Sweet and Spiced: Plant-Based Apple and Pumpkin Dessert Ideas

As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into brilliant hues of orange and red, it's the perfect time to embrace the flavors of fall in your kitchen. Apples and pumpkins are quintessential autumn ingredients, and with a plant-based twist, you can enjoy these comforting flavors in a wholesome and delicious way. Here are some plant-based apple and pumpkin desserts from some fabulous online bakers that will satisfy your sweet tooth and align with a healthier, cruelty-free lifestyle.

                                                                     Baked Apple Crisp

Vegan Apple Crisp

This recipe from Minimalist Baker is guaranteed to be a hit at any fall festivities. It’s a simple dessert that can be made and easily transported. Want to jazz it up try adding some dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Just imagine it, freshly sliced apples tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of lemon juice. Then bake it until it’s bubbly and golden for a sweet, warm, and crunchy dessert! Ugh, so yummalicious. 

Apple Pumpkin Bread

You can have banana bread year-round whenever you want, now I’m not saying the same can’t be said for apple pumpkin bread, but it hits differently this time of year. Just imagine this lovely decadent pumpkin puree and apple sauce bread. The cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger spice hitting your tongue…I’m salivating just thinking about it. This right here is the perfect fall breakfast or mid-day snack. 

Pumpkin Pie with Mini Pies

Pumpkin Pie Bites

You can easily follow this recipe as a regular pumpkin pie, but there’s something so satisfying about eating a normal-sized pie in miniature form. I suddenly feel like a giant or like I’m feeding a bunch of fairies. This creamy pumpkin puree mixed with coconut cream and warm spices is such a rich, flavorful alternative to a traditional pumpkin pie!

Apple Spice Cake

Not only is this cake a deliciously fluffy and the perfect blend of apples, cinnamon, and cloves but it’s topped with the most scrumptious dairy-free caramel cream cheese frosting. It’s sure to be a hit anywhere you bring it, or just being enjoyed by you and the members of your household. Also, I want to bottle it in a candle to melt all year round because of the smell while it's baking. 

                Pumpkin Spice Apple Muffins with a crumble topping

Pumpkin Spice Apple Muffins

We love a good hearty, morning muffin. This can be breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a quick grab-and-go treat before running to the train. These are also great housewarming gifts if you get invited over to a dinner party for people you might not know too well. These muffins taste amazing, especially if you top them with a streusel made from oats and brown sugar!

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

There is something about the autumn season that has me wanting to curl up with a warm and gooey cinnamon roll while watching Gilmore Girls. What better way to watch the perfect fall show than with the perfect fall treat? These cinnamon rolls are a bite of the autumn season and work great as breakfast, dessert, or a sweet treat to help get you through the day. And the vegan cream cheese glaze is truly the icing on top!

Embracing the flavors of fall doesn’t have to mean compromising your plant-based lifestyle. These apple and pumpkin desserts are simple, delicious, and packed with seasonal flavors. They are sure to impress your family and friends while keeping them kind to animals and the planet. Happy baking!