong, I am a party kinda gal, but staying healthy and somewhat fit during this time is so hard! The desserts seem to beckon with their siren call. Eat me. Just one won't hurt. Yeah, don't ever believe them.
Even one seems to be a slippery slope to cookies for dinner...which is why I have compiled a list for you all! I'm here to keep you in check, but keep your tastebuds and indulgent urges happy. Meet my top 10 healthier vegan desserts for helping you indulge the plant-based way this season!
I Said Healthier.....
I wouldn't say desserts are exactly healthy, but these little numbers can definitely be called healthy vegan desserts in comparison to their very unhealthy counterparts.
Wash them down with a nice tall glass of Silk plant milk, and you will feel satisfied to the core. What you won't feel is the heavy bloated gross feeling that seems to come hand in hand with the holidays! Drumroll please...
10 healthier desserts to indulge your holiday cravings
Eggnog Latte Pudding- A happy marriage between your favorite vegan eggnog & your favorite Starbucks drink all whipped up into a latte inspired eggnog pudding!
Vegan Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Scones with Cinnamon Glaze- The perfect combo, apples and cinnamon, baked to deliciousness in these vegan gluten free scones. Drizzled with cinnamon glaze you won't be able to resist!
Caramel Peanut Protein Truffles- Smooth caramel, crunchy peanuts, and a chocolate finish. When you crave candy but pick healthy protein truffles, you know you've found the perfect recipe!
Perfect Vegan Caramel Date Sweetened Brownies- Vegan date sweetened brownies with a lot of chew and a touch of fudge. Proof that you can have both healthy whole food ingredients and amazing flavor!
Vegan Cranberry Crunch Dark Chocolate Truffles- Ring in the holidays with these rich, smooth, chocolatey truffles with a twist! Move over Godiva there's a vegan dark chocolate treat in town.
Sriracha Tahini Fudge- Smooth deep dark chocolate taste with a spicy finish. This light and airy tahini fudge is for true fudge lovers only.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls- Baked cookie on the outside, soft cookie dough center. These cookie dough balls are the best of both worlds!
Chocolate Covered Candy Cane Milk Shake- Chocolate and peppermint, all without too many unhealthy ingredients, need I say more? Indulge in this cool winter treat and leave your tastebuds dancing!
Frothy Hot Chocolate - Cozy up and indulge in this thick, creamy and rich hot chocolate. All whole food ingredients so your body loves it as much as you do!
Pumpkin Cupcakes- Pure sweet decadence without processed refined ingredients is possible. Indulge in these rich fall treats without feeling awful. Moist, fluffy and delicious all without gluten or dairy.
Who's ready to indulge the healthier way this holiday season?
I'm thinking this list of healthier desserts to indulge in should keep you busy for a while! And I guarantee you'll get props all around if you bring them to your next holiday party. Just because your treats happen to be vegan, does not mean they have to compromise on flavor! As my favorite milk brand Silk says, #doplants! It's definitely possible even with delicious vegan holiday treats!
Happy holidays from my family to yours!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy
Yum! Love this post full of healthy treats for the holidays!! i can't handle the full sugar-filled ones anymore!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes
What a delicious collection! I wouldn't even know where to begin! Oh wait, I'll start at the top and work my way down until your tum explodes 😉 Love these healthier desserts, Sophia! Thanks for sharing them 😉
Mel |avirtualvegan.com
I'll take one of each please...They all look fantastic and no guilt or horrid junk food bloating either. Bonus!
veggiesdontbite
Ha! Thanks Mel!! And now you can eat dessert in your sexiest dress!! Love no bloat!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
So many tasty options! The only problem is deciding which to make first!
veggiesdontbite
Haha!! Totally!! Thanks Dianne!
Casey the College Celiac
Ummmm, yes please to all of the above! Who says healthy can't be delicious - or perfect for dessert?
veggiesdontbite
Not me! That's for sure!
Mandy
WOW!!!! What a fantastic roundup of drool worthy treats!! I just can't believe that Christmas is right around the corner?? This year flew by waaaaaay too fast! I have a lot of these recipes pinned and now that I'm seeing them all together in one post, I'm thinking to myself, where do you even start? How do you choose???? They all look amazing, Sophia!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you so much Mandy!! I can't believe how fast the year has flown. WOW! I don't know where to start, just make them all at the same time and dive it! LOL
The Vegan 8
Ok, I'm sitting here eating a bowl of oatmeal and wishing I had a sample of each one of these! Holy Moly they all look so fantastic and delicious! I've been baking desserts literally everyday for the past couple of weeks, so I'm a big sugared out....so, give me 5 minutes and then I'll be back to craving all of these, LOL! Fabulous roundup girlfriend!
veggiesdontbite
5 minutes, LMAO!!! I have been dessert crazy too, hence this post. Ha!! Thank you! Lots of love your way.
Sarah
These all look awesome!! But that eggnog pudding is making me weak in the knees! I'm a sucker for eggnog this time of the year!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you! I love the eggnog one too!!
Kavey
Love how varied the recipes are, they all look good but I really fancy that pistachio milk hot chocolate!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you!! The hot chocolate is so good!!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
They all look so good, as good as any naughty dessert. Nice to be able to have something not so naughty, and know that it's leaning towards healthier.
veggiesdontbite
They are!! And that way you can have more. LOL!
valentina
Wow! This is a gorgeous, brilliant collection of delicious recipes!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you!
Brian Jones
Lovely collection of recipes, that milkshake looks fantastic!
veggiesdontbite
Thanks so much! My kids love the milkshake!
Nicole Dawson
Soooo, is it healthy if I eat ALL of them? Love your recipes, they all look wonderful
Becky Striepe
Oh my gosh! Is it still healthier if I eat everything on the list? Because that is what I want to do!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Where do we even start? ....With all of them!