40 Easy Vegan Christmas recipes. Complete with appetizers, breakfasts, soups, main dishes, sides, and desserts!
Are you going crazy trying to figure out what to cook for Christmas this year? These easy vegan Christmas recipes will satisfy everyone sitting around your Christmas table! People will be surprised to learn the food they’re eating is not only healthy but vegan as well.
Any of these recipes will show everyone eating plant-based and healthy is not complicated or boring. And, is absolutely delicious! You’re sure to debunk all the stereotypes.
As you can see there’s plenty to choose from and you should have no problem creating an incredible holiday menu.
So, have a cup of my Christmas Morning Cashew Coffee, pick your recipes, and most importantly, have a very Merry Christmas!
Appetizers
There's nothing like a little nibble before a meal and these healthy plant-based appetizers tickle the tongue without all the guilt. Serve these at this year's holiday party. Here's proof that healthy food doesn't have to suck!
Creamy Smooth Oil-Free Homemade Hummus
Creamy smooth oil-free homemade hummus with all the flavor and none of the guilt. A great appetizer for your Christmas get together.
Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip is absolutely incredible! Rich, creamy, delicious, & healthy. Perfect for holidays, game day, family gatherings, or any other day that ends in “y.” Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, & packed with protein.
Roasted Sweet Chili Cauliflower
This Roasted Sweet Chili Cauliflower is bright, super flavorful, and the perfect side dish. It’s tossed in a spicy, sweet marinade and then roasted to perfection. Easy to prepare, oil-free, vegan, & gluten-free!
Easy Vegan Cashew Queso
This Easy Vegan Cashew Queso is the perfect plant-based cheese dip. It’s great for the big game or any gathering. Healthy, dairy-free, and delicious! Great for that Christmas Eve party.
Breakfast
Breakfast is my favorite Christmas Day meal. These delicious recipes are will get you going and give you plenty of energy for celebrating.
Vegan French Toast Casserole
This overnight Vegan French Toast Casserole recipe is absolutely amazing! Crusty bread covered in a delicious custard and baked to perfection. Topped with a drizzle of homemade cashew coconut cream icing and warm maple syrup. Brunch will never be the same. It's perfect for Christmas morning
Best Vegan Biscuit Recipe
This is the BEST Vegan Biscuit Recipe! These easy homemade biscuits are easy to make and free from any dairy or oil. You need a few simple ingredients, 1 bowl, and less than 30 minutes. Healthy, wholesome, and delicious!
Vegan Chocolate Gravy
Chocolate Gravy is SO easy to make and all you need are FIVE simple ingredients! It is absolutely delicious and a true Southern staple that pairs perfectly with hot biscuits. Chocolate for breakfast? ABSOLUTELY!
Amazing Belgian Waffles
It’s time to let go of the Eggo for good! You need “real” waffles. And, these Amazing Belgian Waffles are perfect. They’re not only delicious but healthy. No oil. No dairy. No eggs. Vegan and low-fat!
Vegan Zucchini Bread
The BEST Vegan Zucchini Bread recipe! Cinnamon and nutmeg are combined with healthy grated zucchini to make this incredible bread. It’s oil-free, fluffy, moist, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a healthy snack.
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Crumble
This vegan Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Crumble recipe is made with plain and simple ingredients. Baked cinnamon-spiced apples covered in a crunchy oatmeal topping that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Vegan Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Don’t spoil Christmas morning with some pancake made with processed crap and hydrogenated oils that come in a yellow box. Make these Vegan Blueberry Banana Pancakes!
Tofu Breakfast Scramble
This Tofu Breakfast Scramble is simple, hearty, savory, healthy and comes together in less than 20 minutes. Vegan, plant-based, and oil-free!
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This delicious Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a great way to start the day. Cooked with bananas and topped with maple syrup, pecans, and almond milk. It’s so easy! All you need are 4 ingredients and less than 20 minutes.
Soups
A good hearty soup is perfect for these winter holidays. Great to get you through lunch until the big dinner party.
Vegan Minestrone Soup
This Vegan Minestrone Soup recipe is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. A lively Italian soup that’s loaded with vegetables, pasta, kidney beans, and cooked in a savory tomato broth. And, all in ONE POT! It’s hearty, filling, and full of flavor.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
Healthy, hearty, and comforting Instant Pot Vegetable Soup. This electric pressure cooker soup recipe is delicious and perfect for those cold and rainy days. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili that’s loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy delicious veggies. A hearty vegan meal ready in 30-minutes.
Instant Pot Potato Soup
This Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe is one of the BEST and easiest comfort food recipes you can make. It’s loaded with delicious chunks of potatoes, a few other veggies, and some amazing spices. Creamy, delicious, healthy, and vegan! It’s the ultimate Fall & Winter food.
Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
This Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup is so delicious and comforting. Topped with sweet cashew cream, more sriracha, and freshly chopped green onions for an unbelievable flavor. Less than 10 ingredients and ready in as little as 20 minutes!
Side Dishes
I LOVE holiday side dishes! And, you can pile your plate high with no guilt.
Oven Roasted Asparagus With Tahini Sauce
This Oven Roasted Asparagus with tahini sauce is so quick and easy. Thick asparagus spears lightly seasoned with a little soy sauce, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper then roasted to perfection. Oil-free and absolutely delicious.
Holiday Oven Roasted Vegetables
These Holiday Oven Roasted Vegetables made with tamari, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup are the perfect holiday side dish! Oil-free, gluten-free, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing
This is the BEST Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing recipe! It’s made with savory herbs, sweet apple, and crunchy walnuts. The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving! Oil-free, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious.
Easy Skillet Green Beans
A delicious Easy Skillet Green Bean recipe. Fresh green beans roasted with savory garlic and just a pinch of red pepper flakes. It’s one amazing healthy holiday side dish. And, you only need 1 pan and 4 ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free & oil-free.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole With Onion Rings
It’s not just a green bean casserole. It’s Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings. Made with Shane & Simple Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup and Crunch Oven Baked Onion Rings. Easy, filling, manly, hearty, healthy, and BIG TIME DELICIOUS!
The Best Vegan Mac And Cheese
It’s not just a green bean casserole. It’s Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings. Made with Shane & Simple Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup and Crunch Oven Baked Onion Rings. Easy, filling, manly, hearty, healthy, and BIG TIME DELICIOUS!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts cooked in a delicious maple balsamic glaze. Sweet, salty, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicious! It’s the perfect healthy snack or holiday side dish. Vegan and oil-free!
Easy Instant Pot Cabbage
All you need are 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this Easy Instant Pot Cabbage. It’s perfect when you need a quick, simple, oil-free, healthy, and delicious side dish.
Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes baked to perfection in a cashew-based cheese sauce. Rich, thick, savory, healthy and absolutely delicious. And, NO DAIRY!
Cranberry Sauce
Super simple cranberry sauce recipe made with fresh cranberries, maple syrup, and freshly squeezed orange juice! Delicious and fat-free. A great side for Thanksgiving or any other holiday meal.
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. It’s THE perfect holiday, or anytime, side dish. Low-fat, plant-based, healthy, and delicious.
Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn
Delicious, rich, and creamy Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn recipe. Plant-based, vegan, low-fat, and ready in as little as 20 minutes.
Main Dish
These are hearty holiday dishes you can serve and everyone will love. Even the meat-eaters.
Vegan Holiday Roast
Looking for a holiday main dish to keep the meat-eaters happy? This Vegan Holiday Roast has got you covered. It’s loaded with savory Fall flavor and absolutely delicious. This holiday seitan roast will leave you feeling stuffed and satisfied.
Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
A delicious vegan meatloaf made with chickpeas and covered with a homemade maple bbq sauce. It’s so EASY to make and is absolutely delicious.
Homemade Vegan Meatloaf Made With Lentils & Oats
Delicious Homemade Vegan Meatloaf made with lentils and oats. Savory, hearty, and extremely comforting. It goes perfect with my Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn and Creamy Homemade Vegan Mashed Potatoes.
Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie! Packed with beans, vegetables, amazing spices and topped with mashed sweet potatoes. Healthy, hearty, delicious and something even your flesh-eating friends will enjoy.
Dessert
These desserts are perfect to follow your Christmas dinner. Healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
The best Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe you will ever make is right here. This delicious pie is rich, creamy, and loaded with pumpkin spice flavor. It’s a must for the Fall and Winter holidays.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
This Easy Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is rich, dark, creamy, smooth and absolutely delicious. Only 8 simple ingredients and no baking.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus
The delicious dessert hummus is the perfect Christmas party dessert. Serve with apples and bananas.
Vegan Banana Bread
A Vegan Banana Bread recipe that is healthy, delicious and super easy to make. Free of any dairy, processed oils, butter, and refined sugar.
I hope you enjoy these delicious, and healthy, vegan Christmas dishes. Feed your soul, feed your body, and have a wonderful Christmas.
Peace & Feast,
shane
REGINA A LARKIN
Hi Shane~
Any suggestions to make this gluten free? Wheat Gluten substitution?
I would like to attempt this recipe for Christmas 2022.
Thank you,
Regina
Shane Martin
Hi, Regina. Which recipe are you referring to? Thanks!
Lorraine Barnett
Shane, you are so very generous to share your recipes. I have made many and there’s not a dud among ’em! My favorites….so far….are the cornbread & stuffing recipe. I stuffed some smallish pumpkins I grew this year. I also love the chickpea loaf and the pumpkin bread recipe. I have made that several times already to share with everyone at church. Thank you so very much! I appreciate all you do and your creative and beautiful Tasty recipes!
Shane Martin
Lorraine, thank you so much. You just made my Christmas! Merry Christmas and blessings.