Top Healthy, Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Picks!
Can you believe it’s time to plan your Thanksgiving meal already? As I do every year, I have scoured the internet for the top plant-based vegan recipes that meet all my criteria. Recipes must first of all be easy-to-follow and not contain hard-to-find ingredients to make my recommendation list. The recipe must also be on the healthy side. I say “healthy side” because it is a special occasion so I give some leeway for ingredients not ideal for eating on a daily basis, but that are still not bad for you and are still as nutrient dense as possible for the type of dish. I have included both traditional-style dishes and dishes with different twists for fun. I’ve also included some of the top vegan turkey swaps available on the market this year. (I unfortunately have not tried them all yet, but I listed them in the order that I would buy them to try, based on the brand.) The goal of this post… for everyone to finish their meal feeling happy and satisfied without the guilt that can come along with a traditional, unhealthy Thanksgiving dinner.
I want to share how thankful I am for everyone who have created the recipes on my list. I’m also grateful to YOU for being open to trying new recipes that are vegan and healthy as part of your journey. We are collectively changing our own lives, the lives of animals, and the state of the planet, all for the better! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Appetizers
Vegan Spinach Dip by Kathy (Healthy. Happy. Life.)
Brussels Sprouts Sliders by Marla Rose
Spicy Pumpkin Hummus by Jaymi Heimbuch
Stuffing & Casserole
Southern-Style Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe by Heather Barnett
Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffing by Jolinda Hackett
Vegan Green Bean Casserole by Susan Voicin (FatFree Vegan Kitchen)
Soup & Salad
Insanely Cream Vegan Corn Chowder by Brooke (Cheeky Kitchen)
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup by the Blender Girl
Kale Slaw with Curried Almond Dressing by Dreena Burton (Plant-Powered Kitchen)
Apple Harvest Salad by Natalie (Life Made Simple)
Sides
Gorge Yourself Ginger Cranberry Sauce by the Blender Girl
Herb Roasted Winter Veggies by Vegetarian Times
Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes by Cara, Fork & Beans and Mushroom Gravy by Kaitlin (the Garden Grazer)
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli by Oh She Glows!
Red Quinoa Pilaf with Kale and Corn by Nava Atlas (VegKitchen)
Vegan Brown Rice Pilaf with Pumpkin Seeds by Jolinda Hackett
Main Dishes
Thanksgiving Meatless Loaf by Susan (Fat Free Vegan)
Portobello Steak by Ricki Heller
Vegan Creamy Broccoli and Chick’un” Casserole byLeanne Vogel (Healthful Pursuit)
Store Bought Turkey Substitutes
Savory Stuffed Turk’y, Holiday Roast, & Turk’y Cutlets by Gardein
Turkey-less Stuffed Roast with Gravy by Trader Joe’s
Tofurky Roasts, Feasts, and Gravy
Vegan Whole Turkey by Vegetarian Plus
Vegetarian Brown Gravy by Hain
Vegetarian Brown Gravy by Simply Organic
Gluten Free Quick Gravy by Road’s End Organics
Desserts
Gluten-Free Pie Crust and Apple-Of-My-Eye Pie by Dreena Burton (Plant Powered Kitchen)
Gooey Pumpkin Spice Latte Chocolate Pudding Cake by Oh She Glows!
Pumpkin Chia Pudding by Deena Burton (Plant-Powered Kitchen)
Maple Nut Cake (gluten free) by Amy (Fragrant Vanilla Cake)
Check out my top ice cream swap HERE
Eggless-Nog
Five-Minute High Raw, Vegan Eggnog by Gena Hamshaw (Choosing Raw)
Store-Bought:
Nog, Coconut by So Delicious
Soy Nog by Earth Balance
ENJOY!!!
Ella Magers, MSW
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So lovely to see so many names of bloggers I love–plus a few new ones! Thanks so much for including my Portobello steaks in the roundup. 🙂 Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Keep up the great work!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
I’ve had a few requests for pumpkin pie recipes and want to share the link to some really great-looking recipes! https://iyfoods.com/blog/2013/11/12/10-best-vegan-pumpkin-pie-recipes-egg-free-dairy-free