15 Easy Simple Dairy-Free Vanilla Desserts

If you absolutely love vanilla but are wanting more ways to use this awesome flavor, these recipes are for you! These desserts recipes are wonderfully vanilla, sweet, and will work well after a savory meal. And no fear, some of these freeze well, so you can enjoy them all week! Don’t forget to check out these recipes and more on our Food Monster App!

1. Vanilla Dessert Cheese Spread

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This vanilla dessert “cheese” Vanilla Dessert Cheese Spread from Magdalena Pienkos is the perfect, simple, healthy dessert. Made from just tofu, tahini, banana, and sweetener, it’s like eating cheesecake that you can make in 5 minutes. You can eat it for breakfast, for dessert, as an appetizer, or whip up a bowl for some extra protein.

2. French Vanilla Ice Cream

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There is just something so amazing and nostalgic about a simple bowl of french vanilla ice cream. The difference between regular ol’ vanilla and French vanilla, is egg yolks. That’s why traditional French vanilla has a yellowish tone and more complex custard flavor compared to the creamy white color and flavor of plain vanilla. The secret ingredients in French Vanilla Ice Cream from Larice Feurstein  are black salt and nutritional yeast to get that eggy, custard flavor are black salt and nutritional yeast. Sounds odd, but tastes delicious we promise!

3. Rosemary Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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The unexpected addition of fresh rosemary to this Rosemary Vanilla Bean Ice Cream from Laura Ryan  will give you a whole new perspective on this frozen dessert. The rosemary combined with vanilla bean creates a distinct fragrance and wintry flavor. Prepare a batch of this ice cream the night before your next party.

4. Toffee Vanilla Ice Cream Slices

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These ice cream bars are inspired by the Golden Gaytime, a finger-sized toffee and vanilla ice cream bar dipped in chocolate and covered in biscuit pieces, originating from Australia. These Toffee Vanilla Ice Cream Slices from Anthea Cheng are a healthier version of the Aussie dessert, made with a crumbly oat base, creamy coconut ice cream filling, and all topped with a drizzle of chocolate and a divine cookie crumble. These little bars have the same texture and taste of the original with just a fraction of the guilt!

5. Vanilla Caramel Swirl Cheesecake

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This rich and stunning Vanilla Caramel Swirl Cheesecake from Maya Sozer is deceptively easy. No cooking involved, only mixing and pouring things, and that final satisfying step of swirling the caramel into a vanilla filling. With no refined sugars and a wholesome set of ingredients, you can feel good about serving this to loved ones. Oh yeah, and it only takes 30 minutes to make.

6. Easy Vanilla Marshmallow Shakes

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You’re only 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes away from this fluffy vanilla dream of a milkshake. This Easy Vanilla Marshmallow Shakes from Tori Cooper has simple flavors and is perfect for when you’re craving the goodness of marshmallow.

7. Vanilla Birthday Cake with “Buttercream” Frosting

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This Vanilla Birthday Cake with “Buttercream” Frosting from Karielyn Tillman has all natural vegetable colored sprinkles to decorate the cake. They are WONDERFUL to use in homemade cookies or cakes and are made from vegetable colorants instead of traditional toxic food colorings.

8. Vanilla Cupcakes

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These Vanilla Cupcakes from Madison Butler are the fluffiest vegan cupcakes! Tee hee hee. I find that when I make these for others, there are a number of things guaranteed… Firstly, you will be asked for the recipe. Secondly, they will devour it in seconds and lastly, they will be talking about them for days. As I said above, these are a fail-proof recipe… meaning, I have never had a problem with them, they always work out and they never fail to impress others. Every person needs an amazing cupcake recipe… and this is it! I also think that these would make a perfect edible gift for any occasion!

9. German Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies

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These classic German Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies from Aryane Herox-Blais are a breeze to make and a treat to eat! You’ll never want another cookie recipe again after tasting these awesome German Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies.

10. Vanilla Bean Wafers

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These Vanilla Bean Wafers from Stephanie McKinnie are a tribute to the classic “Nilla Wafers” cookies you may have eaten as a child. They are a bit heartier than the original but they are way healthier!

11. Raw Vanilla Donuts with Blueberry Glaze

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These Raw Vanilla Donuts with Blueberry Glaze from Harriet Porterfield would be perfect for a party, fun dessert or post workout treat! They are also packed full of protein and nutrients. Give them a go!

12. Olive Oil and Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce

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These ice creams are raw, vegan, healthy, creamy and equally delicious. Especially if you like coconut. If not, still no need to cry over spilled coconut milk; you can adjust the coconut flavor to your liking. It’s hard to imagine the flavor of olive oil and ice cream complementing each other but as you taste it, you’ll have an epiphany with this Olive Oil and Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce from Emily von Euw. The sweetness of the ice cream picks up the fruity tones of olive oil and the olive oil provides extra creaminess and a savory layer of flavor to the ice cream.

13. 5 Ingredient Mini Vanilla Almond Cookies

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These mini vanilla almond butter cookies can be made with only five ingredients and are vegan and gluten-free! These 5 Ingredient Mini Vanilla Almond from Medha Swaminathan for when you want a delicious sweet snack on a budget.

14. Baked Vanilla Bean Doughnuts

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It can be hard to find a truly fresh, homemade doughnut, especially a vegan one. And these Baked Vanilla Bean Doughnuts from Laura Ryan are one of those foods that is best enjoyed fresh. Baked doughnuts only involve a simple batter and 7 or 8 minutes in a hot oven. Seriously easy. To get cute, perfectly shaped doughnuts you’ll need a doughnut pan, but if you don’t care what they look like you can just glob some batter on a baking sheet and call it a doughnut!

15. 2 Minutes Fluffy Vanilla Mug Cake

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This tastes just like a fluffy, vanilla cupcake and you’ll probably have to stop yourself from making more than one mug! The ingredients are super nourishing and clean – buckwheat flour, baking powder, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, coconut oil, almond milk and an salt. This 2-Minute Fluffy Vanilla Mug Cake from Hayley Canning is perfect for when you want something sweet without the hassle of making a big batch of something! I actually used a small ramekin to make this, but any size mug will work.

If you want more vanilla recipes, check out our list of 15 Vanilla-Flavored Recipes That Aren’t Boring! If you’re up to the challenge, check out how to make your own Homemade Vanilla Extract!

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