Get into the holiday spirit, starting with Thanksgiving meals all the way into the New Year with these delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Holiday Dessert Recipes!
11 Decadent Vegan and Vegetarian Holiday Dessert Recipes
No holiday meal is complete without a truly glorious, decadent dessert at the table. Whether it’s a one-pot meal, a 3-course meal or an 11-course meal cuz you so fancy, topping the meal off with a delicious dessert is a must! But just because you opt for a vegan or vegetarian dessert doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste.
This round-up of healthy vegan and vegetarian dessert recipes will serve as the perfect ending to an indulgent and healthy vegan and vegetarian holiday meal. Don’t forget to check out these 21 Showstopping Vegan & Vegetarian Holiday Sides to add to your holiday menu!
As always, all of these Holiday Dessert Recipes are, you guessed it, Vegan AND/OR Vegetarian! So pick your favorite one, or two, or five to add to your holiday menu!
1. Juicy Caramel Apple Crisp Pie
Juicy Caramel Apple Crisp Pie by My Pure Plants
Apple Crisp Pie is the easiest of all pies. No need to worry about how your top crust would look. Just load it up with delicious and juicy caramel apple pie filling and sprinkle it with a crunchy crisp topping that is gluten-free as well. Β (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
2. Grainfree Blackberry Apple Crumble
Grainfree Blackberry Apple Crumble by Emma Eats and Explores
This delicious Grainfree Blackberry Apple Crumble uses berries and apples as a filling and ground almonds to make the crumble topping. (Vegetarian, Grain-free, Gluten-free)
3. Instant Pot Homemade Apple Cider
Homemade Apple Cider by Living Smart & Healthy
This Homemade Apple Cider is the perfect beverage to enjoy during the fall and winter holidays. Made with fresh sweet and tart apples, orange, ginger, aromatic cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. (Vegetarian, Vegan)
4. Vegan Paleo Pecan Pie Bars
Paleo Pecan Pie Bars by Allergy Free Alaska
Decadent maple syrup and sweet dates combine to make a smooth and creamy filling for these Paleo Pecan Pie Bars. Add some nutty chopped pecans, and a delicious almond flour shortbread crust β itβs a match made in heaven! (Vegan, Gluten-free)
5. Cinnamon Baked Pears With Walnuts + Maple Syrup
Cinnamon Baked Pears With Walnuts + Maple Syrup by Hurry The Food Up
They are super simple to make, take only five minutes of preparation, 25 minutes of baking, and always turn out great. (Vegan)
6. Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pecan and Oatmeal Cookies
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pecan and Oatmeal Cookies by Return To The Kitchen
These Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pecan and Oatmeal Cookies are also gluten-free! They are filled with oats, pumpkin, chia seeds, pecans, and chocolate chips. Perfect for a holiday dessert! (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
7. Instant Pot Brownies
Instant Pot Brownies by Corrie Cooks
Make these dairy-free and gluten-free fudgy brownies in your Instant Pot and instantly upgrade your table! (Dairy-free, Gluten-free)
8. Pumpkin Cheesecake and Chocolate Mousse With Dark Chocolate Ganache
Pumpkin Cheesecake and Chocolate Mousse With Dark Chocolate Ganache by Christina’s Cucina
A combination of pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and chocolate ganache that will win the day! Β (Vegetarian)
9. The Best One Bowl One Hour Vegan Pumpkin Bread
The Best One Bowl One Hour Vegan Pumpkin Bread by Cass Clay Cooking
This recipe for One Hour One Bowl Vegan Pumpkin Bread is yummy and healthy. Made without refined sugar, it’s better for you than other dessert breads and it’s kid-approved! (Vegan)
10. Healthy Mini Pecan Pies
Healthy Mini Pecan Pies by Choosing Chia
These Healthy Mini Pecan Pies are the perfect treat for the holidays. These mini pies are naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free! Β (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
11. Vegan Pumpkin Crisp
Vegan Pumpkin Crisp by Elke Living
This dairy-free pumpkin crisp dessert is a simple fall dessert made with a pumpkin spice streusel and a creamy pumpkin pie filling! (Vegan)
Did you get inspired to include one of these vegan/vegetarian desserts into your holiday menu? I’d love to hear about it! Comment below.
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