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 substitute for turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

Burmese Tofu (aka Chickpea Flour Tofu)

For an alternative to turkey that's mild in flavor and can be treated like any other protein, turn to Burmese tofu, which transforms chickpea flour, oil, and water into a sturdy tofu-like dish.

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 can I make instead of turkey for Thanksgiving? ›

Sometimes, roasting a whole turkey is just too much—too much time, effort, and maybe even too much food. For smaller crowds, swap the turkey with chicken, Cornish game hens, or stuff and roast individual quails for each guest, which is very elegant for a plated meal.

How to be vegetarian on Thanksgiving? ›

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes
  1. Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington. Alexa Weibel. ...
  2. Spicy Roasted Mushrooms With Polenta. ...
  3. Ombré Gratin. ...
  4. Baked Brie and Caramelized Vegetable Pie. ...
  5. One-Pot Vegetable Biryani. ...
  6. Broccoli Cheese Casserole. ...
  7. Butternut Squash and Fondue Pie With Pickled Red Chiles. ...
  8. Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din.

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.

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.

Why can vegans eat bread? ›

At its core, a bread recipe contains four simple ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast — a type of microscopic fungus used to help bread rise. Therefore, the simplest form of bread is vegan. However, some types include additional ingredients like sweeteners or fats — both of which can be of animal origin.

What do vegetarians eat instead of turkey? ›

Whether you're going meat-free or not, these vegetarian mains are sure to steal the spotlight on Christmas day.
  • 1Gluten-free vegetarian lasagne. ...
  • 2Christmas vegeducken. ...
  • 3Tomato, ricotta and olive spelt tart with basil. ...
  • 4Cheesy spelt crepes stuffed with buttered leek. ...
  • 5Lentil nut roast with sugo.

What is a healthier alternative to turkey? ›

Roasted Whole Chicken

“Each of these can be seasoned to your taste and roasted in the oven, resulting in wonderful aroma and delicious meat,” says Palumbo. Both chicken and turkey are lean proteins, especially if you avoid dark meat.

What is the best alternative turkey? ›

Alternatives to Thanksgiving Turkey
  • Goose. Another classic bird for special occasions is the goose. ...
  • Capon. Try roasting a capon, voted most popular poultry by Italian and French families who center their holidays around these tender, richly flavored birds. ...
  • Game Birds. ...
  • Ham. ...
  • Wagyu Beef. ...
  • Porcelet. ...
  • Lamb. ...
  • Venison.

What is a silent vegetarian? ›

Acronym for silent vegetarian option, a dish to be substituted at the request of guests, but not explicitly offered to everyone.

What do vegetarians eat on Thanksgiving? ›

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes
  • Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington. Alexa Weibel. ...
  • Spicy Roasted Mushrooms With Polenta. ...
  • Ombré Gratin. ...
  • Baked Brie and Caramelized Vegetable Pie. ...
  • One-Pot Vegetable Biryani. ...
  • Broccoli Cheese Casserole. ...
  • Butternut Squash and Fondue Pie With Pickled Red Chiles. ...
  • Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din.

Do vegans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

Tofu turkey: In October many health food stores, and even regular grocery stores, stock up on vegan turkey products. This tofu “turkey” is made from wheat protein and organic tofu and stuffed with mushrooms, herbs, and wild rice. Tofu turkey is 100 percent vegan.

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.

Is there a Beyond Meat turkey? ›

Beyond Meat Doesn't Have Plans to Launch an Alternative Thanksgiving Turkey.

What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to a turkey dinner? ›

Shepherd's pie is the perfect comfort food, and it also makes a great vegan substitute for a Thanksgiving turkey. This shepherd's pie is full of veggies and herbs, and the lentils satisfy the need for protein. Topped with mashed potatoes and parsnips, it's a tasty vegan Thanksgiving dinner in one dish.

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