65 of the Best Gluten Free Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes! (2024)

Nov 14, 2018 by Monica - 11 Comments

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Plan the perfect gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving for your friends and family! Main dishes, soup, sides, and desserts that are perfect for holiday meals and that the whole family will love!

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Overwhelmed with making a gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving meal?
Vegan, gluten-free, allergies, picky eaters
Breakfast/ Brunch Ideas
Gluten-Free Vegan Appetizers
Gluten-Free Vegan Main Dishes
Thanksgiving Classic Sides
Thanksgiving Side Dishes with a Twist
Gluten-Free Vegan Salads
Gluten-Free Vegan Soups
Desserts
Dessert toppings

Overwhelmed with making a gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving meal?

When I celebrated my first Thanksgiving as a vegan, I was kind of excited. There seemed to be enough options like Tofurkey, stuffing, and rolls to still have a great meal. Then, when our family needed to go gluten-free as well, it got very difficult!

This will be our 18th year having a vegan Thanksgiving and our 9th year doing a gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving. We've tried many things over the years and these are some of our favorites!

Vegan, gluten-free, allergies, picky eaters

How do you please all your guests and use ingredients that accommodate allergies and special diets?

Our extended family has about as many food restrictions, allergies, and food aversions as there are people, so it makes big family meals challenging. You're probably in the same boat, but don't worry, I've got you covered.

I compiled all of my family's favorite gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes along with the best recipes from other specialty bloggers to give you a complete list of options from breakfast to dessert, and everything in between!

Breakfast/ Brunch Ideas

For those of you that do an early Thanksgiving brunch-type meal or simply want a fancier breakfast than you would typically have, I have included some breakfast ideas. Many of these things you can make the day before and have ready to eat in the morning when you are busy with other things.

Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Muffins-The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Smoked Carrots (Vegan Smoked Salmon)- Veetcookbake
Baked Pumpkin in Oatmeal– Spabettie
Vegan Egg Muffins - The Hidden Veggies
Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze– Allergy Awesomeness
Mini Vegan Quiche Muffins-The Hidden Veggies
Cranberry Orange Muffins-The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Breakfast Casserole - The Hidden Veggies
Baked Oats with Apples - The Hidden Veggies

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Gluten-Free Vegan Appetizers

Since Thanksgiving is such a big long meal, you probably don't have to go crazy over the appetizers, but having a few special things out to snack on is nice to have.

Quinoa Stuffed Squash Rings– Rhubarbarians
Vegan Clam Dip-The Hidden Veggies
Homemade Vegan Cheese-The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Spinach Balls -The Hidden Veggies
Pumpkin Hummus– Rhian’s Recipes
Mushroom Pate - The Hidden Veggies
Spicy Carrot Dip- Flavours Treat
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms - The Hidden Veggies
Homemade Quinoa Crackers- The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Sausage Rolls with GF Puff Pastry - The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Goat Cheese - The Hidden Veggies

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Gluten-Free Vegan Main Dishes

The main dish when you are both vegan and gluten-free is not easy. My family loves my "chicken" a la King or we sometimes do a loaf or a Wellington. (Note: Schar's brand now sells a gluten-free vegan pastry puff that you can use to make wellingtons! I tried it this weekend and it was delicious)!

Tofu Turkey - The Hidden Veggies
Harvest Veggie Loaf- Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
Vegan "Chicken" A la King-The Hidden Veggies
Lentil Loaf – The Hidden Veggies
Lentil Meatloaf Muffins– Veggies Save the Day
Vegan Tofurkey with Mushroom Gravy– Epicurious
Vegan Shepard’s Pie– The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese– Vnutrition
Sweet Potato Seed Loaf Roast- Trinity's Conscious Kitchen
Lentil and Brazil Nut Roast with Sage and Onion Stuffing– Tin and Thyme
Tofu Wellington with GF Pastry Puff - The Hidden Veggies
Squash and Chickpea Curry - The Hidden Veggies
Whole Roasted Cauliflower - The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Chicken Pot Pie - The Hidden Veggies

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Thanksgiving Classic Sides

These are the sides that you would think of with any traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes with a Twist

These are things that pair perfectly with your holiday meal, yet may be a little different from the typical sides.

Stove Top Rainbow Carrots with Caramelized Onions– The Baking Fairy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes - The Hidden Veggies
Lentil Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf- Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
Roasted Root Vegetables - The Hidden Veggies
Cabbage Steaks -The Hidden Veggies
Maple Cinnamon Cranberry Pear Sauce- Veggie Inspired
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes- Vnutrition
Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto-The Hidden Veggies
Paleo Mashed Cauliflower Kale– Tasting Page
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables - The Hidden Veggies
Quinoa Stuffed Squash– Diane’s Vegan Kitchen
Cauliflower Stuffing-The Hidden Veggies
Roasted Maple Balsamic Veggies-The Hidden Veggies
Crispy Maple Mustard Stuffed Potato Balls- Spabettie

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Gluten-Free Vegan Salads

For those who want a lighter side of your Thanksgiving meal with some fresh and healthy salads.

Wild Rice Salad with Apples and Pomegranate– Veggies Save the Day
Harvest Salad– Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
Vegan Broccoli Salad with Cranberries-The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Kale Salad with Cranberries-The Hidden Veggies
Molasses, Miso & Maple Candied Vegan Sweet Potatoes– Go Dairy Free
Broccoli and Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad- Veggie Inspired
Classic Tasting Vegan Caesar Salad - The Hidden Veggies
Green Salad with Apples - The Hidden Veggies

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Gluten-Free Vegan Soups

Some creamy warming soups are great to have if you have people coming and going on Thanksgiving. You can just keep a pot warm on the stove or in the crockpot for people who stop by or serve it with the main meal.

Creamy Smokey Butternut Squash Soup– Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
Roasted Squash with Smoky Chili- The Vegan Larger
Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup- The Hidden Veggies
Pumpkin Curry Soup- Rhian's Recipes
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup-The Hidden Veggies
Pumpkin Bean Soup- The Hidden Veggies
Acorn Squash Soup - Making Thyme for Health
Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup - The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Pozole - The Hidden Veggies
Smoky Potato Corn Chowder - The Hidden Veggies

Desserts

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without desserts! Use my classic-tasting vegan gluten-free pie crust, vegan gluten-free graham cracker crust, or vegan crumble topping along with your favorite pie filling, or try one of the following desserts...

Lemon Meringue Pie-The Hidden Veggies
The Best Vegan Pumpkin Pie -The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie– Delightful Adventures
Vegan Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars– A Whisk and Two Wands
No-Bake Cheese Cake-The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake – The Hidden Veggies
Cast Iron Cranberry Crisp- A Whisk and Two Wands
Vegan Cranberry Meringue Pie - The Hidden Veggies
Pumpkin Apple Pie Cake– Go Dairy Free
The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Pie-The Hidden Veggies
Pumpkin Pie Peanut Brittle Pudding Cups– A Whisk and Two Wands
Vegan Pudding -The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Jello -The Hidden Veggies
Vegan Jello Shots -The Hidden Veggies

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Dessert toppings

Top it all off with some homemadeaquafaba whipped creamor vegan whipped cream frosting-The Hidden Veggies!
Or give your desserts a drizzle of somevegan salted caramel sauce, vegan butterscotch sauce, or easy peanut butter caramel -The Hidden Veggies!

Most of us go vegan by choice, but let's face it, few of us go gluten-free by choice! I felt totally overwhelmed by the idea of gluten-free holiday meals in the beginning, so I wanted to give you a comprehensive list of awesome recipes to choose from to plan your holiday meal from start to finish! I hope you have found it helpful and I wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

If you are just looking for vegan holiday recipes that don't need to be gluten-free, check out my Vegan Thanksgiving Menu or sign up to get a full vegan Thanksgiving planner below.

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Kay says
November 17, 2023 at 10:52 pm
Thank you so much for making a separate gluten free list, I really appreciate it! 🙂
While the family isn't vegan, with allergies including dairy, eggs, gluten, and more, we do eat mostly vegan anyhow. With the majority needing gluten free also, combing vegan sites and recipes looking for ones that will be safe for most it can be very frustrating, since gluten is vegan, and not all will mark the top of their recipe pages with a gf or a not gf. Thank you. I'm sure this list will be helpful. 🙂
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Danny says
November 20, 2019 at 11:29 am
Beautiful Pictures!! Thanks for the great collection of recipes. It helps so much to have the whole menu in one place
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- Monica says
  November 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm
  Thanks so much! Hope it helps you plan your vegan Thanksgiving! 🙂
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Erin Dee says
November 15, 2018 at 12:07 pm
What a fantastic collection of gluten free and vegan recipes for Thanksgiving! Thanks for putting this collection together! Everything looks so delicious. Saving this!
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- Monica says
  November 15, 2018 at 4:45 pm
  Thanks Erin! Hope it helps you plan what you will be having!
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Sarah says
November 14, 2018 at 6:02 pm
So many delicious options not sure you can go wrong with any of them! The lemon pie looks so good and would be a great ending. We always have pies, lots of pies, but never lemon. Hoping to make that Butternut Squash Soup and many other recipes soon, they aren't just for Thanksgiving!
Thank you for including a couple of my recipes in this fabulous round up!!
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- Monica says
  November 15, 2018 at 10:43 am
  You're welcome Sarah! Thanks for being a part of it! I'll be making the lemon meringue pie for Thanksgiving this year too! 🙂
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Ameera and Robin says
November 14, 2018 at 3:32 pm
Thank you so much for including our recipes in this amazing Thanksgiving Round-Up! Everything looks delicious 🙂
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- Monica says
  November 15, 2018 at 10:42 am
  You're welcome! Thanks for being a part of it and for your absolutely beautiful photography!
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Choclette says
November 14, 2018 at 3:00 pm
Love this. It's always useful to have a handy reference for interesting and delicious dishes to make for Christmas. Thanks for including one of mine.
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- Monica says
  November 15, 2018 at 10:41 am
  Thanks! So happy that you participated!
  Reply

65 of the Best Gluten Free Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes! (2024)

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