Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (Gluten-free Options!) (2024)

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The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes to impress your family and guests! Most of these are gluten-free and all are oil-free as well! Nobody will miss the turkey! Vegans, non-vegans, everybody loves these recipes.

I hope this Vegan Thanksgiving Meal Plan and dinner menu gives you lots of ideas and helps you all out and can make your Thanksgiving day easier and super DELICIOUS!

Just click on the title/name of each recipe to go to the link and print out the recipes.

VEGAN BREAKFAST RECIPES

VEGAN PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

No better way to start Thanksgiving morning than with this pumpkin latte. Better than Starbucks, guaranteed.

VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN WAFFLES

THE BEST VEGAN FLUFFY PANCAKES

GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

If you need gluten-free, make these instead.

VEGAN GINGERBREAD PANCAKES

VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE GINGERBREAD PANCAKES

PECAN PIE CROSTINI

7 INGREDIENT NO BAKE PECAN PIE BARS

NO BAKE CINNAMON ROLL BARS

VEGAN CINNAMON ROLLS

VEGAN PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE

VEGAN APPETIZERS

EASY VEGAN MEXICAN CHEESE DIP

BEST VEGAN QUESO

OIL FREE BBQ HUMMUS

SMOKY JALAPENO BLACK BEAN DIP

VEGAN SIDE DISHES

CHEESY VEGAN SCALLOPED POTATOES

BEST OIL-FREE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE OIL FREE HUSHPUPPIES They are kind of like cornbread, but much softer and more moist.

BEST EVER VEGAN FLUFFY BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES

These are one of my most popular recipes and everybody declares them the best mashed potatoes they’ve had, vegan or not!

THYME CABERNET GRAVY

Of course you have to serve those mashed potatoes with the best gravy on the planet.

BEST VEGAN STUFFING

VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE CORNBREAD

VEGAN PUMPKIN CORNBREAD

GARLIC CHIVE DINNER MUFFINS

The most soft, pillowy clouds of heaven. They should be on every single one of your tables!

MAPLE ROASTED CARROTS

VEGAN MAIN DISHES

VEGAN BBQ LENTIL LOAF

One of the most made and loved recipes last year and all through this year.

VEGAN THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

The best part of Thanksgiving, right?! Hahaha!

VEGAN APPLE HAND PIES

Wow, so many of you have already made and LOVED these! They are incredibly delicious, hold in your hand and the dough is a dream. Truly better than gluten dough.

BEST EVER VEGAN PUMPKIN PIE

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE This chocolate pie is #1 on google for a reason! It’s a reader favorite and every bit as decadent as the dairy version!

Just read the reviews if you don’t believe me.

BEST VEGAN PUMPKIN BREAD

This is another highly rated recipe by readers declaring it the best pumpkin bread they’ve ever had.

GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN CARAMEL PUMPKIN BREAD

VEGAN PUMPKIN CAKE

VEGAN GINGERBREAD CAKE

VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE APPLE CRISP

Gluten-free, oil-free, butter-free and always 100% devoured by guests.

VEGAN PUMPKIN ICE CREAM

VEGAN CINNAMON ICE CREAM to serve with the apple crisp. Duh.

PUMPKIN PIE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

BEST GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN PUMPKIN MUFFINS

OIL-FREE VEGAN PUMPKIN MUFFINS

GLUTEN-FREE CINNAMON COFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

BEST VEGAN FUDGY BROWNIES

VEGAN PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CAKEY BROWNIES

CINNAMON CARAMEL BUNDT CAKE

PUMPKIN SPICE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE

BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Please leave me feedback on my recipes that you make, I’d love to hear! Have a wonderful holiday and I hope you all love these vegan Thanksgiving recipes!

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Jacqui
November 18, 2016 at 8:08 pm
Thanks for the roundup! It all looks delicious.
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 18, 2016 at 11:26 pm
  You are so welcome and thank you!
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Florian @ContentednessCooking
November 18, 2016 at 10:33 pm
Wow, Brandi! These all look delicious my mouth is watering! Honestly I couldn’t help myself where to start, everything looks so delicious! Now I’m hungry just looking at all these scrumptious dishes!
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 23, 2016 at 1:28 am
  Thank you so much Florian!!
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Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
November 19, 2016 at 2:26 am
I always love these roundups Brandi, it makes me realize just how many totally mouthwatering options you have! And for every meal too, the breakfast section is especially calling to me with all those towering fabulously fluffy pancake stacks. Fall flavors are your jam I’d say. And chocolate of course 😀
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 23, 2016 at 1:25 am
  Thank you so much Natalie!
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Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
November 21, 2016 at 6:30 am
So I’ve booked the first flight out Thursday and will be there bright and early to start on this list! Have my place setting ready!!!
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 22, 2016 at 12:46 am
  Haha, come on girl, plenty for you!
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Christina
November 21, 2016 at 9:08 pm
Best round up eva!!!!!! Man girl you got my head spinning. I want to make something for my coworkers in December and after I saw you insta post on those Double Chocolate Espresso Almond Cookies I was thinking those would be it. But now I am like ooh oooh cinnamon coffee chocolate chip muffins. Yum. I think those are going to have to be the winner since they are gluten free so therefore I can eat those too. Yum.
Oh and those mashed potatoes look amazing. Before going vegan my mothers mashed potatoes were like my favorite thing ever and although hers were not buttermilk mashed potatoes they were absolutely amazing, so I am definitely wanting to find a vegan yummy and comforting mashed potato recipe and I am sure yours will do that trick.
Thanks so much for this great round up, makes things so much easier when trying to generate ideas for the Holidays.
Your the best.
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Mandy
November 23, 2016 at 1:36 am
DANG, mama!!!!! This is the best round up ever – filled with SOOOOO many delicious recipes. You know what’s kinda cool? I’ve tried more than half of them, so I can totally attest to the deliciousness. I would love to have a seat at your Thanksgiving table <3 I love that you include a breakfast section, too – here I'm so focused on the main event that I completely spaced how to start the day…I could really go for a stack of your pancakes! XO
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Susan George
January 12, 2017 at 9:21 am
Really Great recipe. Simple healthy and delicious.
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Ellen
November 12, 2020 at 2:57 am
Hi Brandi
This is my first «roundup» and i am so grateful to be on your email list. This is an incredible collection of yummy recipes!!!! Thank you so very much. I’ve been whole foods plant-based no oil since 2012 and have been searching for a great pumpkin pie recipe. I shall start there. I love your Vegan8 cookbook, received it as a gift and have given many as gifts. This roundup is the best gift of the season. Thank you for your service.
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Jewel
November 12, 2020 at 3:43 am
Only two weeks until Thanksgiving and I’m trying to figure out how to try all of these before then so I can decide which ones to make! They all sound and look delicious! Thanks for the beautiful array.
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 12, 2020 at 3:58 am
  So kind, thank you Jewel! It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it, haha!
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MJ
November 12, 2020 at 7:14 pm
It ALL looks delicious!!! cant wait to try the scalloped potatoes, lentil loaf and chocolate cheesecake. yum yum!!
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David o
November 23, 2020 at 5:08 am
They all look so good don’t know which one to make for thanksgiving
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Heidi
February 4, 2021 at 6:37 pm
Can you substitute sunflower butter for the seeds in this recipe? This looks delicious!
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Theresa
November 24, 2021 at 4:18 am
Thank you so much for posting these great recipes.
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 24, 2021 at 5:26 am
  My pleasure!!
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Mary Lee
July 2, 2022 at 1:21 pm
So many great looking recipes
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  July 2, 2022 at 1:23 pm
  Thank you Mary!
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Amy (veganmama)
November 20, 2022 at 3:41 pm
I honestly want to try all of these recipes! Thank you Brandi 🙂
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 20, 2022 at 9:23 pm
  haha awesome Amy!!
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Debra
November 22, 2022 at 5:31 am
I feel I won the Lottery for Vegan Thanksgiving recipes! My heart is full, can’t wait to try all of them. It will take me long past Thanksgiving to get through all of them. And I do want to make them ALL. Thank You for Blessing US ALL with “Your Round Up”.
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- brandi.doming@yahoo.com
  November 22, 2022 at 8:32 pm
  aww so kind, thank you Debra!
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Karrie
November 7, 2023 at 9:18 am
Hi Brandi
I have a huge favor to ask a question so I’m trying to find a dessert that, gluten free dairy free soy free and yeah can you help me some dessert that you recommended for me it for thanksgiving dinner. My brother is has Lyme disease
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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (Gluten-free Options!) (2024)

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Here's a list of foods that are usually gluten-free:

Turkey (check with the producer to ensure that wheat-based gravy or stuffing hasn't been added to the turkey.)
Cranberries and cranberry sauce.
Sweet Potatoes.
White Potatoes.
Fresh, roasted, or steamed vegetables without sauce (sauces often contain wheat)

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Non-processed meats and fish.
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Eating Plant Based on Thanksgiving: A Survival Guide

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Keep Your Cool. ...
Remember, It's Dinner, Not a Debate.

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Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat.
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Potential Nutrient Deficiencies — A vegan diet may lack certain essential nutrients such as vitamin B12, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. It's crucial to carefully plan your diet to ensure you get all necessary nutrients.

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Amaranth and quinoa —at about 8 to 9 grams of protein per cup of cooked grain—are among your best bets for packing in the protein. Other whole grains including millet (6g of protein per cup),2 buckwheat (6g of protein per cup), and teff (10g of protein per cup),3 make for good vegan and gluten-free options.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (Gluten-free Options!) (2024)

VEGAN BREAKFAST RECIPES

VEGAN APPETIZERS

VEGAN SIDE DISHES

VEGAN MAIN DISHES

VEGAN THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

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What to eat when you're vegan and gluten-free? ›

How to survive Thanksgiving as a vegan? ›

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