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 tostoreandreheatbefore serving, so that you can prepare as much in advance as possible before the big day!
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- 75 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes - a selection ofcosybreakfasts,shareableappetizers + snacks,heartymains + sides andindulgentdesserts!
- 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 aremoist and fluffy,fragrantly spiced andperfectly 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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2. Apple Muffins
These Apple Muffins aresubtly spiced,surprisingly healthy andpacked 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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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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4. Apple Bread
This Apple Bread isfruity and fragrant,super easy to make and perfectfor 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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5. Chocolate Pie
This Chocolate Pie issuper indulgent andsecretly 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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6. Carrot Muffins
These Carrot Muffins aremoist and fluffy,fragrant and fruityandperfect 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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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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8. Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
These Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are superrichandmoistand taste likepumpkin 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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9. Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake isrich and creamy,subtly spiced, and covered in asilky 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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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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11. Pumpkin Pie
This Pumpkin Pie isperfectly spiced,rich and creamyand has aflaky, crispy and butterycrust.
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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12. Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)
This Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble) is made withtender,subtlyspiced,caramel-flavouredapples and achewy,crispy,nuttycrumble 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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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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14. Pecan Pie
This Pecan Pie has acrispy,butterycrust andafudgy,gooeyfilling and is loaded withtoasty 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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15. Pumpkin Cake
This Pumpkin Cake ismoist and fluffy, full of subtly spicedpumpkin flavour andslathered 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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16. Blueberry Pie
This Blueberry Pie is packed full of sweet, jammy blueberries andsuper 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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17. Pecan Pie Bars
These Pecan Pie Bars have a crunchy, buttery base anda 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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18. Cherry Pie
This Cherry Pie is full of sweet, juicy cherries, and has acrispy, 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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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 toApple 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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20. Apple Cake
This Apple Cake isperfectly spiced,packed full of sweet, juicy applesand 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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21. Sweet Potato Pie
This Sweet Potato Pie issuper creamy, warmly spiced, and has aflaky, 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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22. Apple Pie
This Apple Pie isloaded with sweet, juicy applesandsubtly 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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23. Carrot Cake
This Carrot Cake is super moistandfluffy,perfectly fragrantandcovered 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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24. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies aresoftandchewy,sweetandfragrant, and studded withchocolate 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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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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26. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
ThisNo-Bake Pumpkin Pie isreally easy to make, rich and indulgent andperfectly 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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27. Sliced Baked Apples
These Sliced Baked Apples aresoftandtender,perfectly spicedand taste likecaramel!
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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28. Blueberry Crisp
This Blueberry Crisp isjuicy,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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29. Apple Galette
This Apple Galette isloaded withsweet, juicy, salted caramel-flavoured apples,subtlyspicedwithtoasty cinnamonandenveloped in acrispy,flakypastry 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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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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31. Pumpkin Loaf Cake
This Pumpkin Loaf Cake ismoist,fluffyand covered in arich “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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32. Pumpkin Cookies
ThesePumpkin Cookies aresoftandfluffy,seriously moistand covered in asilky “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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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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34. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies aresoftandchewy, slightlyfluffy,fragrantly spicedand covered in arich, 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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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.
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Other Thanksgiving posts
- 75 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes - a selection ofcosybreakfasts,shareableappetizers + snacks,heartymains + sides andindulgentdesserts!
- 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 bytagging a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes onInstagram! Thank you.
