Looking for vegan Thanksgiving dessert recipes? I've got you covered! Here's a list of 35 delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes, which are all vegan as well as gluten-free and refined sugar free.
I've put together a selection of pies, cakes, breads, muffins, brownies, cookies and bars, as well as lots of other apple and pumpkin-based desserts!
Each recipe also includes details of whether it can be prepared ahead of time and tips for how best to store and reheat before serving, so that you can prepare as much in advance as possible before the big day!
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- Vegan Thanksgiving Leftovers Ideas!
1. Pumpkin Scones
These Pumpkin Scones are moist and fluffy, fragrantly spiced and perfectly rich.
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
2. Apple Muffins
These Apple Muffins are subtly spiced, surprisingly healthy and packed full of juicy apples!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
3. Pumpkin Bread
This Pumpkin Bread is moist, subtly spiced and perfectly dense.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
What's the best way to reheat this?
In the toaster.
4. Apple Bread
This Apple Bread is fruity and fragrant, super easy to make and perfect for sharing!
How long in advance can this be made?
A few days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
What's the best way to reheat this?
In a toaster.
5. Chocolate Pie
This Chocolate Pie is super indulgent and secretly healthy! A chewy, crunchy chocolate crust with rich, creamy chocolate filling topped with fluffy clouds of coconut whipped cream.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
6. Carrot Muffins
These Carrot Muffins are moist and fluffy, fragrant and fruity and perfect for a healthy breakfast!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
7. Cinnamon Rolls
These Cinnamon Rolls are perfectly fluffy, sweet and buttery and just as delicious as the traditional version!
How long in advance can this be made?
Best when fresh.
8. Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
These Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are super rich and moist and taste like pumpkin brownies!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
9. Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake is rich and creamy, subtly spiced, and covered in a silky salted caramel sauce.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
10. Peach Pie
This Peach Pie has a crispy, flaky crust and is filled with sweet, juicy peaches and topped with a buttery, nutty crumble topping.
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
11. Pumpkin Pie
This Pumpkin Pie is perfectly spiced, rich and creamy and has a flaky, crispy and buttery crust.
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
12. Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)
This Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble) is made with tender, subtly spiced, caramel-flavoured apples and a chewy, crispy, nutty crumble topping.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance if you want to serve it cold, or if you want to serve it hot you can make the apples and the topping and store them separately in the fridge, then assemble and bake just before serving.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
13. Pumpkin Muffins
These Pumpkin Muffins are seriously moist, subtly spiced, and super satisfying.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
14. Pecan Pie
This Pecan Pie has a crispy, buttery crust and a fudgy, gooey filling and is loaded with toasty pecans!
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
15. Pumpkin Cake
This Pumpkin Cake is moist and fluffy, full of subtly spiced pumpkin flavour and slathered with a delicious "cream cheese" frosting!
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
16. Blueberry Pie
This Blueberry Pie is packed full of sweet, jammy blueberries and super easy to make.
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
17. Pecan Pie Bars
These Pecan Pie Bars have a crunchy, buttery base and a fudgy, gooey filling and are loaded with toasty pecans.
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
18. Cherry Pie
This Cherry Pie is full of sweet, juicy cherries, and has a crispy, flaky and buttery crust!
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
19. Apple Pie Bars
These Apple Pie Bars have a “buttery” base with tender, warmly spiced, caramel-flavoured apples and nutty crumble topping. An excellent alternative to Apple Pie!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
20. Apple Cake
This Apple Cake is perfectly spiced, packed full of sweet, juicy apples and is so easy to make!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
21. Sweet Potato Pie
This Sweet Potato Pie is super creamy, warmly spiced, and has a flaky, crispy crust. It makes an excellent alternative to Pumpkin Pie!
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
22. Apple Pie
This Apple Pie is loaded with sweet, juicy apples and subtly spiced with toasty cinnamon!
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
23. Carrot Cake
This Carrot Cake is super moist and fluffy, perfectly fragrant and covered in a tangy "cream cheese" frosting!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
24. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy, sweet and fragrant, and studded with chocolate chips!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
25. Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is super rich and tastes like pumpkin brownies!
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
26. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
This No-Bake Pumpkin Pie is really easy to make, rich and indulgent and perfectly sweet! A chewy, crunchy crust filled with creamy pumpkin topped with fluffy clouds of coconut whipped cream.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
27. Sliced Baked Apples
These Sliced Baked Apples are soft and tender, perfectly spiced and taste like caramel!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
What's the best way to reheat this?
In a microwave or in a pan on the hob (stove), adding a splash of water if necessary.
28. Blueberry Crisp
This Blueberry Crisp is juicy, jammy, rich and “buttery”.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance if you want to serve it cold, or if you want to serve it hot you can make the blueberries and the topping and store them separately in the fridge, then assemble and bake just before serving.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
29. Apple Galette
This Apple Galette is loaded with sweet, juicy, salted caramel-flavoured apples, subtly spiced with toasty cinnamon and enveloped in a crispy, flaky pastry crust! An excellent alternative to Apple Pie!
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
30. Pumpkin Brownies
These Pumpkin Brownies are rich and fudgy, naturally sweetened and perfectly satisfying!
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
31. Pumpkin Loaf Cake
This Pumpkin Loaf Cake is moist, fluffy and covered in a rich “cream cheese” frosting.
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
32. Pumpkin Cookies
These Pumpkin Cookies are soft and fluffy, seriously moist and covered in a silky “cream cheese” frosting.
How long in advance can this be made?
A day in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
33. Pumpkin Pie Bars
These Pumpkin Pie Bars have a “buttery” base with a creamy, warmly spiced pumpkin pie filling and nutty crumble topping.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
34. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy, slightly fluffy, fragrantly spiced and covered in a rich, tangy “cream cheese” frosting.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
35. Apple Crumble Bars
These Apple Crumble Bars are crunchy and chewy, perfectly spiced and filled with tender caramel apples.
How long in advance can this be made?
A couple of days in advance.
What's the best way to store this?
Covered in the fridge.
Other Thanksgiving posts
- 75 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes - a selection of cosy breakfasts, shareable appetizers + snacks, hearty mains + sides and indulgent desserts!
- Vegan Gift Guide - lots of vegan gift ideas, including homemade edible gifts, vegan cookbooks, kitchen gadgets and vegan food products!
- Vegan Thanksgiving Menus - three different menus, including a super easy menu, impressive menu and budget-friendly menu!
- Vegan Thanksgiving Leftovers Ideas!
If you make any of these Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes, I’d really love to see what you come up with! You can show me by tagging a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.
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