Vegan Christmas Recipes (2024)

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Get all your vegan Christmas recipes here! From appealing appetizers to satisfying entrées, to delicious desserts, this holiday roundup has something for everyone his holiday season.

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This post was originally published on 12/10/2017

As the end of the year nears, it's hard to believe all that we have been through this past 12 months. Whew. We are almost through what has collectively been the hardest year in modern history.

As we head into the Christmas season, I hope we can all reflect on the goodness that surrounds us as we spend time with our friends and family around holiday traditions and good food. To help you celebrate, I want to share with you my favorite vegan Christmas recipes of the season. From appealing appetizers to satisfying entrées, to deliciously seasonal desserts, this roundup has something for everyone!

Note: I haven't included my cookie recipes in this roundup. Here are all my Vegan Christmas Cookies.

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Do you still need ideas to serve at your upcoming holiday events? I've got you covered! Let's take a peek inside my 12 favorite vegan Christmas recipes.

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Vegan Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

A vegan Pound Cake that is so rich and decadent no one will believe it's vegan. Topped with a lemony glaze for a delightful sweet morning or midday snack.

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Pistachio and Pomegranate Vegan Cheese Ball.

This Pistachio and Pomegranate Macadamia Nut Vegan Cheese Ball makes the perfect appetizer for your next holiday party. Serve with fruit and crackers for an impressive plant-based addition. Made with just 10 ingredients!

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Vegan Cranberry Meatballs

These vegan cranberry meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. They are made with a mushroom walnut base and tossed in homemade cranberry sauce for the perfect holiday appetizer.

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Massaged Kale Salad with Orange Poppyseed Dressing

You're going to love this delicious massaged kale salad. Topped with pecans, pears, and pomegranates and tossed with orange poppy seed dressing, it's a delicious and festive winter salad.

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Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Welcome in fall with this Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash. Perfectly baked squash filled with wild rice, dried cranberries, toasted hazelnuts, and Maitake mushrooms for the perfect vegan and gluten-free meal.

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Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts are a sweet and savory vegan side dish perfect for your next holiday dinner. They are perfectly tender roasted Brussels sprouts tossed together with roasted hazelnuts and rosemary for a delicious harvest dish.

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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

Enjoy a classic favorite this Thanksgiving with this Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a sweet and crunchy pecan crust.

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Maple Cinnamon Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Elevate your holiday table to a new level with these Maple Cinnamon Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. It's a new twist on the classic sweet potato casserole that everyone will love.

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Vegan Wellington w/ Lentils

Vegan wellington is the plant-based version of traditional beef wellington. It is surprisingly easy to veganize and adds panache to any gathering. The perfect main course for any holiday meal, this vegan loaf will satisfy everyone at your table!

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Vegan Meatloaf with Mushrooms & Lentils

Make your holidays special with this vegan meatloaf. A lentil loaf filled with vegetables and spices. All topped with a maple tomato sauce for a delicious and seasonal plant-based entrée.

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Vegan Gingerbread Cake

This Vegan Gingerbread Cake is the perfect dessert for your holiday. A sweet and spicy cake filled with flavor and dusted with powdered sugar.

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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

This vegan sweet potato pie is so rich and creamy, no one will believe it’s vegan. The filling can be made in a food processor for a quick and easy fall dessert the whole family will love.

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Where Do I Get My Holiday Groceries?

This time of year is crazy and when it comes to holiday shopping, I like to avoid crowds. This is why I like to do all my holiday shopping (for non-perishables) at Thrive Market (<<affiliate link).

Thrive Market is an entirely zero waste company so you don’t have to feel bad about stocking up on your holiday essentials. Thrive Market sells all organic, non-GMO products at 25-50% off retail price Better yet? With every member who joins Thrive Market, they sponsor a free membership to a low income family, public school teacher, military veteran, or first responder. Save money and do good! Now that’s some holiday cheer.

When shopping, you can filter your search to “vegan” items only and you’ve got your own online vegan grocery store. Thrive Market has saved me a ton of money and time and I HIGHLY recommend checking it out.

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More Holiday Roundups

Make sure to check out all of my vegan holiday recipes including:

  • Vegan Thanksgiving Meal Plan
  • 45 Classic Vegan Christmas Cookies
  • Fall Favorites

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Written by Sarah McMinn

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FAQs

Why is Christmas pudding not vegan? ›

Suet alternative : Traditional Christmas pudding contains suet which obviously isn't vegan as it's made from the raw hard fat of animal loins and kidneys. A cruelty-free vegan alternative is Vegetable Fat.

What is in Coles vegan Christmas roast? ›

Plant Based Roast [Water, Textured Wheat Protein (Wheat Protein, Wheat Flour), Vegan Chicken Flavour (Coconut Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavouring, Yeast Extract, Salt, Flavour Enhancer (Vegetarian L-Cysteine) Dehydrated Garlic, Rosemary), Thickener (461), Canola Oil, Thickener (Maize Starch, Wheat Protein, Thickener ...

What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to a turkey dinner at Christmas? ›

Nut Roast. The most popular Christmas meal for vegetarians and vegans is the nut roast. This typically describes a mixture of nuts, breadcrumbs, leeks, onions, broth and either oil or butter. However, this recipe is malleable and offers the opportunity for many alterations according to personal preference.

What food is surprisingly vegan? ›

Accidentally Vegan Foods You Already Have at Home
  • Peanut butter.
  • Welch's Jelly.
  • Marie Callender's Frozen Pastry Pie Shells.
  • Pizza dough.
  • Thomas Bagels (most flavors but not all)
  • Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans.
  • Polenta.
  • Rice, quinoa, barley, oats, farro, couscous.
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What is 7th day vegan? ›

Seventh-day Adventists are a Christian denomination that is widely known for its emphasis on health and wellness. One of the most notable practices of Adventists is their commitment to a plant-based diet. While not all Adventists are vegetarian, only 40% choose to abstain from eating meat.

Why is Jell-O not vegan? ›

Is Jello Vegetarian? Jell-O is made from gelatin — which is derived from animal bones and skin. That means it isn't vegetarian or vegan. However, vegetarian jello desserts made from plant-based gums or seaweeds like agar or carrageenan are available.

Which Jello pudding is vegan? ›

A lot of people don't realise that the vanilla, chocolate, lemon, pistachio and banana cream flavours of Jello Instant Pudding are gluten-free, soy-free and vegan!!

Why is it called figgy pudding? ›

History of Figgy Pudding

Rather than creamy puddings and custards, which Southern cooks are familiar with, this Christmas pudding dates back to medieval England and is a steamed cake full of spices, raisins, and currants soaked in brandy. If it contains figs, it is called a figgy pudding.

What is in the vegan festive bake? ›

Made from delicious puff pastry, filled with savoury flavour Quorn&#038;#x2122; mycoprotein pieces, sage &#038;amp; onion stuffing balls and vegan bacon crumb, wonderfully finished with a mouth-watering sage &#038;amp; cranberry sauce.. Bake in 30 Minutes. Made with Quorn Proudly Meat Free.

Is there a plant based roast? ›

Known as the original vegan roast, Tofurky is back with the Plant-Based Roast & Wild Rice Stuffing. This seitan delight is blended with vital wheat and tofu, lending itself to a meatier, firmer texture meant to be basted, roasted, and carved like a traditional roast!

What is in Hooray vegan bacon? ›

Coconut Oil, Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Liquid Smoke, Umami Seasoning (Shiitake Mushrooms, Salt, Mushroom Extract, Calcium Carbonate), Maple Syrup, Salt, Beet Juice Concentrate.

What is the best vegetarian Christmas dinner? ›

22 delicious vegetarian Christmas dinners
  • Aubergine parmigiana. ...
  • Parsnip gratin. ...
  • Ratatouille strata. ...
  • Cauliflower cheese pie. ...
  • Roasted red pepper, sundried tomato and ricotta cannelloni. ...
  • Easy courgette tart. ...
  • Pumpkin farro risotto with sage and pesto. ...
  • Stuffed roast butternut squash.

What do vegans eat instead of turkey? ›

Other protein-filled vegan options that could replace turkey in your vegan Thanksgiving table are tempeh, tofu and seitan. Choose one of these plant-based turkey alternatives, or combine more than one in your table, complimenting with veggies, rice, salads, or any other plant-based whole foods ingredients you want.

What is the main food of a vegan person? ›

A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.

When Santa goes vegan? ›

Santa's very vegan Christmas

In a letter distributed to his staff at the North Pole, Santa Claus announced his new vegan lifestyle. The letter, seen by Plant Based News, revealed he will enjoy plant-based turkey for Christmas. And, that he has updated his iconic red and white suit to use faux fur.

What is the meatless Christmas Eve tradition? ›

Due to the Nativity Fast, no meat, eggs or milk (including cheese) are allowed during the supper. Thus fish, mushrooms and various types of grain are the main offerings. In Poland, the Wigilia supper begins with eating soups, traditionally mushroom soup or barszcz.

Why do Bulgarians eat vegan on Christmas Eve? ›

Bulgarians follow the Orthodox 40-day Advent fast and invite an odd number of guests for a feast with an odd number of dishes. This is a vegetarian meal, which for its participants encourages abundance in the coming year.

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