The 6 Vegan Valentine’s Desserts We Can’t Stop Baking

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than spending time in the kitchen with your loved ones? Baking and cooking together is a fun and inexpensive way to spend some quality time, whether it’s with family, friends, or your special someone! Luckily, we rounded-up these 6 vegan Valentine’s desserts just in time for you to add them to your plans. And of course, all of these recipes are teff compatible—so you can treat your sweet tooth while still reaping those health benefits.

Baking with Teff

A general rule of thumb when working with teff flour is to substitute ¼ of the flour called for in any baking recipe (gluten-free or not). Not only does it add a significant amount of nutritional value, but it makes for a light, tender, and flavorful contribution to anything from breads and cakes to cookies and waffles! For more about cooking and baking with teff, read our cooking and baking info guide.

Vegan Valentine’s Dessert #1: Mocha Teff Breakfast Pudding

This high fiber, high protein recipe is a great way to start a fun Valentine’s Day! Courtesy of Craving Something Healthy, this breakfast pudding is a quick, chocolatey way to give your body some self love in the morning. With a kick of espresso and a red pop of colour with the help of some raspberries, this pudding is part of our morning routine even after Valentine’s Day. Head on over to their blog for the full recipe!

Recommended Teff Flour: Berhan Grains Brown Teff Flour
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Vegan Valentine’s Dessert #2: Caramel Apple Teff Pancakes

Who said healthy eating can’t be sweet! This recipe from Healthy Slow Cooking caught our eye with its homemade date caramel syrup recipe on the side. These pancakes are perfect to treat someone you love with breakfast in bed (or dinner in bed, we’re not judging), and they’ll thank you for the added health kick. Plus, you can also use date caramel syrup in your tea or coffee, over your cereal or oatmeal, and mix it in ice cream—now that’s a vegan Valentine’s dessert with versatility! Check out the full recipe on their blog.

Recommended Teff Flour: Berhan Grains Ivory Teff Flour
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Vegan Valentine’s Dessert #3: No Bake Red Velvet Cake Balls

No bake? Say no more! Sometimes you want the savoury dessert payoff without the savoury dessert effort—we get that. This recipe from Minimalist Baker has our heart: 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 10 minutes! Perfect for bringing to a party, but also as your partner in crime during a movie marathon. Go ahead and have more than one, they’re healthy! For the full recipe, be sure to check out their blog.

Recommended Teff Flour: Berhan Grains Ivory Teff Flour
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins

Vegan Valentine’s Dessert #4: Rich Walnut Teff Brownies

Brownies are a classic dessert—we don’t need to reinvent the wheel. But what if we just made it healthier… and added walnuts? Another recipe from Healthy Slow Cooking does just that! Packed with fibre and protein, this vegan Valentine’s dessert is rich, gluten-free, and perfect for sharing. Check out this new take on a classic by reading the full recipe on their blog.

Recommended Teff Flour: Berhan Grains Brown Teff Flour
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Vegan Valentine’s Dessert #5: Sweet and Silky Teff Coffee Cake

Whether you’re trying to find another source for your coffee-fix or are limiting your caffeine intake to desserts only, this cake is sure to please! Thanks to plant-based blog Love is in My Tummy, we have this cake to accompany a flirty late night cappuccino. Besides it’s crumbly goodness, we really love this cake for the brown sugar streusel topping. Make it just in time for Valentine’s Day using the full recipe from their blog.

Recommended Teff Flour: Berhan Grains Ivory Teff Flour
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Vegan Valentine’s Dessert #6: Decadent Vegan Chocolate Truffles

Saving the most luxurious for last, this vegan Valentine’s dessert is the perfect salty-sweet treat. Another hit from Minimalist Baker, this recipe only calls for 8 ingredients and makes for a 5-star taste on a 1-star budget. And, we’ll share a secret… this recipe doesn’t even call for flour! We just like it that much. For the full recipe, head on over to their blog.

Recommended Teff Flour: none
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins

Thanks for drooling over these recipes with us. We hope you have a love-filled, teff-filled Valentine’s Day! We want to know, which recipes are you making this V-Day? Be sure to share your desserts with us on socials, and use the hashtags #berhanvalentines #berhangrains so we can check them out!