The 20 Best Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts to Impress Your Guests

Looking for Thanksgiving desserts that are entirely plant-based and still impressively festive? 

Our list is packed with warm spices, seasonal fruits, and cozy comfort – tried and tested on our loved ones, and all without any dairy, eggs, or animal products. 

From classic pies to crowd-pleasing no-bake treats, these vegan Thanksgiving desserts are perfect for sharing with family and friends around the table.

Each recipe is easy to follow and made with simple ingredients, so you can enjoy a sweet finish to your holiday feast without the stress.

Vegan Pies and Tarts For Thanksgiving

No Thanksgiving dessert spread feels complete without pie. These vegan versions capture all the nostalgic flavor – minus the butter and eggs.

1. Classic Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Smooth, spiced, and custardy, this pumpkin pie is a must-have for any Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked vegan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 ¾ cups canned pumpkin puree
• ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
• ¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin, coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, spices, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Pour into the pie crust and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 50–55 minutes, then cool completely. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

2. Vegan Apple Crumble Tart

This tart features tender spiced apples with a crunchy oat topping – a rustic twist on a classic pie.

Ingredients (Filling):

• 4 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Ingredients (Crumble):

• ½ cup oats
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Toss apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Layer into a pre-baked tart crust.
3. Mix crumble ingredients and sprinkle over apples.
4. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until apples are soft and topping is golden.

3. Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie

Rich and gooey with a chocolatey base, this pie is a delicious twist on the Southern classic.

Ingredients:

• 1 vegan pie crust
• 1 cup pecan halves
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup coconut cream
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, coconut cream, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
3. Simmer until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chocolate chips.
4. Pour into crust, top with pecans, and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.

4. Rustic Pear Galette

This freeform tart is easier than pie and just as beautiful. The juicy pears bake into a caramelized, lightly spiced filling.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet vegan pie dough or puff pastry
• 3 ripe pears, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon almond flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out dough and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Toss pears with maple syrup and cinnamon. Sprinkle almond flour on dough center, then layer pears on top, leaving edges bare.
4. Fold edges over and bake for 30–35 minutes.

Vegan Thanksgiving Cakes And Loaves

Warm, spiced, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, these cakes and loaves are festive, sliceable, and ideal for sharing.

5. Vegan Spiced Apple Loaf

Moist and gently spiced, this apple loaf is great served warm with a drizzle of maple glaze.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix applesauce, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry, fold in apples, and pour into the tin.
5. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

6. Vegan Pumpkin Bread

A fall staple that’s full of cozy flavor; this vegan pumpkin bread is great for Thanksgiving breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups flour (gluten-free or regular)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup neutral oil
• ¼ cup plant milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment.
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet in another.
3. Combine and stir until just mixed.
4. Pour into loaf pan and bake for 50–55 minutes. Let cool fully before slicing.

7. Vegan Gingerbread Cake

A soft, sticky cake with warm spices and a deep molasses flavor – this one smells like the holidays.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup molasses
• ⅓ cup neutral oil
• ½ cup plant milk
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
3. In another, whisk sugar, molasses, oil, milk, and vinegar.
4. Combine, pour into pan, and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool before serving.

8. Maple Pecan Snack Cake

Tender, nutty, and lightly sweet, this cake is great as a mid-day dessert or after-dinner treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup almond milk
• ¼ cup neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Whisk together all dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients.
3. Combine, fold in pecans, and pour into a greased 8×8 pan.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

No-Bake Vegan Thanksgiving Treats

When oven space is tight or time is short, these no-bake desserts are simple, satisfying, and perfect for making ahead.

9. Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

These bites are packed with fall flavor and great for grazing or packing up as edible gifts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
• ½ cup pitted dates
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Pulse oats and dates in a food processor.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend until sticky.
3. Roll into balls and chill for 30 minutes before serving. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

10. Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Rich, creamy, and made with simple ingredients – this mousse is great in small glasses with a dollop of coconut cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Scoop into serving dishes and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

11. No-Bake Cranberry Coconut Bars

Tart, sweet, and chewy, these bars are a colorful addition to your dessert spread.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups pitted dates
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until sticky.
2. Press into a lined loaf pan and refrigerate until firm.
3. Slice into bars and store chilled.

12. Spiced Cashew Cream Cups

These creamy, spiced cups are like a shortcut to pumpkin pie filling – cool, comforting, and make-ahead friendly.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaked cashews
• ½ cup canned pumpkin
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup almond milk (or more as needed)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until very smooth.
2. Spoon into ramekins and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Vegan Cookies and Bars For Thanksgiving

Perfect for dessert platters or make-ahead snacks, these cookies and bars bring classic comfort with a festive twist.

13. Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

All the goodness of pecan pie in an easy-to-slice bar format.

Crust Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

Filling Ingredients:

• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 pan.
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk filling ingredients and pour over the crust.
4. Sprinkle with pecans and bake for 20–25 minutes.
5. Cool completely before slicing.

14. Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft, spiced, and slightly chewy, these cookies are a cozy twist on the classic.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup coconut oil
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

For rolling:

• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another. Combine and form into balls.
3. Roll in cinnamon sugar.
4. Place on a baking tray and flatten slightly.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes.

15. Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft and hearty with just the right balance of spice and chew.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ⅓ cup raisins or dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another. Combine and fold in mix-ins.
3. Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes.

16. Spiced Almond Butter Bars

Nutty, sweet, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup oat flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
2. Press into a parchment-lined loaf pan and chill until firm.
3. Slice into squares and store in the fridge.

Vegan Thanksgiving Puddings and Custards

Silky, spoonable, and often make-ahead friendly, these creamy desserts are perfect for a gentle finish to your Thanksgiving feast.

17. Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pudding

All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a smooth, chilled pudding – no crust required.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup canned coconut milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Whisk everything together in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until thickened, 5–7 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Serve with coconut whip or chopped pecans.

18. Chai-Spiced Tapioca Pudding

Fragrant and warming, this cozy pudding is full of fall spice.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup small tapioca pearls
• 2 cups almond or oat milk
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Soak tapioca pearls for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. Simmer pearls with milk and spices until thickened, about 20 minutes.
3. Stir in maple syrup and vanilla. Cool and serve chilled or warm.

19. Baked Vegan Custard Cups

Creamy and simple, these custards are lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla, making them ideal for elegant plating.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups soy or oat milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of turmeric (optional for color)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Whisk everything together until smooth.
3. Pour into ramekins and place in a water bath.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until just set.
5. Cool and chill before serving.

20. Chocolate Orange Pots

Deep chocolate flavor with a fresh citrus twist – great for a more refined dessert.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• ½ cup canned coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

1. Heat coconut milk until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips.
2. Let sit 1 minute, then whisk smooth.
3. Stir in syrup, zest, and vanilla.
4. Divide into small pots or glasses and chill for 2 hours.

Final Thoughts

Thanksgiving is all about gathering with loved ones – and what better way to end a cozy meal than with dessert everyone can enjoy? 

These vegan Thanksgiving treats are rich in flavor, warm with spice, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients. 

From pies and cakes to chilled puddings and no-bake bites, there’s something here for every guest at the table.

Whether you’re planning ahead or pulling something together last-minute, these recipes prove that you don’t need butter, cream, or eggs to impress your guests. 

Bake a pie, chill a mousse, or pack up cookies for sharing – just don’t forget to save yourself a slice.