Cloudy winter days call for sweet, bright treats! We’ve rounded up our best citrus-packed desserts to help you cook and bake through the drier seasons of the year. Scroll through to find your new favorite citrus treat!
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Lemon dessert
Easy Lemon Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Bite-sized lemon cookies that are sweet, fluffy and oh-so-delicious! The perfect gluten-free and vegan treat for spring. Only 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes are needed!
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Lemon Loaf Cake (Vegan/GF)
Fluffy, Soft Lemon Cake in 1 Pot! Vegan and gluten-free and topped with a stunning 3-ingredient glaze. Perfect for spring and beyond!
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Vegan No-Bake Coconut Yogurt Cheesecake
Creamy, decadent vegan cheesecake made with a date-walnut crust and cashew-coconut-yogurt for the ultimate tangy-sweet treat. Requires only 10 ingredients, no-bake, and completely vegan and gluten-free.
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No-Bake Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes
Tender no-bake donut holes infused with lemon juice and zest and speckled with poppy seeds! A 30-minute naturally sweet, easy-to-make snack or dessert!
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Creamy Vegan Lemon Bar
Creamy, naturally sweet vegan lemon bars made with 10 simple ingredients and a delicious gluten-free crust.
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White Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake (Vegan + GF)
Amazing 10-Ingredient White Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake Made Completely in Food Processor or Blender! So rich, decadent, and you’d never guess it’s vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
1-Bowl, 30-Minute Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with a 2-Ingredient Lemon Glaze. So moist, healthy, perfectly tart-sweet and delicious.
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Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bar
Easy, 10-ingredient blueberry pie bars with a cookie crust, slivered-almond coating, and 2-ingredient glaze! The perfect easy summer dessert.
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Vegan lemon curd
Easy vegan lemon curd with only 5 ingredients and 1 pot! Creamy, perfectly tart, naturally sweet! Enjoy straight from the jar, or add to waffles, pancakes, and baked goods!
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No-Bake Lemon Cookie Fruit Tarts
Simple no-bake vegan tart with a date-walnut crust and creamy, dairy-free filling that tastes like a lemon cookie!
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Orange dessert
Orange Cardamom Power Bites (No-Bake!)
Sweet, tangy, decadent power bites infused with orange juice and cardamom! Perfect for a quick snack or healthy dessert. Only 6 ingredients, 15 minutes, and 1 food processor are required!
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Orange Almond Biscotti (Vegan)
Amazing, simple vegan biscotti infused with orange zest and roasted almonds. Dip in vegan dark chocolate for a decadent touch. A delicious vegan breakfast, dessert or snack with your favorite hot drink!
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Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins (Vegan)
Tender, zesty, sweet, and tart cranberry orange muffins! Vegan, gluten-free and the ultimate seasonal treat on holiday mornings. Only 1 bowl needed!
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Orange Cranberry Crisp (gluten-free and easy!)
All the flavors of cranberry sauce in a saucy, streusel-topped crisp! The cranberries are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and orange juice and topped with rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon and coconut sugar. The ultimate holiday snack or dessert! Only 10 ingredients are required.
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Lime dessert
Creamy Lime Pie Bar
Creamy Lime Pie Bars with an almond-oat crust and creamy, cashew-based filling! Perfectly tart, naturally sweet and so delicious! 10 basic ingredients are required.
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7-Ingredient Vegan Key Lime Pies
7-Ingredient Key Lime Pie Bites with a Simple Graham Cracker Crust! Perfectly tart, creamy and so satisfying.
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Let us know if you try any of these citrus desserts! Leave a comment or take a photo and tag @minimalistbaker on Instagram Cheers, friends!