Simple 3-ingredient Chocolate Croissants (vegan pain au chocolat)

By Ashley Jean March 24, 2023 17 mins read 132 Views

Vegan Chocolate Croissants

What is your favorite pastry to wake up to with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning? Mine is chocolate croissants! If you have ever been to France or want a piece of fresh boulangerie pastries at home, this recipe will bring a little more sweetness to your home. With just 3 ingredients, you can have a fun tea party with your besties.

Related Recipe: Vegan Breakfast Pastry

Pro Tips:

You can replace the chocolate with any jam or chocolate of your choice.
You can replace maple syrup with any of your go-to sweeteners.
Pair this recipe with your favorite coffee – you can thank me later.

Other Recipes to pair with this recipe:

Taylor Swift’s Chai Sugar Cookies Vegan – Make it extra sweet with these infamous Taylor Swift cookies.
Grilled Vegan Glazed Donut Ice Cream Sandwich – Let’s get creative and use the grill to make more desserts! Who doesn’t like ice cream and donuts?
No-Bake Vegan Dunkaroos – While you’re waiting for the croissants to finish, you can make these delicious no-bake vegan dunkaroos.

INGREDIENTS:

1 sheet vegan-friendly puff pastry
1/4 cup tbsp melted vegan butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips or pieces
2 tbsp plant milk of choice (optional)
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

Cutting Board
Knife
Sauce Bowls
Baking Sheet

Simple 3-ingredients Chocolate Croissants (vegan pain au chocolat)

Simple 3-ingredient Chocolate Croissants (vegan pain au chocolat)

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Prep time

3 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

23 mins

This delicious sweet treat is made for those who love a fresh oven-baked desseert for any time of day. In under 3-ingredients you can have the most delicious pastries with your coffee.

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Ingredients

1 sheet vegan-friendly puff pastry
¼ cup tbsp melted vegan butter
½ cup chocolate chips or pieces
2 tbsp plant milk of choice
1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F, and grease or line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Roll out the puff pastry into a long rectangle, about 12 in x 8 in, and brush the entire surface with melted (but no longer hot) butter.
Slice the pastry along the short edge into 8 long strips.
Place a piece of chocolate on one end of each strip and use that end to roll up the strips, and place them into the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl mix together the plant milk and maple syrup, and brush the tops of each pastry.
Bake the pastries for about 20-25 mins, or until golden brown and then transfer the pain au chocolat to a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 8

Hey welcome to The Edgy Veg – we veganize popular food recipes for vegans, plant-based diets, eco-conscious eaters & people who are trying to eat more plants over… y’know animals or their by-products. We hope you enjoy this tasty vegan recipe!

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