Thanksgiving is fast approaching so we’ve rounded up our favourite vegan Thanksgiving recipes for Breakfast, Appetizers, Mains, All-in-1’s, Sides, and Dessert! On this list of vegan Thanksgiving recipes you’ll find tons of classics like mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple crisp, and stuffing. You’ll also find some fun & modern recipes like our Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl (perfect for couples and singles!) and our Vegan Holiday Burgers (all the goodness of post-Thanksgiving sandwiches without waiting for leftovers!)

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Cooking! ♥

Breakfast

CARAMEL APPLE SMOOTHIE BOWL

Caramel Apple Crumble Smoothie Bowl

A creamy, lightly-spiced smoothie bowl topped with chewy date caramel, Love Crunch Apple Chia Crumble Granola, sliced apple, and cinnamon! Serves 1. Get the recipe →

SPICED APPLE BREAKFAST BOWL

Spiced Apple Oatmeal Bowl

A hearty, warming bowl of oatmeal full of chunky apple bits, raisins, pecans, and flax seeds. Get the recipe →

Carrot Cake Pancakes

Vegan Carrot Cake Pancakes

Easy vegan pancakes loaded with all the flavours of carrot cake! Get the recipe →

Appetizers

THANKSGIVING-STYLE SMASHED POTATOES

Vegan Thanksgiving-Style Smashed Potatoes

Crispy smashed Creamer potatoes topped with savoury mushroom gravy, a touch of tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, and a pretty little sprig of thyme. Makes approx. 30 smashed potatoes. Get the recipe →

VEGGIE CROQUETTES

Veggie Croquettes

These vegetable potato croquettes are delicious baked or fried. They’re crispy on the outside, soft and potato-ey on the inside, and full of veggies! Serve with mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce for a Thanksgiving appetizer or side dish. Get the recipe →

Mains

THE ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING LOAF WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

The Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving (or Christmas!) Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

This loaf offers the perfect savoury-sweet contrast of the tart-but-sweet cranberry glaze and the hearty loaf. This holiday loaf is vegan, gluten free, soy free, and can easily be nut free by omitting the walnuts. Get the recipe →

VEGETABLE POT PIE WITH VEGAN BISCUITS

Hearty Vegan Biscuit Pot Pie

This hearty vegetable pot pie is loaded with seasoned tofu, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion. The foolproof biscuit topping makes this classic comfort food fuss-free! Get the recipe →

LEEK & MUSHROOM COUSCOUS STUFFED SQUASH

Vegan Stuffed Squash

A hearty autumn stuffed squash recipe that makes a great side or main course. Get the recipe →

HOW TO COOK A TOFURKY ROAST

Tofurky Roast

A fool-proof method for preparing a Tofurky roast, an easy and delicious Thanksgiving centerpiece. Get the recipe →

HOLIDAY SHEPHERD’S PIE

Vegan Holiday Shepherd's Pie

Use up your holiday leftovers to make this easy vegan twist on shepherd’s pie. Get the recipe →

HEALTHY VEGGIE LENTIL SHEPHERD’S PIE

Healthy Veggie Lentil Shepherd's Pie

This healthy vegan Shepherd’s pie uses nutrient-rich Little Potatoes (and their skins!) for the mashed topping and a hearty mix of lentils and vegetables for the base. Healthy comfort food at its finest! Get the recipe →

All-in-1’s

THE VEGAN HOLIDAY BURGER

Vegan Holiday Burger

Sandwiches made with holiday leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving or Christmas. But why wait for leftovers to enjoy holiday sandwiches? The patty is adapted from one of our most popular holiday recipes, our Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze. Get the recipe →

THE ROASTED VEGAN THANKSGIVING BOWL

Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl

Easy peasy vegan Thanksgiving in a bowl! Roasted veggies, toasty pecans, mashed potatoes, and easy vegan gravy, all in 1 bowl and ready in less than 1 hour. Serves 2. Get the recipe →

ROASTED FALL VEGETABLE BOWL

Roasted Fall Vegetable Bowl

This all-in-1 bowl is perfect for holidays and cozy nights at home. Sweet and savoury roasted vegetables on a bed of wild and brown rice with a topping of vegan herb gravy and maple-maca cashews. This fall bowl is full of flavours and textures. Get the recipe →

Sides

Sage & Garlic Pecan Roasted Vegetables

Sage & Garlic Roasted Vegetables

A chic and simple side dish of roasted potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and pecans in a sage-y garlic butter. Get the recipe →

Vegan Chive & Garlic Duchess Potatoes

Vegan Chive & Garlic Duchess Potatoes

These crispy mashed mountains get an extra kick of flavour from garlic and chives. Get the recipe →

VEGAN POTATOES AU GRATIN

Vegan Potatoes au Gratin

These easy vegan scalloped potatoes au gratin make for a comforting side dish all year round! Less than 30 minutes of active time. Freezer-friendly. Gluten-free substitution in notes. Get the recipe →

PECAN BUTTER BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Pecan Butter Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts browned in a crunchy, toasted pecan butter make for a simple yet sophisticated side dish! Get the recipe →

DATE CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Date-Sweetened Sweet Potato Casserole

Soft, tender sweet potatoes topped with a sweet, cinnamon and vanilla date caramel and crunchy pecans. A lovely naturally sweetened twist on sweet potato and toasted marshmallow casserole! Get the recipe →

TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE WALNUT STUFFING

Traditional Vegetable Walnut Stuffing

An easy recipe for classic veganized stuffing with a deliciously crisp golden-brown top and a perfectly soft center. Finely chopped walnuts, nutritional yeast and mushrooms add depth and create a hearty, flavourful side dish. Get the recipe →

HERB ROASTED POTATOES

Simple Herb Roasted Potatoes

A classic and incredibly simple side dish that’s always delicious! Get the recipe →

AQUAFABA MARSHMALLOW TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Aquafaba "Marshmallow" Topping

Sweetened and spiced mashed sweet potatoes topped with a toasty “marshmallow” topping. Get the recipe →

DILL MASHED POTATOES

Dill Mashed Potatoes

Soft, fluffy, and 100% vegan dill mashed potatoes. The perfect side for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Get the recipe →

BROCCOLI ALMONDINE

Broccoli Almondine

This is a great side dish that’s easy to prepare for holiday feasts and simple weeknight dinners all year round. Steamed broccoli has never been fancier! Get the recipe →

CHEESY POTATO & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Cheesy Vegan Potato & Broccoli Casserole

Layers of cheesy vegan béchamel sauce, thin sliced Creamer potatoes, and sliced broccoli florets, all topped off with a toasty, herb and garlic bread crumb topping. Perfect for holiday potlucks and entertaining! Get the recipe →

CRANBERRY SAUCE

Cranberry Sauce

Just your traditional, tangy-sweet cranberry sauce that’s a must have at every Thanksgiving and Christmas table. Get the recipe →

MUSHROOM GRAVY

Mushroom Gravy

Luscious vegan gravy chock-full of thin sliced mushrooms. Perfect for vegan mashed potatoes, Tofurky roasts, and holiday loaves. Check out our Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl for a mushroom-free vegan gravy. Get the recipe →

Desserts

Vegan Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)

A bowl of vegan apple crisp served with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream.

This Vegan Apple Crisp is a decadent dessert made with lightly-spiced apples and lots of pecan crumble topping. Serve this Vegan Apple Crisp with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe →

CARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS

Vegan Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Decadent caramel drizzled cinnamon rolls loaded with tender apple bits and pecans. Get the recipe →

PUMPKIN PIE WITH CARAMEL WALNUT SAUCE

Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce

Classic pumpkin pie, veganized! Serve this vegan pumpkin pie with caramel walnut sauce or coconut whip. Get the recipe →

HEALTHY PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS WITH COCONUT WHIP

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Parfaits

This frosty parfait contains layers of thick and luxurious pumpkin pie smoothie, fluffy coconut cream, and crunchy granola. Get the recipe →

OAT CRISP PUMPKIN PIE

Rustic Vegan Oat Crisp Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream

A decadent veganized version of pumpkin pie served with and oat crisp crust and luxurious coconut whipped cream! Get the recipe →

VEGAN PIE CRUST TUTORIAL

Vegan Pie Crust

Step-by-step instructions for making vegan pie crust. Get the recipe →

Vegan Molasses Cookies

Vegan Molasses Cookies

Rich and spicy vegan cookies brimming with deep molasses flavour. Get the recipe →

Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Buns

Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Buns

Intensely decadent pecan raisin cinnamon buns complete with a sticky glaze and a creamy cashew drizzle. 100% vegan and delicious! Get the recipe →

Will you be adding any of these recipes to your Thanksgiving menu? We sure hope so! Happy Thanksgiving from I Love Vegan!

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