Let's celebrate Dad with something homemade, hearty, and sweet — because in my books nothing beats a dessert made with love as a perfect way to make someone's special day special-er :D
I put together a small selection of gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipes that are just right for the occasion. Whether Dad is into bold flavors, classic treats, or something a little unexpected, there’s something here I'm sure he’ll love.
Hit the “Get the Recipe” button under each treat to explore the full collection and get inspired to bake something special.
No-Bake Black Forest Cake
A no-bake, gluten-free vegan spin on a classic black forest cake recipe. A delicious layer of rich chocolate cake, topped with cherry jam and vegan whip.
Maple Pecan Pie
A baked vegan pecan pie without corn syrup -- sweetened only with maple and with a gluten-free crust. Super delicious!
Easy Raw Flourless Chocolate Cake
An easy no-bake flourless chocolate cake recipe topped with a layer of salted chocolate shell. Easily make it raw by using raw cacao. Naturally gluten-free and paleo friendly.
Cherry Topped Cheesecake
A deliciously creamy raw vegan cheesecake with a cherry topping. Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free, no-bake recipe.
Chili Chocolate Mousse Pots
This rich and decadent vegan chocolate mousse recipe makes for a lovely easy-to-whip up treat.
Caramel Swirl Ice Cream
A creamy, no churn vegan caramel ice cream with a thick caramel swirl. Refined sugar-free.
No Churn, Dairy-Free Creamy Almond Butter Ice Cream
Creamy almond butter vegan ice cream you can make in a blender without churning. Raw and fruit sweetened.
Raw Chocolate Tartufo
Raw vegan remake of the classic Italian dessert. Rich, decadent dairy-free ice cream balls, filled with white chocolate ice cream. No churning required. Gluten-free.
Mint Chip Ice Cream Pops
These refined sugar-free and vegan ice-cream pops feature a melty mint base while the cacao nibs give just the right amount of crunch.
Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Tart
This blueberry cheesecake tart is surprisingly super easy to make and super awesome to eat. A true classic.
Raw Banana Brownie Parfait
A vegan, gluten-free, and paleo raw chocolate and banana parfait from the book Sweetly Raw.
Raw Snickerdoodle Slice
Raw vegan cheesecake meets snickerdoodle cookie in a creamy, billowy layered dessert slice. Gluten-free and indulgent, with cinnamon sugar ice cream flavoring.
Layered Caramel Nougat Chocolate Slice
Layers of gooey caramel, chocolate, and crunchy peanuts make this delicious raw vegan dessert bar somewhat reminiscent of a Snickers bar, minus the dairy and refined sugar!
Chocolate Almond Bars
Simple and flavorful, these chocolate covered chewy almond butter bars make a wonderful quick sweet treat.
Espresso Salted Caramel Raw Cheesecake
A deliciously creamy vegan cheesecake with layers of chocolate, espresso, and salted caramel. Also gluten-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free.
Duncan Hines-Style Chocolate Cake
A chocolatey gluten-free, vegan, refined-sugar free cake dusted with cocoa powder. Tastes like a classic chocolate cake.
Cherry Upside Down Cake
This rustic and gluten-free golden cake has decadent, vegan and refined-sugar free caramelized cherry crust and is best served slightly warm.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Sweet, creamy fudge made with peanut butter and topped with crunchy cacao nibs. A quick & easy freezer recipe! Dairy-free and gluten-free, with paleo & nut-free option.
Raw Tiramisu
The decadent classic Italian dessert reinvented without using dairy or grains. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Tahini Chocolate Fudge
Chewy, melt-in-your-mouth, and very more-ish easy vegan fudge. Prepare this tahini chocolate fudgey ahead of time so it's ready to be pulled from your freezer.
Cherry Almond Biscotti
Crispy gluten-free vegan cherry almond biscotti... the perfect cookie to pair with your favorite hot drink. Makes a beautiful gift.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These gluten-free vegan chocolate peanut butter cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, lightly crispy on the outside, and full of flavor. Oil-free and refined sugar-free.
Cherry Pie
This easy homemade cherry pie is a lovely way to take advantage of fresh seasonal cherries. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
A gluten-free vegan cookie made with apples, cinnamon, oatmeal, and raisins. This recipe is also refined sugar-free and oil-free.
Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Deliciously chewy almond thumbprint cookies with cherry jam in the center. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, oil-free recipe.
Peanut Butter Pecan Blondie Cookies
These grain-free peanut butter pecan blondie cookies are a cross between peanut butter cookies and blondie bars. A maple-sweetened, almond and peanut buttery base brings together the perfect balance of chocolate chunks and pecans for this crowd-pleasing recipe.
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
If you're looking for something super easy, these
soft dates filled with almond butter, sprinkled with crunchy cacao nibs, and topped with flaky salt are the perfect instant treat.
Easy 4 Ingredient Blender Pancakes
Fluffy gluten-free pancakes you can whip together with only four ingredients. Dairy-free and egg-free.
Blueberry Banana Bread
A delicious moist and fluffy gluten-free vegan blueberry banana bread (oil-free), topped with banana chips or banana slices.
Millet Almond Butter Waffles
These delicious (crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside) waffles come together in a snap and only take a handful of ingredients to make. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be made with no added oils.
Chocolate Covered Espresso Oat Bars
A soft, chewy, chocolate covered gluten-free snack bar with a kick of espresso flavor.
Vegan Gluten-Free Triple Chocolate Banana Bread
A rich gluten-free banana bread with triple the chocolate. Moist, delicious vegan banana bread recipe, made without refined sugar.
Zucchini Brownies
Treat yourself to a slice of deep chocolatey goodness with these moist and fluffy (and, semi-importantly, veg-filled!) zucchini brownies.
Raw Espresso Layer Cake
Layers of chocolatey espresso and cream meld together in this vegan, gluten-free raw espresso cake.
Creamy Key Lime Pie
A deliciously creamy wholeome vegan alternative for key lime pie.
Brandi’s Chocolate Espresso Fudge Cake
This gluten-free and vegan no-bake chocolate espresso fudge cake is rich, deep-flavored, and perfect for the chocolate lovers out there.
Coffee Ice Cream
A luxuriously creamy, deeply rich coffee flavored vegan ice cream. An easy, no churn, refined sugar-free recipe.
No-Bake Carrot Cake (Nut-Free)
A nut-free version of a no-bake vegan carrot cake, topped with a deliciously smooth layer of coconut cream. This recipe is gluten-free, grain-free and paleo, refined sugar-free, nut-free, and can be made raw and with no added oils.
“Healthified” Carrot Cake
A gluten-free, vegan, refined-sugar free carrot cake.
Decadent Chocolate Mousse Pie
A decadent gluten-free, grain-free, and vegan chocolate mouse pie recipe with a chocolate topping.
Mini Apple Pie
Easy mini vegan apple pie, with an oil-free cashew-butter cookie-like crust and a lightly spiced fruity apple filling.
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