Favorite Vegan Holiday Recipes

A round-up of my favourite vegan recipes for the holidays. These vegan holiday recipes are my absolute favourite because they are simple, delicious, and hearty! These recipes are sure to keep all your guests happy and satisfied… even without the turkey. 😉

What is your favourite meal to make for the holidays? Thanksgiving just passed here and our family hosted one completely vegan Thanksgiving and a second one that was almost 100% plant-based. When I talk about what we’re eating for the holidays to non-vegans I often get one of the following responses:

• What are you going to eat?
• What could you possibly eat that’s vegan for the holidays?
• But how about the turkey?

And I get it, before I was vegan (or vegetarian), I truly couldn’t imagine a holiday meal without a roast or turkey centrepiece – the entire meal is built around that.

But I am going to let everyone in on a not-so-secret secret…

Most holiday sides are naturally vegan… or very easily made plant-based.

I think back to all the holidays I enjoyed before I was vegetarian and the beautiful variety of sides were always my favourite part. I mean what other meals do you have several sides to accompany a gorgeous main? 

These are my favourite vegan holiday recipes because they are simple, delicious, hearty and won’t leave any of your guests with any doubts about eating a vegan meal for the holidays!

Breakfast

Vegan Egg Bread

Fluffy Pancakes

Whole Wheat Waffles

French Toast

Vegan Scrambled Eggs

French Toast – French toast made without any eggs is simple life changing!

Vegan Holiday Egg Bread – Your family will never know this vegan challah is not made with any eggs!

Vegan Scrambled Eggs – I make these at least once a week and they are a must for any holiday brunch

Fluffy Pancakes and Whole Wheat Waffles – Is a holiday even a holiday without pancakes smothered in maple syrup?

Appetizers

Potato Leek Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Healthy Spinach Dip

Potato Leek Soup and Cream of Mushroom Soup – The perfect start to any holiday meal

Healthy Vegan Spinach Dip – This always disappears within 10 minutes of me serving it!

Mains

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

Vegan Beef Bourguignon

Mac and Cheese

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie – A hearty lentil, vegetable mixture topped off with a thick layer of mashed potatoes baked until crispy and golden brown

Vegan Beef Bourguignon  – This holiday main is even a favourite of my non-vegan, mushroom-hating dad!

Mac and Cheese – You really can’t go wrong serving mac and cheese any day of the year… holidays included!

Sides

5-Ingredient Vegan Biscuits

Stuffed Mushrooms

Creamy Mushrooms

5-Ingredient Vegan Biscuits – No butter, no eggs? No problem! These biscuits are one of my most popular recipes on the site!

Stuffed Mushrooms – Fun to make and eat.

Creamy Mushrooms – Caramelized mushrooms covered in a rich and creamy cashew sauce.

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Vegan Gravy

Vegan Cheese Sauce

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes – My favorite holiday side, hands-down

Easy Vegan Gravy – Rich gravy made with dried mushrooms and red wine

Vegan Cheese Sauce – Delicious on broccoli for the holidays

Dessert

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie – Because who doesn’t want to dig into a giant brown butter cookie for the holidays?

Easy Pumpkin Pie – This pumpkin pie is soo simple to make and delicious – there’s never any left even after a big holiday meal!