10 Healthy and Light Vegan Mexican Desserts For Summer!

When warmer weather rolls around, the best desserts are light and refreshing. These recipes are all on the lighter side and Mexican-inspired, and can easily be enjoyed in the sunshine! Go ahead and whip up one of these light vegan Mexican desserts if you’re in the mood for something sweet and delicious! Don’t forget to check out our  Food Monster App for these recipes and many others!

1. Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Source: Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Avocado in a dessert? Seems odd at first, we know. However, it makes sense that such a creamy vegetable would work well in a decadent pudding recipe. This Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Avocado Pudding by Emily Brees is so rich, creamy, and so chocolatey, you’ll forget about the avocado part– quickly. The chile powder, cinnamon, and salt add just the right amount of contrast.

2. Flan de Elote: Mexican White Corn Flan 

Source: Flan de Elote: Mexican White Corn Flan by Azucena Noriega

This Flan de Elote: Mexican White Corn Flan by Azucena Noriega is drenched in homemade caramel and will quickly make its way onto your list of favorite desserts. The custard is elegant and light with a hint of cornbread and the caramel is sweet and rich. This is the perfect dessert to serve at a celebration.

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3. Mexican Chocolate Doughnuts 

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These Mexican Chocolate Doughnuts by Azucena Noriega are fluffy, slightly moist, and have an incredible Mexican chocolate flavor. Mexican chocolate is known for its distinct spicy cinnamon and ginger flavors. Their texture is more like a muffin than the typical fried doughnut, so they’re the perfect excuse to have chocolate for breakfast.

4. Churros With Lime Sugar and Caramel Sauce 

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This Churros With Lime Sugar and Caramel Sauce by Trine Rask is a magical treat. Crispy, fluffy, and oh-so-perfectly delicious churros with that traditional cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce. Right?  But, today we’re skipping the tradition and serving the churros with lime sugar and caramel sauce. Oooooh, yes.

5. Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles 

Source: Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles by Emily von Euw

These Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles by Emily von Euw are amazing! Here’s a take on classic snickerdoodles that will leave your tastebuds in amazement. Try this vegan cookie combination of chocolate with cinnamon.

6. Mini Margarita Cheesecakes 

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Full disclaimer — these Mini Margarita Cheesecakes by Sophia DeSantis are family-friendly. Think of them as more “margarita inspired” than full of margaritas. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, raw, and completely delicious. They’ll be the hit of your next party, if they last long enough for the guests to arrive!

7. Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink 

Source: Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink by Patrick Calhoun

Horchata is one of Mexico’s most common agua frescas and this easy-to-make recipe is perfect if you’re new to this Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink by Patrick Calhoun.

8. Tres Leches Flan 

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Tres leches flan is a Mexican sweet that is traditionally made using milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and eggs. In this simple recipe for Tres Leches Flan by Alejandra Olmedo, three kinds of non-dairy milk are used and cornstarch takes the place of eggs. Served with syrup and fresh fruit, this treat has a rich, custard-like texture that just melts in your mouth!

9. Coconut Flan With Caramel Sauce 

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This creamy, dreamy flan, served with a drizzle of sweet caramel sauce, is the perfect dessert for the holidays! Traditional flan is made from eggs and gelatin but in this recipe, it is made from coconut milk, tofu, and agar agar powder. Making this Coconut Flan With Caramel Sauce by Travis Piper might seem like a science, but it’s a simple process that can be mastered by anyone.

10. Tres Leches Cake 

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Yes, it’s true, the Tres Leches Cake by Gretchen Price has been veganized! How can this be possible you ask? Easy! With coconut milk, almond milk, and coconut cream!

For more amazing Mexican desserts, check out these Dairy-Free Mexican Desserts!

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