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What do vegans eat for Christmas dinner? Vegan Christmas Recipes Classic Vegan Christmas Recipes 1. Vegan Holiday Roast 2. Vegan Glazed Ham 3. Mashed Potatoes 4. Vegan ‘Beef ‘ Wellington 5. Garlic Green Beans 6. Cranberry Sauce 7. Dinner Rolls 8. Mushroom Gravy 9. Cornbread 10. Wild Rice Stuffing 11. Vegan ‘Meatloaf’ 12. Gingerbread Cookies 13. Christmas Pudding 14. Vegan Yule Log 15. Eggnog 16. Mulled Wine 17. Sweet Potato Casserole 18. Rum Balls 19. Eggnog Bread Vegan Christmas Main Dishes 20. Beet Wellington 21. Holiday Stuffed Butternut Squash 22. Smoky Southern Vegan Meatloaf 23. French Onion Soup 24. Vegan Butternut Squash Kale Lasagna with Cashew Ricotta 25. Vegan Greek-Style Roast 26. Little Lentil Loafs with Mushroom 27. Creamy Cauliflower, Mushroom, Kale Pasta Bake 28. Vegan Holiday Burger 29. Vegan Mushroom Wellington 30. Loaded Vegan Christmas Plate 31. Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup 32. Stuffed Seitan Roast in Puff Pastry 33. Festive Vegan Butternut Roast 34. Lentil Loaf Vegan Christmas Sides 35. Roasted Garlic Green Beans and Red Bell Pepper 36. Vegan Coleslaw 37. Eggless Yorkshire Pudding 38. Braised Red Cabbage 39. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy 40. Spicy Roasted New Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts 41. Veggie Croquettes 42. Hasselback Potatoes with Kale, Beans & Pesto 43. Spiced-Brandied Cranberry Sauce 44. Garlic and Rosemary Skillet Bread 45. Creamy Potato Salad 46. Roasted Brussels Sprouts 47. Easy Bread Stuffing 48. Hasselback Vegetable Tart 49. Garlic Roasted Potatoes 50. Crockpot Stuffing with Wild Rice and Cranberries 51. Roasted Carrots and Parsnips 52. Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Vegan Christmas Desserts 53. Vegan Pumpkin Gingerbread Pie 54. White Chocolate Cranberry Casserole 55. Gingerbread Vegan Christmas Trifle 56. Baked Eggnog Cheesecake Bites 57. Cinnamon Maple Pie 58. Creme de Menthe Squares 59. Chocolate Hazelnut Tart 60. Marshmallow Fluff Cake 61. Vegan Biscoff Tart (No-bake) 62. Chocolate Irish Whiskey Tart 63. Mint Cream & Brownie Pie 64. Apple Bundt Cake 65. White Chocolate Cranberry Tart 66. Chocolate Peppermint Cake 67. Eggnog Cheesecake Tart 68. Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting 69. Gingerbread Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Vegan Christmas Cookies 70. Vegan Gingerbread Man Cookies 71. Vegan Linzer Cookies 72. Gingerbread Biscotti 73. Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies 74. Vegan Shortbread Cookies 75. Linzer Cookies with Citrus Curd 76. Mini Pumpkin Spice Cookies 77. Vegan Chocolate Red Velvet Cookies 78. Vanilla Crescents 79. Speculaas Cookies 80. Peanut Butter Madeleines 81. Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies 82. White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies 83. White Chocolate Macademia Cookies Vegan Christmas Appetizers 84. Vegan Cheesy Garlic Star Bread 85. Vegan Christmas Fruit Salad 86. Carrots in a Blanket 87. Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms 88. Roasted Sweet Potato Bites with Guacamole (gluten-free) 89. Vegan Holiday Wreath Appetizer Vegan Christmas Drinks 90. Cranberry Mimosa 91. Iced Cinnamon Whiskey Chai 92. Vegan Almond Joy Martini 93. Caramel Apple Mocktail 94. Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider 95. Vegan Christmas Punch 96. Pumpkin Pie Martini 97. Cranberry Hot Toddy 98. Gingerbread Martini 99. Vegan White Russian 100. Spiced Orange Coquito 101. Vegan Butterbeer 102. Gingerbread Hot Cocoa Vegan Christmas FAQ 80+ Divine Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes - Full Menu Ingredients Instructions Video Nutrition FAQs References

These festive vegan Christmas recipes will make the most wonderful holiday menu! Find your new favorite main dishes, roasts, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, cookies and drinks that the whole family will LOVE!

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What do vegans eat for Christmas dinner?

Good question! You can veganize any and all traditional holiday meals. Here are a few examples of what vegans eat for Christmas:

  • Holiday roasts made from seitan, nuts, legumes, tofu…etc. You can buy storebought roasts from vegan meat companies.
  • Side dishes made from veggies and legumes, without cheese, butter (and any other animal derived products).
  • Vegan desserts and cookies that are dairy-, egg-, and honey-free (and any other animal derived products).
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks made with vegan alcohol (check on Barnivore.com!), fruit juices and syrups. Most fruit juices and syrups are vegan, but always check the ingredients. Some sugar brands are NOT vegan! Be careful.

If you want to plan your menu or get inspired, check out these amazing fully vegan recipes below!

Vegan Christmas Recipes

For more vegan Christmas content, see our Christmas cookies, Christmas desserts, Christmas breakfast, vegan DIY gift ideas, Christmas stocking stuffers, Vegan Gift Baskets, and vegan Thanksgiving recipes roundups.

Classic Vegan Christmas Recipes

1. Vegan Holiday Roast

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It’s not the holidays without a gorgeous roast on the table. Carve into this seitan-based beauty and the scent of the steaming sourdough stuffing and will make your guests’ mouths water in anticipation.

2. Vegan Glazed Ham

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3. Mashed Potatoes

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4. Vegan ‘Beef ‘ Wellington

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5. Garlic Green Beans

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6. Cranberry Sauce

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7. Dinner Rolls

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8. Mushroom Gravy

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9. Cornbread

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10. Wild Rice Stuffing

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11. Vegan ‘Meatloaf’

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12. Gingerbread Cookies

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13. Christmas Pudding

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14. Vegan Yule Log

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15. Eggnog

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16. Mulled Wine

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17. Sweet Potato Casserole

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18. Rum Balls

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Festive fun and deliciousness await! These fluffy coconut snowballs are made with only healthy ingredients but don’t skimp on the taste! They are also alcohol-free (thank you rum extract!), so all ages can enjoy it.

19. Eggnog Bread

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Vegan Christmas Main Dishes

20. Beet Wellington

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Beet Wellington? That name alone is everything. And OMG, it’s gorgeous! Guarantee, if you put this gem on your holiday table, no one will ever stop talking about it.

21. Holiday Stuffed Butternut Squash

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Warm fall flavors, gorgeous colors — this stuffed butternut squash has it all. Serve it as a side or as a main dish and just wait for the compliments.

22. Smoky Southern Vegan Meatloaf

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Sometimes you crave those comfort food flavors of childhood. I present, vegan southern-style meatloaf — crafted out of chickpeas, black beans and oats. It’s got all the love without any of the meat!

23. French Onion Soup

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Who’s up for a savory bowl of French onion soup? It can’t be vegan, you say? Wrong! Anything is possible with vegan mozzarella and a whole lot of caramelized onions.

24. Vegan Butternut Squash Kale Lasagna with Cashew Ricotta

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There’s no better way to feed a crowd, than to whip up a big ole pan of lasagna. This one’s made with butternut squash and kale, so go ahead and have another helping!

25. Vegan Greek-Style Roast

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Opa! Smell that garlic, lemon and rosemary? This Greek-style “lamb” roast has all of the old-world flavors but is made modern with healthy vegan ingredients.

26. Little Lentil Loafs with Mushroom

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Look at these laudable little lentil loaves! They’re likable legume lovelies that may not be lavish but most likely won’t leave any leftovers to languish in your larder.

27. Creamy Cauliflower, Mushroom, Kale Pasta Bake

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Ready for some truth? If there’s a creamy and bubbling baked pasta on the table, one with a breadcrumb topping, it’s about to be everybody’s first choice.

28. Vegan Holiday Burger

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What if you could enjoy the flavor of an entire Thanksgiving dinner in a burger? Turn those leftover holiday ingredients into a smart and delicious meal.

29. Vegan Mushroom Wellington

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When you cut into the pastry of this gorgeous Mushroom Wellington, the aroma will knock your socks off. Get ready, the meat-eaters at the table will fight you for it.

30. Loaded Vegan Christmas Plate

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Coming up with the ultimate holiday menu is a stress you seriously don’t need. Stop the madness! Here is a whole holiday feast on a single, festive plate. You’re welcome.

31. Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup

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Don’t be mislead by the name — there’s more to this soup than garlic and leeks. Think sweet potatoes, tomatoes and spice galore. All create the perfect depth of holiday flavor.

32. Stuffed Seitan Roast in Puff Pastry

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Conjuring up a seitan holiday roast could seem intimidating but this recipe makes it easy for even the most inexperienced home cooks. Plus, how good does this thing look?

33. Festive Vegan Butternut Roast

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Not only will this stuffed butternut squash roast show your guests you care about their health, it’ll also prove how gosh darn clever you are.

34. Lentil Loaf

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It’s a vegan triumph! This hearty lentil loaf is stuffed with healthy ingredients and successfully delivers those childhood memories of family dinners and simpler times.

Vegan Christmas Sides

35. Roasted Garlic Green Beans and Red Bell Pepper

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Attention weary holiday cooks! Here’s a festive red and green side dish that takes less than 15 minutes to throw together! Roasted green beans and peppers add a light freshness to any celebration.

36. Vegan Coleslaw

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At this point, there’s no excuse for unhealthy coleslaw. It’s cabbage and carrots, for goodness’ sakes, both superfoods! This recipe skips the sugar and adds vegan mayo, sacrificing none of the flavor.

37. Eggless Yorkshire Pudding

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Eggless Yorkshire Pudding sounds like an impossibility. These, however, get their eggy lift from baking soda. Up the ante with savory gravy and minty peas, and the great vegan Yorkshire swap-out is complete.

38. Braised Red Cabbage

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We should all eat more red cabbage. It’s gorgeous to look at, incredibly healthy and tastes fantastic, especially when braised with red wine and holiday spices.

39. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy

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Ever order cauliflower mashed potatoes and then discover there’s no potatoes? The lies! This recipe says what it means—mashed potatoes and cauliflower—together—topped with a chunky Portobello mushroom gravy.

40. Spicy Roasted New Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts — often sadly maligned and misunderstood. When combined with potatoes, roasted garlic and pomegranates, however, suddenly everyone can’t get enough of those quirky veggies “from Belgium”.

41. Veggie Croquettes

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Who amongst us doesn’t adore a croquette? These little potato and veggie darlings can be baked or fried and make the perfect receptacle for any sauce.

42. Hasselback Potatoes with Kale, Beans & Pesto

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Sharpen up that knife, it’s hasselback potato time! These are deceptive — the kind of recipe that looks incredibly impressive on the table but was really easy to make.

43. Spiced-Brandied Cranberry Sauce

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After considering this recipe, I’m not sure why all cranberry sauce doesn’t have brandy in it. Or holiday spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Like, what were we all thinking?

44. Garlic and Rosemary Skillet Bread

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You know that certain kind of homemade bread that’s fragrant and herby and has a lovely crusty bottom? That’s exactly what this garlic and rosemary skillet bread is like.

45. Creamy Potato Salad

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This recipe sticks to the basic tenets of classic potato salad but modernizes it with plant-based mayonnaise. The result is an updated take on a comfort food favorite.

46. Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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This is one of those recipes that turns Brussels Sprouts skeptics into believers! Earthy and crispy with a nice tahini tang, its super easy to make and pairs well with anything.

47. Easy Bread Stuffing

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This dish is a candidate for the “no one knew it was vegan” award. Plus, it’s got all of the cozy goodness you expect from stuffing.

48. Hasselback Vegetable Tart

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This dish is a celebration of how glorious a vegan main can actually be. Make a holiday entrance carrying this colorful puff pastry tart with hasselback heritage carrots and parsnips.

49. Garlic Roasted Potatoes

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This dish checks all of the holiday boxes — it’s colorful, flavorful and easy. It’s so user-friendly that it’s destined to become a weekly menu staple.

50. Crockpot Stuffing with Wild Rice and Cranberries

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At holiday time, when oven space is at a premium, dust off that crock pot! This rice-based stuffing just cooks away in the corner while the oven is packed with other goodies.

51. Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

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Carrots are a go-to holiday veggie but what about the lesser known and under-appreciated parsnip? In this tasty side dish duo, the carrots share their spotlight and the results are delicious.

52. Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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This recipe is so easy, so healthy and so accessible, it should be in everyone’s vegetable side dish rotation. There, I said it. Someone had to.

Vegan Christmas Desserts

53. Vegan Pumpkin Gingerbread Pie

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If you make a holiday dessert that contains both pumpkin and gingerbread, you’ve effectively killed two birds with one stone. The filling comes together in a blender—it doesn’t get much easier than that.

54. White Chocolate Cranberry Casserole

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The dessert casserole has finally arrived, just in time for the holidays. Rich white chocolate mousse, vanilla cake and tart cranberries make for the perfect ending to a festive meal.

55. Gingerbread Vegan Christmas Trifle

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Even if everyone’s patting their middles after the holiday feast, they’ll still snatch up a gingerbread trifle. Gingerbread cake, cinnamon-maple custard and butterscotch sauce — too much yumminess to resist.

56. Baked Eggnog Cheesecake Bites

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“But I couldn’t eat another bite!” Oh yeah? How about an eggnog cheesecake bite? Granola and date crust, holiday-spiced filling topped with coconut cream? “On second thought, don’t mind if I do.”

57. Cinnamon Maple Pie

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Take three simple ingredients — almonds, coconut and maple syrup. Then, do some simple, behind the scenes culinary magic and you have a dessert everyone will adore.

58. Creme de Menthe Squares

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Need something for holiday gift giving? Everyone loves chocolate and mint, and this recipe makes a huge batch that can be easily cut into perfect little squares.

59. Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

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What could be more decadent and celebration-worthy than a chocolate and hazelnut tart? Chocolate lovers unite and demand satisfaction — accept nothing less on your dessert plate.

60. Marshmallow Fluff Cake

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If someone offered you a piece of marshmallow fluff cake, the only reasonable answer would be a resounding yes. Aquafaba is the secret ingredient that makes this vegan dream come true.

61. Vegan Biscoff Tart (No-bake)

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Sometimes, alone at night, I hear the wind whisper…biscoff. This no-bake tart has a biscoff crust and a gooey, biscoff-white chocolate filling. I’m here to say, biscoff cookie fantasies can come true.

62. Chocolate Irish Whiskey Tart

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Here’s a riddle — what’s made from chocolate, avocados and Irish whiskey? Only one of the tastiest desserts you’ll ever try and it’s vegan and gluten-free.

63. Mint Cream & Brownie Pie

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Ah, the classic flavors of mint and chocolate. This vegan grasshopper pie is a cool and creamy delight and is a snap to make.

64. Apple Bundt Cake

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This apple bundt cake has the best of both worlds — homemade applesauce and chunks of apple. Add on that coconut caramel and it’s officially out of this world.

65. White Chocolate Cranberry Tart

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This dessert is just too pretty, Y’all. The red cranberry sweetness layered with white chocolate cream, all in crumbly crisp crust. So gorgeous you won’t believe you made it.

66. Chocolate Peppermint Cake

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What could be more festive than a fudgy chocolate cake with peppermint frosting? Anyone at the table can enjoy it because it’s vegan AND gluten-free!

67. Eggnog Cheesecake Tart

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For the most wonderful time of the year is an equally wonderful treat. With a cinnamon-walnut crust, this eggnog cheesecake tart is so light and creamy, it’s the perfect last bite in a holiday feast.

68. Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting

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The warm spices of the gingerbread cake coupled with the rich creaminess of eggnog frosting make these cupcakes irresistible. Add on some festive sprinkles and you are holiday ready.

69. Gingerbread Cranberry Orange Cheesecake

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Orange and cranberries have always been good friends but when orange introduced gingerbread to cranberries, they became an unstoppable trio of flavor. This cheesecake looks great and tastes even better.

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Vegan Christmas Cookies

70. Vegan Gingerbread Man Cookies

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Help! I’m running and running as fast as I can but there’s an old lady with oven mitts and an apron yelling something about me being delicious. You’ll save me, right?

71. Vegan Linzer Cookies

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No holiday cookie plate is complete without Linzer cookies. That cutout showing off the bright red raspberry jam makes them just too tempting for words.

72. Gingerbread Biscotti

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Pour a steaming cup of coffee and grab a piece of gingerbread biscotti. Ah, it smells like holiday joy, with the cinnamon, allspice and cloves.

73. Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

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Invited to a holiday cookie swap but you’re at a loss as to what to bring? These are a great option. Festive, colorful and they pack a surprising peppermint punch.

74. Vegan Shortbread Cookies

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Shortbread cookies — they’re a back-to-the-basics treat that must be in your repertoire. Easy to make with that old fashioned taste. Don’t ever change, Shortbread. We love you just the way you are.

75. Linzer Cookies with Citrus Curd

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Talk about unique! Linzer cookies with the refreshing citrus flavors of lemon and grapefruit. They’re gluten-free — so come one come all, cookie lovers, and enjoy.

76. Mini Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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The dangerous thing about these pumpkin spice chocolate chip bite-sized cookies is that you before you know it, you’ve downed several handfuls. Aww, but are so adorable and tasty, who’d even notice?

77. Vegan Chocolate Red Velvet Cookies

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These chocolate-dipped red velvet cookies are pillow-soft like cupcakes but are much easier to eat. So easy to eat, in fact, that you might need to make two batches!

78. Vanilla Crescents

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Much has been written about the dangers of cookie addiction. There’s no question that these delightfully simple vanilla crescents are a gateway cookie, one that will surely lead down a path to more baking.

79. Speculaas Cookies

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Talk about a Dutch treat! Speculaas cookies are sweet and spicy and taste like the holidays. They’re perfect for gift giving, if you manage not to eat them all yourself.

80. Peanut Butter Madeleines

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Delicate, dainty and delicious, these chocolate and peanut butter madeleines are lovely to behold and will tempt any holiday guest — so make a bunch!

81. Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

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This recipe takes a yummy shortbread cookie and gussies it up by adding orange, cranberry and crunchy almonds. Voila! A shortbread triumph fit for your next holiday gathering.

82. White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

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Got a vegan and gluten-free pal coming over? In less than 20 minutes, you can have a batch of white chocolate, cranberry and pistachio cookies hot from the oven, ready to serve.

83. White Chocolate Macademia Cookies

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Has the world gone mad? How can something that’s gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free and vegan be so doggone good? These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies do so much with so little.

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Vegan Christmas Appetizers

84. Vegan Cheesy Garlic Star Bread

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Want jaws to drop this holiday season? Present your guests with a show-stopping homemade herbed star bread. It’s a riff on a Swedish celebratory bread and is all about tearing and sharing.

85. Vegan Christmas Fruit Salad

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Colorful, festive and healthy; this Christmas fruit salad can be a great starter to your menu. There’s no need to fill up your guests’ bellies too much before the main meal! It also works great as a light dessert.

86. Carrots in a Blanket

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For an adorable holiday hors d’oeuvre, swap out the pigs and make carrots in a blanket. You’ll be so glad those little piggies stayed home.

87. Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

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Mushrooms…what can’t they do? In this recipe they’re the earthy vessel filled with a delectable herby cheese stuffing. So easy to make and great as an appetizer.

88. Roasted Sweet Potato Bites with Guacamole (gluten-free)

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Need an attractive and simple appetizer for your Thanksgiving feast? These little sweet potato guacamole bites are a flavor combination you never knew you needed.

89. Vegan Holiday Wreath Appetizer

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Don’t be modest. Even though this wreath appetizer looks complicated, you’ll know deep down it was actually really easy to make. What your guests don’t know won’t hurt them!

Vegan Christmas Drinks

90. Cranberry Mimosa

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Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage, Cranberry Mimosa! She’s a tart little number, bubbly and sweet, and will help ensure everyone has a most merry holiday.

91. Iced Cinnamon Whiskey Chai

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If someone told you that a drink existed with cinnamon, whiskey and chai, you’d search high and low for it. Here it is and it’s just as good as you knew it would be.

92. Vegan Almond Joy Martini

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One of the best things about adulthood is being able to turn candy bars into mixed drinks. This Almond Joy Martini is dairy-free and grownup approved.

93. Caramel Apple Mocktail

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Festive, fun and appropriate for all ages, these caramel apple mocktails taste like heaven in a glass and will liven up any gathering of merry-makers.

94. Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider

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If you want your whole house to smell like the holidays, put a batch of mulled apple cider on the stove. Spike some with bourbon, pour it in a glass and get the party started.

95. Vegan Christmas Punch

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In my holiday finest, whilst under the mistletoe, casually sipping my Christmas punch, twinkling lights all aglow. Six ounces of rum provides the fun but whoops that was for 10, not only one.

96. Pumpkin Pie Martini

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You don’t need to wait until after the meal to have this version of pumpkin pie. In five minutes you can be toasting the holidays while the feast is still in the oven.

97. Cranberry Hot Toddy

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This’ll cure what ails you. It’s like mulled wine, only with cranberry juice. Warm winter spices and a splash of bourbon make this a perfect brew for sipping in front of the holiday fire.

98. Gingerbread Martini

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Being dairy-free doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun holiday cocktail. This gingerbread martini tastes like the most wonderful time of the year and is incredibly easy to make.

99. Vegan White Russian

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This vegan version of the classic White Russian is nothing but fun. Coconut milk works great and the chocolate rim with crushed candy canes is genius.

100. Spiced Orange Coquito

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By swapping out the raw eggs and dairy, it’s easy to make a vegan Coquito, that luscious Puerto Rican eggnog. This version is fragrant and light, perfect for a holiday celebration.

101. Vegan Butterbeer

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Put your wands away, you won’t need them to conjure this vegan version of butterbeer! It can be made with or without whisky, in case any littler wizards want a sip.

102. Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

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The perfect way to end a perfect day. Before bed, treat yourself to this wonderfully festive hot cocoa. Sweet dreams; see you next year.

…More vegan Christmas drinks

Vegan Christmas FAQ

What are the best vegan Christmas recipes?

Vegans can choose to eat meat and dairy-free versions of traditional Christmas dinners like roasts, casseroles, potatoes, and roasted vegetables. Try veganizing your family’s Christmas recipes using plant-based ingredients in place of meat, dairy, and eggs.

What is a vegan alternative to turkey for Christmas dinner?

For vegans looking for a traditional main dish centerpiece for Christmas, homemade seitan or roast, vegan Wellington, or a store-bought vegan roast (like Tofurky) are great alternatives to turkey. For a more vegetable-forward dish, try a veggie casserole, lentil loaf, or whole-roasted cauliflower.

Why are there 12 meatless dishes on Christmas Eve?

Serving 12 meatless dishes on Christmas Eve is a Ukrainian tradition to symbolize the 12 Apostles. Families fast during the day, then after sundown partake in small portions of each of the 12 dishes like borscht, cabbage buns, mushrooms, gravy, and pudding.

What do vegans eat during the holidays?

Not many traditional Christmas dishes and desserts are vegan, but vegans can enjoy meat, dairy, and egg-free versions of these dishes made with vegan recipes, order ready-made meals from vegan restaurants, or purchase store-bought treats like Christmas cookies and chocolates.

What are good vegan Christmas side dishes?

Some good vegan Christmas side dishes include mashed potatoes made with plant milk and vegan butter, roasted winter vegetables like squash and onions, and vegan versions of your favorite family recipes. Christmas dishes vary by location and cultural background too.

What are your favorite Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes?

Let me know in the comments!

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80+ Divine Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes - Full Menu

These Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes create the best, tasty holiday menu! Festive appetizers, roasts, sides, desserts, cookies, drinks & more.

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Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Mira M.

Ingredients

  • mushroom seitan roast
  • roasted Brussels sprouts
  • Christmas fruit salad
  • gingerbread pumpkin pie
  • coconut rum snowballs

Instructions

  • Choose your favorite vegan Christmas meals from the list.

  • Click on the name to get to the recipe.

  • Happy cooking and Merry Christmas!

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Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal

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FAQs

What Christmas food to get? ›

CHRISTMAS DINNER LIST
  • Turkey.
  • Gammon.
  • Beef.
  • Duck.
  • Fish.
  • Vegan roast alternatives.
  • Vegetarian roast alternatives.

How to cook for vegan guests? ›

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  5. App onlyWhole-roasted curried cauliflower & chickpeas. ...
  6. Refried beans. ...
  7. Vegan pie. ...
  8. App onlyCreamy vegan wild mushroom risotto.

What do you eat on each of the 12 days of Christmas? ›

12 Days of Christmas Recipes
  • Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree. These Baked Pears are EASY and delicious with 4 simple ingredients. ...
  • Day 2: Two Turtle Doves. ...
  • Day 3: Three French Hens. ...
  • Day 4: Four Calling Birds. ...
  • Day 5: Five Golden Rings. ...
  • Day 6: Six Geese a Laying. ...
  • Day 7: Seven Swans a Swimming. ...
  • Day 8: Eight Maids a Milking.
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What is the most sold food at Christmas? ›

The Most Popular Christmas Foods
  • Roasted potatoes (91%)
  • Scalloped potatoes (83%)
  • Roast beef (77%)
  • Red velvet cake (76%)
  • Ham (76%)
  • Christmas nuts (76%)
Aug 1, 2023

Which foods are surprisingly vegan? ›

Top 10 surprising vegan foods
  • Crumpets. This might be an obvious one to some, but a quick poll with our vegan and dairy-free friends shows many mistakenly believe crumpets contained dairy. ...
  • Dark chocolate. Chocoholics assemble! ...
  • Cream crackers. ...
  • (Some) biscuits. ...
  • (Some) crisps. ...
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Pasta. ...
  • Peanut butter.

What are the most filling vegan foods? ›

Plant-based foods you can add to your meals to help improve satiety
  • Oats. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Walnuts or Almonds. ...
  • Sweet Potatoes. ...
  • Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • Avocado. ...
  • Brown rice or quinoa. ...
  • Dark Chocolate.

What does Gordon Ramsay think of vegan food? ›

Chef Gordon Ramsay, who has been known for teasing vegans, confessed on TV that he actually "loves" plant-based food. The British TV personality and the world-famous chef made his vegan confession on the US series of Masterchef: Back to Win.

What are colly birds? ›

“Colly birds” most commonly refers to blackbirds, but it can also be a catch-all term for any small songbirds. Songbirds, including blackbirds, would have been a common menu item at the time of the song's origin. Four colly birds would not have made much of meal, to be sure.

What does each country eat on Christmas Day? ›

Let us know if there's are any others that you think are worth a mention!
  • Christmas Eve Apples – China. ...
  • KFC Christmas Dinner – Japan. ...
  • Selyodka Pod Shuboy – Russia. ...
  • Christmas Pudding – England. ...
  • Smalahove – Norway. ...
  • Mattak and Kiviak – Greenland. ...
  • Mopane Worms – Southern Africa. ...
  • Feast of the Seven Fishes – Italy/America.
Jan 15, 2020

What do Americans eat on Christmas Day? ›

Roast turkey and ham are popular for Christmas dinner throughout the country, but depending on the region, so are tamales, roast goose with red cabbage, crawfish jambalaya, roast pork or “seven fishes” seafood salad.

What food do you give Santa on Christmas Eve? ›

In the UK, we often leave out mince pies, a carrot for the reindeer and a little sherry to help Santa on his merry way. In the US, milk and cookies are more traditional, and in Australia, he can even expect a refreshing ice-cold beer to help with the scorching heat of summer.

What is the most popular meat for Christmas? ›

Turkey. Let's admit it, a whole turkey is the best and most traditional meat for Christmas dinners. Originally gracing our plates in the 16th century, popular history tells of King Henry VIII being the first English monarch to have turkey for Christmas.

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