Plan the perfect gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving for your friends and family! Main dishes, soup, sides, and desserts that are perfect for holiday meals and that the whole family will love!

Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out what to make for a gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving meal?

When I celebrated my first Thanksgiving as a vegan, I was kind of excited. There seemed to be enough options like Tofurkey, stuffing, and rolls to still have a great meal. Then, when our family needed to go gluten-free as well, it got very difficult!

This will be our 18th year having a vegan Thanksgiving and our 9th year doing a gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving. We’ve tried many things over the years and these are some of our favorites!

Vegan, gluten-free, allergies, picky eaters… How do you please them all?

Our extended family has about as many food restrictions, allergies, and food aversions as there are people, so it makes big family meals challenging. You’re probably in the same boat, but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. I compiled all of my family’s favorite gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving foods along with the best recipes from other specialty bloggers to give you a complete list of options from breakfast to dessert, and everything in between!

Breakfast/ Brunch Ideas:

For those of you that do an early Thanksgiving brunch type meal or simply want a fancier breakfast than you would typically have, I have included some breakfast ideas. Many of these things you can make the day before and have ready to eat in the morning when you are busy with other things.

Appetizers:

Since Thanksgiving is such a big long meal, you probably don’t have to go crazy over the appetizers, but having a few special things out to snack on is nice to have.

Main Dish:

The main dish when you are both vegan and gluten-free is not easy. My family loves my “chicken” a la King or we sometimes do a loaf or a Wellington. (Note: Schar’s brand now sells a gluten-free vegan pastry puff that you can use to make wellingtons! I tried it this weekend and it was delicious)!

Thanksgiving Classic Sides:

These are the sides that you would think of with any traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving Sides with a Twist:

These are things that pair perfectly with your holiday meal, yet maybe a little different from the typical sides.

Salads:

For those who want a lighter side of your Thanksgiving meal with some fresh and healthy salads.

Soups:

Some creamy warming soups are great to have if you have people coming and going on Thanksgiving. You can just keep a pot warm on the stove or in the crockpot for people who stop by or serve with the main meal.

Desserts:

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without desserts!

Dessert topping:

Top it all off with come homemade Aquafaba Whipped Cream

Or give it a drizzle of some Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce – The Hidden Veggies!

Most of us go vegan by choice, but let’s face it, few of us go gluten-free by choice! I felt totally overwhelmed by the idea of gluten-free holiday meals in the beginning, so I wanted to give you a comprehensive list of awesome recipes to choose from to plan your holiday meal start to finish! I hope you have found it helpful and I wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!