Vegan Thanksgiving Guide
« LAST UPDATE: 3 November 2021 »
PUBLISHED: 19 November 2014
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the U.S. at Thanksgiving – that’s one-sixth of all turkeys sold in the U.S. each year.
I’m out to change that.
This guide is everything you’ll need to plan, create, and enjoy a festive vegan holiday.
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Vegan Thanksgiving Guide
PUBLISHED: 19 November 2014 » LAST UPDATE: 3 November 2021
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the U.S. at Thanksgiving – that’s one-sixth of all turkeys sold in the U.S. each year.
I’m out to change that.
This guide is everything you’ll need to plan, create, and enjoy a festive vegan holiday.
QUICK NAVIGATION
QUICK FACTS
» Category: Holiday Guides
» Minutes to Read: 15
» Recipes to Try: 150+
Shopping Guide
Here are a few fully-prepared vegan options to take center stage at holiday gatherings easily found at a health foods or natural foods market.

Tofurky Roast with mashed potatoes, green beans, and brussels sprouts / Source
Meat Alternatives for Thanksgiving
We live in the golden age of vegan products; no matter which foods are part of your family traditions, they can be created using plant-based alternatives.
Look for these vegan meat options in refrigerated sections of health food stores and well-stocked grocers.
Also, check the freezer section, sometimes the roasts are sold frozen.
Vegan Turkey Options
- Gardein
Turk’y Roast
Savory Stuffed Turk’y
Lightly Breaded Turk’y Cutlets
- The Herbivorous Butcher
Turkey-Free Feast
- Trader Joe’s
Breaded Turkey-Less Stuffed Roast
Vegan Ham Options
- Loving Hut
“Cheerful Log” Vegan Ham Loaf
- Tofurky
Ham Roast with Beer Glaze
Vegan Holiday Roasts
- Gardein
Holiday Roast
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Refrigerated plant-based dairy section / Source
Dairy-Free Egg Nog
You’ll spot vegan eggnog brands in two places: alongside their dairy-based counterparts in the refrigerated section of the grocery stores, and in aseptic packaging with other shelf-stable milk.
Vegan Egg Nog Brands
- Almond Breeze
Nog (Almond Milk)
- Califia Farms
Holiday Nog (Almond Milk)
- Good Karma
Holiday Nog (Flax Milk)
- Malk
Pecan Malk Nog (Pecan Milk)
- Sammi’s Best
Sammi’s Best Soy Nog (Soy Milk)
- Silk
Nog (Soy Milk)
- So Delicious
Holiday Nog (Coconut Milk)
Vegan Eggnog recipe from Figgy and Sprout / Source
Vegan Egg Nog Recipes
Finding vegan eggnog in stores is pretty easy these days, but making homemade versions can be immensely satisfying.
These recipes use spices, fruit, and nuts to create that familiar custard-like texture and authentic taste of traditional eggnog.
Here are recipes to try:
- Vegan Eggnog
Food 52
- Matrioshka Eggnog
Isa Chandra
- Easy Vegan Eggnog
Vegan Richa
- Homemade Vegan Eggnog
Pickles & Honey
- Healthy Eggnog
Chocolate Covered Katie
- Raw Egg Nog
This Rawsome Life
Do you make a vegan product that isn’t listed? Contact me.
Vegan Whipped Cream
If your family traditions are anything like mine, pumpkin pie always made an appearance on the Thanksgiving table. My mother would serve generous slices of our favorite pie with — and this is my favorite part — mounds and mounds of whipped cream. It was dessert, perfected.
In my family, we favored the whipped cream that came in those blue plastic tubs. Any chance I got, I would grab the biggest spoon possible and eat as many mouthfuls as I could. To this day whipped cream remains one of my favorite foods.
I stopped eating dairy-based whipped cream when I went vegan, and at that time there wasn’t a vegan version that had the same thick, luscious creaminess of my childhood favorite. That was, until now.

So Delicious Dairy-Free CocoWhip is everything that is right and good about whipped cream. It’s thick and creamy, so it reminds me of the dairy whipped cream of my childhood. And nope, I’m not even being paid to say that. I just love the stuff, and I think you will too. Look for it at health foods and natural grocers in the freezer section. You’ll defrost the whipped cream in your fridge for a few hours before you use it.
But even frozen — yeah I tried it — it is superb.
Holiday Cookbooks
Whether you’re looking for vegan recipes for a special occasion or for everyday cooking you can find what you’re looking for right here on Your Daily Vegan. There is an extensive library of vegan books from which to choose.
And if you don’t find what you need there, check the library of vegan recipes.
Cookbooks Perfect for the Holiday
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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
Whether you are a chef in the kitchen or you’ve never boiled water before, choosing the perfect holiday menu can be a challenge.
With three different full menus, this guide contains a vast selection of the very best vegan recipes special enough for any holiday table.
How to Plan a Vegan Thanksgiving Meal
This guide contains more than one hundred and fifty delicious recipes perfect for any vegan holiday table.
There are three full menus — vegan, gluten-free vegan, and raw vegan — each featuring recipes for appetizers, main dishes, sides, sauces & gravy, bread & rolls, and decadent desserts.
Browse, scroll, or select from the categories below to plan your meal.
Vegan Menu
Gluten-Free Menu
Raw Vegan Menu
Vegan Menu
These vegan recipes are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Vegan Thanksgiving Appetizers
- Vegan Spinach Dip
Healthy. Happy. Life.
- Carrot Paté
A Virtual Vegan
- Cheesy Parsnip Root Spread
The Full Helping
- Miso-Marinated Portobello Carpaccio
Serious Eats
- Cranberry Walnut Vegan Cheese Ball
Vegan Yack Attack
- Rosemary Crackers
Fork and Beans
- Spicy Herb Roasted Nuts
Vegan Coach
- Asparagus Phyllo Cigars
Vegan Chef
- Wild Mushroom Croustades
What Would Cathy Eat?
Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes
- Seitan Roast Stuffed with Shiitakes and Leeks
Isa Chandra
- Seitan Roast Stuffed with Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, and Mushrooms
Fat-Free Vegan Kitchen
- Vegan Ham with Sweet Glaze
Chubby Vegan Mom
- Thanksgiving Meatless Loaf
Fat-Free Vegan Kitchen
- Cauliflower Steaks with Mushroom Gravy
Vegan Richa
- Lentil Stuffed Delicata Squash with Cashew Raita
Bittersweet
- Broccoli Frittata
VegKitchen
- Seitan Mushroom Roast
Keepin’ It Kind
Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Meet the Shannons
- The Best Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Fat-Free Vegan
- Acorn Squash Mac-n-Cheese
Allyson Kramer
- Cardamom Orange Broccoli
Allyson Kramer
- Garlicky Green Salad
Allyson Kramer
- Creamy Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
The Full Helping
- Sage Citrus Roasted Butternut Squash
Happy. Healthy. Life.
- Baked Risotto
VegKitchen
- Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing
Fat-Free Kitchen
- Garlic and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Well Vegan
Vegan Thanksgiving Sauces & Gravies
- Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Vegan Yum Yum
- Spiked Cranberry Sauce
Allyson Kramer
- Red Wine Sauce
VegWeb
- Fat-Free Vegan Gravy
Brand New Vegan
- Savory Vegan Gravy with Thyme
Food 52
- “Beefy” Mushroom Gravy
The Gluten-Free Vegan
Vegan Thanksgiving Breads & Biscuits
- Garden Herb Biscuits
Bittersweet
- Fluffy Multi-grain Pull-Apart Rolls
Holy Cow Vegan Recipes
- Savory Herb Biscuits
VegWeb
- Maple Dinner Rolls
The Viet Vegan
- Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls
Minimalist Baker
- Homemade Potato Rolls
Brand New Vegan
- Sweet Dinner Rolls
VegWeb
Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
- Pumpkin Pie Custard
Allyson Kramer
- French Apple Tarts with Phyllo
Vegetarian Times
- Double-layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Fat-Free Vegan
- Voluptuous Pumpkin Pie
Isa Chandra
- Figs & Cashew Cream
Tea Cup Tea
- Maple Pecan Pie
Isa Chandra
- Pear and Apple Crumble
VegKitchen
- Vegan New York Cheesecake
A Virtual Vegan
- Vegan Classic Apple Pie
Essential Vegan
Gluten-Free Vegan Thanksgiving Menu
These recipes are suitable for vegans with intolerances or sensitivities to gluten (or anyone, really).
Gluten-Free Vegan Thanksgiving Appetizers
- Miso-Marinated Portobello Carpaccio
Serious Eats
- Veggie Stuffed Mushroom Caps
The Gluten-Free Vegan
- Stuffed Celery Bites
VegNews
- Spicy Herb Roasted Nuts
Vegan Coach
- Carrot Pate Appetizer
Ricki Heller
Gluten-Free Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes
- Holiday “Meat” Loaf
Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen
- Savory Mushroom & Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkin
Simple Seasonal
- Mushroom Walnut Meatless Loaf
Vegan Huggs
- Creamy Potato & Veggie Casserole
Veggies Don’t Bite
- Pumpkin Ravioli with Hazelnut Tarragon Butter
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes
- Maple Roasted Acorn Squash stuffed with Curried Apple Cornbread Dressing
Gluten-Free Goddess
Gluten-Free Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Acorn Squash Mac-n-Cheese
Allyson Kramer
- Cardamom Orange Broccoli
Allyson Kramer
- Garlicky Green Salad
Allyson Kramer
- Baked Leek and Sweet Potato Gratin
Vegetarian Times
- Baked Risotto
VegKitchen
- Grilled Garlic Artichoke Hearts
The Gluten-Free Vegan
Gluten-Free Vegan Thanksgiving Sauces & Gravies
- Spiked Cranberry Sauce
Allyson Kramer
- Fat-Free Vegan Gravy
Brand New Vegan
- Savory Vegan Gravy with Thyme
Food 52
- “Beefy” Mushroom Gravy
The Gluten-Free Vegan
- Gluten-Free Mushroom Gravy
Healthy Crush
Gluten-Free Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
- Pumpkin Pie Custard
Allyson Kramer
- Easy Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Vegetarian About
- Caramel Apple Crumble Torte
Ricki Heller
- Maple Nut Cake
Fragrant Vanilla Cake
- Poached Pears in Red Wine
Vegan Baking
- Maple Pecan Pumpkin Spice Mini Cakes
Pure Ella
Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Menu
Theses recipes are suitable for vegans who follow a raw diet.
Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Appetizers
- Jalapeno Flax Crackers
Your Daily Vegan
- Cheezy Raw Kale Crackers
Rawmazing
- Simple Almond Cheese
Rawmazing
- Extra Sharp Cheddar Holiday Cheeseball
Vedged Out
- Hearts of Palm Ceviche
Carrots & Flowers
- Raw Vegan Coconut Caprese
Plant Craft
Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes
- Raw Vegan Turkey
Passionately Raw
- Seasoned Stuffing Loaf
Robin’s Key
- Stuffed Avocados
The Simple Veganista
- Spinach Tomato Tart
Rawmazing
- Spinach & Wild Mushroom Quiche
The Raw Chef
Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Raw Waldorf Salad
In the Raw
- Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
The Full Helping
- Raw Stuffing
Sweet Simple Vegan
- Pear, Walnut Pomegranate Salad
Rawmazing
- Butternut Squash & Kale Salad
Bldg 25
- Fall Slaw with Maple Tahini Dressing
Rawmazing
- Raw Stuffing Recipe
The Rawtarian
Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Sauces & Gravies
- Raw Cranberry Sauce
Whole Foods Market
- Raw Mushroom Gravy
The Healing Kitchen
- Rosemary & Thyme Mushroom Gravy
Run Plant-Based
- Raw Miso Gravy
The Kitchen Botanist
Apple Pie with Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel / Photo: Blissful Basil
Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
- Raw Carrot Cake Bites
My Darling Vegan
- Banana Coconut Cream Pie
Food Doodles
- Raw Apple Cobbler
Fork and Beans
- Raw Vegan Pecan Pie
Food 52
- Raw Egg Nog
This Rawsome Life
- Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
Veggies Save The Day
- Raw Gingerbread Cookies
Ascension Kitchen
- Strawberry Cheesecake Mess
Wallflower Kitchen

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