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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Nov 14, 2023 · published: Nov 20, 2019 · About 4 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

Happy Thanksgiving week! I'm popping in to post some Thanksgiving Week Resources for you. Today's post features my personal favorite recipes of 2019 2020!

...Little note, this post has been updated for Thanksgiving 2020, including some new vegan Thanksgiving recipes....

I have been in the kitchen a lot the past few weeks, revamping old recipes and creating a few new ones, so this post will highlight all those favorites for you.

vegan pumpkin pie

My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

All the Thanksgiving resources you need for a healthy, happy, delicious, vegan holiday, ahead!...

Vegan Thanksgiving Resources:

  • My Thanksgiving Guide has all my recipes - even more than are listed in this post - plus a bunch of tips for having a stress-free plant-based holiday.
  • 25 Reasons for Hosting a Vegan Thanksgiving
  • And finally, my vegan Thanksgiving recipe index here on the blog is a browseable gallery of all my recipes.
  • And of course, keep reading for my fave recipes of 2019.....

Let the magic of holiday week begin!

apple cider caramel
Oh, and this is just my apple cider caramel sauce, I think it looks pretty magical...

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

Appetizers:

  • Citrus-Sage Butternut Squash Dip
  • Party-Ready Cashew Cheese Spread
  • Toasty Pumpkin Chickpea Fritters

Notes: I also love a platter with vegan cheese and crackers and veggie sticks. I love Miyoko's Cheese as well as Treeline, DrCow and many more. Browse my vegan cheese guide here.

butternut squash dip
butternut squash dip
toasty pumpkin chickpea fritters
chickpea fritters

Entree:

  • Mushroom Potato Pot Pie (Obsessed!)
  • Gardein Holiday Roast (or another faux meat alternative)
  • My famous Sweet 'n Sassy Sweet Potato Pockets

Notes: Let's be real, vegan Thanksgiving is all about the sides! If you need a main dish, go for it, but really, embrace all the amazing side dishes I've listed next.

my sweet potato pockets

Thanksgiving Side Dishes:

  • Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • The Best Vegan Green Bean Casserole
  • Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy
  • Classic Vegan Stuffing or try my Mushroom Stuffing
  • Tuscan White Beans
  • Maple-Citrus Sweet Potatoes or get sticky with Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
  • Wild Blueberry Cranberry Sauce or try my Smooth Cranberry Sauce
  • Leafy green side: Fall Flavor Salad
  • Baked Mac + Cheese
  • Bread: Softy Sweet Potato Rolls

Notes: To me, Thanksgiving has always been about veggies and veggie-based side dishes. From classics like stuffing and sweet potatoes to the BEST creamy mushroom-green bean casserole and more. Make as many of these sides as you can cram on your holiday table!

cranberry sauce
smooth sauce
sweet potato rolls
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
brussels sprouts
vegan green bean casserole
green bean casserole
vegan stuffing for thanksgiving
classic stuffing
sweet potatoes with marshmallows
sweet potatoes with marshmallows
baked mac and cheese

Desserts:

  • My favorite vegan Pumpkin Pie
  • Chocolate Souffle Pie
  • Pecan Pie
  • DIY Coconut Whip
  • Caramel Apple Pie
  • Cloud Cocoa

Notes: You can't go wrong with any of these treats. The pies can also be made ahead of time to save you time and energy on Thanksgiving. Love these recipes!..

cloud cocoa
cloud cocoa
pumpkin pie
classic pumpkin
caramel apple pie
caramel apple
Chocolate Soufflé Pie
chocolate pie
pecan pie
pecan pie

Breakfast:

  • Green Apple Ginger Celery Juice
  • Kathy's Famous Breakfast Sandwich or or my Jack-o-Pumpkin
  • Smoothie Oatmeal with wild blueberry smoothie
  • Fresh Ginger Tea
  • Cinnamon Latte
  • Pumpkin Loaf

Notes: It's a good idea to fuel up when you are in the kitchen all day. These breakfast recipes are basically all we are eating right now in the morning.

green juice
green juice
breakfast sandwich
vegan breakfast sandwich
smoothie oatmeal
smoothie oatmeal
cinnamon latte
latte

Finding Vegan Meals: And if you want some extra help, snag my Finding Vegan Meals program - jam-packed with recipes, meal plans and shopping lists. I have a HOLIDAY GUIDE meal plan that has a menu, shopping list and more.

I'm so thankful for all of you.

I hope you guys enjoyed this Thanksgiving Week Resources post. If you make anything from my blog this holiday and share it online, be sure to tag me! I'd love to see your amazing Thanksgiving creations.

I hope you and your family have a chill, cozy, love-filled holiday. No matter where you are or who you are spending it with. Thank you so much for being here and for being a part of my blogging and life journey. You guys mean the world to me!

xoxoxoxo, Kathy

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About Kathy Patalsky

Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

Hi, I'm Kathy! I'm so glad you are here! I've been sharing my vegan life and recipes here on the blog since 2007...

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