Thanksgiving is a super-nostalgic holiday that gives almost all of us the warm fuzzies, for sure — but for vegans, the day can be a little rough. Watching loved ones chow down on a huge bird is enough to make anyone who doesn’t eat animal products feel queasy; however, in a weird way, Thanksgiving also makes non-meat eaters strangely jealous too. We want to be guilt-free gluttonous one day a year just like everyone else!
It’s true there is no shortage of decadent options when it comes to vegan Thanksgiving alternatives; it’s just that sometimes they take a little more effort to whip up, especially when it comes to dessert.
But have no fear! These dessert recipes are totally vegan and don’t even require an oven to make. Fair warning, though: They’re so delicious everyone at the table is gonna want to steal some. No-bake vegan Thanksgiving desserts for the win.
Originally published November 2016. Updated November 2017.
Maple pecan pie
It doesn’t get more autumnal than a tasty no-bake vegan pie filled with maple syrup and pecans.
Raw apple pie
Topped with a cinnamon-pecan streusel, this no-bake vegan apple pie is hard to beat.
Bounty cake
Layers of chocolate and coconut make up this no-bake vegan bounty cake.
Pumpkin-pecan chocolate bars
A rich layer of chocolate ganache is sandwiched between a spiced pecan crust in this no-bake vegan dessert.
Banana cream pie
A vegan no-bake take on the classic banana cream pie will be a new family favorite.
Pumpkin cheesecake bars
No-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars are a truly Thanksgiving-worthy dessert.
Passionfruit swirl cheesecake
Decorated in colorful swirls, this no-bake vegan cheesecake is the perfect end to your Thanksgiving feast.
Caramel cheesecake
Treat each of your guests to their own no-bake vegan cheesecake and they’ll come back year after year.
Apple cake
Made from apples, walnuts, dates and other whole foods, this vegan cake is a dessert you can feel good about.
Pumpkin pie tartlets
These four-ingredient no-bake vegan pumpkin pie tartlets are the easiest Thanksgiving dessert imaginable.
Chocolate-banana cheesecake
It doesn’t get more decadent than this no-bake vegan chocolate banana cheesecake.
Salted caramel vanilla pecan cake
Celebrate with this vegan, no-bake pecan pie, vanilla cream and salted caramel cake.
Chocolate-espresso no-bake brownies
Perk up your guests after a big meal with these espresso-laced vegan no-bake brownies.
Gluten-free pumpkin pie bars
Gluten-free and vegan, the whole family will love these no-bake pumpkin pie bars.
Chocolate-coconut bars
Rich, decadent chocolate-coconut bars are an indulgent no-bake vegan dessert for your Thanksgiving meal.
‘Snickers’ cheesecake
Chocolate, caramel and cheesecake? Sign us up for this no-bake vegan dessert ASAP!
Salted caramel pecan pie
Sticky salted date and nut butter caramel makes this no-bake vegan pie totally addictive.
Caramel-apple tartlets
Sticky-sweet date caramel is the secret to these no-bake vegan caramel-apple tarts.
Pumpkin spice latte doughnuts
Fall never tasted as good (or as healthy) as these vegan no-bake pumpkin spice latte doughnuts.
Cinnamon roll cake
Treat your Thanksgiving guests to an unforgettable dessert — this no-bake vegan cinnamon roll cake.
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