Maple syrup is a year-round staple; however, when the holiday season approaches, it becomes the star of your baking. Maple-flavored recipes are a classic holiday treat. From doughnuts to cookies to fudge, maple syrup can give any sweet treat a robust, cozy flavor that instantly makes the treat more festive. It’s time to stock up on maple syrup because you won’t just be drizzling it on pancakes anymore. These vegan maple-flavored recipes are perfect for your holiday festivities!

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1. Maple Zucchini Doughnuts With Date Frosting

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These doughnuts are baked rather than fried so they are just like cake in the form of a doughnut. You are going to love these Maple Zucchini Doughnuts With Date Frosting by Dora Daily!

2. Maple Baklava Cheesecake

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This Maple Baklava Cheesecake by Gretchen Price is truly a decadent dessert. This middle eastern pastry is known for its richness. Flaky layers of Phllyo dough are packed with nuts and the signature syrup drenches every morsel.

3. Roasted Figs in Maple Wine Sauce

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These Roasted Figs in Maple Wine Sauce by Stephanie McKinnie are so easy and incredibly good! These are great with a Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, or a white Rioja.

Blissful: Vegan Dessert Cookbook!

Looking for new desserts to try out? Well, you’re in luck! One Green Planet’s vegan dessert cookbook is perfect for all dietary needs, occasions, ages, preferences, and skill levels! Blissful: Vegan Desserts and Treats to Feel Good and Live Deliciously proves just how flavorful, satisfying, and easy to make vegan food can be. Inside you’ll find a collection of 100 scrumptious desserts for every skill level and taste. Featuring rich chocolatey desserts like Cake Batter Freezer Fudge and Chocolate Layer Cake With Espresso Buttercream and Rich Ganache, to light and healthy recipes like Lemon Coconut Squares and PB&J Nice Cream Bowls. There is something for everybody in this book, and is guaranteed to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike!

4. Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts With Maple Glaze

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These festive Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts With Maple Glaze by Jessica Bose are great for an autumn morning. This is a healthier alternative to a fried, fall favorite.

5. Sweet Potato Maple Mousse Pie

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Mousse tarts are perfect for the winter holidays. This one will find its way onto either your Thanksgiving Day or Christmas menu. You have to try Annie Oliverio‘s Sweet Potato Maple Mousse Pie!

6. Nutty Maple Chai Oat Blondies

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These hearty Nutty Maple Chai Oat Blondies by Medha Swaminathan are full of oats and three (yes, three!) different types of nuts – almonds, pecans, and buttery macadamias. Add a little cinnamon and allspice, and you’ve got yourself a fall dessert that’s packed with chai deliciousness!

7. Maple Pecan Tahini Fudge

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This Maple Pecan Tahini Fudge by Tara Sunshine is luscious and creamy with a wonderful maple flavor and a nice little crunch from the pecans. The bonus is, it’s vegan, paleo, keto, refined sugar-free, and packed with healthy fats and protein, too!

8. Cinnamon Raisin Bagels With Maple Cashew Cream Cheese

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These hearty whole wheat bagels will give you the lasting energy you need to get through the start of your day. Warm cinnamon and sweet raisins are just the flavors you’ll want with the maple-sweetened cream cheese. Enjoy this bagel toasted, with a schmear of cream “cheese” and a cup of coffee. You have to try Clarisa Ponce de Leon‘s Cinnamon Raisin Bagels With Maple Cashew Cream Cheese!

9. Maple Carrot Muffins with Streusel Topping

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These Maple Carrot Muffins with Streusel Topping by Caroline Doucet are delicious! They are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and are perfectly moist thanks to carrots and applesauce. They also happen to be vegan!

10. Spiced Sugar Cookies With Maple Icing

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Sugar cookies are a classic dessert, but here they get a seasonal twist with warm autumn spices and decadent maple icing. Casey Muir Taylor‘s Spiced Sugar Cookies With Maple Icing are so perfect this time of year!

11. Vanilla Maple French Toast Bake

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This easy one-pan Vanilla Maple French Toast Bake by Nicole Malik tastes exactly like traditional French toast, but it’s 100 percent vegan and a lot less work! You can even prepare this the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. That’s a win!

12. Pumpkin Maple Galette

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This rustic and easy-to-make Pumpkin Maple Galette by Pavani Nandula is a great take on traditional pumpkin pie. The dough for the crust is very very easy to work with. It bakes beautifully into a buttery golden-colored galette. The filling could not be any simpler — cream cheese adds a little tang, while maple syrup gives the warmth and depth of flavor.

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