Thanksgiving used to be a truly tough holiday for us plant-based folks, but those days are over! Now you can eat all of your favorite nostalgic dishes and make your skeptical extended family members think, “hey, maybe vegan food isn’t all grass and berries.”
Below you’ll find our collection of fully plant-based Thanksgiving options – from mains, to sides, to desserts. Make the classics or make something a little out of the box. Either way, you’re going to love it.
Updated November 2025.
Mains
Homemade Vegan Deli Slices
Our recipe for vegan deli slices is also a perfect centerpiece for your vegan Thanksgiving! Simply keep it whole and slice it a bit thicker than usual when you're ready to serve.
Vegan Holiday Ham
Sweet and smoky seitan is steamed and then baked with a pineapple brown-sugar mustard glaze.
Vegan Chicken Pot Pie
This vegan chicken pot pie has flaky puff pastry with fresh vegetables and vegan chicken in a savory cream sauce. Hearty and comforting!
Side Dishes
Savory Vegan Gravy
A rich, savory vegan gravy made with everyday ingredients. Smooth, flavorful, and perfect for mashed potatoes, stuffing, and holiday meals.
Vegan Sausage Stuffing
This hearty stuffing is made with crusty bread, savory vegan sausage, and fresh herbs for a rich, buttery Thanksgiving side everyone will love.
Perfect Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Creamy vegan mashed potatoes with garlic. Simple, cozy, and great for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole (From Scratch)
This Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a from-scratch take on a Thanksgiving classic. Fresh green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy homemade sauce come together for the perfect cozy, plant-based holiday side dish — no canned soup required.
Fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls (Tangzhong Milk Bread Style)
Inspired by classic milk bread, these vegan dinner rolls are buttery soft and unbelievably fluffy. With a simple tangzhong (flour paste) to lock in moisture, they're surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Harissa Maple Roasted Carrots
Sweet, spicy, and perfectly caramelized — these Harissa Maple Carrots come together quickly but deliver big flavor. Add a pop of color and sweet heat to any meal.
Classic Vegan Stuffing
This classic side dish is a must on my Thanksgiving table! Luckily, it's extremely easy to veganize; the key is to use a high-quality non-dairy butter and vegan chicken-style bouillon cubes.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy and comforting Vegan Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish for your holiday spread — or for dinner any time of year! This super simple recipe packs a ton of flavor.
Desserts
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This vegan pumpkin pie is smooth, cozy, and foolproof. Made with simple ingredients and warming spices, it's a perfect make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving.
The BEST Vegan Pecan Pie
Truly the best vegan Pecan Pie ever! Rich and buttery with a gooey toasted pecan filling and flaky crust. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients (and no corn syrup), this pie will be a hit at any gathering.
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
This Vegan Pumpkin Bread is the perfect sweet treat to kick off fall! Fluffy, moist, and evenly-spiced, it's sure to get you into the spirit of the season.
Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake
With a fluffy, moist cake and a sweet, crumbly streusel topping, this vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake is the perfect sweet treat for autumn. Pour yourself a steaming cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!
Vegan Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with these Vegan Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. These cozy, spiced muffins are perfect for brisk fall mornings.
Soft & Chewy Vegan Molasses Cookies
These Vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon and ginger. Perfect for the holiday season!
Pumpkin Pecan Sticky Buns
An autumnal twist on my favorite ooey-gooey sticky buns. Pumpkin purée and warming spices make this the perfect treat for a brisk fall day.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your readers from across the pond, and thank you for your recipes
I love all your recipes, Sarah! The one I go back to weekly is the buffalo cauliflower. Yum! Thank you for all the great recipes!