Preparing vegan holiday meals seems like a daunting task because there are so many ingredients to be wary of. Typically vegans stay away from eggs, dairy and a number of other other animal products, which means they definitely won’t be eating any of the Christmas turkey or ham like the rest of the family.
There are vegan-friendly versions of these holiday classics but for those who are conscious of avoiding soy or imitation meat products all together, there are plenty of other dishes that can be spread out on the holiday table that make tasty cruelty-free appetizers, entrées and desserts.
Fall and winter is the season for delicious root vegetables like carrots, onions, leeks and potatoes, which make fantastic soups as well as sides that will please vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike.
42 Vegan Food Innovations
From Guiltless Crispy Carrot Chips to Vegan Apple Cranberry Cheesecake:
Laura McQuarrie — Dec 17, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Diet-Specific Booze Guides
The Barnivore Vegan Alcohol Directory Lists Animal-Free Alcohol
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Seasonal Eco Eateries
A Better World Cafe Serves up Accessible Sustainable Food
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Tantalizing Melon Medleys
This Watermelon Salad Recipe Incorporates an Unusual Fruit Base
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Garbanzo Bean Desserts
The Brit & Co. Chickpea Cookies are Healthy & Delicious
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Unexpectedly Nutritious Crepes
This Savory Crepe Recipe Will Meet Your Macro Requirements
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Healthy Veggie Bites
The 'Broccoli & Potato Nuggets' Are Made from Fresh Ingredients
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Raw Dessert Reinterpretations
Golubka’s ‘Avocado Truffles’ Rework Saccharine Rec
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Pineapple-Infused Flapjacks
These Fantastic Fruity Pancakes are Vegan Friendly and Unexpected
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Cultural Vegan Seasonings
The Hipster Dust Spices are Great for Vegans and Foodies
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Healthy No-Bread Bruschetta
Sweet Potato Bruschetta is a Yummy Snack to Calm Your Cravings
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Healthy Homemade DIY Chips
Make Sweet Potato Chips When You Have a Craving for Store-Bought Snacks
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Decadent Jarred Desserts
The Take-n-Bake Molten Chocolate Cakes Melt in Your Mouth
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Crunchy DIY Candy Bars
These Scrumptious Treats Are Made Using a Few Simple Ingredients
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Vegan Chocolate Delights
Vegan Chocolate Snickers are the Perfect Tasty Snack
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Decadent Gluten-Free Goods
Bunner’s Bakery Deliciously Caters to Different Dietary Needs
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Deceptively Fruity Fauxnuts
These Lemon Cakes are a Healthy Donut Alternative
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Doughy Vegan Delights
Dun-Well Doughnuts is All About Being Animal-Friendly
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Guiltless Crispy Carrot Chips
This Recipe Will Help You Create the Satisfying Snacks at Home
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Crispy Mexican Pastries
This 'Averie Cooks' Salsa-Stuffed Creation is Mouthwatering
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Curious Chickpea Pizza
The Falafel Pie is a Vegan Alternative to the Pita-Clad Favorite
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Vegetarian Pork-Flavored Seasonings
J&D's Bacon Rub is Kosher-Friendly and Fat-Free
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Guilt-Free Coconut Crisps
Dang Chips are a Cholesterol and Gluten Free
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Healthy Potato Chip Alternatives
Kale Chips are a Fantastic Low Fat Alternative to Standard Crisps
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Towering Ice Cream Sandwiches
This Massive Ice Cream Sandwich is Amazingly Vegan-Friendly
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Vegan-Friendly Catering Companies
Change Kitchen Provides Jobs for the Homeless
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Roarin' Twenties-Inspired Treats
Bixby & Co Chocolate Bars are Organic and Nostalgic
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Garden Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
This ‘Spabettie’ Serves Up Mounds of Delicious Ingredients
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Plant-Friendly Brunch Biscuits
Joy the Baker's 'Vegan Carrot Cherry Breakfast Cookies' are Healthy
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Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
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Frozen Hot Beverage Treats
This Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe Converts a Winter Drink for Summer
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Vegan Apple Cranberry Cheesecake
Try This Raw Food Dessert as an Alternative to Baked Goods
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Fresh Vegan Pies
The Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Bake is Entirely Natural
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Asian-Infused Tacos
The Edamame Egg Salad Offers a Twist to the Classic Sandwich
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Guiltless Vegan-Friendly Burgers
This Meatless Burger is Seasoned to Perfection and Far From Bland
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Decadent Animal-Free Desserts
The Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake is Rich in Flavor
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Pub Grub Hybrids
Sweet Potato Pie Fries Bring a Touch of Seasonal Sweetness to the Classic Snack
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Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts
This Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert is Simple, Healthy & Refreshing
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Spicy Skewered Meal Starters
Add a Kick to Your Appetizers with Spicy Sweet Potato Kebabs
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Vegan-Friendly Cookie Dough Confections
This Homemade Granola Bar Recipe is Simple and Sweet
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Vegan Chocolate-Covered Chips
These Salty and Sweet Chips Satisfy in a Health Way
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Gourmet Potato Party Appetizers
Create a Fine Dining Experience with Sweet Potato Blinis
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Animal-Free Chicken Strips
Beyond Meat Creates Vegan Chicken Strips
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Tater Cheezz Nuggets are Made with a Potato-Based Cheese Alternative
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Trader Joe's Has New Cheesy Creamy Greens & Veggies for the Holidays
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Cauldron Butternut & Red Chilli Bites are Satisfyingly Spicy
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Applaws' Holiday Selection Treats Cats to Seasonal Ingredients
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WunderEggs Offers the Comfort of Egg Salad Without the Eggs
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Bolthouse Fresh Carrot Fries Boast a Healthier Comfort Alternative
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Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
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The Wall’s Pastry Vegan Range Now Features Two New Options
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HappyVore's Ham Alternative Uses Pea Protein & Bean Protein
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Good Eat'n Dairy Free White Cheddar Popcorn is Vegan-Friendly
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Sprinkles and Miyoko's Creamery Created a Vegan Sugar & Spice Cupcake
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Kellanova's Cracker, Meat & Cheese Pairings Elevate Holiday Entertaining
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