15 Plant-Based Fruity Summer Desserts

Summer desserts should be refreshing, delicious, and relatively light, which is why fruity desserts are one of the best options. From Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake to Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups to Cranberry Lemon Poundcake, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fruity desserts for you. Enjoy!

1. Citrus Coconut Chia Pudding

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This nutritious Citrus Coconut Chia Pudding by OGP is spectacular! This simple vegan and gluten-free snack is made with 3 ingredients, plus your choice of citrus for topping.

2. Blueberry Plum Crumble

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It’s interesting how such modest fresh fruits become incredibly rich tasting and flavorful in baking, especially when enhanced with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. These beautifully soft, juicy, and almost creamy fruits act as a contrast to a crunchy golden topping; this Blueberry Plum Crumble by OGP is bursting with flavors of fruits, vanilla, and spices. On top of it, it is such an easy, fuss-free recipe. Once you try it, you might be in danger of making it on repeat.

This recipe is reprinted with permission from Bake it Vegan by Maja Brekalo, Page Street Publishing Co. 2021. Photo credit: Maja Brekalo

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3. Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Sundae With Raspberry Mint Sauce

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This Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Sundae With Raspberry Mint Sauce by OGP is super simple to make. It makes the perfect healthy snack or dessert for this time of the year and you only need a handful of ingredients.

4. Blueberry White Chocolate Ice Cream

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Don’t let the heat get to you this summer – cool off with this delectable Blueberry White Chocolate Ice Cream by Lilia Jankowska. This simple, coconut-based ice cream is filled with a deep aroma of lime which is balanced by the gentle sweetness and perfume of fresh blueberries.

5. Mixed Berry Jam Filled Cupcakes

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When it comes to vegan cupcakes, adding berries is always a good idea because it creates the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. You can either make your own jam or just buy it at the market! Whatever you decide to do, get creative! Try strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry-filled! The combination of soft vanilla cake and berry jam is divine. Tastes just like summer! These Mixed Berry Jam Filled Cupcakes by Holly Jade are so simple that you don’t even have to use a stand mixer! They’re also so yummy!

6. Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake

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The grain-free strawberry shortcake is a nice, light alternative to the traditional. It’s made with biscuit-like shortbread, a heavenly strawberry cream sauce, and of course, fresh strawberries. This Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake by Katrina Nixon is the perfect dessert for a hot day.

7. Healthier Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Doughnuts

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You can get away with having doughnuts for breakfast. You heard it right. Whole food ingredients make these Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Doughnuts by Ciarra Siller healthy enough for any meal of the day. Make this recipe, you deserve that kind of love.

8. Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups

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Creamy cheesecake delight in flakey phyllo dough cups — yum! These Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups by Emilie Heck are filled with an easy vegan cream cheese-based cheesecake filling and topped with homemade maraschino cherries. Once you try them, you’ll never want to go back to the stuff that comes from a jar.

9. Superfood Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Parfait

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Who doesn’t love a rich and creamy chocolate mousse served over a bed of sweet vanilla chia pudding and tangy raspberry puree? The bottom layer is a simple vanilla chia pudding made with chia seeds, your favorite non-dairy milk, vanilla, and a bit of natural sweetener of choice like pure maple syrup. The raspberry layer is just raspberries cooked gently over low heat with a dash of water and pure maple syrup, for a beautiful color and delicious fruity tang. The mousse is rich, decadent, and super nutritious at the same time! You have to try this Superfood Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Parfait by Mitra Shirmohammadi.