• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About spabettie
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

spabettie

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About spabettie
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » holiday

    Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Modified: Nov 5, 2023 by Kristina Sloggett · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Gluten Free Vegan Holiday Recipes

    • Share
    • Tweet

    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

     

    A champagne bottle ornament hanging on a silver Christmas tree.

     

    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!
     

    Did you make one of these holiday recipes? 

    Follow spabettie on Instagram and tag us with #spabettie
    We love seeing your recipe photos and remakes - thank you!

    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!

    Maple Mustard Cabbage Steaks

    Deliciously crispy and caramelized, cabbage steaks have incredible flavor and wow factor.

    Bourbon Balls

    These bourbon balls are a rich and impressive, party ready dessert.

    Gluten Free Cranberry Lemon Muffins

    Juicy tart cranberries and bright lemon make these your favorite winter time muffin.

    Toasty Graham Coffee Latte

    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.

    Pumpkin Bread French Toast

    this brunch perfect pumpkin bread French toast will be your new favorite – during the holidays and beyond! your comfort food breakfast cravings, sorted.

    Goat Cheese Bacon Wrapped Dates

    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.

    Classic Spinach Dip

    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!

    Spicy Pimento Cheese

    The classic cheese spread goes dairy free and gets a spicy update!

    Olive Cheese Bites

    A flavorful bite for any party! Bright and briny olives wrapped in a dairy free cheese dough make a great one bite appetizer.

    Deviled Egg Potato Bites

    Tthe kinder, gentler cousin to the deviled egg. Rich and crispy, mini stuffed potatoes make a great appetizer recipe!

    Salt and Vinegar Crackers

    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

    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.

    Spiced Pumpkin Basil Cheese Ball

    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

    Lemony Brussels and Kale Chiffonade Salad - a big bowl of flavorful crispy greens for your holiday table, brunch, weekday lunch or dinner salad.

    Ginger Cranberry Sauce

    replace the can with this quick and easy recipe! naturally sweetened with fruit for a no sugar added cranberry sauce.

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - this quick and easy recipe is anything but basic - rich roasted garlic and flavorful olive oil bring a perfect bite!

    Mashed Cauliflower

    a tasty low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. straight up comfort food you will crave.

    Crispy Maple Mustard Stuffed Potato Balls

    a flavorful and fun food that works as an entree, side, or appetizer - you will want these all through the holiday season!

    Savory Shiitake Gravy

    hearty mushrooms and woodsy rosemary combine to make an aromatic and flavorful plant based gravy for every holiday meal!

    Hearty Portobello Wellingtons

    these individual entrees are plant based fancy! crisp pastry surrounds rich and savory goodness.

    Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

    this vegan stuffed acorn squash is an incredibly flavorful and cozy comfort food dish. also: how to cook amaranth.

    Cauliflower Steak

    with just a few minutes of easy prep, you will enjoy this fresh and flavorful "steak" dinner.

    Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

    a quick and easy vegan recipe for everyone's favorite - Irish Cream!  perfect in a hot cup of coffee on a snowy morning...

    Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots

    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!

    Ginger Switchel Floats with Cinnamon Ice Cream

    a sparkling update of a classic float makes a great holiday mocktail - with sweet and spicy layers of flavor and cool creamy texture.

    Vegan Vanilla Crescent Cookies

    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!

    Vegan New York Cheesecake

    a delicious recipe for a vegan and gluten free version of the classic and decadent dessert.

    Cranberry Fluff Jello Salad

    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!

    Maple Cream Pumpkin Cheesecake with Buttery Gingersnap Crust

    an updated twist combining traditional pumpkin pie with rich cheesecake - a new holiday favorite!

    Dark Chocolate Superfood Bark

    rich dark chocolate, salted and sprinkled with flavorful and colorful superfood texture - perfect for any holiday party or year round treat.

     

    A felt sewn dachshund ornament hanging on a Christmas tree.

    (Handmade Dachshund Ornaments)

     

     

    Vegan Holiday Recipe Collection @spabettie #vegan #holiday

     

    about Kristina:

    spabettieKristina is spabettie! She found cooking at an early age, and created spabettie in 2010 to share vegan recipes. Kristina turned her culinary training into sharing vibrant vegan food!  Read more...

     

     

     

     

     

    spabettie / Kristina Sloggett is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    More holiday

    • Close up of a gluten free cranberry lemon muffin sitting on a wood board with a ceramic berry box full of fresh cranberries and an orange and white tea towel. A white muffin tin full of fresh baked muffins sits to the left.
      Gluten Free Cranberry Lemon Muffins
    • Cheesy olive bites on a dark wood serving board with cherry tomatoes. Olive board is sitting next to a small bowl of stuffed grape leaves and a jar of pimiento cheese spread.
      Dairy Free Olive Cheese Bites
    • Maple mustard roasted cabbage steaks with breadcrumbs and pecans served over cooked quinoa and garnished with lemon wedges sit on a white and blue plate.
      Maple Mustard Roasted Cabbage Steaks
    • a small champagne bottle ornament hanging on a silver Christmas tree
      Oregon Holiday Gift Guide
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Alisa Fleming says

      November 17, 2017 at 8:13 am

      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!

      Reply
    2. Nicole Dawson says

      November 16, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Those spinach waffles look so fun and festive! Such great ideas.

      Reply
    3. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

      November 15, 2017 at 12:40 pm

      Can I just invite myself over? I need to bathe in that gravy.

      Reply
    4. Sarah @ The Fit Cookie says

      November 15, 2017 at 9:09 am

      So many great recipes! The mushroom bisque looks amazing, I'll have to check out that recipe since we're dairy free 🙂

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Kristina, founder of spabettie.com, is standing at a stone countertop holding a large wooden board of veggies, fruits, cheeses and crackers. She is wearing a tan chefs apron over a black sleeveless top, showing tattooed arms.

    Hi, I'm Kristina!

    I am a voracious reader and chickpea eater. also known as spabettie.

    Using my extensive culinary training and work in the industry, I have been creating vegan recipes for more than a decade.

    At spabettie, you will find easy and appealing plant based recipes - vegan, gluten free, and full of vibrant flavor

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Vegan Goat Cheese Recipe @spabettie #vegan #cheese
      Vegan Goat Cheese Recipe
    • a stack of green spinach pancakes on a white rustic plate.
      Spinach Pancakes
    • overhead view of green goddess chopped salad: a white bowl filled with finely chopped cabbage, cucumbers, green onions, kale, and cooked quinoa with a bright herby green goddess dressing.
      Green Goddess Chopped Salad
    • Close up overhead view of a bowl of white bean salad, which includes black kalamata and green castelvetrano olives, white beans, sun dried tomatoes, sliced artichoke hearts, sliced red onion, pepperoncini peppers, herbs and spices.
      White Bean Antipasto Salad

    As featured in

    As Seen In

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

     

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

     

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

     

    • Contact

    As seen in

    As Seen In

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

     

    Copyright © 2025 spabettie, LLC