It’s never too early to start feeling festive and plan for the holidays. If you want to make the perfect vegan holiday menu, I’ve got you covered with 71 delightfully delicious recipes that will make your holidays merry and bright.
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Rae’s Favorite Holiday Recipes
What am I cooking for the holidays? Let me share my favorite recipes with you, and hopefully, it will be your new favorite to serve every year!
The List: 71 Best Vegan Christmas Recipes
Ready for all the vegan holiday recipes you can handle? I’ve hand-picked these tasty recipes to ensure you have the happiest of holidays!
Best Winter Appetizers
Start off the season and your meal on the right foot. With these winter appetizers, everyone can nibble and munch while they mingle before the main event.
Pumpkin Hummus
Flavor-packed pumpkin hummus recipe that is quick and easy to make.
Make This Pumpkin Hummus
Beet Hummus
Easy, flavor-packed beetroot hummus is as tasty as it is vibrant! I had this beet hummus eight years ago and couldn't stop thinking about it. Seriously. It took me a while to find the caterer and ask for the recipe, hoping they would share it with me and they did!
Make This Beetroot Hummus
Easy Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe
This vegan cheese ball recipe is with fresh veggies, crackers, nuts, and fruit.
Make This Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe
Garlic and Herb Butter Vegan Babka
Vegan herb butter and garlic babka is so freaking good! It’s also a stunner.
Make This Vegan Babka
Vegan Appetizer Platter With Hummus
This tasty vegan appetizer platter is perfect for a party! With hummus, veggies & vegan cheese, all can enjoy!
Make This Vegan Appetizer Platter
Citrus Arugula Salad
Try my arugula salad with citrus for something light, refreshing, and utterly delicious. Whether you make my homemade sweet onion citrus dressing to go along with it or enjoy it with one of your own, you’ll be enamored with the textures and flavors in every bite!
Make This Citrus Arugula Salad
Vegan Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This gorgeous vegan cheese ball is easy to make and is perfect paired with your favorite crackers or bread.
Make This Pecan Cheese Ball
Olive Garden Copycat Vegan Breadsticks
Amazing 8-ingredient vegan breadsticks. They are the perfect appetizer wherever you are this holiday season.
Make These Vegan Breadsticks
Mushroom Walnut Pate Recipe
Savory homemade mushroom walnut pate. It is perfect paired with homemade bread or your favorite crackers and veggies.
Make This Walnut Pate Recipe
Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe
This stunning Rosemary Focaccia Bread is easy to make and even easier to devour.
Make This Focaccia Bread Recipe
Vegan Cheese Platter
Stunning cheese platter that’s filled with your favorite vegan cheeses, veggies, fruit, nuts, and more.
Make This Vegan Cheese Platter
Rosemary Bread
It's fluffy and crispy in all the right places. Made with six simple ingredients, this artisan loaf is so easy to make.
Make This Rosemary Bread
Vegan Aged Camembert Cheese
Creamy, sharp vegan cheese like none other. It’s made using just 5 ingredients and will impress!
Make This Vegan Aged Camembert Cheese
Main Dishes For Your Holiday Feast
Whether you’ve just gone vegan, have always been vegan, or are looking for a vegan main dish to serve at your holiday feast to be inclusive for your guests, you’ll find the best options right here!
Vegan Pumpkin Curry Soup
Perfectly creamy pumpkin curry soup recipe made with coconut milk. Its flavor won't disappoint.
Make This Pumpkin Curry Soup
Mini Vegan Lasagna
Now, this recipe is a labor of love. Made with homemade vegan ricotta and packed with veggies, it is so worth it!
Make These Mini Lasagna
Easy Vegan Chili
Flavor-packed vegan chili that's loaded with protein and veggies. This may not be your classic holiday recipe, but it might just become a favorite!
Make This Vegan Chili
Roasted Lentil & Walnut Stuffed Butternut Squash
Roasted stuffed butternut squash packed with lentils, quinoa, walnuts, mushrooms, fresh herbs and more!
Make This Stuffed Butternut Squash
Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with veggies, rice, and cheesy breadcrumbs. This gluten-free vegan stuffed mushroom recipe is oh-so-tasty.
Make These Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
This whole roasted cauliflower is vegan & gluten-free. It’s topped with a maple tahini sauce and fresh pomegranates. It won’t disappoint!
Make This Roasted Cauliflower
Wild Rice Pilaf
This wild rice pilaf is made with wild rice (obviously), roasted delicata squash, shaved Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, and the best savory Dijon dressing!
Make This Wild Rice Pilaf
Crispy Butternut Squash and Farro Power Bowl
Crispy butternut squash and farro in a welcoming bowl. Its loaded with roasted veggies and topped with garlic Dijon black beans and a garlic yogurt sauce.
Make This Farro Power Bowl
Mushroom Wellington
This easy vegan mushroom wellington is sweet potato mushroom goodness wrapped in perfectly flaky puff pastry.
Make This Mushroom Wellington
Butternut Squash Soup (Instant Pot)
Perfectly smooth butternut squash soup with coconut milk. It's loaded with flavor and won't disappoint.
Make This Butternut Squash Soup
Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
This is the best vegan lentil shepherd’s pie! It’s the perfect flavorful lentil comfort food for your winter party.
Make This Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Carrot Lentil Soup
Tasty homemade carrot lentil soup that is sure to satisfy all of your guests (vegan and non-vegan alike).
Make This Carrot Lentil Soup
Veggie Pot Pie
The perfect vegetable pot pie that is vegan as can be. It is flavor packed and perfect for a holiday dinner (or leftovers for breakfast)!
Make This Veggie Pot Pie
Maple Lime Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
An easy sheet pan holiday meal. Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas tossed with maple lime marinated onions.
Make This Roasted Cauliflower
Crowd-pleasing Vegan Lentil Loaf Recipe
Healthy vegan lentil loaf made with from lentils, portobello mushrooms and quinoa. It’s perfect for your holiday meal!
Make This Lentil Loaf Recipe
Mini Pot Pies
Absolutely delicious, savory vegan pot pies! These tasty, plant-based pot pies are stuffed with nutritious veggies and chickpeas, which will give you a little kick of protein.
Make This Mini Pot Pie
Potato Leek Soup
Creamy and dreamy potato leek soup that might just take you back to your childhood.
Make This Potato Leek Soup
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegan stuffed mushrooms are full of flavor, texture, and deliciously meaty.
Make These Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
The Ultimate Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This cottage pie is a satisfying casserole filled with colorful veggies, hearty lentil, and topped with mashed potatoes!
Make This Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Vegan Meatloaf Recipe
This easy vegan meatloaf recipe is the best meat-less roast you can make for your winter celebrations. Its sure to impress your family + guests!
Make This Vegan Meatloaf
Vegan Pot Roast
Easy vegan pot roast made with jackfruit. It’s the ultimate comfort food that is hearty, filling, meaty all while being entirely meatless.
Make This Vegan Pot Roast
Side Dishes
Every holiday should have a massive spread of side dishes to round out your guests’ plates. These vegan side dishes are bursting with flavors that will bring joy to your meal.
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Vegan Stuffing
Easy vegan quinoa stuffing that is as nostalgic as can be. It's hearty and filling and can honestly be served as a main dish if you'd like.
Make This Vegan Stuffing
Simple Canned Green Bean Recipe
Simple canned green bean recipe that comes together in minutes. It's quick, easy, and elevated.
Make This Green Bean Recipe
The Best Sweet Potato Fries
These are seriously the best sweet potato fries ever. They are perfectly spiced and baked!
Make These Sweet Potato Fries
Purple Sweet Potato Casserole
Get ready for the holidays and plan your menu to include this purple sweet potato casserole with marshmallows. It stands out with a pretty purple hue and heavenly aroma. Best of all, it’s vegan and gluten-free, allowing every guest at your table to get a taste!
Make This Purple Sweet Potato Casserole
Kale Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet potato salad made with roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and a flavorful citrus dressing on top.
Make This Kale Sweet Potato Salad
Almond Milk Mashed Potatoes
Bring everyone together with a side dish they can all agree on – roasted garlic mashed potatoes! These vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free almond milk mashed potatoes are everyone’s favorite, and they need to be on your holiday table this year!
Make These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Easy Boiled Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is great if you want to play around with your own seasoning blend. It's also the perfect base for mashed sweet potatoes.
Make These Boiled Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Vibrant purple mashed sweet potato. Does it get more stunning than this?
Make These Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Vegan Christmas Salad
This rainbow Christmas salad is a tasty addition to any table. It’s quick and easy to make and perfectly crunchy.
Make This Vegan Christmas Salad
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Switch things up with maple whipped sweet potatoes using purple sweet potatoes. If you’re looking for a standout side dish for the holidays or have found a bounty of purple sweet potatoes at the store, this recipe is the perfect choice!
Make This Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Holiday Desserts
Of course, no holiday could ever be complete without a spectacular array of desserts. Pick a few of these show-stopping holiday desserts to put on your dessert table.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
The easy vegan pumpkin pie recipe tastes like autumn. This 10-ingredient eggless pumpkin pie is perfect for any occasion, especially the holiday season!
Make This Egg-free Pumpkin Pie
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
Looking for a dessert with a wow-factor? Your search is over with my vegan purple sweet potato pie! This beautiful dessert is a nostalgic nod to Grandma’s old recipe, revived with a pretty hue and an eggless filling that ensures every guest can be served up this pure slice of heaven!
Make This Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
Oat Bliss Balls With Dates + Pomegranate
These pomegranate bill balls are made with oatmeal. They are simple and straightforward to make and tasty!
Make These Pomegranate Oatmeal Balls
Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
This is seriously the best vegan chocolate cheesecake. It's raw, vegan, and gluten-free!
Make This Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
Best Vegan Pumpkin Spice Scones
Have you ever had a pumpkin scone from Starbucks? These are a copycat recipe but honestly, they might just taste better!
Make These Pumpkin Spice Scones
Vegan Bread Pudding
This vegan bread pudding is divine! It is packed with flavor and the the perfect cozy winter dessert!
Make This Bread Pudding
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
The perfect fluffy vegan chocolate chip cookies that are sweet as can be. This winter cookie recipe will take your can of pumpkin to the next level!
Make These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegan Meringue Pie With Cranberry
Vegan meringue pie that is vegan and gluten-free! Made with cranberries, it is a vibrant take on the traditional lemon version.
Make This Vegan Meringue Pie
1-Bowl Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These chocolate peppermint cookies are oh-so-fudgy! They are probably going to become your new favorite holiday cookie so beware!
Make These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Vegan Lebkuchen
These soft, chewy, spicy gingerbread cookies are full of flavor and easy to make!
Make These Vegan Lebkuchen
Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
These vegan gingerbread cookies are so freaking good. They are packed with spice and perfectly delicious.
Make These Gingerbread Cookies
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Simple, vegan oatmeal raising cookies that are also gluten-free. Enjoy!
Make These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Vegan Yule Log
Tasty vegan yule log of chocolate sponge cake, chocolate buttercream, vanilla buttercream, and cute hedgehog cookies!
Make This Vegan Yule Log
Vegan Cranberry Orange Shortbread
Vegan cranberry orange shortbread cookies are incredible. They are slice-and-bake full of rich flavor.
Make These Cranberry Orange Shortbread
Almond Snowball Cookies
These almond snowball cookies are gluten-free and grain-free. Say what!? They are easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.
Make These Almond Snowball Cookies
No-Bake Mint Chip Cookies
Mint chip cookies that are no bake! They have a dark chocolate coating paired with a cacao nib mint cookie center. Talk about divine!
Make These No-Bake Mint Chip Cookies
Vegan Apple Custard Tart (Tarte Normande)
Vegan apple custard tart with shortcrust pastry, homemade vanilla custard, and thin apple slices.
Make This Vegan Apple Custard Tart
Vegan Christmas Cookies
Buttery vegan Christmas cookies that are the perfect balance of a firm exterior and soft interior. Naturally colored vegan icing takes these cookies to the next level!
Make This Vegan Christmas Cookies
Festive Drinks
Make festive drinks that everyone can enjoy with alcohol-free drinks that are fit for all ages. It’s fancier than serving just juice or water and can pair beautifully with your feast.
Pomegranate Limeade
This pomegranate limeade is so seasonal. It's the perfect tart mocktail for any holiday party.
Make This Pomegranate Limeade
Pumpkin Lemonade
Easy pumpkin lemonade that might make you dance. It's pumpkin-packed and tart as can be.
Make This Pumpkin Lemonade
Pomegranate Smoothie
This is an easy pomegranate smoothie recipe that is light and refreshing. It's ready in 5 minutes, too, so you can get to cooking other tasty recipes!
Make This Pomegranate Smoothie
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
Vegan hot chocolate that uses cocoa powder, oat milk, and maple syrup. Talk about rich and creamy!
Make This Vegan Hot Cocoa
Grapefruit Water
Refreshing grapefruit water with a sprig of fresh rosemary over ice. Serve with sparkling water instead for an extra fizz!
Make This Grapefruit Water
Vegan Eggnog Latte
The perfect vegan eggnog latte. Made with only three ingredients, it’s ready in no time!
Make Vegan Eggnog Latte
Beet Lemonade
Best beet lemonade that is quick and easy to make. It is sweetened with maple syrup so it is the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
Make This Beet Lemonade
Orange Spritz
Bubble up with this orange spritz mocktail, a delightfully refreshing beverage that everyone will love. The fresh, zesty nature of oranges, coupled with sparkling water, lemons, and a herby finish, will give everyone a reason to raise their glasses for more!
Make This Orange Spritz
Festive Christmas Soda
The perfect Christmas soda that’s packed with holiday flavor! You can even drink it hot or iced!
Make This Christmas Soda
FAQ
What is a vegan alternative to turkey for Christmas dinner?
You’ll find meatless main dishes to serve instead of turkey on this list. You can also pick up a Tofurkey if you’d like, which is made from tofu and wheat protein.
Why is Christmas pudding not vegan?
Traditional Christmas pudding contains suet, which is made from animal products. There are options to make it vegan, though!
What are Christmas Eve foods?
It seems like every family has their own traditions for Christmas Eve foods. Some eat lasagna, while others enjoy beef Wellington. If you’re vegan, my list of recipes can help you create an elegant menu that aligns with your plant-based lifestyle.
What is a good vegan substitute for meat?
There are many vegan substitutes you can use for meat, such as tofu, seitan, tempeh, and jackfruit. Even mushrooms can have that meaty flavor without the meat, making them a great and hearty option to use for your meals.
What is the least popular Christmas food?
I think the least popular food for Christmas is fruitcake. So many people cringe at the mere mention of this word. Fruitcake isn’t typically vegan, but if you have enjoyed it before, you can make a vegan version.
More Holiday Recipes
If you tried any of these Vegan Christmas Recipes or any other recipe on my blog, please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!
Final Words
You still have time to plan ahead for a vegan menu for Christmas. Take a look at these recipes and build a full vegan menu from start to finish. If you’re a guest at someone’s home or for an office party and are requested to bring a vegan option, this list will help you find something perfect to make that everyone can enjoy. You’ll have full-on holiday flavors that meat-eaters and plant-based eaters alike will surely adore!
I want to make every single dessert recipe asap!
Excellent!
Absolutely loved this roundup. So many recipes I want to make!
So glad you like it!