45 Easy & Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes to ensure you have the absolutely best Thanksgiving!

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It’s almost that time: Thanksgiving! Simply put, there’s no space at my table for Tofurkey!! This roundup is for everyone – vegetarian, vegan, meat-eater or anyone having one at their Thanksgiving dinner. I want to indulge 100% in all the best vegan Thanksgiving recipes there are on the inter web, filled with 100% real foods. I’ve created this roundup for that exact reason. Appetizers, main dishes, side dishes and desserts and drinks (YAY!). I know main dishes are a huge focus for Thanksgiving so I made sure to include a long list of them. P.S. I put an indicator beside all the Gluten Free recipes.

45 EASY & DELICIOUS VEGAN THANKSGIVING RECIPES

APPETIZERS & SIDE DISHES

A stack of three gluten free cornbread muffins being drizzled with honey. - 2

Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins by Jessica in the Kitchen

Overhead shot of stuffed mushrooms with coconut bacon in a long baking dish. - 3

Stuffed Mushrooms with Coconut Bacon (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Side on shot of vegan green bean casserole on a plate with a fork on the side. - 4

Vegan Green Bean Casserole (Gluten Free) by Food Faith Fitness

A large spoon holding up a scoop of skinny sweet potato casserole with a baking dish of casserole in the background. - 5

Skinny Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Top down shot of vegan white bean mashed-potatoes on a long white plate. - 6

White Bean Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes (Gluten Free) by Cotter Crunch

Overhead shot of maple garlic roasted carrots on a baking sheet. - 7

Maple Garlic Roasted Carrots with Carrot Greens Chimichurri (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Maple roasted brussels Sprout in a white ramekin. - 8

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Onions and Apples (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Lemony green beans on a long white dish. - 9

Lemony Green Beans (Gluten Free) by Kalyn’s Kitchen

Baked pumpkin mac and cheese in a white bowl with a fork scooping some out. - 10

Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese by Jessica in the Kitchen

Top down shot of turmeric roasted carrot chickpea salad in a white bowl with a fork on the side. - 11

Turmeric Roasted Chickpea Carrot Salad with Apple Cider Tahini Dressing (Gluten Free) by Cotter Crunch

Vegan butternut squash mac and cheese in a white ramekin. - 12

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

A gravy boat pouring out vegetarian onion gravy onto mashed potatoes. - 13

Onion Gravy by Kitchen Treaty

Kale cabbage slaw being mixed in a silver bowl. - 14

Kale Cabbage Slaw (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Kale and brussels sprout salad in a red bowl. - 15

Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad by Tasting Page

Pistachio crusted vegan cheese ball on a wooden board with crackers on the side. - 16

Pistachio-Crusted Vegan Cheese Ball by Jessica in the Kitchen

Top down shot of cranberry sauce in a glass jar with a spoonful on the side. - 17

Cranberry Sauce (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Cremini mushroom dressing in three white bowls on a wooden board. - 18

Cremini Mushroom Dressing by Vegan in the Freezer

Best garlic mashed potatoes with caramelised onions in a white bowl with a spoon on the side. - 19

Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Caramelised Onions (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Vegan creamy pumpkin soup in two white ramekins with two spoons on the side. - 20

Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Soup (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

MAIN DISHES

Vegan meatloaf slices on parchment paper with meatloaf in the background. - 21

Vegan Meatloaf (Chickpeas & Lentils) Gluten Free by Jessica in the Kitchen

Three vegan pot pies in white ramekins with a golden fork on the side. - 22

Vegan Pot Pies (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Top down shot of veggie pot pie with crispy potato topping. - 23

Veggie Pot Pies with Crispy Potatoes (Gluten Free) by Natural Girl Modern World

Top down shot of vegan schnitzel potatoes and rice on a blue plate. - 24

Vegan Schnitzel by Elephantastic Vegan

A slice of creamy potato veggie casserole on a white plate. - 25

Creamy Potato and Veggie Casserole by Veggies Don’t Bite

Lentil loaf with a slice taken out on a white plate. - 26

Herb-Crusted Peppercorn Lentil-Nut Pâté

A slice of pumpkin vegetable bake on a white plate with casserole in the background. - 27

Pumpkin Vegetable Bake by VNutrition

Cauliflower lentil loaf with a slice cut off. - 28

Cauliflower Lentil Loaf by Strength and Sunshine

A portion of vegan mushroom buckwheat shepherds pie on a white plate with pie in the background. - 29

Vegan Mushroom and Buckwheat Shepherd’s Pie by Yumsome

Slices of savory pumpkin tart on a blue cloth with a spoon on the side. - 30

Savory Pumpkin Tart by Vegan Family Recipes

Risotto with vegan pumpkin sage cream sauce in a white bowl with a fork. - 31

Vegan Pumpkin Sage Risotto by Veganosity

Mushroom and lentil stuffed butternut squash on a blue plate with a fork on the side. - 32

Mushroom & Lentil Stuffed Butternut Squash by Win Win Food

Pumpkin lentil shepherds pie in a white baking dish. - 33

Pumpkin and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

DESSERTS

Gluten free vegan pumpkin pie in a glass dish. - 34

Vegan Pumpkin Pie (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

A slice of gluten free swedish apple pie with ice cream melting on top. - 35

Swedish Apple Pie by Texanerin Baking

Vegan pie crust on a glass dish with a rolling pin on the side. - 36

Gluten Free Vegan Pie Crust by Jessica in the Kitchen

Overhead shot of paleo pecan pie in a square baking pan with coffee on the side. - 37

Paleo Pecan Bars (Gluten Free) by Food Faith Fitness

Two vegan cinnamon baked pears with crunchy topping on a white plate. - 38

Cinnamon Baked Pears (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

A stack of mini pecan pie tarts on a white dish. - 39

Mini Pecan Pie Tarts by Vegan in the Freezer

Vegan pumpkin chocolate chip bread sliced on a wooden board. - 40

Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

Two tall glasses of pumpkin pie parfait in front of a blue background. - 41

Pumpkin Pie Parfait with Coconut Whipped Cream (Gluten Free) by Natural Girl Modern World

Coconut whipped cream in a blue bowl with a spoon. - 42

Coconut Whipped Cream (2-Ingredients) (Gluten Free) by Jessica in the Kitchen

DRINKS

Three glasses of stone fruit sangria in front of a pitcher of sangria. - 43

Stone Fruit Sangria by Jessica in the Kitchen

I’ll be sharing even more recipes from now on, but this is in case you prepare early. I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving dinner!

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This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is packed with so much creamy flavour! It’s the perfect consistency and goes perfectly on all your favourite side dishes.

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner! If you’re settling on your table menu, then that means you most definitely need a gravy on it, right? Right. That’s where this Vegan Mushroom Gravy comes in. Seriously, the Mr. put this on everything for the few days it lasted in our house and deemed it the most flavourful gravy ever. I promise, he’s not paid to say these things! After you try this vegan mushroom gravy you may find yourself saying a similar statement.

In between bites, of course.

Top down shot of vegan mushroom gravy on top of biscuits with gold cutlery on the side. - 46

I’m almost finished wrapping up my Thanksgiving recipes for you, and there’s no way it would’ve been complete without this gravy. It’s actually like the third time we’ve made such a big batch of this, mainly because, well, it’s ridiculously tasty.

This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is creamy, filled with so much flavour, loaded with herbs and simple ingredients and is actually really easy to make. All you need to really do is put all the ingredients into your pan and cook them down – simple. I of course used my favourite, Silk Almondmilk , to make this gravy.

Silk’s Almondmilk contributes towards that ultimate smooth and creamy flavour and texture and keeps calories lower than heavy cream would. It also makes this gravy 100% vegan and gluten free so you can definitely serve this to all of your guests. Flavor, convenience and perfect for everyone? Win, win.

Gravy boat full of vegan mushroom gravy with a carton of almond milk in the background. - 47

Speaking of keeping calories down, don’t we all want to do that for this upcoming super extravagant holiday?! I’m actually over that feeling of feeling guilty after a great meal, so here’s some of the easy holiday swaps I do to keep the guilt low and the smiles and happy sighs high.

  1. Almondmilk, Cashewmilk or coconut milk/cream instead of heavy cream or whole milk. I haven’t noticed the different yet in terms of creaminess and it keeps you just as satisfied. This makes a great difference in everything from your stuffing to your cornbread to your gravy!
  2. Sweet potatoes over candied yams. Even better, I make a skinny vegan sweet potato casserole with all the flavour and none of the guilt. I use my favourite, Silk Almondmilk , to make these too.
  3. This exact example, homemade gravy over packaged gravy. You pour gravy on basically everything, so know you can enjoy this version that still tastes just as delicious.
  4. Now for desserts. I like to use gluten free flours, such as quinoa flour, or coconut flour which taste pretty much the same way. I used coconut flour in this gravy and I’m convinced it contributed towards the flavour. These biscuits in these pictures? Made using quinoa flour. SO delicious!
  5. Lastly, your dessert can still be divine with a few swaps. Swap the white sugar for unrefined cane sugar, coconut sugar or even maple syrup in your desserts. Also, maybe use a homemade coconut whipped cream instead of regular canned whipped cream on your desserts. Otherwise, enjoy!
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A stack of three gluten free cornbread muffins drizzled with honey. - 50

Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins

A spoonful of skinny sweet potato casserole being scooped out of a casserole dish. - 51

Skinny Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping