Looking for simple, delicious vegan dessert recipes that don’t skimp on flavour? You’re in the right place. 🍫✨
Whether you're a long-time plant-based eater or just chocolate-obsessed, these 5 easy recipes featuring Viva Cacao will satisfy your sweet tooth with wholesome ingredients and bold, decadent flavour. From no-bake bites to dreamy mousses, each dessert is packed with our rich, ethically sourced, dairy-free chocolate and crafted to keep things quick, clean, and delicious.
1. Superfood Chocolate Bark with Nuts and Dried Fruits
Ingredients:
- 2 bars Viva Cacao Classic Dark Chocolate or Almond and Pink Salt Dark Chocolate
- 1/4 cup mixed toasted nuts (almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, or goji berries)
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and melt using a double boiler method, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared sheet, spreading it to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Sprinkle with toasted nuts, dried fruits, hemp seeds, and sea salt.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour until fully set.
- Break into bite-sized pieces and enjoy.
Why We Love It:
This no-fuss chocolate bark is a go-to for gifting or snacking. It’s rich in antioxidants, packed with texture, and highlights our naturally sweetened, Canadian-made chocolate.
2. Vegan Nut Butter Cups
Ingredients:
- 2 to 4 bars of Viva Cacao Classic Dark Chocolate or Sugar Free Vanilla with Lucuma Dark Chocolate Bar (about 75–150g total)
- 1/2 cup nut butter of choice
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (if not strictly vegan)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Melt half the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second increments.
- Spoon a bit of chocolate into each liner to cover the bottom. Freeze for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Form small discs and place on set chocolate.
- Melt remaining chocolate and pour over peanut butter layers.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes until fully set.
Why We Love It:
These creamy, dreamy cups are a homemade twist on a classic treat—only better. They're indulgent and wholesome and made with vegan chocolate and no refined sugar.
3. Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
- Liquid from 1 can of chickpeas (about 1 cup aquafaba)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2-4 bars of Viva Cacao Classic Dark Chocolate or Vanilla Chai with Reishi Chocolate (about 75–150g total, depending on desired richness)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine aquafaba, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
- Whip with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler and let it cool slightly.
- Gently fold the chocolate into the whipped aquafaba.
- Divide into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Optional: Top with cacao nibs or a chocolate shard.
Why We Love It:
Light, fluffy, and surprisingly indulgent, this mousse uses chickpea water to achieve its airy texture. It’s a plant-based dessert that feels fancy without the fuss.
4. No-Bake Superfood Energy Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 bar Viva Cacao Salted Maca Crunch Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 8–10 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- Pulse chopped chocolate and coconut in a food processor.
- Add remaining ingredients and process until a sticky dough forms.
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Optional: Roll in coconut, hemp seeds, or cacao nibs.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. Store in fridge or freezer.
Why We Love It:
Loaded with superfoods and adaptogens like maca, these energy bites are as energizing as they are delicious. Perfect for on-the-go snacking or a midday mood boost.
5. Simple Three-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients:
- 1 bar Viva Cacao Raspberry and Camu Camu Dark Chocolate or Sugar-Free Coconut Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (omit if using sweetened chocolate)
- Optional coatings: cacao powder, shredded coconut, chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Melt coconut oil over low heat.
- Add chocolate and stir until fully melted.
- Whisk in maple syrup (if using).
- Pour into shallow dish and chill for 30 minutes.
- Scoop into balls and roll in coatings.
- Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.
Why We Love It:
These creamy truffles let the vibrant notes of our chocolate shine—especially the fruity boost of camu camu and the richness of monk fruit-sweetened options.
With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, these easy vegan chocolate desserts let you enjoy guilt-free indulgence any time. All made with our dairy-free, ethically sourced, Canadian chocolate.