These gluten free vegan holiday recipes have you set for the most wonderful time of the year! breakfast, appetizers, sides, entrees and desserts.
article originally published November 28, 2014
Festive recipes to make all season long
Parties, getting together with friends for events, time with family all call for plant based holiday recipes.
I can safely say the food plays a pretty big part of our holiday events. I love to plan the menus, try new recipes to serve alongside the classics I cannot do without.
Like many things, half the fun is the planning. For more tips and tricks to planning a seamless holiday gathering, see our event planning tips.
Having been a vegetarian for most of my life, I never cared for the main course. I was all about the appetizers, snacks, sides, and desserts. Even now as a vegan, I can still make a great dinner with a plate full of sides. This recipe collection does have a few delicious options for entrees.
...and that is what I am sharing with you today - my many years of vegan holiday recipes.
Sides, snacks, breakfast, appetizers, desserts, and drinks - most are also gluten free.
More holiday recipe ideas
In addition to these plant based holiday recipes, we have everything you need for all of your celebrations of the season, big or small.
- Festive Holiday Cocktails: shake up a new libation to toast your friends and family all season long. deliciously spirited drinks to match all kinds of party spreads.
- Best Vegan Treats for Holiday Gifting: all of the essential recipes for your gifting lists and cookie trays. give to delivery and mail carriers, hairdressers, friends, neighbors, and coworkers!
- Vegan Cranberry Recipes: find new ways to add the deliciously tart holiday berry to sweet and savory dishes. ideas here range from fresh berries to dried, and leftover cranberry sauce as well.
- Party Snacks to Ring In the New Year: welcome the new year with all sorts of festive snacks and dips. end the year on a tasty note – cheers!
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Gluten Free Vegan Holiday Recipes
From plant based appetizers and breakfasts to sides and desserts, we have you covered for the most wonderful time of the year!
Deliciously crispy and caramelized, cabbage steaks have incredible flavor and wow factor.
These bourbon balls are a rich and impressive, party ready dessert.
Juicy tart cranberries and bright lemon make these your favorite winter time muffin.
Toasty Graham Coffee Latte with Cinnamon Whip - rich espresso and steamed graham milk are topped with pillows of coconut whip cream and graham crumbs - cozy flavors of crisp cool days.
this brunch perfect pumpkin bread French toast will be your new favorite – during the holidays and beyond! your comfort food breakfast cravings, sorted.
the classic party appetizer gets a plant based upgrade! sweet and tangy wrapped in a savory crisp bacon is a crowd pleaser, you should make a double batch.
this classic dip is a vegan and oil free update to the party favorite we all love! serve with fresh veggies for game day or ANY day!
The classic cheese spread goes dairy free and gets a spicy update!
A flavorful bite for any party! Bright and briny olives wrapped in a dairy free cheese dough make a great one bite appetizer.
Tthe kinder, gentler cousin to the deviled egg. Rich and crispy, mini stuffed potatoes make a great appetizer recipe!
this easy, low carb cracker recipe has the bright taste of vinegar in a crispy salted cracker - perfect for any snack platter!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip is lightly sweet, and spiced with the flavors of the holidays, this tangy dip is a great addition to any holiday party table, or a Tuesday afternoon snack.
this is an easy recipe for an impressive appetizer that brings layers of rich flavor - the hit at any party!
Lemony Brussels and Kale Chiffonade Salad - a big bowl of flavorful crispy greens for your holiday table, brunch, weekday lunch or dinner salad.
replace the can with this quick and easy recipe! naturally sweetened with fruit for a no sugar added cranberry sauce.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - this quick and easy recipe is anything but basic - rich roasted garlic and flavorful olive oil bring a perfect bite!
a tasty low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. straight up comfort food you will crave.
a flavorful and fun food that works as an entree, side, or appetizer - you will want these all through the holiday season!
hearty mushrooms and woodsy rosemary combine to make an aromatic and flavorful plant based gravy for every holiday meal!
these individual entrees are plant based fancy! crisp pastry surrounds rich and savory goodness.
this vegan stuffed acorn squash is an incredibly flavorful and cozy comfort food dish. also: how to cook amaranth.
with just a few minutes of easy prep, you will enjoy this fresh and flavorful "steak" dinner.
a quick and easy vegan recipe for everyone's favorite - Irish Cream! perfect in a hot cup of coffee on a snowy morning...
festive and fun for all of your holiday parties – fill with hot chocolate, spiked or not, or any other holiday beverage that pairs with mint!
a sparkling update of a classic float makes a great holiday mocktail - with sweet and spicy layers of flavor and cool creamy texture.
perfectly sweet buttery richness in an updated, plant based version - free of dairy, eggs, soy, and gluten, and just as tasty as the original classic!
a delicious recipe for a vegan and gluten free version of the classic and decadent dessert.
this Cranberry Fluff Jello Salad is a retro classic! a new holiday flavor of the nostalgic Lime Jello Salad we all grew up with, just as tasty!
an updated twist combining traditional pumpkin pie with rich cheesecake - a new holiday favorite!
rich dark chocolate, salted and sprinkled with flavorful and colorful superfood texture - perfect for any holiday party or year round treat.
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Alisa Fleming says
Now this is my kind of feast! I've never liked traditional Thanksgiving fare, and love that you really think outside of the box with your recipes!
Nicole Dawson says
Those spinach waffles look so fun and festive! Such great ideas.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Can I just invite myself over? I need to bathe in that gravy.
Sarah @ The Fit Cookie says
So many great recipes! The mushroom bisque looks amazing, I'll have to check out that recipe since we're dairy free 🙂