45 Vegan Christmas Dishes You’ll Love

I love nothing more than sharing my recipes with all of you. With the promise of Christmas around the corner, I feel even more inspired to share. Here is a roundup of my favorite vegan Christmas dishes to serve at Christmas time.

From breakfast to dessert, I’ve got you covered. There are also plenty of gluten-free options for you to choose from. Please share in the comments below if you make any of my vegan Christmas recipes! I’d love to hear how you like them.

Vegan Christmas Breakfast Dishes

Waking up on Christmas morning is a treat in itself. Check out these wonderful ideas on what to whip up.

My family always makes a big vegan Christmas breakfast spread on Christmas morning. I usually make sweeter items like vegan scones, pancakes, pumpkin bread, or coffee cake. Mama, on the other hand, makes rolls or biscuits, crispy hash browns, and vegan sausages. Slice up some fruit and create a beautiful fruit platter, and you will have a lovely breakfast that everyone will enjoy.

Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

Offer a stack of the dreamiest vegan pancakes to your family members on Christmas morning. I love to serve mine dusted with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of edible glitter for extra Christmas sparkle.

Wonderfully light and fluffy, golden brown pancakes drizzled with warm maple syrup spell happiness like nothing else.

Crispy Baked Hash Browns

Make Christmas extra special with these delicious hash browns. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast or brunch celebration. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Strawberry Jam Scones

These pretty glazed vegan strawberry jam scones are a treat to wake up to on a chilly Christmas morning. This recipe is super easy to make, and the scones will add a charming component to your Christmas table. Click here for the recipe.

Maple Walnut Scones

In New England, we like to make maple walnut scones around the holidays, but actually, they are delicious any time of the year.

Maple walnut scones are crunchy on the outside, sweet, delicious, moist, and soft on the inside; an incredible flavor combination. Click here for this perfect vegan Christmas recipe!

Easy Vegan Sausages

Making vegan sausages from scratch is really fun. These are the most beautiful golden colors, perfect for a hearty, savory breakfast. My Dad loves to eat these sausages with biscuits. Get the recipe!

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

This is hands down my absolutely favorite pumpkin bread recipe. Get ready to taste the most irresistibly moist and delicious pumpkin bread ever.

We tested this recipe extensively to create the perfect combination of color, comfort, and spices that will keep your guests coming back for more. Click here for the recipe!

Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats

I love starting my day with a wholesome bowl of these pumpkin oats. I recommend them as a healthy start to your Christmas.

Vegan Coffee Cake

This is the best vegan coffee cake ever. Moist, beautiful, and so delicious, definitely one of my favorite ways to start Christmas morning. Click here to grab the recipe!

Festive Christmas Appetizer Recipes

If you’re having a crowd around on Christmas eve or Christmas day, consider a few delicious appetizers to nibble on.

Get ready to make some of the best vegan Christmas appetizers ever. My home’s yearly tradition is to make vegan spinach artichoke dip, olive tapenade, and the pomegranate pistachio cheese log. The following vegan appetizers look amazing when served in beautiful white bowls and platters of crackers or slices of fresh bread. Your guests will be raving about the Christmas appetizers this year.

Pomegranate & Pistachio Vegan Cheese Log

These garlicky vegan cheese logs are so much fun to make and super festive for Christmas. The creamy texture and pops of juicy flavor from the pomegranate seeds and the nutty crunch of the pistachio nuts are the perfect flavor combinations to add to your holiday table this year. Get the recipe!

Vegan Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Everyone loves a rich, creamy artichoke and spinach dip, right? Here’s my vegan version: equally delicious yet healthier and lighter than the traditional recipe.

This warm and creamy Vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip is my go-to recipe. It is quick and easy to make, can be made ahead of time, and is sure to please the most finicky eater. And the best part of all, they will not know that it is vegan. Click here for the recipe!

Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

This pull-apart pastry tree is so good and looks super cool. Flaky puff pastry with fresh homemade pesto presented as a festive Christmas tree will surely bring a smile to your holiday guest’s faces. Everyone will comment on how cute this vegan dish is. Click here for the recipe.

Olive Tapenade

Arrange your favorite crackers or slices of baguette around a bowl of this bright, briney, delicious olive tapenade dip. It is hard to describe the wonder of this easy and quick vegan appetizer. It has a flavor combination that rivals any dip out there, in my opinion. Get the recipe!

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

An excellent appetizer for the Holiday meal is vegan stuffed mushrooms. These are bite-size, cute, delicious, and super easy to make. Perfect for this holiday season. Get the recipe!

Vegan Roasted Garlic & Herb Cheesy Spreadable Dip

Festive and bright – there is something so special about this creamy, savory, cheesy spread that is hard to explain. We usually wrap this dip in pomegranate seeds for an extra special presentation for the holidays. It’s incredible what this touch of sweetness does to the flavor profile of this appetizer.

My Favorite Vegan Side Dishes for Christmas

From fresh and light to rich and decadent – here are my favorites.

These Christmas side dishes will take your holiday table to the next level. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these tried and true vegan recipes. You can’t go wrong by adding a lovely citrus salad, spicy maple-glazed carrots, and my festive dinner roll wreath to your Christmas table. Let me know if you give any of these recipes a try!

Pear Pecan Green Salad

You will love this salad’s fruity and nutty combination of flavors – pear and pecan is a match made in heaven. Save this pear pecan salad recipe now!

Citrus Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

This is a pretty citrus salad to lay in the center of the table. It’s healthy, refreshing, and bright. This beautiful and healthy Citrus Salad served with a gorgeous Pomegranate Dressing is an exceptional treat. I am super excited about this recipe, a feast for your eyes as much as for the tastebuds. Try the recipe now!

Roasted Garlicky Brussels Sprouts

This is the perfect way to make Brussels sprouts. Full of yummy garlic flavor, these roasted sprouts are glorious as a festive side to one of my vegan roasts. Click here for the recipe.

Roasted Carrots with Spicy Maple Glaze

This is one of the best ways to cook and serve carrots. I recommend giving this roasted carrot recipe a go this Christmas. The spicy maple glaze takes your carrots to another level. Perfectly cooked, sweet, and with a touch of spice – just right! Click here for the recipe!

Festive Dinner Rolls

Make your own Christmas wreath and share it in the center of your table. This is a simple bread roll recipe, yet it is pretty enough to be a key part of your holiday table décor.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

There is nothing more scrumptious than a cozy bowl of mashed potato. This cream-free recipe leaves nothing behind-it’s perfectly seasoned, silky, and satisfying. Click here for this vegan recipe!

Holiday Red Cabbage

This dish is close to my heart – I grew up eating and enjoying this delicious side. I hope you’ll try the recipe out, and let me know what you think of it in the comments! Get the recipe!

Simple Vegan Duchess Potatoes

These little spirals of baked mashed potatoes are so beautiful and a perfect twist on the classic mashed potato recipe. They add a layer of sophistication to your menu. Click here to get the recipe.

Maple Pecan Hasselback Potatoes

If you have guests with a sweet tooth, pop these potatoes onto the table. I adore these maple-laced sweet potatoes. They are topped with crunchy nuts and look great, too. Get the recipe now.

Sparkling Vegan Main Courses for Christmas

You will love these cozy and satisfying main courses. Here are my absolute favorite vegan Christmas dinner recipes to make for the main course. The star of Christmas dinner has to be vegan roast turkey or my holiday roast. We also have gluten-free, vegan holiday roast recipes that everyone will enjoy.

Vegan Roast Turkey

This is the ultimate vegan turkey roast centerpiece. Honestly, I recommend making this your Christmas main course. Your family will be so impressed and will love the taste of it. This vegan roast turkey recipe is loaded with savory goodness. Grab this vegan Christmas dinner recipe now.

Vegan Gravy

If you are going to serve a vegan roast turkey or any vegan roast, this vegan gravy is a must. The two go hand in hand and are delicious together. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Holiday Meatballs in Gravy

This is the kind of main dish you crave. You won’t stop thinking about this meatball in gravy dish – ideal with mashed potatoes. This is one of my absolute favorite vegan Christmas dishes. Get the recipe now!

Vegan Holiday Roast

This tender and delicious vegan holiday roast recipe will be your Christmas centerpiece. Check out my recipe, as there is also an option to cook it in pastry!

Gluten-free Holiday Roast

Another deliciously flavored roast to try this season! After Christmas, serve this gluten-free roast as a sandwich filling for some delicious leftover sandwiches. Get the recipe!

Homemade Vegan Stuffing

This is one of my most popular Christmas dishes. My family will check to see if I’m making this homemade stuffing every December without fail. Click here for the recipe!

Roasted Butternut Stuffed Shells

I like to make loads of different recipes and vegan dishes at Christmas time. This is one of them! It’s always a good idea to offer a baked pasta dish. Try this roasted butternut squash stuffed shell recipe.

Baked Mac & Cheese

This recipe is a must if there will be kids at your Christmas table. Adults love it, too, of course. A homemade baked Macaroni cheese is a total crowd-pleaser. Grab this delicious Christmas dish recipe now.

Thanksgiving Sandwich

Although this is called the “Thanksgiving sandwich,” I make these on the 26th Of December – every year. These sandwiches are the easiest and best way to feed a crowd the day after Christmas. They are also a brilliant solution for a leftover vegan roast. Click here for the recipe.

The Best Dessert Recipes for a Vegan Christmas Menu

Here are some fun ideas for your final course. I hope you enjoy my collection of delicious vegan Christmas desserts. I must admit that my favorite Christmas recipes to make is desserts, so here are some of my favorite recipes worth repeating.

Christmas Cookie Wreath

I love the cookie traditions that come along with Christmas. So I thought of a fun way to make a simple cookie recipe more festive and fun—introducing my plant-based Christmas Cookie Wreath. It is quick and easy to make and looks so festive. Click here for this cookie wreath recipe.

Vegan Holiday Cake

This beautifully and lightly spiced Christmas cake is a dream. I recommend making this delicate Christmas cake and decorating it with cranberries, rosemary (or other herbs and edible flowers), and dusting it with powdered sugar. Try the recipe!

Gourmet Baked Apples

I always make this apple dessert at least once before I let a festive season go by. It is healthy, light, and so tasty. Serve with vegan ice cream and you have the perfect vegan Christmas dish to make this year. Click here for the recipe!

Apple Almond Cake

This is a deliciously moist, flavorful, and delicate cake, perfect for the Christmas season. It is a crowd-pleaser and easy to make. This cake has a delicious almond-loaded crunchy topping. You could decorate it with edible Christmas-style garnishes or serve it as is. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Gingersnap Cookies

I think of these as little bites of Holiday cheer! I love how they fill my home with the cheerful aroma of Christmas. These gingersnap cookies are perfect to serve, together with one or two other cookies listed here, on a board or a platter. Click here for the recipe!

Vegan Snowball Cookies

This buttery, soft, powder-coated cookie is popular worldwide at Christmas time. You can whip up a batch of these in 30 minutes. They are melt-in-the-mouth delicious. Try the recipe now!

Vegan Apple Tart

This classic apple tart is one of my best-loved recipes. It also happens to be good-looking, too! Click here for the recipe.

Christmas Spritz Cookies

This Christmas Spritz Cookie recipe is one of the easiest cookies to make. This recipe is a twist on the classic vegan butter cookie and it only has five ingredients!!! The Cookie Press does the shaping for us, and they look so beautiful. Tie a red ribbon around them, and you have a stunning presentation or a wonderful gift. Grab the recipe now!

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Making pumpkin pie from scratch is super easy and tastes extra special. If you plan to lay out a few different desserts, consider adding this one to your spread. Another fun dessert to try are these vegan pumpkin pie bites.

Apple Hand Pies

If someone else is hosting Christmas, consider taking a batch of these apple hand pies. They are lovely packaged as an edible gift or served warm with vegan ice cream or whipped vegan cream. Grab the recipe now!

Pear Cream

This is such a lovely vegan recipe to have in your back pocket. A batch of pear cream (5 simple ingredients) is great to drizzle over tarts or serve alongside cake. It’s a great alternative to traditional custard.

Cut Out Christmas Cookies

Everybody needs to have a good cut-out sugar cookie recipe in their repertoire. A popular favorite, the sugar cookie has won its way into so many hearts with its simple sweet flavor and brightly colored icing and sprinkles. Click here to grab the recipe for these vegan sugar cookies.

Vegan Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a holiday must-bake! Soft, chewy, and brimming with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, they’re the perfect festive treat. The signature crinkle effect makes them a showstopper on any dessert table, while the delightful flavors will fill your home with all the cozy holiday vibes you’ve been waiting for. Get ready to make these vegan gingerbread cookies a new tradition! Click here for the recipe!

My Family’s Gingerbread Houses

Since I was a little girl, we have made gingerbread houses every year for Christmas. Click here for our family’s favorite recipe.

Merry Christmas and Let’s Get Cooking

I hope you enjoy all of these vegan Christmas dishes. Let me know if you try any of the recipes.

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