Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (2024)

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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (1)

Happy Thanksgiving week, friends!

I hope your menus are all planned and you’re feeling calm and collected and entirely in control of the situation (hand not raised).

Just in case you’re a little frazzled and looking for last-minute ideas (hand raised), hereare 65 entirely plant-based Thanksgiving recipes – from breakfast to mains tobeverages – to get you through the day deliciously and as stress-free as possible.

Let’s dig in!

BREAKFAST //Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (2)

1. Vegan Biscuits + Gravy // 2. Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Bars // 3. Pumpkin Pie Oats // 4. 1 Bowl Vegan Pumpkin Bread (V/GF) // 5. Whole Grain Pancakes // 6. Toasted Pumpkin Muesli // 7. Banana Crumb Muffins // 8. The World’s Easiest Cinnamon Rolls // 9. Sweet Potato + Kale Breakfast Hash // 10. Brown SugarPear Steel Cut Oats // 11. Best Vegan Breakfast Potatoes // 12. 1 Bowl Carrot Apple Muffins (V/GF) // 13. Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes // 14. Maple Pecan Pumpkin Granola // 15. 1 Bowl Pumpkin Muffins (V/GF) // 16. Grain-Free Granola // 17. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls // 18. 1 Bowl Banana Bread (V/GF) // 19. Vegan Sticky Buns // 20. Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie

SIDES + APPETIZERS //Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (3)

1. Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Aioli// 2. Butternut Squash Hummus // 3. Roasted Beet Hummus // 4. The Best Damn Vegan Biscuits // 5. Butternut Sweet Potato Casserole // 6. Asparagus Zucchini Gratin (V/GF) // 7. Smoky Harissa Eggplant Dip // 8. Warm Butternut Squash Spinach Salad // 9. Vegan Green Bean Casserole // 10. Delicata Squash Bake with Tahini Sauce // 11. The Best Damn Vegan Mashed Potatoes // 12. White Bean Kale Salad // 13. Sun-dried Tomato + Basil Pinwheels// 14. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with MushroomGravy // 15. Pumpkin Sage Biscuits // 16. Simple Pumpkin Soup // 17. Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls // 18. Tomato and Vegetable White Bean Soup // 19. Simple Fall Slaw // 20. Simple Vegan Stuffing // 21. Curried Butternut Squash Soup

ENTRÉES //Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (4)

1. Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas // 2. 1 Hour Vegan Shepherd’s Pie // 3. Vegan Thanksgiving Wraps // 4. Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes // 5. 1 Hour Vegan Pot Pies // 6. Butternut Squash Veggie Pizza

DESSERTS //

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (5)

1. Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie // 2. Lemon White Chocolate Cheesecake // 3. Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pie // 4. Pumpkin-Spiced Apple Pie // 5. 1-Bowl Apple Gingerbread Cake // 6. The Best Vegan Apple Crisp // 7. Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream // 8. Mini Pumpkin Pies // 9. Coconut No Bake Cookies // 10. Vegan Pumpkin Pie Parfaits // 11. Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake // 12. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins // 13. 2-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles // 14. Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

BEVERAGES //
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (6)

1. 5-Minute Vegan Hot Cocoa // 2. Easy Traditional Red Sangria // 3. Pomegranate St. Germain Spritzers // 4. Chili Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddies

We hope you thoroughly enjoy your Thanksgiving with the ones you love most! If you end up making any of our recipes, we’d love to know. Be sure to tag them #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see. See you back soon with a new recipe.

Cheers, friends!
Dana + John

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  1. garagegymplanner says

    this just amazing roundup post thanks for sharing this post with us!!

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  2. Eric says

    Thanks for this recipe round up. Linking the fotos would be helpful.

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  3. Marisa says

    Hey Dana! Love your site & recipes. What would you suggest as a good menu for vegan Thanksgiving? I’m thinking a main course as shepherd’s pie. What dishes would compliment that well?

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  4. Sara says

    Best. Post. Ever. I will be making every single one of these in the next few months. Amazing!

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  5. Eugenie says

    Truly inspirational and amazing!!!! can’t wait to try EVERY single one of them!
    But one quick question.. I am finding the measurements confusing..
    When you say one cup, do you use 237ml? or 250ml?

    Thank you!!! it would be great if you could solve my puzzle!

    Happy thanksgiving!

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  6. Annaliese says

    Nicely done! Happy Thanksgiving to you both, you def deserve a thanksgiving co*cktail for putting together such a comprehensive, and beautiful, resource for all things vegan and thanksgiving related! Cheers!!

    Reply

  7. Logan says

    Thanks for being such a great resource for those of us with food intolerances! I made the pumpkin pie for my family last year (to the amazement of people who didn’t think vegan food could taste good) and am bringing the cheesecake this year! Also looking forward to bringing the shepherds pie to a Christmas party for all the other people with allergies and vegan lifestyles :D

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  8. Crista says

    oh my… you rocked this list!
    i’ve made your mini pumpkin pies several times, my mother & I are obsessed :)

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  9. Laura says

    I decided last week to make your shepherd’s pie recipe on Thanksgiving. Looking forward to trying it!

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    • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (13)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hope you love it, Laura!

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      • Laura says

        My husband and I absolutely loved the shepherd’s pie! Thanks for all your great recipes. Haven’t found one we didn’t like!

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  10. Diana / by Dreams Factory says

    I’m a huge fan of ALLLLLL your recipes, thank you for this amazing round-up!
    Can’t wait for the one for Christmas, too! :)
    Peace and love,
    Diana

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    • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (14)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks Diana! xo

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  11. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    So when are you going to open up your own vegan restaurant?! Seriously, the food looks incredible, thank you so much Dana. :)

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    • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (15)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Ha! I’d love that. Maybe in the future. But for now, blogging it is!

      Reply

  12. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

    This is my life saver!! I’ve been so bogged down with school that I didn’t have time to plan our Thanksgiving menu in advance, which is so unlike me because usually I’m already thinking about these things in the summer (lol). Also, #photographygoals

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    • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (16)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      So great! Hope it’s delicious, Emilie!

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  13. Nathalie says

    Thanks so much. It’s just a gift full of treasures before Christmas

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  14. Kathryn - The Scratch Artist says

    You just made me bulgy-eye over these 65 recipes!! Epic round up! Incredible spread of recipes, Dana. And what a portfolio of inspired work in the kitchen <3

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    • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (17)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      haha, thanks Kathryn! Hope your holiday is great!

      Reply

  15. Heidi Kokborg says

    I am all about the breakfast section! All of these breakfasts look incredible!

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  16. Kayla says

    Thank you for rounding up all of these amazing recipes!! I will be (attempting) to make the pumpkin ice cream for Thanksgiving dessert this year

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  17. Emily | Robust Recipes says

    All of these recipes look amazing! Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! :)

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  18. Lisa says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and thank you for all of your recipes! For my part of our Friendsgiving: vegan dinner rolls with orange and thyme jam, cauliflower mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, (my 9 year old will be making your 2-ingredient truffles), apple crisp with coconut whipped cream, not to mention your best damn vegan biscuits for breakfast, (which are a staple each Thanksgiving and Christmas morn). Not sure what I’d cook without your blog!

    Cheers,
    Lisa
    *Recently made pumpkin parfaits and they were delicious.

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    • Laura @ RYG says

      The two-ingredients truffles were AMAZING! And even though I’m not strictly vegan….yet….anything that easy is gonna get done. Now I’m going to try those pumpkin parfaits because I LOVE hearing that someone made them and they turned out. I have BOMBED so many recipes from Pinterest. Some blame is definitely on me, but not all of it!!!

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      • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (18)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

        Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Laura!

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    • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (19)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      DANG, now that’s a minimalist baker Thanksgiving!

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      • Lisa says

        Everything was so delicious. I made a mistake by leaving the orange and thyme jam unattended for about 3 minutes while I tended to another recipe and it turned brown. :( I didn’t throw it out because it’s delicious but it was no longer lovely. Everything else was perfect. Oh, and the 2-ingredient truffles got a new name, ‘reindeer poop’, because our version softened and dropped a bit, but they were so good. I ate a bite of truffle with every dessert on the table. The vegan dinner rolls vanished in about 4 seconds. You made me look like a professional out there!

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  19. Megin says

    Thank you, Dana and John!
    I’ll be making some of these lovely recipes throughout the holiday season. They all look so yummy!
    Have a joyous holiday!

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  20. Kat says

    I just made the pumpkin pie recipe last night. It is the first one I have made that actually looks good! Can’t wait to try it:)

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  21. Kari • Graceful Mommy says

    Holy moly! This is an incredible list of recipes! Thanks so much!

    Reply

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup (2024)

FAQs

What is a vegan alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

by Gardein

Other protein-filled vegan options that could replace turkey in your vegan Thanksgiving table are tempeh, tofu and seitan.

What is a good substitute for turkey meat? ›

10 Main Course Alternatives to Turkey for Christmas
  • Duck. Another festive bird that offers flavorsome fat is duck. ...
  • Chicken. While chicken might not be the fanciest bird around, it can be a real crowd-pleaser and simple to prepare in a pinch. ...
  • Beef. ...
  • Venison. ...
  • Fish. ...
  • Pork. ...
  • Ham.
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How do vegans do Thanksgiving? ›

"A traditional Thanksgiving menu has lots of options for vegans and vegetarians: green beans, cranberry sauce, mashed or roasted potatoes, and sweet potatoes and yams—it's a carb-loaded feast, and we will happily lick our plates," says Peart.

What is the vegan name for turkey? ›

What is alternative turkey and ham made out of? Brands like Tofurky, Field Roast, Gardein, Beyond Meat, Lightlife, and more use plant-based ingredients in the products you can buy for any vegetarian/vegan guests.

Is it OK to go vegan cold turkey? ›

We Don't Recommend Going Vegan Cold-Turkey

Such a sudden, drastic change in diet can sometimes negatively affect physical, mental, and emotional health. But the vegan side of the fence isn't one we want to make a running jump for, remember?

What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to turkey? ›

Nut roast is a popular vegetarian alternative to a turkey dinner. It is a savory dish made primarily from a mixture of ground nuts, breadcrumbs, and various vegetables, herbs, and spices.

What meat is healthier than turkey? ›

Beef has more iron, zinc, and vitamin B12, which are nutrients that promote healthy blood, immunity, and nervous system health, than turkey.

What meat is cheaper than turkey? ›

Chicken tends to be one of the more economical meat options per pound, often being less expensive than turkey or pork. It's a versatile protein source and widely available at various price points, making it a budget-friendly choice for family meals.

What do vegans tend to lack? ›

Intake and status of vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium and bone turnover markers were generally lower in plant-based dietary patterns compared to meat-eaters. Vegans had the lowest vitamin B12, calcium and iodine intake, and also lower iodine status and lower bone mineral density.

Do vegans eat onions? ›

Yes. Garlic and onion are plants so they are vegan. There might be some vegans who might not eat onion and garlic, but this is most likely due to personal likes and dislikes. Additionally it also might be due to some religious beliefs and practices which we will discuss later in the article.

What is cheaper than turkey for Thanksgiving? ›

Roast chicken is less expensive, easy to roast, delicious, and has less portions than a large turkey, so it is perfect for a single, couple, or small family celebration. A simple chicken stuffed with mirepoix, lemons, fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, sage) and roasted whole is a great alternative to a large turkey."

What is healthier than turkey for Thanksgiving? ›

Try it out on Thanksgiving by substituting tofu for your turkey. Tofu can be cooked in a variety of flavorful ways and comes with a ton of nutritional benefits including a lot of calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B, and protein.

What do you say instead of Happy Thanksgiving? ›

Short Thanksgiving greetings

May the chairs around your table be filled with those you love. May this day and every day be filled with love, joy and happiness. Wishing you every blessing of this bountiful season. May the blessings of Thanksgiving fill your heart and home with joy.

Do vegans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

And no, vegans do not eat chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, or even cheese, though they are often asked. But keeping a vegan happy on Thanksgiving is not difficult. Plenty of traditional dishes are (almost) vegan anyway, and the oven is on for baking special treats.

Is there a plant based turkey? ›

A vegan turkey roast offers savory flavor and hearty texture without the meat. A quality vegetarian turkey has up to 26 grams of protein per serving — about as much as real turkey.

What do vegans think about Thanksgiving? ›

And while Thanksgiving is supposed to signify gratitude and abundance—the holiday centers around the autumn harvest—for many, it's the opposite. “It's all about eating and the murder of these birds or other animals,” Patty Shenker, a 30-year vegan told the LA Times.

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