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35 Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes (Gluten-Free)

Last updated - November 18, 2022; Published - November 17, 2022 By Rhian Williams Leave a Comment

A collage of four vegan Thanksgiving dessert recipes photos

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.

A collage of four vegan Thanksgiving dessert recipes photos

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!

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!

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.

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Three gluten-free vegan triangular pumpkin scones drizzled with white icing on a marble background

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.

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A halved gluten-free vegan apple muffin with another muffin in the background

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.

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A sliced loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread topped with pumpkin seeds with two slices next to it

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.

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Sliced gluten-free vegan apple bread loaf against a black background

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.

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A sliced vegan chocolate pie topped with cream and chocolate shavings

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.

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Three gluten-free vegan carrot muffins on a marble slab with a grey fabric background

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.

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Seven gluten-free vegan cinnamon rolls in a round baking dish, topped with vegan cream cheese frosting

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.

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A halved gluten-free vegan chocolate pumpkin muffin on a marble slab with pumpkin seeds

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.

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A slice of vegan baked pumpkin cheesecake topped with caramel sauce and salt with a fork taking a bite out of it

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.

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A slice of gluten-free vegan peach pie on a white plate with a gold fork and a grey background

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.

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A slice of gluten-free vegan pumpkin pie topped with cream on a plate with a fork

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.

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Gluten-free vegan apple crumble with a scoop of ice cream in a bowl

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.

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Two gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins topped with pumpkin seeds, with one cut in half

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.

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A sliced gluten-free vegan pecan pie on a plate

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.

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A gluten-free vegan pumpkin cake on a cake stand

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.

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A gluten-free vegan blueberry pie decorated with lemon peel

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.

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Three vegan pecan pie bars with a pie crust base, date caramel filling and topped with pecans

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.

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Gluten-free vegan cherry pie topped with stars and flowers in a white pie dish with a blue rim against a marble background

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.

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Gluten-free vegan apple pie bar on a marble slab against a dark brown background

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.

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A slice of gluten-free vegan apple cake on a plate with custard being poured on top

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.

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A slice of gluten-free vegan sweet potato pie topped with white cream on a plate with a gold fork

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.

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A sliced gluten-free vegan apple pie in a white pie dish

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.

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A sliced gluten-free vegan carrot cake on a cake stand

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.

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Five gluten-free vegan pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips against a marble background

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.

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A loaf of gluten-free vegan chocolate pumpkin bread with two slices next to it against a sheet of brown baking paper

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.

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A white pie dish with vegan no-bake pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and chopped pistachios against a dark brown background

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.

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Sliced baked apples in a bowl scattered with chopped pistachio nuts and topped with ice cream

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.

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A grey rectangular baking dish of blueberry crisp with a wooden spoon lifting up a mouthful of it

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.

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A round galette filled with brown apples sprinkled with pistachio nuts with a slice cut out of it against a sheet of brown baking paper

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.

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A vegan pumpkin brownie with a mouthful taken out of it on a light blue plate with a gold fork

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.

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A sliced gluten-free vegan pumpkin loaf cake topped with cream cheese frosting, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds

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.

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A halved gluten-free vegan pumpkin cookie topped with white frosting and pumpkin seeds

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.

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A vegan pumpkin pie bar with crumble topping against a brown background

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.

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Two gluten-free vegan pumpkin sugar cookies topped with white frosting one with a bite taken out

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.

View recipe
A stack of three gluten-free vegan apple crumble bars on a marble slab against a grey background

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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