21 Cozy Vegan Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall

As the leaves turn and sweaters come out, there’s one ingredient that always steals the season: pumpkin. 

Whether you’re baking up something sweet for a family gathering or craving a warm treat on a crisp day, these vegan pumpkin desserts offer comfort in every bite.

Made with real pumpkin and cozy spices, these recipes are fully plant-based and easy to prepare.

They’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or simply treating yourself as the nights draw in.

Why Pumpkin Is a Fall Dessert Favorite

Pumpkin adds natural sweetness, moisture, and a velvety texture to all kinds of treats. It pairs beautifully with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and maple, making it perfect for:

• Fall baking and holiday spreads
• Dairy-free creamy puddings or cheesecakes
• Wholesome snacks and lunchbox treats
• Crowd-pleasing no-bake options

Ready to enjoy the cozy side of fall? Let’s get into these pumpkin-packed vegan desserts.

Baked Vegan Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

Warm, spiced, and straight from the oven – these recipes are autumn classics.

1. Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Soft, moist, and full of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup oil
• ½ cup plant milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.
3. Pour into the pan and bake for 50–55 minutes.
4. Let cool before slicing.

2. Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Perfect for cozy mornings or snacking on the go.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• ¾ cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup oil
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin.
2. Stir all ingredients together.
3. Divide into cups and bake 20–22 minutes.

3. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy, spiced, and loaded with dairy-free chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• ⅓ cup coconut sugar
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ½ cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.
2. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Scoop onto baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

4. Pumpkin Apple Crisp

A twist on classic crisp with cozy fall flavors.

Ingredients:

Filling:

• 2 apples, sliced
• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Topping:

• ¾ cup oats
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Layer filling in a dish.
2. Combine the topping and sprinkle over.
3. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.

5. Pumpkin Pecan Blondies

Soft, chewy bars with crunchy pecans.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients together.
2. Spread into a small baking pan and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
3. Cool before cutting.

6. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Soft and chewy with a cinnamon-sugar coating – fall’s answer to a classic cookie.

Ingredients:

• 1 ⅓ cups flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla

Topping:

• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
2. Scoop dough into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
3. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Cool before eating.

7. Pumpkin Chocolate Fudge

A 5-ingredient dessert that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate chips, then stir in the other ingredients.
2. Spread into a lined pan and chill until firm.
3. Cut into squares and store in the fridge.

8. Pumpkin Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Cozy and satisfying enough to double as breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups plant milk
• ½ cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased baking dish.
2. Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes.
3. Serve warm with a drizzle of plant milk or maple syrup.

10. Mini Pumpkin Pie Cups

All the flavor of pumpkin pie – no rolling pin needed.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup dates
• 1 cup oats

Filling:

• 1 cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup coconut cream
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions:

1. Blend crust and press into muffin liners.
2. Blend filling and spoon on top.
3. Chill or freeze until set.

No-Bake And Raw Vegan Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

For days when you want something sweet without using the oven, you can turn to these raq vegan pumpkin treats for ultimate comfort.

11. No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups

Creamy and spiced with a nutty crust.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup dates
• 1 cup almonds

Filling:

• 1 cup soaked cashews
• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• ¼ cup coconut cream
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Blend crust, press into jars or cups.
2. Blend filling and spoon on top.
3. Chill for 2–3 hours before serving.

12. Pumpkin Energy Balls

A simple snack with all the fall flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• ½ cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup nut butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients until sticky.
2. Roll into balls and chill.

13. Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plant milk
• ¼ cup pumpkin purée
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon
  

Instructions:

1. Whisk everything together in a jar.
2. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

14. Pumpkin Fudge Squares

Melt-in-your-mouth goodness with no baking needed.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
2. Spread into a lined tray and freeze.
3. Cut into squares and store chilled.

15. Pumpkin Oat Bars (No-Bake)

These chewy, spiced bars are great as

 grab-and-go treats.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats
• ½ cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions:

1. Mix everything well.
2. Press into a lined tray and refrigerate.
3. Slice once firm.

Creamy Pumpkin Sweets

These chilled recipes are velvety, smooth, and perfect for cozy nights in.

16. Pumpkin Caramel Dip

Sweet, spiced, and perfect for dipping fruit or crackers.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Chill and serve with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers.

17. Pumpkin Mousse

Light and fluffy with a spiced finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut cream
• ½ cup pumpkin
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Whip coconut cream until fluffy.
2. Fold in remaining ingredients.
3. Chill before serving.

18. Pumpkin Banana Nice Cream

Cool, creamy, and made with just a few ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 frozen bananas
• ½ cup pumpkin
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Splash of almond milk

Instructions:

1. Blend until smooth.
2. Serve soft or freeze until scoopable.

19. Pumpkin Cashew Pudding

Rich, smooth, and lightly spiced.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaked cashews
• ½ cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until silky.
2. Chill before serving.

Pumpkin Treats for Special Occasions

These are perfect for fall holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you want a little extra wow factor.

20. Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Bite-sized indulgence rolled in cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions:

1. Mix until thick and doughy.
2. Roll into balls and coat with cinnamon sugar.
3. Chill before serving.

21. Pumpkin Tarts with Maple Glaze

Elegant and flavorful with a buttery crust.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup oats
• ½ cup almonds
• ¼ cup maple syrup

Filling:

• 1 cup pumpkin
• ¼ cup coconut cream
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Blend and press the crust into tart pans.
2. Fill and chill.
3. Optional: drizzle with maple glaze before serving.

Final Thoughts

These cozy vegan pumpkin desserts capture the best of fall – warm spices, creamy textures, and naturally sweet flavor. 

Whether you’re baking for loved ones or just enjoying a quiet moment with a warm mug and a pumpkin cookie, these recipes bring the comfort of the season to your kitchen.

Stock up on canned pumpkin (or roast your own), gather your spices, and enjoy the cozy goodness of plant-based fall desserts – one spoon or slice at a time.