20 Sweet and Comforting Vegan Sweet Potato Dessert Recipes

Sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness, creaminess, and warmth to a wide range of desserts. 

Rich in fiber and nutrients, they serve beautifully in pies, bars, cakes, and puddings – while replacing eggs or butter with ease.

These 20 vegan sweet potato desserts combine cozy spices, wholesome ingredients, and easy methods to deliver flavorful treats perfect for sharing or savoring solo. 

Each recipe is simple, deliciously plant-based, and family-approved!

Creamy And No-Bake Sweet Potato Desserts

These spoonable or chilled desserts are rich in texture and comfort. Ready to serve with minimal prep and no oven needed.

1. Sweet Potato Pudding Cups

Silky and smooth, this dairy-free pudding is spiced just right and naturally sweetened by sweet potato. It’s perfect for making ahead and serving chilled in jars.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Transfer to cups and chill for 2 hours.

2. Vegan Sweet Potato Mousse

Light, airy, and subtly sweet with cozy seasoning. Coconut cream adds richness and makes this mousse decadent without heaviness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• ½ cup coconut cream
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Whip coconut cream, fold in sweet potato mix.
2. Chill for an hour before serving.

3. Sweet Potato Chia Pudding

This pudding is creamy, satisfying, and packed with healthy chia seeds. Sweet potato adds flavor, fiber, and vibrant color to breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plant milk
• ½ cup sweet potato purée
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients together, refrigerate overnight.
2. Stir again before serving.

4. Sweet Potato Energy Balls

Chewy, bite-sized, and naturally sweet, these energy balls make a perfect snack or dessert substitute. Spiced with cinnamon, they bring a cozy note to any plate.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• ½ cup sweet potato mash
• ¼ cup nut or seed butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients, form into balls.
2. Chill until firm and enjoy.

5. Sweet Potato Cashew Cups

These layered cups have a nutty crust and sweet potato filling that tastes like custard. They’re delicate, yet simple to prep ahead for gatherings.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• ½ cup cashews, soaked
• ½ cup oats

Filling:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• ½ cup coconut cream
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Blend crust and press into liners.
2. Blend filling, spoon on top, and chill until set.

Baked Vegan Sweet Potato Desserts

Warm and fragrant, these baked sweets fill your kitchen with cozy aromas. They’re indulgent, satisfying, and perfect for fall or any comfort food moment.

6. Sweet Potato Bread

This moist and spiced vegan bread is a great way to showcase sweet potato’s natural sweetness. Speckled with warming cinnamon and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup oil
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Mix wet and dry ingredients, pour into a loaf pan.
2. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes and cool before slicing.

7. Sweet Potato Muffins with Streusel Topping

Soft muffins with a crunchy oat-streusel topping and warm spices. They’re perfect for brunch, lunchboxes, or snacking.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• 1½ cups flour
• ½ cup plant milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Streusel:

• ¼ cup oats
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Mix muffin batter, divide into cups.
2. Top with streusel and bake at 350°F for 22 minutes.

8. Sweet Potato Pecan Bars

Thick, chewy, and nutty, these bars are ideal for holidays or potlucks. Their caramel-like filling bakes into a tender, satisfying texture.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup oats
• ¼ cup coconut oil

Topping:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Press crust into a pan.
2. Mix topping, bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Cool before slicing.

9. Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies laced with melted chocolate chips and warm spices. A family-friendly favorite that pairs well with plant milk or tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• 1½ cups flour
• ⅓ cup coconut sugar
• ¼ cup oil
• ½ cup plant milk
• ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Mix the dough and fold in the chocolate.
2. Scoop and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.

10. Sweet Potato Cake with Orange Glaze

This layered sweet potato cake feels light but rich in flavor, infused with orange zest and sweet potato. Glazed with citrus icing, it’s festive yet approachable.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup oil
• ¼ cup orange juice
• Zest of one orange

Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp orange juice

Instructions:

1. Mix cake batter, bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
2. Cool, then brush with glaze before serving.

Frozen And Fruit-Based Sweet Potato Desserts

Light and refreshing, these desserts are perfect for when you want something cool or fruit-inspired with unexpected sweet potato flavor.

11. Sweet Potato Ice Cream (No-Churn)

Creamy and naturally sweet, this ice cream uses sweet potato and coconut milk to create a dairy-free classic. Just stir, freeze, and scoop.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients and freeze in a container.
2. Stir every hour until firm and scoopable.

12. Sweet Potato Banana Nice Cream

A naturally sweet frozen dessert made with two simple fruits. Creamy, caramel notes of sweet potato pair beautifully with banana’s sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen sweet potato chunks
• 1 frozen banana
• Splash of plant milk

Instructions:

1. Blend until smooth.
2. Eat immediately or freeze for a firmer texture.

13. Sweet Potato Mango Sorbet

Bright and versatile, this sorbet blends sweet potato and tropical fruit for a refreshing treat. Minimal sweetness and maximum flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mango chunks
• ½ cup cooked sweet potato
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions:

1. Blend and pour into molds or containers.
2. Freeze until set and fluff with a fork before serving.

14. Baked Sweet Potato with Spiced Fruit

A simple warm dessert where sweet potato halves are topped with spiced apple or pear. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or coconut whip.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 cup chopped fruit (apple or pear)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Bake sweet potatoes until tender.
2. Top with fruit mixture and bake another 5 minutes.

15. Sweet Potato Fruit Parfait

Layered parfait with creamy sweet potato blend, coconut yogurt, and fruit. It’s light, pretty, and simple to customize.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sweet potato purée
• 1 cup coconut yogurt
• ½ cup berries or fruit
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Layer puree, yogurt, and fruit in jars.
2. Chill before serving.

Vegan Sweet Potato Dessert Recipes For Special Occasions

These desserts are show-stopping yet easy to make, perfect for gatherings or celebrations. Sweet potatoes add both richness and moisture to make them extra memorable.

16. Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

These creamy bars combine a sweet potato filling and crunchy crust for a dessert that looks elegant but feels homey. They slice beautifully and freeze well.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup oats
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup oil

Filling:

• 1½ cups sweet potato purée
• ½ cup coconut cream
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Press crust into pan and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
2. Add filling and bake another 20 minutes. Chill before slicing.

17. Sweet Potato S’mores Dip

Gooey, chocolatey, and campfire-inspired – made with roasted sweet potato. Serve warm with vegan graham crackers for dunking.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
• ½ cup vegan marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Layer ingredients in a baking dish.
2. Bake at 375°F until marshmallows melt and turn golden.

18. Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Potato Donuts

These baked donuts are soft, spicy, and gently sweet. Coated in cinnamon sugar for a nostalgic, delightful finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• 1 ¼ cups flour
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Topping:

• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Pipe or spoon into donut pan and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.
2. Brush melted butter substitute and roll in cinnamon sugar.

19. Sweet Potato Pecan Tart

A flavorful blend of sweet potato and pecan filling in a flaky crust. It’s wine-ish wonderfully with coffee or after-dinner tea.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 ¼ cups flour
• ¼ cup oil
• Pinch of salt

Filling:

• 1 cup sweet potato purée
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Press crust into tart pan and pre-bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
2. Mix filling, pour in, and bake another 25 minutes. Cool before slicing.

20. Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

These soft rolls swirl with cinnamon sugar and sweet potato, rising into fluffy, cozy treats. Glaze with maple icing and enjoy fresh or make ahead.

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup sweet potato purée
• ¼ cup plant milk
• 1 tbsp yeast
• ¼ cup maple syrup

Filling:

• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp plant milk

Instructions:

1. Make dough, let rise, roll out, spread filling, and slice.
2. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes and drizzle glaze after cooling.

Final Thoughts

Sweet potatoes shine in desserts thanks to their natural sweetness, creamy texture, and comforting spices. 

Whether you’re craving something chilled and rich, warm and fragrant, or fruity and refreshing, these vegan recipes show just how versatile they can be.

Keep sweet potatoes in your kitchen rotation – not just for savory dishes but for surprisingly elegant and wholesome sweets that will delight everyone at the table.