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Best Vegan Halloween Desserts

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2026 by Kim Grimmett · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my Privacy & Disclosures Policy.

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If you're looking for the best vegan Halloween desserts, you're in the right place! I've selected a fantastic collection of recipes that are packed with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for a vegan Halloween party!

Collage of vegan halloween recipes

As a chef, I look for vegan Halloween treats that are fun and festive without requiring a long list of specialty ingredients. For this collection, I chose recipes that are easy, delicious, and suit different dietary needs. Many of the treats on my list are even gluten-free and refined sugar-free too.

From aquafaba meringue ghosts, peanut butter spiders, and Frankenstein rice crispy treats to a rich black velvet cake with vegan cream cheese frosting, these desserts are incredible. You'll find something for everyone!

If you're looking for just vegan cookie recipes! Make sure to also check out my collection of the best vegan Halloween cookies.

❤️ Vegan Halloween Dessert Quick Picks (My Favorites)

Not sure which spooky treat to make first? These are a few of my favorites. You'll find all the recipes below.

  • Best Easy Treat: Vegan Mummy Pies
  • Best for Kids: Vegan Mummy Cupcakes
  • Best No-Bake Treat: Medjool Date Pumpkin Fudge
  • Best Showstopper: Vegan Black Velvet Halloween Cake
  • Best Homemade Candy: Vegan Candy Corn
  • Best Party Treat: Vegan Spider Web Peanut Butter Cups

Best Vegan Halloween Dessert Recipes

1. Vegan Meringue Ghosts

These adorable vegan meringue ghosts are ideal for a vegan Halloween spread. The little ghosts are crafted using the magical ingredient aquafaba.

This is one of my favorite egg-free Halloween recipes! Kids, adults, and even your scariest monster guests will gobble them up.

You could even use them as decoration to make vegan ghost cupcakes with my vegan vanilla cupcake recipe!

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2. Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

These Frankenstein rice krispie treats are a twist on the classic, using creamy peanut butter, an all-natural sweetener, and a splash of vanilla to create a melt-in-your-mouth snack that comes together in just 15 minutes.

For the vegan version, I use maple syrup or agave and dairy-free chocolate.

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3. Vegan Oreo Bat Cupcakes

Vegan Oreo bat cupcakes are hands-down the cutest Halloween treat ever! They are made with a rich moist chocolate cupcake base topped with fluffy Oreo buttercream and decorated with little Oreo bats.

This is one of my favorite vegan Halloween dessert ideas for potlucks!

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4. Medjool Date Pumpkin Fudge

These little Medjool date pumpkin fudge treats are a fun Halloween twist on classic fudge. Made with naturally sweet Medjool dates, creamy cashew butter, and real pumpkin puree, this treat is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo.

My favorite part is that they are no bake! You just blend, freeze, and enjoy.

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5. Vegan Graveyard Chocolate Mousse

Raw vegan graveyard chocolate mousse pots are a fun mix of spooky charm and deliciousness! The mousse is creamy and indulgent, made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, offering a rich chocolate flavor without any dairy or refined sugar.

Topped with crumbled Nakd bars for that eerie "dirt" effect and paired with lemon poppyseed tombstone cookies, these vegan Halloween desserts are as playful as they are tasty.

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6. Vegan Ghost Pop Tarts

Almost too cute to eat, these vegan ghost pop tarts are delicious. Made with buttery homemade pastry and a sweet strawberry jam filling, each pop tart is topped with a vanilla glaze and spooky black icing.

The recipe calls for basic ingredients, and they're just as easy to make as they are yummy. Trust me, everyone will love them!

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7. Vegan Black Velvet Halloween Cake

This black velvet cake is one of my favorite vegan gluten free Halloween desserts. It's as delicious as it is striking.

Made without gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, or nuts, this cake combines rich unsweetened coconut milk and dark cocoa powder for a deep, velvety texture.

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8. Homemade Vegan Candy Corn

This homemade vegan candy corn recipe brings the nostalgic favorite to life without the usual animal products or corn syrup. Perfect for any Halloween celebration!

The fun part? You'll shape and color these vegan Halloween snacks yourself, rolling out orange, yellow, and white dough into the familiar candy corn look. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have a festive, vegan-friendly candy.

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9. Vegan Mummy Pies

These easy 3-ingredient vegan raspberry mummy pies are a fun and spooky treat that's perfect for bringing a little Halloween magic to the table!

Made with just three simple ingredients. This is a great treat to make with kids.

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10. Spooky Vegan Halloween Cupcakes

These spooky vegan cupcakes are the perfect balance of fun and delicious. Made with a splash of black food coloring, they turn into dark, eerie vegan treats for Halloween.

I'd choose this recipe if you want something that looks bakery made but you can whip up with little effort.

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11. Vegan Halloween Sugar Cookies

Made with simple ingredients like vegan butter, aquafaba, and a touch of lemon zest, these vegan Halloween cookies have a deliciously buttery flavor that no one would guess is vegan.

They are great for a party or just because. But I also recommend making them for potlucks, bake sales, and party favors.

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12. Spooky Black Milkshake

This black milkshake is the perfect Halloween dessert. It's made by combining rich black cocoa powder with creamy vanilla ice cream to give it a deep, dark color and mysterious edge.

While the recipe is not vegan, I just use vegan ice cream and plant milk! Then I top my milkshakes with my vegan coconut whipped cream.

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13. Vegan Chocolate Mummy Blondies

Mummy blondies are the ultimate Halloween bars that combine rich chocolate chunks with a chewy, cake-like blondie base. Plus, they are gluten free!

If you want to make them even more indulgent, drizzle them with some of my vegan caramel right before serving!

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14. Vegan Spider Web Peanut Butter Cups

Featuring the smooth taste of vegan dark chocolate with a salty peanut butter filling, these vegan peanut butter spider web cups are an easy homemade treat that beats any store-bought version.

No fancy tools needed. You can use a Ziploc bag for piping, which is one of my go-to chef tricks that saves time and money.

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15. Pentagram Vegan Apple Pies

Flaky and filled with a lightly spiced apple filling, these mini pentagram-topped vegan pies are the ultimate Halloween mini dessert. They are very easy to make, and the simple design on top gives them a seasonal flair that's both festive and fun.

My favorite part is that you can use any fruit to make the filling!

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16. Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Combining rich chocolate with the cozy, warming flavors of pumpkin pie spice, this vegan Halloween cake is perfect to celebrate the season. Layered with a decadent vegan chocolate buttercream, this cake will impress vegans and non-vegans alike.

It's also one of my favorite easy vegan Halloween recipes that works for Thanksgiving or any autumn celebration.

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17. Vegan Caramel Apples

These vegan caramel apples take just 30 minutes to make! Made with coconut sugar, coconut cream, and nut butter, they offer a plant-based, gluten free alternative without sacrificing any flavor.

You can customize them with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or mini vegan chocolate chips.

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18. Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

No ice cream maker needed! Vegan pumpkin spice ice cream is the perfect fall treat for Halloween, blending creamy coconut milk with warm pumpkin pie spices.

This dairy-free and allergy-friendly ice cream is packed with flavor and super easy to make. It is delicious with my vegan chocolate chip cookies!

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19. Vegan Mummy Cupcakes

These rich chocolate vegan mummy cupcakes are topped with a smooth vegan buttercream, piped to look like mummy wraps, and finished with chocolate chip eyes.

They're fun and easy to make, making them a great activity for kids.

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20. Vegan Ice Cream Batwitches

With rich chocolate cookies as the "wings" and your favorite vegan ice cream in between, these adorable bat-shaped ice cream sandwiches offer the perfect balance of indulgence and creativity. Plus, they are really easy to make.

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21. Pumpkin Coffee Vegan Halloween Cupcakes

These vegan Halloween cupcakes are an eerie and delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate with a vibrant pumpkin pie frosting.

What I love about this recipe is that it uses edible black charcoal to make the cupcakes a deep, dark spooky color.

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22. Vegan Pastry Voodoo Dolls

These delicious vegan pastry voodoo dolls are creepy treats made with store-bought puff pastry and filled with naturally sweetened beetroot. They have a rich, earthy flavor and a vibrant red filling.

They're easy to make and a fun vegan food for the whole family!

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23. Vegan Crunchy Bars

These homemade Crunchie bars are perfect vegan Halloween desserts with their vibrant colors and yummy flavor! The recipe is a vegan and gluten-free take on the classic British treat, made with just a few simple ingredients.

I love these because they are a great option for Halloween or any time you want to indulge in a vegan version of the beloved candy.

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24. Vegan Halloween Cookie Cake

This vegan cookie cake is the perfect festive treat, combining a thick, chewy chocolate chip cookie base with fun decorations like pumpkins, mummies, and ghosts made from colorful buttercream.

It's simple to make, and there are endless decoration possibilities with Oreos, chocolate, and royal icing eyes.

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25. Vegan Bloody Cups

Made with a simple chocolate shell filled with a gooey, homemade raspberry chia seed jam, these vegan and gluten-free "bloody cups" are a scary and decadent Halloween candy.

The recipe uses minimal ingredients and is free of refined sugar, making it a healthier option for the holiday. The contrast of the dark chocolate and bright red filling creates a perfect eerie effect when bitten into.

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  • Tower of vegan cookie dough bites.
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⭐️ One Last Thing! If you try any of these vegan Halloween dessert recipes, please leave a review and rating to let me know how you liked them! Doing so helps other readers and me too! Your feedback makes a difference.

Comments

  1. Eddie says

    October 11, 2024 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    I tested the meringue ghosts for a party I'm going to and they came out great! My first time working with aquafaba.

    Reply
  2. Carrie says

    September 22, 2024 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic list! Do you know if the bloody cups can be filled with jam from the grocery store?

    Reply

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