Every recipe that you need to make the BEST vegan Christmas dinner is on this list! Trust me, these recipes will impress all of your guests– even the carnivores.

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You might be reading this post because you’re a new vegan, an experienced vegan, or a non-vegan with a vegan family member that you’re cooking for this Christmas. This vegan Christmas dinner recipe list is for everyone!

First of all, if you aren’t vegan and you’re taking the time to research vegan Christmas recipes so you can make something special for your vegan guest, I want to thank you for doing that! Seriously, it will mean so much to that person and I know that they will be blown away by how thoughtful you are.

I’ve found all the best vegan Christmas recipes for you and I narrowed them down to the best of the best. These recipes are from some of my most trusted vegan food bloggers– their recipes always get rave reviews!

I also wrote out my personal vegan Christmas dinner menu (at the end of this post) + tips to help you plan your vegan Christmas dinner menu too!

The following topics are questions that I get asked over and over, the answers might help you too!

What Type of Recipes Will You Find on This List?

Vegan Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Vegan Christmas Appetizers

Vegan Christmas Side Dishes

Vegan Christmas Main Courses

Vegan Christmas Baking Recipes

Vegan Christmas Desserts

What Do Vegans Eat on Christmas Day?

This list of vegan Christmas recipes are all centered around dinner but if you’re making Christmas breakfast or brunch, here are some ideas you could make.

This is what I’m making for our Christmas day breakfast:

Curried Tofu Scramble

Roasted Garlic Red Potatoes or (Low-Carb) Roasted Radishes

Bagels with (our favorite!) Kite Hill Chive Cream Cheese

Fruit Bowl

Sliced Apple Sage Field Roast Sausages

Cinnamon Rolls

What Vegans Eat for Christmas Dinner?

Vegans eat veganized versions of traditional holiday recipes for Christmas dinner. It’s really not difficult to veganize a recipe, it’s usually as simple as swapping dairy butter for vegan butter or dairy milk for plant (coconut, almond, oat, hemp, or soy) milk.

The biggest difference is definitely the main course. Traditionally, people serve large pieces of meat as the centerpiece of their Christmas dinner. There are so many plant based main course options now for vegans that it’s hard to pick just one!

For our first vegan Thanksgiving (a few years ago), we did a ton of research, taste tests, and comparisons before we decided on which store-bought vegan roast we would serve for our vegan Thanksgiving dinner. We decided on the Gardein Holiday Roast and liked it so much that we made it again for our vegan Christmas dinner too!

If you’re not interested in a store-bought vegan turkey roast, there are lots of delicious homemade options too!

What Can I Make For Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner?

Speaking of Thanksgiving, I definitely have you covered on what you could make for a full-fledged vegan Thanksgiving feast! Check out my personal vegan Thanksgiving menu that I made last year, every recipe on this list (especially the vegan stuffing!) is deeeelish!

Get the list here –> The Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving Menu that Every Vegan Needs!

What Do You Give a Vegan For Christmas?

The following items are all gifts that I love and I have given or received for Christmas. I think any vegan in your life would be thrilled to receive one of these presents for Christmas!

If you’re going to a vegan Christmas dinner and want to bring a hostess gift, I would recommend that you pick up a bottle of organic vegan wine from Trader Joe’s. You can see my favorite organic vegan wine, here.

Vegan Christmas Dinner Ideas

From appetizers to dessert, plus everything in between, this is the only list that you will need to create the most scrumptious and delectable vegan Christmas dinner for your guests!

Okay, let’s get into all the good food. I separated everything by courses so it will be easy for you to skim through and find the recipes that you need.

Vegan Christmas Appetizers – Finger Foods & Small Bites

Finger foods and small bites are a must! If you’re having a sit-down meal or a casual buffet, you need to have a few platters of appetizers out that your guests can munch on while the main meal is being prepared.

Gluten Free Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

Christmas Sundried Tomato Pesto Pinwheels, recipe here.

Photo Credit: VNutrition

Christmas Cranberry Salsa, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Fried Dandelions

Mushroom Crostini with Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta Cheese Spread, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Vegetarian Gastronomy

Puff Pastry Vegan Squash Rosettes, recipe here.

Photo Credit: She Keeps a Lovely Home

Vegan Christmas Starters – Light Soups and Salads

I recently learned that there’s a difference between appetizers and starters, so in case you didn’t know either– apps are small bites and finger foods while a starter is the first lighter course of the meal. I prefer a cup of soup or a light salad as a starter and the following recipes are some of my all time favorites!

Creamy Ginger Carrot Sweet Potato Soup, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

Creamy Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup, recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Boozy Oyster

Curried Acorn Squash Cream Soup, recipe here.

Photo Credit: One Clever Chef

Roasted Broccoli Chickpea Arugula Salad, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Peas and Crayons

Winter Citrus Salad with Ginger Miso Salad, recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Simple Green

Harvest Wild Rice Salad, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Girl Heart Food





Vegan Christmas Side Dishes

For many vegans, the side dishes are the main course– so they gotta be reaaaal good. For Christmas, I feel like the side dishes should be amped up a little bit more than normal. For example, mashed potatoes are always great but scalloped potatoes are a step above because they’re super rich and creamy– they just taste like a treat dish!

Savory Mushroom Gravy with Mashed Potatoes, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

The BEST Vegan Mac n’ Cheese, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash with Cranberries & Pecans, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Rhubarbarians

Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

Roasted Rosemary Fall Vegetables, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Taste and See

Roasted Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls, recipe here.

Photo Credit: FOODAL

Hasselback Butternut Squash, recipe here.

Photo Credit: My Kitchen Love

Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Casserole, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Vegan Huggs

Zucchini Tomato Pesto Bake, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

Vegan Christmas Main Courses

The main course of your vegan Christmas dinner is so important, it’s the centerpiece of your meal! At the beginning of this list, I shared which store-bought Holiday roast that we prefer. Spoiler alert, it’s Gardein. However, if you’re against serving a store-bought vegan roast I have lots of other homemade entree options for you!

I included multiple traditional and non-traditional main course recipes for you to choose from. Each one is delicious and sure to impress your guests!

Lentil Mushroom Vegan Meatloaf, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

The Best Spinach Artichoke Lasagna, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

Portobello Mushroom Instant Pot Pot Roast, recipe here.

Photo Credit: A Virtual Vegan

Personal Vegetable Pot Pies, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Cadry’s Kitchen

Vegan Mushroom Wellington, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Yummy Mummy Kitchen

Mushroom Lentil Casserole with Mashed Potatoes, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen





Vegan Christmas Desserts

No vegan Christmas meal is complete without a vegan Christmas dessert! I recommend that you serve at least two options so your guests will have a choice. Vegan Christmas cookies are always a great choice because (you can make them the day before) you can share some with your neighbors and save the rest for the big day. Why not knock out two birds with one stone!?

Note – If you don’t have the time or you don’t want to make your own vegan Christmas dessert, store-bought is totally fine. I highly recommend Daiya Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake with So Delicious Coco Whip or a scoop of So Delicious Salted Caramel Ice Cream. We truly love all of these desserts!

Vegan Christmas Cake (Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream), recipe here.

Photo Credit: Tinned Tomatoes

Snowmen Meringue Cookies, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Vegan Huggs

Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Veggie Inspired

Mini Vegan Pecan Pie, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Yummy Mummy Kitchen

Chocolate Peppermint Bark, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Vegan in the Freezer

Fluffy Frosted Eggnog Sugar Cookies, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Vegan Guide to the Galaxy

Vegan Christmas Drinks

A special signature drink is a really nice touch for your vegan Christmas dinner and it can be alcoholic or not. Something I really really really love is a hot cocoa bar. My friend always has a hot cocoa bar at her Christmas party and it’s such a nice touch!

You could also easily do a margarita station (this is our favorite margarita mix) or eggnog bar with lots of festive vegan toppings like:

Note – if you don’t want to make your own eggnog, our favorite store-bought eggnog is made by So Delicious. It’s literally so delicious!





Cranberry Ginger Margaritas, recipe here. (Add a splash of cranberry juice to make it extra festive!)

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

(Non-Alcoholic) Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Elephantastic Vegan

(Non-Alcoholic) Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate, recipe here.

Photo Credit: VNutrition

Spiced Orange Vegan Coquito, recipe here.

Photo Credit: The Rhubarbarians

Cranberry Mimosas, recipe here.

Photo Credit: Cadry’s Kitchen

I hope all of these vegan Christmas recipes make your holiday extra festive and delicious! Merry Christmas!

Did I miss any of your favorite vegan holiday recipes? Let me know in the comments!

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