10+ Vegan Christmas Recipes for a Stress-free Festive Season
Christmas food is all about connection - bringing everyone together over the kind of feast that makes the whole house smell warm and nostalgic. Honestly, going vegan doesn’t take anything away from that typical Christmas feast. If anything, it makes Christmas even more creative, colourful, and flavour-packed.
Whether you're planning your first vegan Christmas or adding a few plant-based dishes to the family table, these vegan Christmas recipes are here to make your day easy, festive and absolutely delicious.
What Do Vegans Eat at Christmas?
If you’re wondering “what do vegans eat at Christmas?”, the good news is: heaps!
Australian supermarkets have stepped up massively over the years, as veganism continues to grows in Australia, making vegan Christmas shopping easier than ever. Some great vegan Christmas foods you can grab right off the shelf include:
Nature’s Kitchen Plant Based Roast (Coles) – This is an affordable, hearty mock-meat centrepiece that tastes amazing with gravy and roast veg.
Coles I’m Free From Fruit Mince Pies – Yep, these are vegan-friendly and perfect for guests.
Coles Matured Christmas Pudding (Fruit Mince) – Another festive classic that’s accidentally vegan friendly.
If you want convenience, these supermarket finds are a must - but pair them with the below homemade vegan Christmas recipes and you’ll have yourself a full Christmas spread without the usual Christmas stress.
Vegan Christmas Recipes to Make This Holiday Season
Chocolate ripple balls are always a Christmas classic, and with this vegan version, it tastes exactly like the ones you grew up with, just vegan!
They’re easy to prep ahead with only 3 ingredients, require zero baking, and are perfect for gifting, snacking or adding to your Christmas dessert table.
These are one of my most-loved vegan Christmas recipes because they're simple, nostalgic and always disappear instantly at parties.
If you’re looking for vegan Christmas foods that even non-vegans devour, start here!
If you're searching for hearty ideas for a vegan Christmas dinner, this lentil meatloaf is the hero of the table.
This lentil meatloaf recipe is one of my favourite hearty comfort meals to make all-year round, but it makes for the perfect centre-piece item for your Christmas spread. Packed with herbs, veg and savoury umami flavour, it slices beautifully and pairs perfectly with roasted potatoes, steamed greens and rich gravy.
Christmas mains need to be warm, comforting and filling, and this recipe nails all three.
It’s also great for meal prep, making your Christmas Day cooking easier and more relaxed.
It’s not a Christmas feed without a staple dessert, and this Vegan Apple Crumble is always a winner!
Apple crumble is the ultimate comfort dessert, and it fits perfectly into your vegan Christmas foods lineup. The soft, spiced apples mixed with a golden, crunchy topping bring all the cosy Christmas vibes.
Serve it with vegan custard or ice cream and watch it vanish within minutes.
It’s also great for families because it’s simple, affordable and universally loved - who honestly doesn’t love an Apple Crumble!?
Every Christmas feast needs a fresh dish to balance the richness, and this vegan Christmas salad is the perfect pairing.
This roast vegetable salad iv loaded with roasted pumpkin, potatoes, capsicum and crispy walnuts, it's colourful, nourishing and so flavourful.
The lemon mustard dressing brings brightness that balances heavier Christmas foods beautifully. If you’re feeding a mixed crowd, this salad always gets big praise.
It’s the perfect vegan salad to accompanying your vegan roast or lentil meatloaf.
Asparagus is such a festive vegetable, and with garlic, sage and vegan butter, it becomes a simple yet classy vegan Christmas side dish.
This roasted asparagus recipe is quick to whip up and brings a fancy feel to the Christmas table without too much extra effort.
A perfect side alongside lentil roasts, tofu mains or even served as a starter.
These vegan truffles are rich, decadent and insanely smooth - exactly what you want from vegan Christmas sweets.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles make for an amazing edible gift and are one of the easiest desserts to batch-prep during the busy Christmas period.
The mix of chocolate and salted caramel gives off serious festive luxury vibes.
If you’ve been searching for a vegan main with big flavour, this glazed tofu recipe is a game-changer.
The sticky, sweet-savoury glaze caramelises perfectly in the oven, giving you a centrepiece that's both simple and impressive for your vegan Christmas spread.
It’s a great alternative for anyone who doesn’t want a lentil loaf and prefers something protein-packed, clean and flavourful.
When you think Christmas snacks, I doubt sausage rolls ever come to mind. But, hear me out.
These are a hit with kids and adults, and they make the perfect snack on Christmas Day between unwrapping the presents and starting to cook Christmas lunch - it keeps those hungry guests at bay.
They’re flaky, savoury and so easy to make in big batches - you can even freeze them too!
Every Christmas table needs a good finger food option, and this vegan sausage roll recipe never fails.
This pastry snack looks super festive and makes an amazing centrepiece for your vegan Christmas party table -it's fun, flaky and filled with a delicious spinach and dill mixture.
Kids love the shape, adults love the flavour, and it’s one of the easiest ways to bring Christmas energy to the snack table with a tasty spinach and dill Christmas tree pastry snack.
This Mango Float recipe absolutely screams Aussie summer Christmas!
A mango float is a creamy, fruit and super refreshing dessert that is perfect after a big Christmas lunch.
This is ideal for warmer climates and a great way to use ripe summer mangoes.
Crinkle cookies are such a classic holiday bake - with their powdered sugar coating and soft, fudgy centre, they look festive and taste incredible.
They're great for gifting, sharing or leaving out for Santa (a vegan one, of course!).
Creating a fully vegan Christmas doesn’t need to be complicated. With the right mix of vegan Christmas recipes, supermarket-friendly staples, and a few festive desserts, you can build a Christmas spread that feels familiar, indulgent and full of compassion.
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