12 Plant-Based Coffee Chocolate Recipes

There is a reason that mocha is one of the most popular coffee drinks. The rich, sweet, and bold flavors of coffee and chocolate are almost irresistible. Yet this duo shines in more than just drinks. From pancakes to muffins to macarons, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more versatile and delicious combination. Enjoy!

1. Aquafaba Chocolate Coffee Mousse

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This is a gorgeous 4-ingredient Aquafaba Chocolate Coffee Mousse by Kirsten Kaminski. This delicious fluffy dessert is not only completely vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free, but also super easy to make!

2. Chocolate Coffee Brownie Pancake

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These Chocolate Coffee Brownie Pancakes by Angie Li are made with hemp protein, teff flour, and cacao powder. Not only do they come together with ease, but they’re a great gluten-free treat to eat!

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3. Chocolate Coffee Cream Cups

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These edible chocolate cups with a filling of coffee cream and vanilla cream look like adorable mini cappuccinos! Coffee and chocolate are a dream pair, and these Chocolate Coffee Cream Cups by Holly Jade are proof of their undeniable flavor chemistry. Plus, they are easy to make and would be perfect for any coffee lover or an event or special occasion.

4. Chocolate Coffee Cake

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Calling all coffee + choc fans everywhere! This Chocolate Coffee Cake by Holly Jade combines a decadent chocolate coffee cake with a light coffee buttercream frosting, a latte cream filling, and a dark chocolate drizzle. The chocolate cake is light, crumbly, moist, and just perfect!

5. Chocolate Coffee Banana Muffins

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Seriously, talk about taking banana bread up a notch! This combination of bananas, coffee, and chocolate makes these muffins perfect for your breakfast, snack, and dessert cravings! Who needs eggs and butter when you can blend bananas and coconut oil? This combo makes the fluffiest and ‘buttery’ muffins around! These Chocolate Coffee Banana Muffins by Crissy Cavanaugh are super easy to make too. Blend the bananas, coconut oil, and sugar, sift the dry ingredients, mix and bake!

6. Coffee and Chocolate Macarons

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Macarons are an absolute treat to eat, but they’re trickier to make. Prepare yourself for the eventuality that you may not get these right the first time around, so get to know your oven and invest in an oven thermometer if need be. The result here is delicious, like drinking a hot latte while munching on a bar of dark, creamy chocolate. You have to try these Coffee and Chocolate Macarons by Clémence Moulaert.

7. Coffee Glazed Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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This Coffee Glazed Chocolate Hazelnut Cake by Maya Sozer is deliciously moist and decadent, all while being 100 percent whole wheat and refined sugar-free. The sponge itself is made with whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and hazelnuts and flavored with almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Topped with a gooey coffee cream spiked with espresso, this treat is perfect for pairing with a hot cup of coffee on a chilly morning.

8. Dark Chocolate: Raspberry-Rose, Cashew-Coffee & Peanut Butter

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Although you might be used to buying vegan dark chocolate at a store, making chocolate at home has many benefits. Not only do you have all the control over what kind and how much sugar you’re adding, but also you can create the wildest & most delicious flavor and filling combinations. It’s a dream come true for any real chocolate lover. This Dark Chocolate: Raspberry-Rose, Cashew-Coffee & Peanut Butter by Laine Rudolfa.

9. Caramel, Hazelnut, and Coffee Tartlets With Chocolate Ganache

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These Caramel, Hazelnut, and Coffee Tartlets With Chocolate Ganache by Pamela Higgins may be small but they are packed full of more flavor than most full-sized tarts. The crust is made with coconut oil and hazelnut and then topped with a creamy date caramel and finished off with a rich, chocolate ganache. This recipe makes enough to share . . . though you probably won’t want to.

10. Chocolate, Coffee, and Chestnut Torte

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With an oat, date, and almond base topped with a chocolate torte brought to life by espresso, this combination works incredibly well with chunky, sweet chestnuts inside. Gold glitter is the finishing touch for this Chocolate, Coffee, and Chestnut Torte by Pamela Higgins.

11. Iced Coffee, Chocolate, and Vanilla Slice

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This is a wonderful, light, yet decadent summer-themed recipe. Using coffee, these slices are super easy and healthy and can be made ahead and served on a warm, light evening – especially if you’re eating al fresco. Using frozen bananas to make a vanilla layer and coffee one, combined with a delicious chocolate sauce and crunchy walnuts is sure to hit the spot for any coffee/chocolate lover. You wouldn’t believe this Iced Coffee, Chocolate, and Vanilla Slice by Pamela Higgins is free from gluten, dairy, and refined sugar!

12. Tofu Veggie Skewers With Spicy Coffee Chocolate Sauce

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For a unique way to eat vegetables and tofu, try out these skewers! Radicchio, Brussels sprouts, and tofu are grilled to golden perfection and then drizzled with spicy coffee and dark chocolate sauce. These Tofu Veggie Skewers With Spicy Coffee Chocolate Sauce by Jenny Mustard have a beautiful presentation and a truly special combination of savory and sweet.

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