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    25 Amazing Refined Sugar-Free Vegan Desserts & Sweet Treats

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    Hey dessert fans! If you're looking for delicious vegan refined sugar-free desserts, then you are in the right place! Keep reading to discover some amazing refined sugar-free recipes guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings!

    Cookies, brownie, lime pies, pears and cheesecake "25 Yummy Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Dessert + Treats"

    All these recipes use alternatives to traditional white sugar or refined brown sugar.

    Some use naturally sweet plant-based ingredients such as dates, bananas or apple sauce and have no added sugar.

    And others are made with less processed sweeteners or sugar-free alternatives. Even though refined sugar-free sweeteners are often considered a healthier choice, we recommend enjoying them in moderation as part of a balanced plant-based diet.

    In this collection of 25 recipes, you'll find delicious desserts to satisfy your everyday sweet tooth, and more decadent desserts perfect for special occasions.

    We've organised these recipes by the primary type of sweetener used, so you can easily find the perfect dessert to suit your dietary needs...

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    Dates

    Dates are naturally sweet and bring a caramel flavor to vegan desserts. They contain natural sugars and are a great source of fiber and other nutrients. As dates are sticky, they also work well as a binder in no bake crusts.

    Date caramel in a jar.

    Vegan Date Caramel

    This date caramel can be enjoyed in so many ways! It makes a tasty healthy dessert with apple slices and is delicious drizzled over banana nice cream.
    At a glance: Silky, caramelly, simple
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 15 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A dish filled with three scoops of ice cream topped with nuts.

    Vegan Caramel Gelato

    This rich vegan gelato is made with soaked cashews, coconut cream and is sweetened with medjool dates and maple syrup for an indulgent caramel flavor.
    At a glance: Rich, creamy, no churn
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 20 minutes + freezing time
    Recipe by: joyfuldumplings.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Squares of raw brownie with a chocolate topping.

    No Bake Brownies

    These stunning brownies are made with a base of nuts, dates and cocoa. They're topped with a silky chocolate frosting made from avocado and maple syrup.
    At a glance: Fudgy, rich, no-bake
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: www.rainbownourishments.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A chocolate pudding in a glass topp with cream and peanuts.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

    This pudding is naturally sweetened with dates and has a rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor. A lovely dessert for sharing.
    At a glance: Creamy, rich, indulgent
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 20 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: www.sunglowkitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Mini lime pies arranged in a pattern with slices of lime.

    Vegan Key Lime Pie Mini Tarts

    These colorful vegan tarts feature an avocado, lime and maple filling in a delicious date, nut and oat crust.
    At a glance: Zesty, refreshing, wholesome
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + freezing
    Recipe by: healthymidwesterngirl.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Monkfruit

    Monkfruit crystals are a type of sweetener extracted from monk fruit. It is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener, which is high in unique antioxidants called mogrosides, which are responsible for it's sweet taste. Monkfruit may also be blended with other sweeteners and is typically found in low carb and keto recipes.

    White pudding in a jar next to strawberries.

    Vegan Vanilla Pudding

    This easy recipe for vanilla pudding has just 3 simple steps. It's sweetened with monkfruit and makes a light and satisfying dessert.
    At a glance: Creamy, smooth, delicious
    Diet*: Keto option, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 7 minutes
    Recipe by: fitandfull.ca
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Lemon sorbet served inside frozen lemons.

    Lemon Sorbet

    This sugar-free sorbet is so tangy and delicious. It uses monkfruit crystals to make a refreshing and sweet sugar-free dessert.
    At a glance: Zesty, fresh, summery
    Diet*: Keto, gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 15 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: www.eatingworks.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A bwol filled with truffles drizzled in chocolate.

    Healthy Chocolate Avocado Truffles

    These delicious sugar-free truffles are made with a rich base of almond meal, avocado and cocoa powder. They can be sweetened with any granulated brown sweetener such as monkfruit.
    At a glance: Fudgy, smooth, yummy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: www.mysugarfreekitchen.com
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    A pile of haystack cookies.

    Keto Haystack Cookies

    These easy chocolate cookies have just 5 ingredients. They're made with coconut flakes, coconut oil, almond butter, and cocoa powder and sweetened with monk fruit crystals.
    At a glance: Quick, simple, nutty
    Diet*: Keto, gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 15 minutes
    Recipe by: www.eatingworks.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of three brownies.

    The Best Low-Carb Brownies

    This easy one-bowl brownie recipe uses Besti Allulose Monkfruit sweetener to make a moist and delicious low-carb vegan brownie.
    At a glance: Rich, indulgent, easy
    Diet*: Refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: prettypies.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Maple Syrup

    Maple syrup is made from the concentrated sap of the maple tree. It has a unique taste that adds extra depth of flavor to vegan desserts.

    A slice of vegan cheesecake on a plate in front of some lemons.

    No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake

    This easy dessert has just 7 simple ingredients! It has a delightful lemon filling made with cashews and coconut cream and a no-bake crust made with pecans and maple syrup.
    At a glance: Tangy, nutty, creamy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 6 hours
    Recipe by: runningonrealfood.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A glass overfilled with edible cookie dough.

    Chickpea Cookie Dough

    This chickpea chocolate chip cookie dough is a healthier variation of the fun dessert! The dough is sweetened with maple syrup and you can use vegan refined sugar-free chocolate chips such as Lakanto or Hu brand.
    At a glance: Fun, simple, comforting
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 15 minutes
    Recipe by: www.rainbownourishments.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Almond balls covered in chocolate and sliced almonds.

    Healthy Almond Joy Recipe

    For a delicious vegan treat, make these almond joy bites. The coconut filling is made with maple syrup and the chocolate coating can be made with stevia sweetened chocolate.
    At a glance: Indulgent, nutty, delicious
    Diet*: Keto option, gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: kitskitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Four jars of sweet potato pudding topped with whipped cream and spices.

    Vegan Sweet Potato Pudding

    This easy pudding makes the most of the naturally sweet flavor of cooked sweet potatoes. You only need 7 simple ingredients for this delicious dessert!
    At a glance: Warmly spiced, creamy, simple
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 10 minutes + sweet potato cooking time
    Recipe by: delightfuladventures.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Slices of apple and blackberry pie on a wooden board.

    Blackberry and Apple Pie

    This stunning pie is made with a GF crust sweetened with maple syrup and a delicious blackberry, apple and coconut sugar filling.
    At a glance: Rustic, wholesome, fruity
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: www.kindearth.net
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A hand holds up a chocolate cupcake decorated with frosting.

    Healthy Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    These cupcakes are amazing! The batter is made with a wholesome base of oat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, and sweet potato puree. The refined sugar-free frosting is fudgy, rich and made with a surprisingly healthy ingredient!
    At a glance: Wholesome, fudgy, moist
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 45 minutes
    Recipe by: thishealthykitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Coconut Sugar

    Coconut sugar is made by dehydrating the sap of the coconut palm tree. It has a natural caramel flavor and works particularly well with apples and fall desserts.

    A bowl of pear crisp with whipped cream.

    Vegan Pear Crisp

    This delightful crisp recipe features a maple-sweetened oat and almond flour topping, above a deliciously caramelly pear and coconut sugar filling.
    At a glance: Juicy, wholesome, nutty
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour
    Recipe by: watchlearneat.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A baking dish with apple crumble and a portion already served in a bowl.

    Gluten Free Vegan Apple Crumble

    For the perfect fall dessert, make this coconut sugar and maple sweetened vegan apple crumble. It's so easy to make.
    At a glance: Easy, comforting, warm
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 47 minutes
    Recipe by: bitesofwellness.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A piece of apple pie and a fork on a white plate next to the remaining pie.

    Vegan Apple Pie

    This delicious apple pie has a juicy coconut sugar and apple filling and a buttery flaky crust. It's the perfect fall dessert.
    At a glance: Juicy, cinnamony, flaky
    Diet*: Refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Recipe by: veganheaven.org
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A frosted carrot cake on a dark plate.

    Easy Vegan Carrot Cake

    This tasty refined sugar-free cake recipe is sweetened with apple sauce and coconut sugar. Also delicious topped with a vegan cream cheese frosting made with cashews and maple syrup.
    At a glance: Lightly spiced, moist, wholesome
    Diet*: Refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Recipe by: heartfultable.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Looking for more cake recipes? Visit this collection of 10 Delicious Refined Sugar-Free Cakes for brilliant recipes you can bake today.

    Fruit Sweetened

    If you are looking for an easy and healthy dessert, these fruit-based recipes are perfect...

    A bowl of cooked pear slices in their juice.

    Stewed pears

    Deliciously tender pears are poached with vanilla and cinnamon to make a delightful dessert with no added sugar.
    At a glance: Quick, easy, juicy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 10 minutes
    Recipe by: www.keep-calm-and-eat-ice-cream.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A glas dish with three scoops of ice cream and slices of banana.

    Chocolate Nice Cream

    This easy nice cream is naturally sweetened with frozen overripe bananas, which give a wonderfully creamy texture when blended.
    At a glance: Creamy, refreshing, no ice cream maker needed
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 5 minutes
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A hand takes a cookie from a wire rack.

    Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    These vegan peanut butter cookies have just three ingredients and are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas.
    At a glance: Chewy, easy, healthy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: mypureplants.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Popsicles on a dark surface next to chocolate chips and banana pieces.

    Sugar Free Banana Popsicles

    These easy banana popsicles have just 4 simple ingredients. Quick to make and with no added sugar.
    At a glance: Simple, wholesome, creamy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 5 minutes + freezing
    Recipe by: summeryule.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Fresh fruit and berries on a pink gold rimmed oval platter.

    Summer Cherry Berry Fruit Salad

    This vibrant and healthy dessert is bursting with juicy and fresh berries with no added sweetener needed. Spices, mint and lemon juice add a refreshing and warm twist.
    At a glance: Juicy, fresh, summery
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 10 minutes
    Recipe by: simple-veganista.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    We hope you found some wonderful sweet treats to enjoy!

    → For more awesome dairy-free desserts check out this amazing collection of 25 Awesome Raw Vegan Desserts.

    * Diet disclaimer: Diet information is included as a helpful guide, but can't be guaranteed, especially as external websites may update their recipes. If you are catering for allergies, take care to double-check the recipe and your ingredients.

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    Tell us what your favorite vegan desserts are in the comments! Vicky x

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