15 Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Treats

It’s the holiday season, so what better way to celebrate than to indulge in some sweets? Pumpkin and chocolate are a perfect pairing as pumpkin delivers a subtle nutty sweetness, whereas chocolate brings a rich, full-bodied flavor. If you’re looking to get a headstart on your holiday celebrations, here are 15 chocolate pumpkin treats you don’t want to miss out on!

1. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Gingersnaps

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Are the prevalence of pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice lattes getting you down? Try these Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Gingersnaps by Abby Thompson instead! They’re studded with dark chocolate chunks and bold, warm autumn spices. This is one heck of a cookie!

2. Double Chocolate Pumpkin Banana Brownies

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Here is the recipe for a very simple, healthy, and delicious brownie. Pumpkin puree adds softness and sweetness to the brownies. The brownies turned out moist and chocolaty……simple and healthy! These Double Chocolate Pumpkin Banana Brownies by Namita Tiwari are so amazing – you have to try them!

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3. No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Oat Bars

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Yes, pumpkin season is here. These No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Oat Bars by Kathryn Pfeffer-Scanlan use a small amount of maple syrup as a sweetener and pumpkin purée as a healthy substitute for oil or butter. Making these fall-flavored oat bars could not be easier!

4. Chocolate Pumpkin Pudding Parfait

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Rich, creamy, and packed with pumpkin flavor, this Chocolate Pumpkin Pudding Parfait by Kat Condon is grain-free and vegan. Bold pumpkin pudding is layered with rich chocolate pudding and then topped with dairy-free whipped cream and chocolate chips.

5. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles With Smoked Sea Salt

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The filling of these Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles With Smoked Sea Salt by Courtney West is sort of like a nutty pumpkin pie. It’s creamy with just the right amount of spices and maple sweetness. A coating of dark chocolate envelops the creamy filling while a sprinkling of smoked sea salt provides a sharp contrast to the sweetness. Honor the change in season with a couple of these and a mug of tea.

6. White Chocolate Pumpkin Cookie Dough Balls

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This recipe screams fall, has aesthetic appeal, can be thrown together in no time, can easily be made in bulk, requires minimal ingredients, is non-vegan approved, and is a game-changer! These delicious, bite-sized White Chocolate Pumpkin Cookie Dough Balls by Gabrielle St. Claire are full of your favorite fall flavors.

7. Baked Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Chip Doughnuts

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Just because you crave a donut doesn’t mean you need to resort to a greasy, fried one. Sure, those taste good but they are not the healthiest choice. These Baked Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Chip Doughnuts by Brandi Doming are fluffy, moist, and super soft.

8. Whole-Wheat Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

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Soft and fluffy Whole-Wheat Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins by Allison Reynaud. Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast, snack, or healthier dessert.

9. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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You would never guess that these rich and gooey Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez are vegan. Using almond butter, coconut oil, and water to replace the egg gives them an award-winning chewiness with perfectly crispy edges and a soft center. Warm with autumn spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, these cookies are filled with pumpkin purée, lots of vanilla, and huge chunks of semi-sweet chocolate!

10. Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

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Take a break from that pumpkin spice latte with this warm and dreamy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate by Kat Condon.

11. No Bake Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Cups

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These perfect little No Bake Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Cups by Melanie Sorrentino are so tasty! The bright orange color will remind you of the autumn season, and not to mention they’re delicious.

12. Ginger Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake

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Pumpkin, ginger, and chocolate together oh yeah! The combination of these three flavors is perfectly balanced and one does not overpower the other. That is the main thing when we are creating recipes that combine some pretty dominating ingredients altogether. You want to be sure that the main attraction (here it is the pumpkin) stands out. This Ginger Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake by Gretchen Price is amazing!

13. Mini Baked Pumpkin Churros With Maple Chocolate Sauce

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These Mini Baked Pumpkin Churros With Maple Chocolate Sauce by Jasmine Briones are rolled in cinnamon sugar and paired with a maple chocolate sauce for dipping. They’re the perfect sweet treat for fall gatherings, or whenever… Since they’re baked, not fried, they have more of a cake-like texture but they’re still 100 percent delicious.

14. White Chocolate Pumpkin Blondies

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What’s fab about this recipe? Everything! It’s quick, easy, has accessible ingredients (minus the white chocolate, but you can get that on Amazon), it’s seasonal, features no dairy or eggs, is packed with pumpkin, has aesthetic appeal, and perf for the fall season! If you love all things pumpkin or simply modern vegan treats, you have to try this recipe for vegan White Chocolate Pumpkin Blondies by Gabrielle St. Claire!

15. Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate and Cranberries

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If you’re craving something bread-like, moist, sweet, and with a little autumn vibe to it, then this Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate and Cranberries by Laine Rudolfa is what you need. It’s completely plant-based, covered in chocolate, and sprinkled with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds for that perfect crunch and sour touch. And a bonus – as the pumpkin is so moist, this recipe calls for far less oil than usual sweet bread recipes.

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