50 Vegan Christmas Recipes
Christmas is the perfect time of the year to make family favorites and try something new. Try these vegan Christmas recipes today.
Introduction
The last Christmas blog post I have for you is on vegan Christmas recipes. I chose to do it last because it was the hardest to do. This list focuses on fun Christmas-themed recipes over recipe recommendations for your Christmas festivities, ranging from a Grinch cake to snow globe cupcakes.
Try these vegan Christmas recipes today, including but not limited to the following.
- Veggie Tray Wreath
- Arctic Seal Cake
- Snowball Cookies
- Snowperson Salted Caramel Cake
- Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies
1. Veggie Tray Wreath
One of the easiest things to make vegan is a veggie tray because all you need is plain, raw veggies and your favorite thing of hummus. Here’s a veggie tray wreath from Make It Dairy Free.
Andrew Bernard
2. Arctic Seal Cake
I saw a decent number of seals on my trip to Alaska, but there weren’t any Arctic seals because we were too far south. Try an Arctic seal cake from The Little Blog of Vegan.
Check out my vegan Alaska travel guide.
thelittleblogofvegan
3. Snowball Cookies
Last winter, I won a fort competition against my siblings before a snowball fight because our mom decided to take a family photo with my snow fort and not any of theirs. Have snowball cookies from The Edgy Veg.
Here are more vegan cookies.
EdgyVeg
4. Snowperson Salted Caramel Cake
For gender neutrality, more and more people now call a snowman a snowperson. Bake a snowperson cake with the help of Romy London.
romylondonuk
5. Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies
It’s one thing to have a candy cane, but it would be even better to have a candy cane cookie. Here are peppermint candy cane cookies from The Curious Chickpea.
You may be interested in my vegan peppermint blog post.
Eva Agha
6. Christmas Tree Appetizer
I initially thought this was a cut-up artichoke, but fortunately, it’s made out of pastry dough instead. Here’s a Christmas tree appetizer from Gourmandelle.
Ruxandra
7. Snowpeople Meringue Cookies
These are some of the cutest Christmas cookies I’ve ever seen. Have these snowpeople meringue cookies from Vegan Huggs.
Melissa Huggins
8. Eggnog Snow Globe Cupcakes
If you’re vegan or have an egg allergy or sensitivity, there’s a decent selection of vegan eggnog available seasonally in many grocery stores. Use some to make eggnog snow globe cupcakes from Vegan Dollhouse.
Here are more vegan eggnog recipes.
Robin Means
9. Disney Frozen Cake
The biggest Disney winter movie is Frozen, and that is obvious with songs like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Bake a vegan Frozen cake with the help of The Banana Diaries.
Britt Berlin
10. Rocky Road Reindeer Cake
One of my favorite Christmas movies is the original Rudolph movie from 1964, the same year my mom was born. If you like reindeer too, here’s a rocky road reindeer cake from The Little Blog of Vegan.
thelittleblogofvegan
11. Guacamole Wreath
We usually have a bag of Tostitos chips in the snack section of our Christmas buffet. A guacamole wreath, like the one from Veggies Save The Day, would be a terrific idea.
Amy Katz
12. Gingerbread Cookies
When I see gingerbread cookies, I think of the folktale The Gingerbread Man. Here are vegan gingerbread cookies from Namely Marly.
Feel free to have additional gingerbread recipes.
Marly
13. Christmas Tree Cupcakes
My cousin loves baking cupcakes. Try these Christmas tree cupcakes from The Baking Fairy.
Have more vegan cupcakes.
valentina
14. Pesto Star Bread
Who’s looking for the Star of Bethlehem? Then bake some pesto star bread from Plantifully Based.
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15. Cashew Nut Roast
I apologize for not having that many main courses on this list, but a Christmas roast will do the trick. Have this cashew nut roast from Thinly Spread.
Chris Mosler
16. Wreath Fruit Platter
When there’s a veggie tray, there’s usually a fruit platter nearby. Here’s a wreath fruit platter from Keeping the Peas.
Alison Corey
17. Wreath Taco Ring
If you like tacos, here’s the Christmas appetizer for you. Try making a wreath taco ring from Food with Feeling.
If you want more tacos, there are way more tacos besides this recipe.
Brita
18. Mistletoe Chestnut Loaves
The only difference between the vegetarian and vegan versions of this recipe is if you use dairy butter (vegetarian) or dairy-free butter (vegan). Have vegan mistletoe chestnut loaves from Veggie Desserts.
Kate Hackworthy
19. Grinch Cake
I can sometimes be a massive grinch around the holidays. If you like the Grinch from Dr. Seuss, bake a Grinch cake thanks to Gretchen’s Vegan Bakery.
Gretchen
20. Reindeer Celery
If you’re skipping the dessert table this Christmas, that doesn’t mean you’re avoiding all of the fun this holiday. A healthy alternative is reindeer celery from Keeping the Peas.
Alison Corey
21. Mashed Potato Snowperson
A nice side to any meal is mashed potatoes, but wouldn’t they be even better if they were snowpeople for the holidays? Make a vegan mashed potato snowperson from Vegan Dollhouse.
Robin Means
22. Christmas Pancakes
If you’re hosting a Christmas brunch, one idea is to have pancakes shaped like your favorite Christmas creatures. Make Christmas pancakes from Eating by Elaine.
Please have more things for breakfast besides pancakes.
Elaine Gordon
23. Polar Bear Ramen
If you’re interested in having something untraditional for Christmas, ramen is an excellent option. I’m cool with it because I’m used to going to Chinese and the movies on Christmas Day.
Have some polar bear ramen from Yukitchen. Make sure you use her suggestion to swap maple syrup for honey to make it vegan.
Sarah | Well and Full
24. Cauliflower Snowperson
I doubt we’ll have a white Christmas this year when it’ll be over 50 degrees Fahrenheit for the high. At least I can make a cauliflower snowperson as a consolation prize, thanks to Vegan Mom Blog.
25. Christmas Tree Snacks
My dad keeps saying that I have the most fruit in my home out of any person who lives by themselves that he knows. That means I could easily make one of these Christmas tree snacks without buying any extra groceries from Eating Richly.
Diana Johnson
26. Chocolate Reindeer Brownies
If you’re looking for some great vegan recipes, see what your favorite news websites have to offer. Here are vegan chocolate reindeer brownies from Today.
You may like these brownie recipes.
Jason Glus
27. Mincemeat Bun Christmas Tree
Mincemeat is a traditional meaty filling in pies and pastries originally from England. Here is a mincemeat bun Christmas tree from The Flexitarian.
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28. Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
If you’re missing Pillsbury’s cookies, here’s the cookie recipe for you. Try these vegan Christmas tree sugar cookies from The Banana Diaries.
Britt Berlin
29. Wreath Filo Pie
You can find filo pastries in Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. Here’s a wreath filo pie from The Vegan Larder.
Try these vegan pie recipes if you would rather have a pie for dessert.
Louise-Claire Cayzer
30. Polar Bear Cake
If you prefer a winter wonderland theme over a religious one for your baked goodies, make food that looks like a polar bear. Here’s a vegan polar bear cake from The Little Blog of Vegan.
thelittleblogofvegan
31. Christmas Tree Brownies
Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. Have these Christmas tree brownies from Nourishing Amy.
nourishingamy
32. Chocolate Cherry Mini Cakes
I hardly ever see mistletoes besides in Hallmark Christmas romances. Here are mini mistletoe cakes from Nirvana Cakery.
Here are other cherry recipes.
Hana
33. Santa Hat Cupcakes
At the Christmas celebration for my dad’s side of the family, his sister (my aunt) likes to get people to wear Christmas hats and bows while we open presents. Make Santa hat cupcakes from The Banana Diaries.
Note that these cupcakes contain pistachios.
Britt Berlin
34. Savory Wreath
I’m pretty familiar with pizzas being half one flavor and half another with my big family, but here’s a Christmas main dish with two flavors: truffled mushroom mince and butternut squash colcannon.
Here’s Stu Henshall’s savory wreath recipe featured in Vegan Food and Living.
Rachel Smith
35. Snowperson Cookies
I have two more snowperson recipes to share with you. Have some snowperson cookies from Globalmouse Travels.
36. Reindeer Drip Cake
There are so many accidental vegan foods, like Biscoff biscuits. I learned of their existence on my plane travels to Europe, and after I became vegan, I ate them more often because they're so delicious and happen to be vegan.
Bake a reindeer drip cake (a Biscoff cake with almond frosting) from Vegan Dollhouse.
Robin Means
37. Christmas Tree Veggie Tray
You can never have enough options for Christmas veggie trays. Have a Christmas tree veggie tray from Keeping the Peas.
Alison Corey
38. Poinsettia Cupcakes
I once got a free poinsettia plant that they were giving away at church that lasted for five years when I didn’t have that much of a green thumb. Make poinsettia cupcakes from Eight Forest Lane.
Sally
39. Yule Log
I like this Yule log recipe due to its adorable hedgehogs. It is one of the many excellent Christmas recipes by The Little Blog of Vegan.
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40. Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
If you’re into candy cane stripes, check out these pinwheel cookies from Gina Michele. They’re even better with sprinkles on the sides.
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41. Charcuterie Christmas Wreath
Vegan cheese and deli meat exist. Use some to make a vegan charcuterie Christmas wreath from Daughter of Seitan.
Mimi
42. Christmas Cookie Tree
If you’ve seen Cupcake Wars or Cake Boss, you should get the memo on how to turn a thing of cookies into art. For example, create a Christmas cookie tree with the help of The Banana Diaries.
Britt Berlin
43. Nightmare Before Christmas Cookies
The Nightmare Before Christmas is my favorite Christmas and Halloween movie. Bake some Nightmare Before Christmas cookies from Vegan Dollhouse.
Robin Means
44. Mini Christmas Pudding Bites
As an American, this recipe looks nowhere close to what I consider pudding to be. If you’re from the UK, these pudding bites from Vegan Punks would be a lot more familiar to your definition of pudding.
45. Christmas Sugar Cookies
I almost forgot to mention that you can make sugar cookies with whatever Christmas cookie cutters you want. Here’s a vegan Christmas sugar cookie recipe from Vegan in the Freezer.
Ligia Lugo
46. Gingerbread House
If you’re into building gingerbread houses, make a gingerbread house with the help of Addicted to Dates. You may enjoy these gingerbread house tips and tricks and reading my vegan gingerbread house review.
Christina
47. Santa Veggie Tray
Santa Claus is coming to town soon, so why not make a Santa appetizer to celebrate. Grab your favorite red and white veggies and hummus to assemble a Santa veggie tray from Eating Richly.
Diana Johnson
48. Christmas Tree Garlic Bread Sharer
I’m in the mood for some garlic bread. Make a Christmas tree garlic bread sharer from So Vegan.
That would go well with vegan pizza.
Roxy, So Vegan
49. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Christmas Tree
Feel free to have as many veggie sides as you want because they’re good for you. Here’s a Christmas tree made out of Brussels sprouts from Veggie Desserts.
Kate Hackworthy
50. Gingerbread Trifle
The final festive recipe on this list is a Christmas trifle. Have a gingerbread trifle from The Loopy Whisk.
Kat
Conclusion
Even though I’m that into Christmas, my cats love it because they have extra decorations and trees to play with, they get more stuff, and I’m home more often.
Have gingerbread, peppermint, and eggnog if you’re not too tired of the holiday festivities. Watch my Christmas taste tests on non-alcoholic drinks, sweets, and treats. Make a gingerbread house and some hot chocolate bombs. Gift someone a Christmas basket, and use a vegan cookbook or two if you’re handy in the kitchen.
For more seasonal blog posts, check out my previous entries on vegan Halloween recipes and vegan Thanksgiving recipes and my future blog posts on vegan Valentine’s Day recipes and vegan Easter recipes.