100 Vegan Summer Dessert Recipes

Embark on the sweetest veganventure yet: 100 summer desserts from frosty treats to fruity trifles! Let's chill.

Aug 1, 2025

by Megan McFadden

Vegan Summer Dessert Heaven Starts Here

Summer's heating up, and so are your sweet tooth's dreams. Whether you're poolside, picnic-bound, or just chilling under the AC, this epic lineup of sweet vegan treats is here to satisfy every sun-kissed craving, from fruity favorites to frozen delights and everything in between.

Here's a taste of what's coming your way:

Ice cream everything: From classic scoops like vanilla to ice cream sandwiches
Fruity faves: Mango mousse, peach cobbler, pineapple upside-down cupcakes, and berry brownies
Popsicles and frozen bites: Refreshing, colorful, and fun to share
Patriotic treats: Red, white, and blueberry and flag-themed desserts for the 4th of July
S'mores desserts: S'mores bark, cupcakes, pie, and so much more
Trifles: Light, fluffy, and full of flavor
Zucchini sweets: Brownies, bread, cake, and more with a summer veggie twist

Whether you're craving something cold, fruity, chocolatey, or secretly veggie-packed, you'll find the perfect dessert to cap off any summer day and maybe even inspire a few new traditions.

Scoop, swirl, slice, and savor. Let's make this your sweetest summer yet.

10 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

Scoop up the ultimate summer chill! These dreamy, dairy-free ice creams are smooth, creamy, and bursting with flavor. No cones are required, but highly encouraged.

From classic vanilla and chocolate to tropical blends and ice cream sandwiches, these frozen favorites are perfect for cooling down and sweetening up any sunny day.

Grab a spoon and dig in. Your scoop-worthy summer starts here!

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You might also like these dairy-free ice cream recipes and more plant-based ice cream brands.

10 Vegan Peach Dessert Ideas

Is it even summer without peaches? These golden, juicy gems are the stars of the season, and they're ready to shine in everything from crisps to cobblers.

Whether you like them baked, blended, or fresh off the pit, these vegan peach desserts are bursting with sunshine in every bite.

Get ready to turn those peaches into pure plant-based magic.

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You might also like these peach recipes.

10 Vegan Popsicle Recipes

Cool, colorful, and downright nostalgic, these vegan popsicles are summer on a stick. From creamy coconut to orange creamsicle, these frozen treats are perfect for hot afternoons, poolside treats, or anytime you need a sweet cooldown.

No ice cream maker, no problem! Freeze, pop, and enjoy the chill. Grab your molds and get ready to make your freezer a whole lot more fun!

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Here are additional popsicle recipes.

10 Vegan Zucchini Dessert Recipes

Zucchini for dessert? You bet. This summer squash is the ultimate undercover ingredient, adding moisture, texture, and subtle sweetness to cakes, breads, brownies, and more.

Whether you're sneaking in veggies or going full garden-to-dessert mode, these plant-powered treats are anything but boring.

Get ready to spiralize, bake, and wow your taste buds. Zucchini is taking dessert to the next level.

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You might also like my guide to spiralizing veggies.

10 Vegan S'mores Recipes

S'mores are the sweet, sticky soul of summer, and these vegan versions bring all the campfire magic without the dairy. Think gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, and golden graham goodness, reimagined in creative treats like bars, donuts, cookies, and even fudgesicles.

No fire pit? No problem. These plant-based s'mores recipes are here to spark joy all summer long.

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Need more ideas? Check out these s'mores recipes.

10 Vegan Patriotic Dessert Recipes

Red, white, and oooh! These festive vegan desserts are bursting with bold colors, juicy summer berries, and star-spangled flair, perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any sunny celebration.

From a berry trifle cake to Eton mess, these treats bring the fireworks straight to your dessert table. Sweet, simple, and proudly plant-based, it's time to celebrate summer in full color!

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I recommend these American recipes. If you would rather stick with berries, check out my blog posts featuring strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, and blackberries.

10 Vegan Frozen Dessert Ideas

When the temps rise, the freezer becomes your best friend, and these vegan frozen treats are here to keep things cool. From Dole Whip to snow cones, these desserts are all chill with zero melt-downs required.

Cold, creamy, and 100% dairy-free, these frozen goodies are part of your summer survival guide. So grab a spoon or a stick, and cool off with your new favorite frozen finds.

10 Vegan Pineapple Dessert Ideas

Bright, juicy, and bursting with tropical vibes, pineapple brings the sunshine to every bite. From upside-down cake to cobbler, these vegan desserts are sweet, tangy, and summer-ready.

Ready for a pineapple party? These golden treats are your ticket to dessert paradise.

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I recommend these pineapple recipes.

10 Vegan Trifle Recipes

Layers of sweet, creamy, and fruity goodness, trifles are the showstoppers of summer. These vegan versions stack everything you love: vegan whipped toppings, fresh fruit, fluffy cake, and chilled pudding, all in one dreamy dish.

Whether you're making mini cups or a big bowl for a crowd, these trifles are guaranteed to impress. Spoon down through every delicious layer, these plant-based beauties are almost too pretty to eat (almost).

10 Vegan Mango Dessert Ideas

Sweet, silky, and sunshine-colored, mango is summer's golden MVP. These vegan desserts celebrate mango in all its juicy glory, from creamy mousses to smoothies.

Whether you're blending, chilling, or slicing fresh, these treats are pure mango magic. Get ready to mango wild. Grab your blender, chill your forks, and dive into tropical dessert bliss today.

That's a Wrap on Summer Sweets!

From fruity trifles to frozen treats, this dessert lineup proves one thing: summer and sweets are meant for each other, especially when they're 100% plant-based. Whether you scooped, swirled, sliced, or stacked your way through the season, we hope these recipes brought plenty of joy (and maybe a few sticky fingers).

So whether you're team s'mores, team mango, or all about that creamy Dole Whip life, don't stop now. Keep the summer sweetness going one bite at a time.

Craving more? Bookmark this list, share with your dessert-loving crew, and come back anytime you need a little sunshine in your dessert life.

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Craving more summer recipes? Try these vegan summer salads and these vegan summer meal prep ideas today.