Happy World Chocolate Day! Join us in celebrating this irresistible treat by checking out our list of dairy-free, sometimes raw, sometimes baked, but always delicious vegan chocolate recipes. We bet you’ll find something that will delight your inner chocoholic among our selection of vegan chocolate drinks, cakes, breakfast treats, ice creams, desserts, and even a couple of dishes that you would normally expect to be savory, not sweet. Enjoy!
Homemade Dairy Free Chocolate by Make It Dairy Free
First things first: you probably know that chocolate can’t be made without cacao, but did you know it can be made out of ingredients you likely already have at home? This 4-ingredient vegan chocolate recipe is good for making chocolate chips to use in vegan cookies!
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5-Ingredient Homemade Vegan Chocolate Bars by Sweet Simple Vegan
Making your own chocolate from scratch might seem pointless to some, but when you realize this way you’re in full control of the ingredients, the quality, and the toppings, suddenly it feels worth trying!
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Chickpea Chocolate Shake by Rainbow in my Kitchen
Turn your morning smoothie into a decadent shake with this rich, creamy, and smooth vegan chocolate recipe. It’s made with wholesome ingredients and is full of fiber and protein!
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Vegan Chocolate Overnight Oats by Rachel Ama
We love an easy, healthy meal-prep-friendly breakfast option, especially if it is made with cacao and other pantry staples & topped with berries & chia jam (learn how to make your own here). If you do too, be sure to check out this recipe!
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Vegan Double Chocolate Pancakes by Holy Cow Vegan
If you haven’t had double chocolate pancakes for breakfast, can you really call yourself a true chocolate fan? This is one of those vegan chocolate recipes that just screams decadence, and we’re here for it!
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Chocolate Crepes with Spiced Ice Cream by The Canadian African
If you’re more of a breakfast crepe person, be sure to check out this recipe by The Canadian African. Picture this: chocolate crepes + chocolate sauce filling + spiced ice cream topping. What a treat!
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Vegan Chocolate Tamales by Dora’s Table
If you’ve never had dessert tamales, you’re missing out! These vegan chocolate tamales are made with vegan butter and sugar, corn masa flour, ground Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, and warm almond milk, and are filled with bittersweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Yum!
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Hummus by I Can You Can Vegan
Chocolate chip. Peanut butter. Hummus. If you’ve never seen these words next to each other (like me), and are intrigued by the concept (like me), try making this vegan dessert hummus and see for yourself if it lives up to the hype!
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No-Churn Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream by Chez Jorge
This vegan chocolate ice cream has two secret ingredients that are healthy, yet seriously elevate the end product in terms of richness & creaminess. Head on over to Chez Jorge’s website to see what they are!
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Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bon Bons by Forager Project
Cool off with this simple, yet utterly enjoyable dessert of vegan ice cream bonbons that have a hard chocolate shell and are sprinkled with delicious crunchy toppings such as almonds and toffee (but can be topped with anything you’d like!).
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High Protein Chocolate Mousse by Veggie Kins
This is one of those simple, healthy, filling vegan chocolate recipes that is somehow both healthy and fits into the dessert category. Made with both chocolate and cacao powder, it has a rich flavor and a smooth texture from silky tofu. We bet you’ll be coming back to this recipe over and over!
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Decadent Vegan Chocolate Truffles 4 Ways by The Minimalist Vegan
Take a flavor pick: rose and pistachio, hazelnut, ginger, or rum and raisin. Can’t decide? Check out these vegan truffles that are easy to make, but truly decadent. You’ll master this 4-in-1 vegan chocolate recipe in no time!
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Miso Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies by Upbeet Anisha
Today’s celebration of chocolate would not be complete without choc chip cookies! We love Upbeet Anisha’s twist on this classic sweet treat: pairing miso with tahini and chocolate deepens the flavor tremendously, and using real chocolate chunks instead of store-bought chips is another enhancement!
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Chocolate Cardamom Bread Knots by Floured Frame
Another classic flavor combination of chocolate and cardamom makes these beautifully braided buns into a perfect afternoon coffee treat. These soft, fluffy buns are filled with spiced chocolate, and might just become your next favorite baking project!
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No-Bake Chocolate Tart by From My Bowl
Don’t feel like baking? This tart is here for you! If your recipe for pure bliss goes something like “a buttery no-bake crust housing a rich and creamy chocolate filling that melts in your mouth”, then be sure to check out this recipe!
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Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Oasis Pie by The Sasha Diaries
This decadent vegan chocolate mouse-filled pie is inspired by the movie Waitress, but even if you haven’t seen it, this recipe for the perfect summery treat is still worth trying!
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Date Sweetened Double Chocolate Tarts by Murielle Banackissa
Make your tastebuds sing with this rich, chocolatey, date-sweetened, nut and gluten-free vegan mini tart that is as scrumptious as it is beautiful!
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Double Chocolate Mug Cake by Pick Up Limes
Fan of mug cakes? Celebrating World Chocolate Day by yourself? In need of a quick vegan pick me up? If you recognized yourself in any or all of these, be sure to make Pick Up Limes’ easy single-serving gooey chocolate cake!
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Vegan Chocolate Lava Cake by Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen
If you’re in the mood for a full gooey-centered extra chocolatey cake, this molten chocolate (aka lava) cake will be perfect for you! Fun lava cake fact: did you know it was only invented about 34 years ago? Considering the history of chocolate cake goes back to the 17th century, this makes it one of the family’s youngest siblings!
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Vegan Chocolate Loaf with Chocolate Sauce by The Little Blog of Vegan
Loaf cakes are simply the best — easy to make, often require one mixing bowl (and minimum equipment), mostly pantry-friendly, and yet so impressively delicious! Such is the case of this ultra chocolatey vegan loaf by The Little Blog of Vegan that’s made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and dark chocolate. Save us a piece!
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Sweet Potato & Plantain Chocolate Cake by A Sweet Point of View
Plantains and sweet potatoes are often overlooked when it comes to baking, but this easy vegan chocolate cake takes full advantage of their textures and flavor profiles and then enhances it even further with a 3-ingredient frosting made with vegan chocolate.
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Vegan Chocolate Ganache Frosting by The Viet Vegan
If you believe that any dessert will benefit from some added chocolate flavor, master this rich and creamy 3-ingredient vegan chocolate frosting, and your cakes will always be the center of attention!
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Vegan Chocolate Cake Mix by East Meets Kitchen
Finally, a vegan chocolate recipe that’s perfect for the holidays, but is equally as great to be gifted any time of year — because let’s face it, who wouldn’t love to receive a pre-made homemade vegan chocolate cake mix that stores well and requires no effort to make for those who receive it?
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Editor: Anna Kot.
