18 of the Best Vegan Christmas Recipes

Celebrate the holidays with these easy and delicious Christmas vegan recipes! From plant-based mains to dairy-free desserts and gluten-free sides, these vegan Christmas dishes are perfect for a festive, flavor-packed holiday dinner.

Celebrate the holidays with plant-based joy. Vegan Christmas recipes bring creativity to the festive table, proving that compassion and flavor go hand in hand. These dishes highlight rich seasonal produce, hearty textures, and bold aromas that feel warm and indulgent without relying on animal products. Whether you’re hosting a family feast or planning a quiet dinner, vegan holiday cooking turns every meal into something meaningful, balanced, and deliciously guilt-free.

Easy Vegan Gravy

 

Easy Vegan Gravy Recipe is a traditional rich creamy gravy that is served all year. Six ingredients and four cups, easily halved after the holidays.

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Dairy Free Scones

Enjoy our perfectly light and soft dairy-free scones. They are completely vegan, made with plant-based butter and milk!

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The Yummiest Vegan Gingerbread Brownies

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These vegan gingerbread brownies are gooey, cute, and indulgent, with Christmas spices and the most delicious gingerbread!

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Caramel Apple Skewers

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These “Caramel” Apple Skewers with a vegan caramel sauce are a fun and healthier alternative to caramel apples, and they’re super easy to make!

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Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash

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This vegan stuffed butternut squash with rice, walnuts, and vegetables is an excellent vegetarian Christmas main course. It is also gluten free.

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Cherry Garcia Nice Cream Vegan

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Cherry Garcia Nice Cream is light, refreshing, and vegan-friendly. It’s made with only five ingredients, most of which you probably already have!

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Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash is stuffed with wild rice, vegetables, and tempeh. It’s a hearty and comforting main course for any holiday meal.

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Cbd Chocolate Bark

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Your CBD chocolate bark guide, complete with expert tips and step-by-step photos to help you master tempering chocolate. Bursting with flavor and visually stunning!

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Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

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Vegan Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are a simple, delicious, decadent, and easy homemade Christmas treat made with chestnuts, cocoa powder, vanilla, and dark chocolate. These are delicious with a cup of coffee or tea!

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Vegan Gingerbread People

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Vegan gingerbread men filled with warm gingerbread spices.Perfect for Christmas gingerbread, or as a biscuit or cookie year-round!

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Bbq Tofu Simple And Easy

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This delicious BBQ tofu recipe only needs two ingredients! This vegan BBQ tofu is ideal for sandwiches, salads, and bowls.

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Apple Pie With Caramel Sauce Vegan

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Delicious apple pie recipe with caramel sauce. An autumn classic with warming spices and delicious buttery pastry. Try it now!

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Easy Vegan Blondie

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Super simple vegan blondie recipe topped with golden hazelnuts and white vegan chocolate. Vegans and non-vegans both love this simple, fail-proof, small-batch recipe.

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Coconut Lime Macaroons

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I posted these vegan coconut macaroons a few months ago and was so excited about them that I experimented with several different recipes.

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Healthy Peppermint Mocha

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This healthy peppermint mocha beverage is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It tastes exactly like the coffee shop classic, with less sugar and calories. The peppermint mocha is a classic holiday drink at coffee shops. However, with so much sugar and calories, it’s not a very healthy option, let alone food allergy friendly.

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Vegan Cupcakes

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These homemade vegan cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and moist! They are quick and easy to make for special occasions such as birthdays and holidays.

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Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes

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Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes With Vanilla Cinnamon Buttercream And Toffee Drizzle. The ideal holiday treat: Christmas cupcakes!

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Starbucks Vegan Gingerbread Loaf

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A vegan version of Starbucks’ gingerbread loaf recipe. This spiced, moist cake will instantly put you in the Christmas spirit.

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    This Sticky Ginger Eggplant & Tofu recipe is the perfect vegan and gluten-free weeknight dinner! Loaded with bold ginger-garlic flavor, caramelized eggplant, and crispy tofu, this easy Asian-inspired dish is sweet, savory, and completely irresistible. Ready in 35 minutes and perfect for meal prep. Pin this plant-based comfort food favorite for a healthy dinner idea you’ll crave again!
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