What We Eat for a Plant Based Holiday Feast!
We have gathered up a mighty list of some of our favorite recipes for the holidays. Over the last 10 years of making our show we have created just about every traditional holiday recipe you can imagine in a healthy plant-based version. We hope you will find something tasty for your holiday this year! If you don’t find what you need in this list below be sure to use the search bar in our site as we have over 450 recipes to choose from.
Mains – We have delicious plant-based versions of all the popular holiday mains.
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Roasted Caulifower
We are pulling out all the stops this year to make your holiday celebrations whole food plant-based delicious so you can celebrate AND feel great! Replace that poor old turkey or ham with this savory vegan roasted cauliflower and enjoy good health with your family and friends.
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Vegan Mushroom Wellington
Delight your vegan and non-vegan guests alike with this healthy take on a classic holiday dish. The rich earthy mushroom filling is gently wrapped in a delicate and scrumptious crust then drizzled with a warm succulent gravy. Sure to satisfy and impress, everyone will be clamoring for seconds.
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Side Dishes – Be sure to include a few sides for main dish pairings.
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Vegan Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy
Mashed Potatoes are the perfect comfort food, but top them with a creamy mushroom gravy and you will bring this dish to heavenly status! One of my favorite meals that both my mom and grandma used to make included a huge serving of mashed potatoes and gravy. My version of their recipe is Plant Based Vegan and Oil Free. Using almond milk instead of regular milk and nutritional yeast to give it that buttery flavor.
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Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a staple dish at any midwestern potluck or holiday table. I know for sure that it was one of my mom’s favorite side dishes. This recipe is a cleaner version of that same dish. By cleaner I mean, it is void of dairy, and canned cream of mushroom soup that is typically in this dish. I have replaced those ingredients with healthier plant based ingredients so that it isn’t just delicious, it is also very good for you.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Savor this nourishing whole food plant-based sweet potato casserole for the holidays. This comforting dish features creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with naturally sweet dates and warm fall spices. Instead of traditional marshmallows or refined sugars, the casserole is sweetened with pureed dates, offering a rich, caramel-like sweetness. It's topped with a crunchy pecan and oat crumble made from whole grains and nuts, adding a delightful texture without any processed ingredients. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole is not only rich in flavor but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect addition to your holiday table or any family meal.
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Vegan Brussels Sprouts Casserole
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Plant-Based Brussels Sprouts Casserole! Perfect for potlucks or a cozy family dinner, this dish features tender Brussels sprouts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce and topped baked to perfection. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and completely vegan, making it a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you’re a Brussels sprouts lover or looking for a way to win over skeptics, this casserole is the perfect blend of creamy, savory, and satisfying.
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Plant-Based Depression Era Peanut Butter Bread
Welcome to your new favorite budget bake! We're diving into food history to bring back a classic: Depression-Era Peanut Butter Bread, but with a simple, modern plant-based twist. During the Great Depression, eggs and milk were too expensive, so clever home cooks relied on peanut butter for fat and flavor. This easy, no-fuss quick bread perfectly captures that resourceful spirit! It's a sweet, comforting bread that tastes amazing plain, toasted, or slathered with jam.
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Baked Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese
Cool Fall evenings call for a comforting, creamy bowl of Mac & Cheese. This Vegan Plant Based recipe for Baked Mac & Cheese uses sweet potatoes to create a silky creaminess that is also loaded with nutrients. It is a great dish to share at a pot luck, as a holiday side dish or just to enjoy all on its own.
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Vegan Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Get ready to WOW your holiday table with this Creamy Plant-Based Baked Mac & Cheese! Lucious macaroni smothered in a rich, velvety plant-based cheese sauce that’s loaded with comforting flavors and just the right amount of holiday magic. Baked to golden perfection with a crunchy, savory topping, this dish is not only dairy-free but also packed with wholesome, plant-based ingredients that everyone will love. It’s indulgent, satisfying, and so good that no one will believe it’s healthy! Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or the star of your holiday spread, this mac and cheese is sure to become a tradition.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Gratin
Your family and friends will be amazed this holiday season when you serve up this Healthy Plant-Based Sweet Potato Gratin! A feast for the eyes and taste buds, this rich and indulgent recipe is as healthy as it is delicious. The rows of bite sized multicolored sweet potatoes baked to perfection in this creamy sauce are sure to satisfy. They won't believe something this tasty can be good for you!
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Vegan Creamy Vegetable Casserole
As Fall arrives and the weather starts to cool we all tend to turn to rich, warm, comfort foods to ease into the seasonal transition. This plant-based Creamy Vegetable Casserole is the perfect recipe to enjoy a heaping helping of a host of healthy vegetables all cooked to perfection in a deliciously creamy cheese sauce.
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12
Kale & Potato Bake
Winter is the best time of year to enjoy comforting casseroles so here is a delicious Plant Based Vegan Kale and Potato casserole to start out the new year. Being chocked full of tender potatoes and earthy kale, you will be happily satisfied!
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Breads – Dinner rolls to apple spice bread we have you covered.
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Vegan Lentil Dinner Rolls
These Gluten-Free Vegan Lentil Rolls with Garlic Spread are a delightful twist on classic bread rolls. Made with simple whole food plant-based ingredients and a blend of savory spices, these rolls are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for serving alongside soups, salads, or enjoyed on their own as a snack. The garlic zucchini spread adds a creamy, garlicky kick that complements the rolls beautifully.
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Gluten Free Bread
I can’t wait for you to try this Plant Based Gluten Free, salt, oil and refined sugar free Bread! It is great for sandwiches and even better as toast. Trying to find gluten free bread in the grocery store that is also Vegan and tastes good is almost impossible. I have finally perfected this recipe and have been making it for my family for quite a while now. They all love it and I find that I am making about a loaf every other day.
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Apple Spice Bread
Warm your home and your heart with this incredible plant-based apple spice bread. It's so moist and delicious you won't believe it's completely refined sugar free. We're using the natural sweetness of dates and a touch of applesauce to create a cozy flavorful loaf that's perfect for a healthy breakfast a wholesome snack or a guilt-free dessert. The aromatic fall spices fill every bite, making this a perfect treat for a crisp autumn day or any time you need a little comfort. Get ready to bake the best apple bread you've ever had!
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Buckwheat Bread
Buckwheat Bread is a delicious way to enjoy a super healthy gluten-free bread. Even though buckwheat has the name wheat in it , it is actually not in the wheat family. Buckwheat is full of fiber, vitamins and minerals which makes it even more robust than wheat bread and has a slightly nutty flavor. The texture of the bead is soft and spongy and individual slices hold together well which makes it great for sandwiches.
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Buckwheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread
One of my favorite things to eat with breakfast is a piece of Buckwheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread toasted with a slather of peanut butter. The sweet cinnamon date swirl compliments the earthy flavor of the buckwheat bread perfectly. Breakfast just got a whole lot better!
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Plant-Based Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
This rich and satisfying Plant-Based Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is a wholesome twist on a classic treat. Made with ground oats, ripe bananas, and naturally sweetened with dates, it’s a moist, chocolatey loaf with a subtle espresso kick that deepens the flavor without overpowering it. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday pick-me-up, especially with a hot cup of coffee on the side.
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Pies – We have pies, and pies, and more pies!
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Vegan Chocolate Pudding Pie
This is one of my personal favorite Holiday pies. My grandma used to make this pie (non-vegan of course) and it was always the first one to disappear over the pumpkin, custard, and apple pies. Of course, there would also be a big tub of Cool Whip that we would add to the top. This recipe is a healthier vegan version of that same pie and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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Vegan Pumpkin PIe
This is THE pumpkin pie you have been looking for! You won’t believe this rich and creamy pie is whole food plant based and gluten-free, refined sugar-free and oil-free. Even your non-plant-based family members will enjoy it. Make a healthy choice this holiday season for the whole family!
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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
We encourage you to surprise and delight your Thanksgiving feast friends with this delicious and nutrient dense vegan Sweet Potato Pie. This decadent whole food plant-based pie is rich and luxurious while still being refined sugar-free, oil-free, and gluten-free and we even have a nut-free option for the whipped cream topping!
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Vegan Apple Pie
It is apple season in North Carolina so we put them to work in this scrumptious apple pie. The tartness of the honey crisp apples paired with the rich flavor of walnuts in the crumble topping are the perfect flavors for fall. This delicious pie is plant based vegan, oil free, gluten free and refined sugar free so you can feel free to have seconds.
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Vegan Blueberry Pie
Let's make a delicious vegan blueberry pie for the holidays! It's whole food plant-based, gluten-free, with no refined sugars. We'll create that perfect crumbly crust to cradle the burst of blueberry goodness. This pie is the perfect combo of treating yourself and keeping it healthy. Whether you're a seasoned pro at vegan cooking or trying something new, this recipe is a tasty way to dive into a healthier, gluten-free dessert. So, let's get baking, and I hope you enjoy a guilt-free slice of deliciousness!
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Plant-Based Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This isn't just dessert, it's the holiday showstopper designed to completely steal the spotlight from boring old pumpkin pie. Imagine a rich, creamy, and tangy plant-based cheesecake nestled atop a buttery crust and crowned with a richly caramelized pecan sauce topped with toasted pecans. his recipe proves you don't need dairy to achieve maximum indulgence. It's so decadent and unbelievably satisfying, you'll watch your most skeptical guests come back for seconds and inevitably fight over the last slice. Seriously, make two, because this drizzled pecan pie cheesecake is guaranteed to be completely devoured!
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Gluten Free Vegan Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie is one of my favorite pies and especially when fall is here. What’s even better is when that pie is so good for you that you don’t have to feel guilty eating it. This Plant Based Vegan Cherry Pie nourishes you with cherries that are full of antioxidants and a healthy omega rich flax and almond crust. Your body and your tastebuds will be thanking you!
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Oh my goodness Jill!!! I cannot wait to try all these recipes! What an amazing selection of deliciousness.
Thank you so much!
Have a wonderful time with your family over the Holidays.
Looks awesome. Looking forward to making many of these dishes. Thank you !!
I am going to buy groceries tomorrow to start for Thanksgiving. What a wonderful selection.
I’ve made almost all of these but I am making the Vegan Mushroom Wellington and Vegan Creamy Vegetable Casserole both for the first time this Thanksgiving. The sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole and blueberry pie are already family favorites. Thank you for all of your recipes! So far my family has enjoyed everything I’ve made from your website which is truly remarkable.
Wow! That is fantastic! So glad you are all enjoying the recipes =)
Thank you very much for the recipes. We are on alkaline plant based diet started recently. This was not a choice but a desperate attempt to cure our chronic illness and bring us back to a healthy life style.
You’re recipes are great and gives us many choices so that we maintain healthy choices and don’t miss tasty food.
I am so happy that our show is helping =)