20 Gluten-Free & Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

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These 20 Gluten-Free & Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes are perfect for planning your holiday feast. Whether you are hosting or visiting family or friends, you’re sure to find some gluten-free, vegan ideas for your Thanksgiving celebration.

Thanksgiving. It’s not your typical vegan holiday.

I mean, the entire day revolves around a giant bird taking up oven space for a ridiculous amount of hours to be served as the centerpiece of a massive feast. In fact, the holiday’s nickname is “Turkey Day” for goodness sake!

People spend countless hours researching how to properly cook a turkey.

Grocery stores go crazy with special offers like giving away a free turkey for spending a certain amount of money.

Side dishes like mashed potatoes and green bean casserole are loaded with dairy products. Some even have other meats like sausage stuffing. And of course, the gravy is made of turkey drippings.

On top of all this, if you’re gluten-free too, many of the dishes are filled with wheat!

So, what’s a gluten-free vegan to do on Thanksgiving? Check out these Gluten-Free & Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes, that’s what!

Snacks & Starters

1. Maple Pecans

These oven-roasted pecans are great for snacking on while watching TV and waiting for that big meal. The recipe can be doubled, and they can be made in advance to free up that coveted oven space.

Oven-Roasted Maple Pecans

These oil-free Oven-Roasted Maple Pecans are a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free snack that’s super easy to make. With the perfect balance of sweet and salty, these roasted pecans are irresistible. And, this recipe only requires 4 ingredients and just 15 minutes to make! These maple glazed pecans are great for gifting too!

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2. Pumpkin Hummus

This sweet hummus makes a delicious dip to snack on before the meal, but it can also be enjoyed as a dessert with some gluten-free, vegan grahams. 

Pumpkin Hummus

This Pumpkin Hummus mimics the flavors of one of fall's most popular desserts, pumpkin pie, and is topped off with crunchy cinnamon-sugar toasted pecans. This dessert hummus is perfect with some vegan graham crackers for dipping!

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3. Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

This flavorful soup is the perfect way to start off your Thanksgiving meal. Featuring roasted butternut squash that is pureed and combined with vegan half & half for a super creamy texture! This can also be made in advance if needed and reheated on the stovetop.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Feeling chilly? Cozy up with a bowl of this Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup made with mouthwatering roasted butternut squash! This warming vegan soup is also gluten-free and features an oil-free option too. Top with roasted chickpeas for the perfect flavor combination.

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Main Dishes

4. Open-Faced Vegan Pot Pie

An all-in-one dish featuring chickpeas, carrots, corn, peas and potatoes inside a store-bought pie crust. If you’re visiting non-vegan family, this is a great dish for you to bring to enjoy because it covers so many parts of the meal in one. Even non-vegans love it…just ask my dad! lol 🙂

Open-Faced Vegan Pot Pie

Chickpeas replace the chicken in this Open-Faced Vegan Pot Pie, which features all the flavors of the classic American dish without any meat, eggs or dairy. It's also gluten-free and easy to make using a frozen pie crust! This hearty dish is loaded with chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, peas and corn enveloped in a creamy sauce with a touch of thyme. Perfect vegan comfort food!

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5. Holiday Veggie Loaf

This chickpea-based loaf’s combination of carrot, celery, onion, thyme and sage just screams Thanksgiving in my opinion. Top it with our chickpea flour gravy and you have a winner of a holiday dinner! 😉

Holiday Chickpea Veggie Loaf

This Holiday Chickpea Veggie Loaf is packed with carrot, celery and onion and features the flavors of thyme and sage, making it the perfect vegan main course for the holidays. This vegan "meatloaf" is gluten-free and nut-free too! Serve topped with our chickpea flour gravy for the ultimate holiday meal!

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6. Marinated Tempeh

This tempeh is easy to make in the oven, on the stovetop or even the grill (if you live in a warm climate or just need some fresh air). You can easily double the recipe too. Serve with our chickpea flour gravy or lemony vegan béchamel. 

Easy Tempeh Marinade + How to Cook Tempeh 3 Ways

This Easy Marinated Tempeh only requires 5 ingredients and can be grilled, baked or sauteed for a delicious tempeh meal with a ton of serving options. This marinade is so simple to make, tempeh will be your new go-to recipe any day of the week!

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Sides

7. Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Made “cheesy” with the help of nutritional yeast, these mashed potatoes also feature a subtle garlic flavor and are topped with chives.

Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

These Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes have all the cheesy flavor without any of the cheese, you won't believe they're actually dairy-free. These low-FODMAP mashed potatoes swap out garlic for garlic-infused olive oil, replace dairy-based milk with almond milk and use nutritional yeast in place of cheese.

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8. Vegan Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Vegan cream cheese makes these mashed potatoes ultra creamy. Definitely a kid favorite…just ask our daughters! 😉

Vegan Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

These vegan mashed potatoes with almond milk and cream cheese are super easy to make with only 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper. They're so creamy, it's hard to believe they're dairy-free!

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9. Cheesy Vegan Almond Flour Biscuits

These dinner biscuits are light and fluffy and have a “cheesy” flavor thanks to nutritional yeast. They are also oil-free but still have that buttery taste everyone loves in biscuits.

Cheesy Vegan Almond Flour Biscuits

These Cheesy Vegan Almond Flour Biscuits are the perfect dinner biscuits to serve alongside your favorite meal. These gluten-free drop biscuits are easy to make in just one bowl and require only seven ingredients! On top of that, these vegan biscuits are also oil-free, but still have a buttery flavor without using vegan butter!

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10. Vegan Stovetop Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese is super quick and easy to make. You can use just nutritional yeast as the “cheese” or add in some store-bought vegan cheese slices.

Stovetop Gluten-Free, Vegan Mac and Cheese

This super easy, creamy vegan mac and cheese comes together in minutes right on the stovetop...no blender necessary! Made with a chickpea flour cheese sauce, this recipe is gluten-free too! This macaroni and cheese is also nut-free and has a soy-free option. 

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11. Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

For a mac and cheese with some fall flare, go for this pumpkin version. Easy to make and oil-free too!

Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

This creamy Vegan Pumpkin Mac & Cheese is gluten-free, nut-free and oil-free too! Super easy to make in just minutes, this Vitamin A-packed dairy-free mac and cheese can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

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12. Vegan Casserole with Chickpeas & Butternut Squash

I seriously could just eat this as the whole meal, but I am a chickpea fiend…lol 😉 This creamy dish is packed with fall flavors and is perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

Vegan Casserole with Chickpeas and Butternut Squash

This creamy Vegan Casserole with Chickpeas and Butternut Squash is perfect for serving as a hearty side or starring as a meatless main! Although this chickpea-butternut squash casserole is infused with the signature fall flavors of sage and thyme, you will want to eat this dish all year long! Perfect for the holidays too!

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13. Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These Brussels sprouts get a boost of flavor from garlic-infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They are amazing topped with our lemony vegan béchamel and toasted almonds!

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These vegan Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts require just 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper! Tossed in balsamic vinegar and garlic-infused olive oil, these roasted Brussels sprouts are loaded with flavor. Enjoy them as is or top them with our Lemony Vegan Bechamel and toasted sliced almonds.

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Gravies & Sauces

14. Chickpea Flour Gravy

This is the kind of gravy you just want to ladle in to your mouth…well, at least that’s what one reader said. 😉 Seriously though, this gravy has been a lifesaver for our family of mixed eaters because everyone enjoys it.

Chickpea Flour Gravy

A delicious homemade gravy both vegans and omnivores can agree on! This easy Chickpea Flour Gravy is not only perfect for the holidays, but also all year long! You'll want to pour this addictive vegan and gluten-free gravy on everything!

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15. Lemony Vegan Béchamel

A gluten-free and vegan version of the classic sauce with a burst of fresh lemon juice! Perfect for topping roasted veggies. 🙂

Lemony Vegan Béchamel

Liven up your veggies or pasta with this tangy, Lemony Vegan Béchamel sauce! This creamy gluten-free white sauce is super simple to make in minutes with just a few ingredients. 

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16. Vegan Cheese Sauce

You can use this cheese sauce to make an oil-free mac and cheese or you can use it to top veggies like broccoli and cauliflower.

Vegan Cheese Sauce

This rich and creamy, sharp cheddar-style Vegan Cheese Sauce is gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free and soy-free. Pour it on all your favorite veggies, tacos, nachos or even French fries. You can also use it as a dip for your favorite chips!

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Desserts

17. Vegan Apple Crisp

This gluten-free, vegan dessert is also nut-free, which is perfect for anyone with nut allergies at your Thanksgiving table. Top with vegan ice cream or dairy-free whipped topping for a delicious ending to your holiday meal.

Vegan Apple Crisp

Warm tender apples encased in gooey maple and cinnamony sweetness, finished with a buttery, crispy oat topping make this Vegan Apple Crisp a must-have dessert for the holiday season! This dairy-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free and gluten-free apple crisp is sure to please all types of eaters. You can also make it soy-free by using a soy-free vegan butter. 

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18. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

These handheld and bite-sized pumpkiny treats aren’t just for kids…adults will love them too! They are also oil-free and nut-free.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

These one-bowl Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites require less than 10 ingredients and just minutes to prep. These tasty no-bake pumpkin balls are also vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, nut-free and oil-free!

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19. Oat Flour Cookies

Make these cookies with pecans or try the nut-free version with chocolate chunks instead.

Oat Flour Cookies

These soft and chewy Oat Flour Cookies are vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free! You can easily make them nut-free too by swapping out the pecans for chocolate chunks or chips.

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20. Chickpea Flour Brownies

What’s not to love about fudgy, decadent deliciousness? These chocolaty brownies are sure to win over any chocolate lovers at your holiday table. They’re also scrumptious topped with vegan ice cream or dairy-free whipped topping.

Chickpea Flour Brownies

These addictive fudgy Chickpea Flour Brownies are easy to make using just one bowl! This gluten-free brownie recipe is also grain-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free and vegan and features two surprise ingredients.

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Let us know if you try any of these gluten-free, vegan Thanksgiving recipes in the comments below! Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

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