Seasonal & Holiday Vegan Recipes

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Looking for seasonal vegan recipes or ideas for your next holiday meal? This guide brings together spring and summer recipes, cozy fall and winter meals, Thanksgiving menus, Christmas baking, make-ahead dishes for gatherings, and seasonal mocktails to complete your menu.

Jump to the season or celebration you’re planning for, then choose a recipe collection or an individual dish. Whether you need a BBQ side, a pumpkin dessert, or a vegan holiday main, you can use this page as a starting point for your menu.

Find Recipes by Season or Holiday

Vegan Spring Recipes

Looking for a fresh start to your seasonal menu? Begin with this spring recipe collection for ideas to bring into your lunch and dinner rotation.

Mocktails to Complete Your Menu

Pair your food with an alcohol-free drink from these recipe collections.

Vegan Summer Recipes, BBQ & Frozen Treats

Plan a cookout, choose a summer dinner, or find food to pack for a pool day. These collections bring together grilling ideas, BBQ sides, no-cook options, and frozen desserts for warmer days.

Vegan strawberry ice cream

Mocktails to Complete Your Menu

Pair your food with an alcohol-free drink from these recipe collections.

Vegan Fall Recipes & Pumpkin Baking

When you’re ready for pumpkin baking and cozy dinners, start here. Browse quick weeknight meals, a fall soup collection, and pumpkin treats to find something that fits your day.

Vegan butternut squash soup

Mocktails to Complete Your Menu

Pair your food with an alcohol-free drink from these recipe collections.

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes & Menus

Build your Thanksgiving menu around the dishes you want to serve. Start with a complete menu or recipe collection, then explore sides and desserts to make the meal your own.

Vegan green bean casserole with mushrooms and crispy fried onions

Mocktails to Complete Your Menu

Pair your food with an alcohol-free drink from these recipe collections.

For a full holiday meal, start with a menu above and check the holiday main dishes, sides, and make-ahead sections below for additional options. That makes it easier to choose dishes that fit together before writing your shopping list.

Looking for more easy, make-ahead vegan holiday recipes? Explore my Easy Vegan Thanksgiving & Christmas Cookbook — it includes 55+ festive recipes ready in 30 minutes or less, all made with 10 ingredients or fewer and practical prep-ahead tips for stress-free hosting.

Vegan Christmas Recipes, Cookies & Eggnog

Find Christmas dinner ideas, cookies, desserts, and dairy-free eggnog in one place. Choose a dinner collection for the main meal, or start with a baking recipe if you’re planning treats to share.

Vegan gingerbread cookies

Mocktails to Complete Your Menu

Pair your food with an alcohol-free drink from these recipe collections.

Vegan Holiday Main Dishes, Sides & Appetizers

Use these recipes to fill out a holiday menu for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another gathering. Choose a main dish first, then add sides and an appetizer that work with your cooking schedule.

Vegan stuffing

Make-Ahead Vegan Holiday Recipes

Preparing parts of the menu ahead can help spread the work across more than one day. Use these recipes to decide what you want to prepare in advance, following their individual instructions for storage and reheating.

Want to plan everyday meals ahead, too? Browse the vegan meal prep and meal plans guide for work lunches, breakfasts, and freezer meal ideas.

Looking for more easy, make-ahead vegan holiday recipes? Explore my Easy Vegan Thanksgiving & Christmas Cookbook — it includes 55+ festive recipes ready in 30 minutes or less, all made with 10 ingredients or fewer and practical prep-ahead tips for stress-free hosting.

Vegan Winter Comfort Food, Soups & Stews

For colder days, browse warm soups, chili, and baked comfort food. Choose a quick soup when time is short, or explore pies and other main dishes for an evening at home.

Vegan sweet potato shepherd’s pie

Vegan Treats for Holiday Brunches & Sharing

Round out a celebration with cinnamon rolls for brunch, pecan pie bars for dessert, or homemade candy to share. These recipes can also fit into your menu beyond the holiday season.

Vegan pecan pie bars

Alcohol-Free Drinks for Holiday Brunch

Pair your food with an alcohol-free drink from these recipe collections.

More Holiday & Celebration Mocktails

Planning a New Year’s Eve toast, Valentine’s celebration, or wedding? Find alcohol-free drink ideas for those occasions below, plus a collection for Dry January.

How to Plan a Vegan Seasonal or Holiday Menu

  1. Choose the occasion. Decide whether you need an everyday dinner, a cookout menu, a holiday meal, or treats to share.
  2. Pick your main dish first. Use it as the starting point for choosing sides and any appetizers.
  3. Check the cooking schedule. Read the recipes before committing to a menu, especially when several dishes need the oven.
  4. Add something you can prepare ahead. Use the make-ahead section to spread out preparation where the recipes allow it.
  5. Finish with a dessert or drink. Choose a treat that fits your menu and the time you have available.

Seasonal Vegan Recipe Questions

Where should I start with a vegan holiday menu?

Choose a complete menu or start with a main dish from the holiday section. Then add sides and a dessert. Check the recipe instructions together so you can plan preparation and oven time before the day of your gathering.

Can I use these recipes outside their season?

Yes. These sections help you browse by occasion, but you can make a favorite soup, side dish, or dessert whenever you want. Choose recipes based on the ingredients available to you and the meal you’re planning.

Where can I find fast vegan dinners for busy days?

The fall weeknight and Christmas dinner collections above include time-focused ideas. For more everyday options, browse the quick and easy vegan recipe guide.

Save Your Seasonal Vegan Recipe Ideas

Save this guide to your vegan recipes Pinterest board so you can come back when you’re planning a summer cookout, a cozy fall dinner, or your next holiday menu.