Here is a collection of my very best Vegan Christmas Recipes to help make your festive vegan eats fantastic!
My best Vegan Christmas recipes coming in hot, because December is well underway and we'll soon be entering proper festive holiday territory. How does it always sneak up on me like this?
I'll take any excuse to cook and eat, and Christmas gives me the perfect excuse to do even more of both. It is the season for gathering around the table after all, and I'm always in need of manageable, not too complicated recipes that feel Christmas-y and special and festive.
And with the special but manageable Christmas theme in mind, I have gathered up my best vegan Christmas recipes, all into one spot so you can scroll through and save the ones that take your fancy.
Before you start though, if you want your Christmas dinner all planned out in every minute detail by me, then go check out my Vegan Christmas Dinner Menu, Timeline and Shopping List. It's got you well and truly covered. I've done all the planning for your vegan Christmas so you don't have to!
In this post: Everything you need for a fantastic Vegan Christmas!
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Vegan Christmas Breakfast
Gingerbread Pancakes
Soft & fluffy Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes. Full of rich, festive gingerbread flavor and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
make this recipeVegan French Toast Casserole
Vegan French Toast Casserole! Crunchy, toasty top, buttery, rich, custardy and creamy insides, drizzles of icing and sprinkles of chopped nuts. Brunch goals met!
make this recipeNo Knead Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread
No Knead Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread. All the sticky deliciousness of cinnamon rolls but with none (and I really mean none) of the effort! It needs about 10 minutes of hands on time and will totally fit around your schedule. It can be ready in a couple of hours or you can leave it to rest in the fridge overnight & bake it up in the morning. It makes THE perfect brunch!
make this recipeVegan French Toast
Your brunch dreams are about to come true with THE best Vegan French Toast ever. It's soft, sweet, and golden with a texture just like French Toast made with eggs. Made quickly and easily with regular pantry ingredients, in under 15 minutes!
make this recipeGingerbread Waffles
Add some sugar & spice to your life with these deliciously dark, rich & fluffy Gingerbread Waffles. Full of warm & comforting gingerbread flavor & perfect for breakfast during the festive season!
make this recipeVegan Christmas Salads
Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad
Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad with orange cinnamon dressing. It's packed with flavor and interesting textures and just perfect for your fall & winter entertaining!
make this recipeQuinoa Cranberry Salad
Quinoa Cranberry Salad! Full of fresh, feel-good flavours that everyone will love. With nutrient-rich spinach, sweet dried cranberries and a zippy lemon dressing, it is able to stand alone as a protein-packed, healthy meal, or can be served as a side. It's easy to make ahead of time and is naturally gluten-free.
make this recipePear Walnut Salad with Maple Cinnamon Dressing
A fall-inspired Pear Walnut Salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet juicy pears, crunchy candied walnuts and a simple maple cinnamon dressing to bring it all together.
make this recipeVegan Christmas Appetizers
Vegan French Onion Soup
Vegan French Onion Soup! It's bold, rich, and packed with caramelized onion flavor. Delicious on it's own but you really NEED a stack of toasty baguette and melty cheese on top to seal the deal!
make this recipeVegan Baked Pears With Feta & Hot "Honey"
These Vegan Baked Pears need to be on your table! Soft, sweet, roasted pears, stuffed with creamy, salty, tangy vegan feta, scattered with toasty walnuts, and drizzled with spicy, sweet, hot "honey". So simple and delicious it will blow you away!
make this recipeVegetable Pate
This Vegetable Pate is rich and smooth with a delicious nutty crunch. It makes a great spreadable snack to enjoy with crackers, celery, fresh bread, or toast and is naturally vegan.
make this recipeVegan Ricotta
The best vegan ricotta with an authentic ricotta taste and texture and made with just four simple ingredients. It's light, fluffy, mild, creamy and milky and can be enjoyed as it is or used as a non-dairy substitute for ricotta cheese in any recipe.
make this recipeVegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Warm, rich, melty, creamy, and cheesy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip. Packed full of spinach and briny, zesty artichokes, it's a real crowd-pleaser, and just perfect for serving at parties!
make this recipeVegan Candied Nuts
Perfectly sweet & spicy, caramelized, and crunchy, Vegan Candied Nuts. Easy to make with aquafaba instead of the usual egg whites!
make this recipeCreamy Onion Garlic Dip
Deliciously cool and creamy Vegan Onion Garlic Dip. It's full of sweet roasted garlic & caramelized onion flavour & perfect for your next party!
make this recipeBlack Olive Tapenade with Figs & Rosemary
Fig & Black Olive Tapenade! Deep, dark, earthy olives are blended with plump, juicy figs to make an irresistibly delicious dip/spread with a striking balance of sweet & savory flavors.
make this recipeStovetop Candied Pecans
The easiest Stovetop Candied Pecans that take only 5 minutes to make. They are salty, sweet, smoky, and addictively snack worthy!
make this recipeVegan Christmas Sides
The Best Vegan Cranberry Sauce
The best Vegan Cranberry Sauce! Packed with sweet, tart flavours, it makes the perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast. Make it in only a few minutes using either fresh or frozen cranberries. (Includes stovetop and Instant Pot instructions).
make this recipeVegan Red Wine Gravy
Not your average Vegan Red Wine Gravy! This one is infused with sweet vegetable & fresh herb flavour and is super tasty, rich & flavoursome. Just perfect for serving with your holiday feast!
make this recipeVegan Scalloped Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes layered up in an easy, creamy, savory sauce and baked until meltingly soft, golden and bubbly! These Vegan Scalloped Potatoes are a simple, classic vegan side that is perfect for your Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner!
make this recipeQuick & Easy Vegan Gravy
Ditch the packet and make your own easy Vegan Gravy with simple pantry ingredients in 5 minutes flat. It's cheap, quick, simple, flavorful, and great with any meal!
make this recipeBest Vegan Sweet Potatoes
These amazing Vegan Sweet Potatoes are cooked in plenty of vegan butter and stock so they suck up all of that lovely flavor before roasting themselves to golden, sticky perfection. They are a fantastic side dish to serve with your holiday feast or Sunday roast!
make this recipeVegan Mashed Potato Casserole
Incredible Vegan Mashed Potato Casserole that you can make ahead! Mash up the creamy tater filling, sprinkle over the cheesy, oniony, crispy topping, and bake up to golden perfection, or assemble and stash it in the fridge for up to 3 days!
make this recipeVegan Mashed Potatoes
The best vegan mashed potatoes! Mashed with vegan butter, garlic and herb-infused soy milk, they are rich and packed with flavour. Serve these perfect dairy-free mashed potatoes at any time of the year. They are easy enough for weeknight dinners and special enough for the holidays!
make this recipeRed Cabbage with Apples
Red Cabbage with Apples is a really delicious way to transform red cabbage. Baked with apples, onion and herbs until it's fall-apart tender it makes the perfect fall or winter side that can also easily be transformed into a main meal with the addition of some vegan sausages.
make this recipeVegan Green Bean Casserole
A made-from-scratch Vegan Green Bean Casserole with tender green beans baked up in a deliciously creamy mushroom sauce, and topped with crispy, golden, buttery breadcrumbs and tangles of caramelized onions. This really is the ultimate way to eat green beans!
make this recipePerfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings
Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings - Tall, crispy, golden sides, soft and slightly gooey bottoms, and a deep hollow just waiting to be filled with tasty gravy! And there's a gluten-free option!
make this recipeVegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and savoury Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes that are incredibly creamy and delicious. Just perfect for serving with your holiday meals!
make this recipeAir Fryer Lemon Garlic Roast Potatoes
Golden, crispy, herby, Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes. Ready in 30 minutes. No parboiling required!
make this recipeNo Oil Healthy Roast Potatoes
Golden, crispy No Oil Healthy Roast Potatoes. Made without a single drop of oil, these easy, healthy roast potatoes are low calorie, and fat-free!
make this recipeVegan Baked Mac and Cheese
The ultimate Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese! Cheesy, saucy macaroni topped with an irresistible buttery, crispy crumb topping, all baked up in the oven until bubbly and gorgeous! This recipe contains no dairy, is easily made gluten-free, and unlike a lot of vegan mac and cheese recipes it's made without nuts.
make this recipeNo Knead Focaccia
Completely foolproof No Knead Focaccia bread! It is so easy! Mix everything up in a bowl with a spoon, leave for a few hours, then bake!
make this recipeVegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
Soft, sweet, and buttery homemade Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits. Quick and easy to make. Perfectly tall, flaky, and tender. Comfort food at its finest!
make this recipeVegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Clear a spot on your Thanksgiving table for this deliciously sweet and savoury Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with irresistible, buttery pecan crumble topping!
make this recipeCaramelized Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts! Golden, sticky, sweet, tangy, and a little spicy, they are absolutely impossible to resist, and will go with pretty much anything.
make this recipeAir Fryer Carrots
Air Fryer Carrots tossed with brown sugar, vegan butter and thyme, then air fried so they become sticky, savory-sweet with gorgeous caramelized edges, This super quick and easy vegan carrot side dish is so delicious you'll have to stop yourself from eating the entire bat
make this recipeVegan Christmas Entrees
Vegan Roast
A simple, easy, rustic and hearty Vegan Roast that's sliceable, ultra tender and full of flavor. Just perfect for serving with copious amounts of gravy, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Leftovers are great in sandwiches too!
make this recipeVegan Beef
Mouthwateringly good vegan beef that's perfectly tender and simple to make. Use this versatile beef seitan recipe to make a classic vegan beef roast with all the trimmings, use as a substitute for beef in your favorite recipes, or slice it like deli-meat for sandwiches.
make this recipeMushroom Lentil Loaf with Cranberries
A fresh take on a Vegan Lentil Loaf for you! It's made with a delicious blend of lentils, mushrooms and walnuts and has a beautifully festive cranberry topping. Those pops of juicy cranberry in every bite are so good, plus they make it look pretty impressive. It would make a great centrepiece on your holiday table!
make this recipeVegan Ham
Amazing Vegan ham complete with maple brown sugar glaze! This seitan ham is sticky, tender, juicy, smoky sweet, perfectly meaty, and absolutely delicious! Perfect for the holidays, slicing as deli meat, or for use in recipes that call for cooked ham or bacon. No steaming involved!
make this recipeGluten-Free Seitan Roast
Now you can make seitan without the gluten! This Gluten-Free Seitan Roast has a deep meaty flavour, a soft, meaty, slightly chewy texture and is just perfect for slicing and serving for holiday dinners or Sunday roasts.
make this recipeVegan Meatloaf with Gravy
This vegan meatloaf is incredibly easy to make & is sure to please with it's deep & savoury flavour. Serve sliced & smothered in rich, thick gravy for a truly satisfying meal!
make this recipeInstant Pot Portobello Pot Roast
Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast is the ultimate one-pot family meal! We're talking meaty portobello mushrooms, meltingly tender vegetables, and a thick, really rich, and flavorful gravy. It's also super quick and easy with minimal washing up. A big YES PLEASE on all counts!
make this recipePortobello Pot Roast
Rich and hearty Portobello Pot Roast with meaty portobello mushrooms, red wine, herbs & vegetables in thick, rich, gravy. It's a gorgeous one-pot meal that is cozy and packed with flavor!
make this recipeEasy Vegan Mushroom Pies
The easiest Vegan Mushroom Pie you will ever make! With tender, juicy, meaty portobello mushrooms stuffed with sweet caramelized onions, a sprinkling of thyme then topped with my quick and easy buttery, crisp pie crust. Oven and air fryer friendly!
make this recipeVegan Spanakopita
Vegan Spanakopita. My take on the great Greek spinach and feta pie! Featuring shatteringly crisp phyllo pastry, and a soft, salty, feta-cheesy, spinachy filling, all baked up to golden perfection. Comfort food at it's finest.
make this recipeLentil Shepherd’s Pie
The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Easy, healthy, comforting and filling!
make this recipeVegan Chicken Breasts
Foolproof Vegan Chicken Breasts with chicken flavour and texture you never dreamt possible! This seitan chicken recipe is super high in protein, easy to make, freezer friendly, and a great vegan substitute for chicken in any recipe. Serve whole, slice, dice or make vegan shredded chicken.
make this recipeVegan Christmas Desserts
Vegan Christmas Cake
The ultimate Vegan Christmas Cake! This classic rich, dark vegan fruit cake is jam-packed with dried fruit and booze (although still delicious made alcohol-free) and can be made the day before, or up to 1 year ahead. Keep the decorations simple and rustic, or cover it in marzipan and fondant icing. Perfect for enjoying at Christmas but also makes a fantastic vegan wedding cake!
make this recipeVegan Snowball Cookies
Let's make Vegan Snowball Cookies this holiday season! Sugar-dusted, buttery, nutty, light as air, and so quick and easy to make!
make this recipeVegan Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
The best Vegan Sugar Cookies! These buttery cut-out cookies don't spread while baking, so they will keep their sharp, defined edges. With tender slightly chewy edges, thick soft but not too soft centers, and foolproof cookie icing they are perfect for any holiday or occasion.
make this recipeVegan Trifle
Incredible Vegan Trifle! This British favourite has layers upon layers of vegan sponge cake, mixed berry compote, vegan custard, vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit. Dessert doesn't get better than this!
make this recipeThe Ultimate Vegan Christmas Pudding
The Ultimate Vegan Christmas Pudding. It's dark, rich, fruity, moist & boozy & so much lighter than the dense, heavy puddings you might have tried in the past!
make this recipeVegan Gingerbread Cake
A festive, heavily spiced, deeply dark, slightly sticky & delicious Vegan Gingerbread Cake, smothered in rivers of orange glaze!
make this recipeVegan Pecan Pie
Learn how to make the most amazing Vegan Pecan Pie with crispy, flaky crust and toasty, pecan packed, perfectly gooey filling. Pile on the dollops of whipped vegan cream and dig right in!
make this recipeCranberry Apple Pear Crumble
It's hard to beat a good crumble, and this Cranberry Apple Pear Crumble is really something special! We're talking tart cranberries & Granny Smith apples, sweet, soft pear & a crumbly, nutty, buttery topping, all baked to golden perfection. It's an absolute crowd pleaser & so easy to make!
make this recipeVegan Custard
Silky smooth, rich and creamy homemade vegan custard. It's dairy and egg-free, quick and easy to make and just perfect for pouring all over your favorite desserts!
make this recipeVegan Mincemeat
Festive, rich & fruity Christmas Vegan Mincemeat steeped in boozy deliciousness! If you're looking for a mincemeat without suet recipe then I've got you covered! This is a Christmas staple that is really easy to make & can be used in all of your festive baking. It's also perfect for gifting.
make this recipeVegan Butter Tarts
The holidays aren’t complete without Vegan Butter Tarts! Pie pastry is moulded into a muffin pan and then filled with raisins, nuts and a gooey and sweet buttery, maple filling. These little tarts are a Canadian tradition & make a great holiday or Canada Day dessert!
make this recipeVegan Mince Pies
These homemade Vegan Mince Pies hold the very essence of Christmas in their delicious pastry crusts. Nothing can beat one warm from the oven!
make this recipeIncredible Vegan Hot Chocolate
Luxurious Vegan Hot Chocolate for a very delicious homemade treat yourself moment. It's very rich, sweet, ridiculously thick and creamy, and SO satisfying!
make this recipeVegan Brandy Butter
My Vegan Brandy Butter is a hard sauce which, on contact with something warm, becomes a drippy, rich & boozy sauce. It is absolutely perfect when slathered over hot mince pies or Christmas pudding!
make this recipeVegan Ginger Cookies
Thick, soft-centered, crispy-edged, crackly, melt-in-your-mouth Vegan Ginger Cookies complete with drizzles of maple glaze. They are easy to make, festive, and deeply delicious!
make this recipeVegan Chocolate Cheesecake
The BEST Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake featuring a crunchy, buttery, cookie crust with rich, creamy, velvety smooth, and super chocolatey cheesecake filling. This easy no-bake vegan cheesecake is quick to make and keeps for ages so you can prepare it well ahead when entertaining.
make this recipeVegan Molasses Cookies
Crackly and chewy Vegan Molasses Cookies made from start to finish in under 25 minutes. These classic vegan holiday cookies are perfectly spiced and dressed up for the festive season with a sparkly coating of granulated sugar!
make this recipeNo Bake Fruit Cake
Easy, deliciously rich, No-Bake Fruit Cake. Packed with dried fruit, nuts, and spices, it makes a fabulous alternative to traditional baked Christmas cake. This naturally vegan and gluten-free raw fruit cake is really quick and easy to make, just the right amount of sweet, and keeps for weeks in the fridge!
make this recipeFestive Mincemeat Tart
Crisp pie crust, rich mincemeat, delicate spice-infused sponge & brilliant white, sweet icing come together to create a taste & texture explosion. This Festive Mincemeat Tart is indulgent, rich & just perfect for the holidays!
make this recipeChristmas Shortbread
Christmas Shortbread made simple! Quick, no fuss, no cookie cutters required. Just perfectly short and crumbly, buttery, vegan shortbread bars with a layer of festive mincemeat sandwiched effortlessly through the middle.
make this recipePine Needle Shortbread Cookies
Melt in your mouth Pine Needle Shortbread Cookies. This twist on traditional shortbread is so delicious with a hint of piney, citrusy flavor. Delicate, fragrant, and sure to impress!
make this recipeVegan New York Cheesecake
Ultra-rich and creamy baked Vegan New York Cheesecake made with no cream cheese or tofu! It's sweet but not too sweet, tastes amazing, and can be served with your choice of topping. I love it with some berry compote!
make this recipeNo Bake Chocolate Cake
Simple to make with only 8 ingredients this easy No Bake Chocolate Cake is intensely rich & fudgy, naturally gluten-free and can easily be made nut-free.
make this recipeSalted Maple Pecan Vegan Fudge
The easiest, most fool-proof, rich, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth Salted Maple Pecan Vegan Fudge. Punctuated with crunchy pecan pieces and a smattering of sea salt crystals, it’s like salty, sweet perfection!
make this recipeSticky Banana Date Pudding with Rum Caramel
Moist & flavourful Sticky Banana Date Pudding with a spoon-licking, boozy, rum caramel sauce. Rich, delicious & truly indulgent! Made individually, these little puddings are baked in the oven & are no more difficult to make than muffins. Plus they can be made in advance & freeze perfectly. Great for making ahead!
make this recipeVegan Biscoff Cheesecake
No-bake Vegan Biscoff Cheesecake! With buttery Biscoff cookie crust, creamy, rich, & tangy Biscoff cheesecake filling, and sweet, fudgy, melted Biscoff spread topping. So easy to make and incredibly, dangerously, good!
make this recipeWhite Chocolate Peppermint Pudding
Creamy, sweet & indulgently rich White Chocolate Peppermint Pudding. Quick & easy to make, seriously impressive, & so festive!
make this recipeVegan White Chocolate Candy Cane Truffles
Festive Vegan White Chocolate Candy Cane Truffles! Meltingly rich, sweet, creamy, indulgent, and totally dairy-free!
make this recipeVegan Rosemary Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegan Rosemary Chocolate Chip Cookies! A twist on your regular vegan chocolate chip cookie. Soft, sweet, chewy, with a lovely subtle woodsy, herbal fragrance and pops of dried cranberry!
make this recipeAfter the holidays!
To use up those leftover vegetables and random cranberries in the fridge!
Cranberry Smoothie
This creamy Cranberry Smoothie made with no banana, is perfect for using up excess fresh or frozen cranberries. It's healthy, full of fiber, and will really hit the spot with its fruity & gently spiced flavors.
make this recipeBubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is a simple, versatile recipe that is great for using up leftover cooked vegetables, or make it from scratch with just 4 ingredients. It's really easy and super budget friendly!
make this recipeI hope these vegan Christmas recipes give you some inspiration for different recipe combinations you might like to try over the holidays. If you need some gifting inspiration too be sure to check out my vegan gift guide and my vegan kitchenware essentials.
Merry Christmas and happy feasting! - Mel x
P.S. Need help with gift ideas? Check out my Vegan Gift Guide!
Jacqui says
The strawberry New York cheesecake can I add fresh strawberries to make it flavoured?
Kind Regards
Jacqui
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm not sure that fresh strawberries in the batter would work out well. They might get a bit wet and tasteless by the time they were baked up in it. You'd be much better off just baking it as it is then adding a strawberry topping. These roasted strawberries are amazing with it and end up saucy once cool. I'd double the recipe so you have plenty. If you have any roasted strawberries leftover once the cheesecake is gone they are great with ice cream, oatmeal, pancakes etc. https://avirtualvegan.com/vanilla-roasted-strawberries/
Hope that helps!