14 Vegan Valentine’s Day Desserts

14 Vegan Valentine's Day Desserts!

I don’t know about you, but chocolate equals love in my mind!  There’s a good reason for this too.  A compound in chocolate called phenylethylamine, actually increases the amount of endorphins released in the brain…the chemical that makes us feel good!

Here is a list of 14 Vegan Valentine’s Day Desserts to share with the one you love!  They all contain a superfood or two such as cacao, coconut oil, sweet potatoes or spirulina and most are low in refined sugar giving you the green light to indulge a little this Valentine’s Day :)

Mini Coconut Cream Tarts with a Salted Chocolate Swirl from Beetific Beginnings

Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake from Show Me The Yummy

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie (pictured below)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie ~vegan~ Fluffy, silky and oh so decadent!

Raspberry Raw Vegan Cheesecake Slice from Yummy Mummy Kitchen

Raw Spirulina Chocolate from The Tofu Diaries

Chocolate Sheet Cake (pictured below)

Chocolate Sheet Cake, gluten-free, vegan and topped with velvety chocolate frosting made from avocados! There's a secret ingredient to this one-bowl cake that makes it super fluffy without using eggs. Can you guess what it is???

Chocolate Orange Avocado Pudding from As Easy As Apple Pie

Vegan Chocolate Donuts with Glaze and Sprinkles from The Pretty Bee

Fudge Walnut Brownies (pictured below)

Fudge Walnut Brownies ~vegan, gluten free~ Totally healthy and made with chickpeas...Shhh, no one needs to know :)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Macaroons from The Kitchen McCabe

Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Turtles (pictured below)

Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Turtles ~vegan, gluten free~

Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates from Wholesomelicious

5-Ingredient, No-Bake Vegan French Silk Pie from Blissful Basil

Cacao Mousse and Raspberry Parfaits (pictured below)

Cacao Mousse and Raspberry Parfaits ~vegan, gluten free~ A rich and chocolatey dessert just in time for Valentine's Day! Only 4 ingredients!!!

Have a lovely weekend :)

hot chocolate steel cut oatmeal

Disclaimer: I received this product for free to review. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own!

Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

There is nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal topped with a little BarkTHINS to get you out of bed.  Literally, these oats are cooked in the crock pot overnight while you sleep!  I can’t even begin to tell you what a treat it was to have chocolatey oats ready and waiting for me after sleeping a combined total of 3 hours thanks to the kids waking me up all night long…it’s the little things that keep me going!

Talking about the little things that keep me going…chocolate!  Better yet, BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!  I was asked by the folks over at BarkTHINS to test out their chocolate.  Who wouldn’t say yes to that offer?!?!  The whole family gladly sampled the almond and sea salt, pretzel, pumpkin seed and coconut almond varieties.  All were winners here however, I loved the coconut almond best!  BarkTHINS are made with Fair Trade Certified chocolate and non-GMO ingredients.  Also, all products are made with dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the extra dose of antioxidants!

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Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

Now, on to the oatmeal!  

Steel cut oats, almond milk, cacao powder, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt all dumped into the crock pot and turned on low.  Simple enough, right?  This would make an excellent Christmas morning breakfast!  I know in our house we will be up before the sun and running non-stop all day!  Having breakfast made the night before is the perfect solution!

Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

hot chocolate steel cut oatmeal
 
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1½ cups almond milk
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1.4 BarkTHINS crumbles for the top!
Instructions
  1. Spray inside of crock pot with all natural cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together oats, cacao powder, cinnamon and sea salt. Add to crock pot.
  3. Stir in almond milk, water, vanilla and maple syrup.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. Top with crumbled BarkTHINS chocolate and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 258 Fat: 6 Carbohydrates: 47 Sugar: 15 Fiber: 6 Protein: 7

Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

Note: While BarkTHINS are not made with animal products, they are not considered vegan due to the processing of the sugar used.  

 

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Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

boo bark

I’ve seen so many variations of Halloween Bark floating around Pinterest these days.  They look beautiful, but are all loaded with artificial coloring and chemicals.  Here is my healthier take on it, Boo Bark!

Boo Bark, healthier halloween bark! ~vegan, gluten free~ 

I found the eyes and natural food coloring at whole foods.  I melted coconut butter and coconut oil together to create something similar to white chocolate.  It gave the bark a nice coconutty flavor!  I added brown rice crisps, dried cranberries and walnuts for texture, but feel free to add any of your favorite healthy snacks!  Pistachios, sunflower seeds, dried apple pieces, peanuts or dried kiwi would all work well!  Try this adorable recipe for Vegan Googly Eyes from Fork & Beans!

Boo Bark, healthier halloween bark! ~vegan, gluten free~

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Spooky Bark, a healthy version of Halloween Bark without all the added dyes or chemicals!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
  • 1 bag dark chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life)
  • ¼ cup coconut butter
  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
  • a few drops of all-natural orange food coloring
  • walnuts
  • dried cranberries
  • brown rice crisp cereal
  • naturally colored green sprinkles
  • monster eyes (optional!)
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Using a double boiler melt chocolate. Spread evenly onto parchment paper.
  3. Meanwhile, melt coconut butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add all-natural food coloring. Drizzle on chocolate and use a knife to swirl.
  4. Top with goodies of your choice such as walnuts, dried cranberries, brown rice crisps, sprinkles and monster eyes!
  5. Place in a cool place to harden. Once set, cut into squares and enjoy!
  6. Store in the refrigerator.

 Boo Bark, healthier halloween bark! ~vegan, gluten free~