40+ gluten-free vegan Christmas recipes, featuring breakfasts, main courses, side dishes, drinks and desserts. From vegan roasts and salads to pancakes and cookies, there are plenty of festive ideas that everyone will love!
I feel like there’s a misconception that around the holiday season, vegans can only eat roast potatoes and side salads. That, however, is far from the truth. In fact, it’s very much possible to have an entirely vegan Christmas and put together a versatile, festive table that will impress anyone, regardless of their dietary requirements.
This time of year is one of my favourites as far as cooking is concerned because it provides the perfect opportunity to recreate old favourites. For anyone that’s looking to have a vegan Christmas, or simply give new vegan Christmas recipes a go, I’ve put together a roundup of delicious ideas that are also gluten-free. To guarantee a day full of delicious festivities, I’ve included recipes for breakfast, the main course, side dishes and drinks, and, of course, desserts.
So, have a browse below, and pick your favourites. Included in the40+ vegan Christmas recipes are:
- Vegan roasts
- Casseroles
- Pancakes
- Festive bread
- Stuffed vegetables
- Classic side dishes
- Delicious salads
- Cookies
- Cake
- Eggnog
…and so much more! Be sure to save this post for later, and return to it when you’re getting your shopping list ready ahead of the 25th.
Vegan Christmas Recipes For Breakfast
1. Cacao Fluffy Vegan Pancakes With Caramelised Banana
These pancakes are incredibly fluffy and chocolatey, making them the perfect indulgent breakfast for Christmas morning.
2. Black Forest Baked Oatmeal
This oatmeal by Mary Ellen from V Nutritional And Wellness looks super cosy and comforting!
3. Creamy Banoffee Breakfast Jars
These banoffee jars by Stacey from Goodness is Gorgeous are sure to get your breakfast off to a great start!
4. Simple Chocolate Buckwheat Porridge
Chocolate for breakfast is always a fantastic idea, especially in buckwheat porridge form!
5. Vegan Date Bread
Enjoy some festive date bread by Jenn from Veggie Inspired with some nut or seed butter and a cup of coffee!
6. Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
How about some cookies for your Christmas breakfast? These peanut butter cookies by Bintu from Recipes From A Pantry are a perfect choice!
7. White Bean Skillet Potatoes With Garlic Mushrooms
These vegan skillet potatoes make a wonderful and cosy savoury breakfast!
Vegan Christmas Main Courses
1. Easy Vegan Lentil Loaf
This easy vegan lentil loaf is one of my favourite vegan Christmas recipes. Packed full of vegetables and flavour, it’s also super easy to make.
2. Whole Roasted Cauliflower
This roasted cauliflower by Michelle from Healthier Steps would make a fantastic Christmas table centrepiece.
3. Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
A dish that will certainly impress anyone is this incredible casserole by Scotty from Plant Based Scotty.
4. Sweet Potato Seed Loaf Roast
Looking for a nut-free nut roast alternative? This seed loaf by Trinity from Trinity’s Conscious Kitchen is the way to go!
5. Stuffed Roasted Butternut
Alison from Loving It Vegan has created an incredible way to celebrate Christmas with vegetables!
6. Smoky Southern-Style Meatless Meatloaf
This meatless meatloaf by Alex and Linda from Veganosity looks super flavourful and delicious.
7. Holiday Stuffed Squash
This stuffed squash by Amanda from My Goodness Kitchen is super easy to make from healthy ingredients.
8. Vegan Lentil Nut ‘Meatloaf’
Dana from Minimalist Baker created this vegan ‘meatloaf’ that vegans and non-vegans alike will love.
9. Family Favourite Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This Shepherd’s pie by Tania from Fit Foodie Nutter makes a comforting and flavourful main course for Christmas.
Vegan Christmas Side Dishes
1. Rice And Black Bean Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are easy to make and would make a great appetizer for the Christmas table.
2. Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Potatoes And Cranberries
For a delicious side dish, make there roasted veggies by Diana and Natalia from Little Sunny Kitchen!
3. Vegan Pizza Rolls
These pizza rolls by Thomas from Full Of Plants are super creative, served with a dairy-free cheesy frosting.
4. Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts With Hazelnuts And Rosemary
Who doesn’t love Brussels spouts?! This dish by Sarah from My Darling Vegan looks perfect for any festive table!
5. Dairy Free Eggnog
No one has to miss out on a classic Christmas drink with this eggnog by Andrew and Larisha from Make It Dairy Free!
6. Delicious Fennel Salad
Sara from Gathering dreams shows that salads can make super flavourful and yummy side dishes.
7. The Creamiest Vegan Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes by Raquel from Foodal can take any festive table to the next level.
8. Easy ‘Cheesy’ Potatoes With Brussels Sprouts
Made with a healthy butternut squash ‘cheese’ sauce, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
9. Wild Rice Stuffing
No Christmas feast is complete without stuffing, and this recipe by Marlena from Where You Get Your Protein is a perfect gluten-free vegan version.
10. Mushroom And Potato Piroshki
A healthy twist on a Russian classic, these piroshki are a yummy and flavourful starter or side dish idea.
11. Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Butternut Squash
The flavours of butternut squash and Brussels sprouts must work perfectly together in this recipe by Elena from Happy Kitchen Rocks.
12. Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
These scalloped potatoes by Nora from Nora Cooks look perfectly cheesy and super comforting!
13. Creamy Garlic Mashed Potato
Tamsin from Cupful Of Kale created these garlicky mashed potatoes that will undoubtedly become everyone’s favourite side dish.
14. Easy Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
This super versatile dressing by Sam from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken will work super well with a variety of holiday dishes!
Vegan Christmas Desserts
1. Cranberry Orange Muffins
Two classic flavours come together in these super fluffy, easy to make muffins that are also made with healthy ingredients!
2. Gluten-free Vegan Sugar Cookies
Make these sugar cookies by Rhian from Rhian’s Recipes for a delicious Christmassy treat.
3. Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll Cookies
These cinnamon roll cookies by Nadia from Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen would make a super tasty post-Christmas dinner snack!
4. Sticky Toffee Pudding
The whole family will love these incredibly festive sticky toffee puddings by Gwen from Delightful Adventures!
5. Nutty Vegan Chocolate Truffles
These chocolate truffles by Verna from The Cheeky Chickpea would make an excellent homemade Christmas gift!
6. Christmas Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are always a fantastic festive treat! These ones by Sara from Beaming Banana look beyond delicious.
7. Maple Pecan Cookies
If you’re looking to eat cookies on repeat this festive season (who isn’t?!), these ones by Shannon from Yup, It’s Vegan are a great option!
8. Vegan Gingerbread Cake
This gingerbread cake by Brandi from The Vegan 8 is fluffy, oil-free and super easy to make too!
9. Dark Chocolate Superfood Bark
Homemade chocolate is always a great idea! This superfood chocolate bark by Kirstina by Spabettie is not only delicious, but also healthy.
10. Pecan Pie
This pecan pie by Caitlin from From My Bowl looks like a wonderful treat to enjoy after a Christmas dinner.
You have spoilt us with choices, Maria! These look fabulous. How have you been?
Aw that’s so kind of you! And I have been very well – thank you so much for asking 🙂 hope you are having a great start to December x