30 Award-Winning Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
If you’re looking for crowd-pleasing vegan Thanksgiving desserts that everyone will love, vegan or not, then check out these recipes! From classics, like vegan pumpkin pie and vegan apple crisp, to fun twists, like a pumpkin spice cake or chocolate hazelnut tart, there’s something for everyone. These vegan Thanksgiving dessert recipes are also fantastic for Friendsgiving as well!
Is this your first vegan Thanksgiving and you’re in need of some desserts? Maybe you’ve done Thanksgiving as a vegan for a while now, but you really want to up your game this year so that absolutely no one will turn down one of your vegan Thanksgiving dessert (vegan or not!).
Or maybe you’re attending a Friendsgiving and you want a good Friendsgiving dessert recipe that’s easy and simple (and maybe allergy friendly- we have many nut free options!) that everyone will enjoy!
And if you’re looking for even more vegan Thanksgiving recipes (because we can’t forget the mashed potatoes and lentil loafs!), check out our vegan Thanksgiving recipes collection!
Don’t you worry, I’ve got you covered!
From classic Thanksgiving pies and treats to some fun and festive vegan twists, these holiday dessert recipes will be sure to bring a smile to anyone and everyone’s faces!
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Vegan Thanksgiving Pies, Tarts, & Cheesecakes
In this section, you’ll find many of the classics turned eggless and dairy free: think pecan pie, pumpkin pie, apple pie and the like.
Along with some not-so classics, like chocolate hazelnut tart (for the non-pumpkin eaters) or cannoli cheesecake!
The BEST Vegan Healthy Apple Pie (Gluten Free Option)
The ultimate healthy apple pie recipe that’s secretly vegan and gluten-free! Topped with a flaky crust and caramelized gooey cinnamon apples, you’ll never know this apple pie filling has no sugar added!
Best Ever Vegan Pumpkin Pie (Secretly Healthy + Easy!)
This secretly vegan healthy pumpkin pie recipe is truly my favorite. With a flaky vegan crust and creamy and rich filling, this healthy twist on a traditional pumpkin pie is full of pumpkin spice and the perfect pie vegan recipe for your Thanksgiving table!
Super Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
Deliciously creamy vegan sweet potato pie is a twist on the traditional Southern sweet potato pie! Completely dairy free and gluten free, this easy sweet potato pie is smooth and rich while being packed with sweet cinnamon! Perfect for any holiday, Thanksgiving, or Christmas table! Completely vegan, dairy free, and with the option of being Paleo and/or gluten free!
Super Easy Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe (Vegan!)
The best healthy apple crisp recipe you’ll ever make! No added sugar to the apples and topped with a cinnamon rolled oat crumble, this easy vegan apple crisp is ready in under an hour, naturally low in sugar, gluten free, and the perfect healthy fall dessert!
Secretly Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie
Gooey and rich vegan chocolate pecan pie that is secretly egg free, dairy free, corn syrup free, and can be gluten free! Plus, this chocolate pecan pie is SO easy, it’ll be the easiest recipe you make for your Thanksgiving dinner!
Creamy & Rich Vegan Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
This decadent caramel pecan cheesecake features a quick and easy creamy caramelized brown sugar cheesecake filling baked in a pecan graham cracker crust and topped with gooey caramel pecans! Absolutely no one will know these holiday cheesecake is vegan, dairy free, and contains no eggs!
Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (Keto-Friendly, Gluten Free!)
These gooey and rich chocolate pecan pie bars are incredibly easy to make and naturally vegan, gluten free, dairy free, corn syrup free, and easily keto-friendly! With a pecan crust and decadently chewy chocolate pecan filling, these easy pie bars are the perfect vegan Thanksgiving dessert for all eaters!
Unbelievably Vegan Chocolate Pie (No tofu or nuts!)
This incredibly decadent unbelievably vegan chocolate pie will leave you speechless! So easy to make and just simple 7 ingredients, this vegan chocolate cream pie is a chocolate lovers dream!
Super Easy Vegan Butternut Squash Pie (Gluten Free)
This vegan butternut squash pie is full of warm fall spices and is so creamy and decadent yet is entirely dairy free and gluten free! A wonderful Thanksgiving dessert for all! One of my favorite vegan Thanksgiving pie recipes If you’ve been a long time Banana reader, then you know how much I love Thanksgiving
Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars (Secretly Vegan)
These secretly vegan easy pumpkin pie bars are packed with the delicious fall flavors you love from classic pumpkin pie yet in bar form! Low sugar and low fat, these healthy pumpkin pie bars are the perfect healthy fall dessert recipe!
Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Deliciously decadent and rich vegan chocolate hazelnut tart with a chocolate cookie crust! Completely dairy free, grain free, and vegan, this chocolate tart is a showstopper at any party!
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
The easiest vegan pumpkin cheesecake you’ll ever make! Packed with pumpkin flavor, naturally dairy free, gluten free, and nut free, this pumpkin cheesecake is deliciously sweet and light!
The BEST Cannoli Cheesecake {Vegan, GF}
Get ready for the best cannoli cheesecake you’ll ever taste! Undetectably healthy, vegan, and gluten free, you’ll fall in love with this spin on a classic Italian dessert! So easy, and incredibly sweet, it tastes just like a cannoli, only better!
Vegan Thanksgiving Cakes
Maybe you’re not so into the Thanksgiving pie tradition and would rather try out a vegan Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving!) cake!
Super Moist Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon Caramel Frosting
Super easy vegan apple spice cake topped with a cinnamon buttercream frosting and drizzled in dairy free caramel sauce! This caramel apple cake is full of warming spices for a delicious fall dessert!
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake (Gluten Free)
This super delicious, moist, and tender pumpkin coffee cake is full of all of autumn’s classic flavors, and just so easy to make! Perfect with a cup of coffee for a cozy fall breakfast, and undetectably vegan, eggless, dairy free, and refined sugar free!
Vegan Apple Crumb Cake
Deliciously sweet and easy healthier apple crumb cake that is undetectably vegan and gluten free! Layered with a cinnamon crumble and fresh apples, it’s the perfect fall treat!
The Best Vegan Carrot Cake (Gluten Free)
This is honestly the best vegan carrot cake I’ve ever had, and it’s a crowd favorite with even non-vegan eaters. Entirely gluten free and topped with a creamy dairy free cream cheese frosting, this easy one bowl carrot cake is soon to be your favorite too!
Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
This is the BEST vegan pumpkin cake ever! Topped with a silky vegan cream cheese frosting, this pumpkin spice cake is full of cinnamon and fall flavors while being super moist, tender, and rich!
Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Cake (Vegan + Gluten Free)
This incredibly rich and moist chocolate pumpkin cake is full of decadent chocolate and wonderfully spiced with warming fall flavors for the ultimate vegan Halloween cake! Naturally eggless, dairy free, and perfect for all eaters, vegan or not!
Best Vegan Black Forest Cake (Black Forest Gateau)
Incredibly moist and rich vegan black forest cake filled with fresh sweet cherries and a delicious dairy free whipped cream, and topped with a vegan ganache! Based on the traditional Black Forest gateau (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte), you won’t believe this black forest cake is vegan!
Super Moist Easy Mini Pumpkin Cakes (Vegan!)
These super fun and festive vegan mini pumpkin bundt cakes are topped with a ghoulish green vegan buttercream and decorated for the best vegan Halloween dessert! Gluten free option as well!
Vegan Pumpkin Cake (Gluten Free + Paleo)
Deliciously decadent gluten free and vegan pumpkin cake with a dairy free pumpkin spice buttercream frosting! This cake is shaped into a pumpkin and so fun to make and eat!
More vegan Thanksgiving desserts
Of course, there are more than just cakes and pies (and tarts and cheesecakes) out there.
These vegan Friendsgiving dessert recipes are super easy and fun while still capturing those classic fall dessert flavors.
Baked Vegan Apple Cider Donuts (Easy + Delicious!)
These deliciously sweet and spiced vegan apple cider donuts taste just like you got them at an apple orchard! Baked instead of fried, and easily made gluten free, these homemade vegan apple cider donuts are so easy to make and perfect for all eaters, kids and adults!
5 Ingredient Easy Vegan Chocolate Mousse (Aquafaba Mousse)
This super rich and creamy fluffy vegan chocolate mousse is so easy to make with just 5 pantry staple ingredients and entirely dairy free, coconut free, soy free, nut free, gluten free and refined sugar free! Your new favorite healthier chocolate mousse recipe, vegan or not!
Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Easy and delicious vegan pumpkin sugar cookies with a simple vanilla icing! Completely gluten free and dairy free, these cookies are fun to make and perfect for the holidays!
Easy Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse | Vegan + Healthy!
This simple vegan sweet potato chocolate mousse is super decadent and rich, yet made with just sweet potatoes, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt! No sugar added, yet perfectly sweet and indulgent, this is the easiest healthy chocolate mousse recipe ever!
Healthy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (Vegan)
These incredibly moist vegan pumpkin cupcakes taste and look like fall. Packed with pumpkin spice and topped with vegan cream cheese frosting, they make the perfect fall treat.
The BEST Vegan Pumpkin Brownies (Gluten Free!)
Ultra rich healthy vegan pumpkin brownies swirled with a vegan pumpkin cheesecake for the ultimate pumpkin dessert! You’ll never know this pumpkin vegan brownie recipe is eggless, dairy free, easily gluten free, and lower in sugar! Easy to make and the perfect fall dessert!
Easy & Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel
Easy one bowl healthy vegan pumpkin muffins that are packed with pumpkin spice flavor, super moist, and topped with a perfect cinnamon streusel crumble for the best healthy fall dessert! Filled with real pumpkin and completely vegan and gluten free, these pumpkin spice muffins are the best sweet treat!
You are just going to absolutely love these vegan Thanksgiving desserts! If you make any of them, let me know how they went down below in the comments section.
As always, I love to see your beautiful creations on Instagram and Pinterest, so be sure to tag me there!
Happy baking, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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