Vegan Christmas Recipes

Whether you are cooking for 2 people or 20, here is a collection of my favourite vegan Christmas recipes to help make this year your best ever!  

Vegan Christmas recipes coming in hot, because December is well under way 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 though, and Christmas gives me the perfect excuse to do even more of both ;O) 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!

VEGAN CHRISTMAS BREAKFASTS

Gingerbread Pancakes

Soft, moist & fluffy Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes. Made healthier with wholegrain flour & not too sweet. Because...you know? TOPPINGS!! 

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Vegan French Toast Casserole

Make your brunch dreams come true with this Vegan French Toast Casserole. Cubes of crusty bread are drowned in cinnamon infused custard and baked until crispy & toasty on top & soft and custardy (but not soggy!) underneath. Then comes the drizzle of frosting which takes it over-the-top. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd & can even be prepped the night before if you need to.

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No 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! 

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VEGAN CHRISTMAS SALADS

Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad

This Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad is fresh & absolutely packed with flavour & interesting textures. It’s also hearty & warming thanks to the orangey cinnamon dressing. Just perfect for all of your fall & winter entertaining!

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Quinoa Cranberry Salad with Lemon & Spinach

This Quinoa Cranberry Salad is 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.

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Pear Walnut Salad with Maple Cinnamon Dressing

An incredibly fresh, flavourful & yet simple Pear Walnut Salad which brings together vibrant sweet & savoury flavours with wonderful textures & colours.

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VEGAN CHRISTMAS APPETIZERS

Show-Stopping Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Nothing says the party’s here like a big dish of warm Spinach Artichoke Dip! It’s the perfect crave-worthy appetizer. It’s soft and creamy with loads of flavor and is great eaten warm or at room temperature. Serve it with chips, crackers, baguette slices, vegetable sticks, raw radishes (weird I know but it works!), toast or even garlic bread (page 125). I recommend using canned artichokes in brine over the ones you can buy in oil, for the tang they give. It helps cut through the creaminess and adds more depth to the flavor.

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Vegan Candied Nuts

Perfectly sweet & spicy, chewy & crunchy vegan candied nuts. Make a double batch because everybody will go nuts for these!

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Cheese & Onion Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Ridiculously crunchy & addictive Cheese & Onion Crispy Roasted Chickpeas. The perfect savoury snack, soup or salad topper, but just a warning, once you start eating them you just can’t stop!

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Creamy Onion Garlic Dip

A deliciously cool, creamy & nut-free vegan Onion Garlic Dip. Full of sweet roasted garlic & caramelized onion flavour & perfect for your next party!

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Dilly Smashed Baby Potatoes With Creamy Horseradish Dipping Sauce

Take the humble potato to a whole new level with these extra crispy Dilly Smashed Baby Potatoes. Roasted, smashed, then roasted some more, their golden nubbliness is just irresistible. Serve them dripping in my mild & creamy horseradish sauce. Potato perfection…..

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Black Olive Tapenade with Figs & Rosemary

This rich, soft Fig and Black Olive Tapenade with Rosemary is my twist on traditional tapenade. Dark, deep & earthy olives are blended with ripe, plump & juicy figs to make an irresistibly delicious spread with a striking balance of sweet & savoury flavours.

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VEGAN CHRISTMAS SIDES

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce! Made in only a few minutes and you can use fresh or frozen cranberries. No stirring, no fuss and make it up to 2 weeks ahead. It’s sweet and tart and makes the perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast.

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Melting Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Golden, caramelized and sticky, these Melting Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes with hints of thyme are a fantastic side dish to serve with your holiday feast or Sunday roast. The best roasted sweet potatoes are about to happen in your life .... Get ready!

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Vegan 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!

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Perfect 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! 

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Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Introducing your new favourite potato recipe …. golden, crispy, herby, Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes! Flavourful, well seasoned, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside & super quick & low effort in your Air Fryer! 

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Bubble 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!

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Healthy No Oil Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Golden Crispy Roasted Potatoes without a single drop of oil. Easy, healthy, low calorie and virtually fat-free! 

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Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

The ultimate Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese. Cheesy, saucy macaroni topped with an irresistible buttery & golden crispy crumb topping. No dairy, no nuts & easily made gluten-free. Prepare to get saucy! 

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No Knead Focaccia

Wait! What? Focaccia you don’t need to knead? Yes! This super easy No Knead Focaccia is virtually fool proof. As long as you are able to stir some ingredients together in a bowl & turn on the oven you can do it. And nothing, and I mean nothing, can beat the smell & taste of fresh focaccia straight from the oven! ♡

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Red Wine Vegan Gravy

Extra tasty, rich & flavoursome red wine vegan gravy, infused with onion & fresh herb flavour and perfect for serving with your holiday feast!

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VEGAN CHRISTMAS MAINS

Vegan Roast

A simple, easy, rustic and hearty Vegan Roast that's sliceable, ultra tender and full of flavour. Just perfect for serving with copious amounts of gravy, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Leftovers are great in sandwiches too!

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Mushroom 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! 

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Vegan 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!

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Vegan 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.

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Vegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast

The ultimate one pot family meal – Vegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast! We’re talking meaty portobello mushrooms, meltingly tender vegetables and a thick, really rich and flavourful gravy. Plus as well as tasting amazing, it’s super easy, quick and convenient with minimal washing up. A big YES PLEASE on all counts! 

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Easy Vegan Mushroom Pie

Tender, juicy, meaty portobello mushroom, stuffed with sweet caramelized onions, a sprinkling of thyme, all topped with buttery, crisp pastry. This is seriously the easiest Vegan Mushroom Pie you will find & it’s soooo good!!! Perfect for making in advance too! 

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VEGAN CHRISTMAS DESSERTS

The 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! 

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Vegan Gingerbread Cake

Tender, moist and festive Vegan Gingerbread Cake, full of deeply delicious, warming spices and smothered in orange glaze!

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Cranberry 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! 

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Vegan 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 with a glass of mulled wine!

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Vegan 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!

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Raw Christmas Fruit Cake

Festive fruit & nut flavours combine in this deliciously rich & moist Raw Vegan Fruit Cake. A fabulous alternative to traditional baked Christmas cake & so easy to make!

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Christmas 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. 

 

 

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Vegan New York Cheesecake

It’s only a baked Vegan New York Cheesecake..♡...It is ultra-rich, decadently creamy, dessert perfection & you absolutely need it in your life…..

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Sticky 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!

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Festive Mincemeat Tart

Crisp pastry, rich mincemeat, delicate spice infused sponge & brilliant white, sweet frosting come together to create a taste & texture explosion. This Festive Mincemeat Tart is indulgent, rich & just perfect for the holidays!

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Pumpkin Pie With Caramel Sauce

Velvety smooth, perfectly soft & custardy vegan pumpkin pie with a deliciously crisp pastry crust. Add to that a drizzle of decadently rich, warm caramel sauce & you have THE best fall dessert!

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White Chocolate Peppermint Vegan Pudding

Creamy, sweet & indulgently rich White Chocolate Peppermint Pudding. Quick & easy to make but seriously impressive & easily made festive with the addition of some crushed candy canes!

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Vegan Mincemeat

Festive, rich & fruity Vegan Mincemeat steeped in boozy deliciousness! A Christmas staple that is really easy to make & can be used in all sorts of ways. It's also perfect for gifting.

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cranberries & Rosemary

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies made festive with the addition of dried cranberries and rosemary! Soft, sweet, chewy, with a lovely subtle woodsy, herbal fragrance. Santa will thank you if you leave him a few of these with his glass of plant milk on Christmas Eve! 

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AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

Walnut Cranberry Apple Smoothie

This creamy Walnut Cranberry Apple Smoothie is perfect for the holidays and will really hit the spot with it's warm & spicy fall flavours.

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Merry Christmas!