From edible gifts and drinks to the main event and desserts, here are 26 recipes to inspire your very own vegan Christmas! A time to reflect on everything we're grateful for and find ways to connect to our loved ones.
Many of these recipes can also easily be scaled back to accommodate for a smaller celebration this year as needed. Whilst the festive period looks very different for us all this season and so much has changed in the world, so above all else, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well, with the prospect of many more joyous celebrations in the future to look forward to.
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Something I absolutely love is gifts that have a purpose, something that can be used, enjoyed or even eaten - and nothing says I care more than a homemade gift.
Chai Latte Mix
White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookies
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Whether you whip this up on Christmas eve for your family or pull together a little gift basket with the ingredients and extras like candy canes and vegan whipped cream, this recipe is sure to go down a treat!
Fig Chutney
Breakfast & Brunch
Leek & Potato Waffles
Parsnip & Maple Muffins
Pumpkin Rösti with Chantarelle Mushrooms & Spinach
Turmeric & Ginger Spiced Oats
Creamy Polenta with Smoky Chipotle Mushrooms
Starters & Nibbles
Sometimes you need a little something to keep the family happy whilst you're prepping the main event, these next recipes are fantastic starters and nibbles to do just that and many can be prepped in advance too!
Festive snack trio
Lemon & Black Pepper Oyster Mushrooms
Pistachio Pesto Bruschetta
Tahini Truffle Tenderstem Broccoli
Caramelised Fig Salad
Cauliflower & Chestnut Soup
The Main Event
Whether it's a nut roast, tart or pie...there's plenty of plant-powered Christmas mains to choose from!
Mushroom Tempeh Nut Roast
Portobello Mushroom Tarts
Vegan Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Christmas Pie
Sides
Perfect Roast Potatoes
Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese
Festive Greens & Tempeh Bacon
Cinnamon Whiskey Roasted Veg
Extras
Gravy - I know some people love homemade gravy, but in my house it's all about the Bisto - made up super thick and poured over everything.
Cranberry sauce - Again, we also have store-bought cranberry sauce - but I have seen some lovely recipes of fresh cranberries, simmered down with orange zest, spices and sugar, which sounds delicious and super festive.
Horseradish - There are a few vegan options now available on shops like Ocado and health food shops and for my mum, it wouldn't be Christmas without the spicy kick of horseradish!
Our dessert is usually eaten a little later after the meal, once we have more room to enjoy it. Whilst Christmas pudding is a classic, it's not to everyone's liking - so here are a few other desserts you could enjoy with lashings of vegan cream, custard or ice cream!
Pear & Ginger Spice Cake
Spiced Plum Crumble
Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Tart
One the chocolate lovers, easy to prep in advance and delicious as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
I hope you all have incredible Christmases and are able to focus on the things you're grateful for. If you make any of my recipes I'd love to see them - please tag me on social media & stories @euphoricvegan and use the tag #euphoricvegan.
Veganuary is set to be bigger than ever in 2021 and I've got some great new recipes that I can't wait to share with you all! I'll be active on social media and will be answering any recipe-related questions you have on all platforms, but this will be my final blog post for the year.
Cassidy xx
