The struggle of being vegan during the holidays is real — especially if you haven’t said no to all animal products your entire life and some of your family still eats meat, dairy and eggs. The smells of Thanksgiving wafting down the halls are super-nostalgic and conjure up memories of eating (and laughing) ’til it hurt as a child, making you miss those good ol’-fashioned foods — if even just a little bit.
But luckily, it’s 2017, and the internet has brought the vegan community together in a very real way to swap recipes that are so delicious, even non-vegan family members will want some. After you eat your holiday breakfast, move on to your turkey-alternative main course and gobble down some cruelty-free sides, you’re gonna be more than ready for some vegan desserts that are so good, you won’t want to share.
From pumpkin chocolate mousse pie to sweet potato-pecan pie doughnuts we’ve got a dessert for every kind of sweet tooth on this list.
Originally published October 2016. Updated October 2017.
Pumpkin pecan cobbler cake
Saucy and decadent, this vegan pumpkin pecan cobbler cake is everything a holiday dessert should be.
Pumpkin chocolate mousse pie
You’ll devour every last crumb of this vegan pie, from the chocolate pecan crust to the pumpkin mousse filling.
Raw mini chocolate pecan tarts
Filled with chocolate avocado cream, these raw pecan chocolate tarts are a feel-good Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin ice cream
Cashew-based pumpkin ice cream is the frozen vegan treat that should top all of your pies.
Pumpkin fudge brownies
Moist and chewy vegan pumpkin fudge brownies are the perfect way to end your Thanksgiving meal.
Roasted pears with chocolate hazelnut sauce
Roasted pears drizzled with a dark chocolate hazelnut sauce are a scrumptious end to Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin cheesecake
Gluten-free and vegan, no one will be able to resist this decadent pumpkin cheesecake.
Chai-spiced pumpkin layer cake
Chai-spiced pumpkin cake filled with a cashew pumpkin cream is a truly decadent Thanksgiving dessert.
Single-serve apple crumble bowls
Give each Thanksgiving guest their own taste of paradise with these vegan apple crumble bowls.
Pumpkin spice crispy rice treats
Chewy, crispy and full of fall flavor, kids will love these fun vegan Thanksgiving treats.
Raw pumpkin pie bars
A date-sweetened pumpkin filling in an oat and cashew crust make this raw vegan treat worth serving.
Sweet potato-pecan pie doughnuts
For dessert or with coffee the next morning, these vegan sweet potato-pecan pie doughnuts can’t be beat.
Chai cheesecake bars
Creamy vegan chai cheesecake bars are the ideal post-feast treat, especially with a warm cup of tea.
Chocolate fig tart
This silky vegan chocolate tart is embellished with figs to make the perfect special-occasion dessert.
Apple-rosemary tart
Served with a glass of bubbly, this elegant vegan apple-rosemary tart is a Thanksgiving masterpiece.
Blackberry, apple, gingerbread crumble
Full of fruit but deeply satisfying, your guests will gobble up every bite of this vegan crumble.
Chocolate pecan tart
A chocolate shortbread crust filled with caramel, chocolate and pecans make a vegan tart to die for.
Cranberry-grape crisp
Tart and sweet and chock-full of antioxidant goodness, this vegan cranberry-grape crisp is a must-try.
Chocolate pumpkin pudding parfait
Creamy pumpkin and bittersweet chocolate combine in this decadent vegan Thanksgiving dessert.
No-bake caramel apple tartlets
These vegan caramel apple tartlets are Thanksgiving dessert made easy thanks to a no-bake date and oat crust.
Pin it for later!
Leave a Comment