25 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts That Everyone at Your Table Will Love
These mouthwatering vegan desserts are the perfect way to close out a holiday feast.
Thanksgiving dinner may center around eating delicious turkey for many people, but more importantly, it's about giving thanks to the people you love most. And the best way to show your family and friends how much you appreciate them is by taking all of their wants and needs into consideration during your holiday feast — which means, of course, including the best vegan Thanksgiving desserts to your menu. Fortunately, there are so many delicious vegan desserts for the entire family to enjoy, from scrumptious pie recipes to tasty cakes, cookies, tarts, and more.
To help you please the plant-based people in your life, we've rounded up some of the best vegan desserts you'll want to make for your Thanksgiving spread this year. Perfect for parties of all sizes, these quick and easy Thanksgiving desserts incorporate all of the best fall flavors (like pumpkin, apple, and pecan), and are the perfect end to a mouthwatering holiday dinner full of the best vegan Thanksgiving recipes. And even though these vegan recipes appeal to those with dairy-free or gluten-free diets, the best part is that they're also decadent enough for the whole family to enjoy — including those who love sweet, savory, or a little bit of both.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who can resist the most classic dessert of all? Instead of vegan butter, a simple pantry staple—canola oil—makes these chocolatey baked goods so easy to make.
Get the recipe for Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies »
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Grilled Pineapple
Though pineapple may not be your immediate go-to when you think of Thanksgiving, this juicy treat will be an epic light ending to your holiday feast — especially when topped with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream!
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
A tried-and-true Thanksgiving classic, this scrumptious sweet potato pie is so good that your guests won't even notice that it's vegan.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
Thanksgiving obviously calls for lots of pumpkin pie, but why not try it in delicious, creamy parfait form this year?
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Vegan Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Chocolate Frosting
Not only is this banana cake incredibly soft and flavorful, it's also topped with a scrumptious vegan frosting made of peanut butter and chocolate.
Vegan Butternut Squash Pudding
After enjoying the best butternut squash soup at dinner, follow it up with this oh-so-creamy dessert version.
Roasted Apples
Pair this delicious apple treat with dairy-free yogurt for a perfectly light (and healthy) end to your holiday meal.
Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
For a super-simple yet sure-to-please treat, dip pretzels in melted vegan chocolate, then drizzle with more chocolate and let cool before serving.
Pumpkin Almond Butter Freezer Fudge
Fall's best flavors — pumpkin and cinnamon — come together with almond butter to make this delectable vegan treat.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Ganache Tart
Once cool, sprinkle pomegranate seeds or berries on top of the tart to balance out the rich chocolate center.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
It doesn't get any more classic than this: Swap whole milk for your favorite dairy-free alternative to make this Thanksgiving go-to more vegan-friendly.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Throw all of the best flavors of the season — pumpkin, cinnamon, and chocolate — into a bowl for a quick crowd-pleaser.
Pecan Stuffed Baked Apples
It's your call: Pair this fruity desert with your favorite vegan ice cream or make coconut whipped cream from scratch.
Sweet Potato Pie Bars
Because you can never have too many sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving! Sweeten up your favorite holiday side dish with maple syrup to make it dessert-worthy.
S'mores Cookie Bars
Serve these grab-and-go treats warm for the ultimate ooey, gooey effect.
Healthy Pecan Pie Bars
For a mess-free option, serve these easy-to-cut bars instead of pie. Spoiler alert: They taste exactly just like the real thing (if not better).
Carrot Cake
Carrot cake not only gets a vegan makeover, but also a healthy one since you don't have to use a drop of oil in this recipe.
Grain-Free Apple Crisp
Your apple picking days may be long gone, but that doesn't mean you can't indulge in the fall staple come Thanksgiving. Top it with a dollop of vegan ice cream or yogurt for added sweetness.
Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Start and end your holiday in the best way possible: a sugar-covered donut in one hand and a mug of hot apple cider in the other.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
Make your tried-and-true Halloween candy more Thanksgiving appropriate by whipping up a batch of these layered chocolate peanut butter bars from scratch. (And if you really want to bring out their natural flavor, sprinkle with sea salt.)
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Hannah Jeon is an Associate Commerce Editor at Prevention, where she covers expert-driven commerce content for all things health, beauty, and wellness. Previously the Editorial Assistant at Good Housekeeping, she earned her bachelor’s degree in creative writing and psychology from Johns Hopkins University. When she’s not on the hunt for all the best products online, you can often find her trying out new food spots in New York City or clicking away behind a camera.
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