These WFPB vegan Christmas dinner ideas are festive, unique, and perfect for a crowd from appetizers to dessert!
Planning a WFPB Christmas feast?
We’ve got you covered with the best vegan-friendly Christmas dinner menu ideas focused on plant-based whole foods that are cozy and perfect for the season!
From Christmas appetizers and main dishes to healthy Christmas sides and classic Christmas desserts, you’ll find everything you need for a crowd-pleasing holiday meal.
Think party dips and spreads, vegan roast, yummy vegetable side dishes, classic Christmas cookies, and more.
From traditional to unique, there’s something for everyone on this list!
It’s healthy Christmas cooking made easy!
The Best Vegan Christmas Dinner Ideas
Each of these recipes features whole food ingredients with only dates or maple syrup for sweetening. Some recipes call of oil, but can be omitted for oil-free!
Appetizers
- Oil-Free Avocado Fries
- Green Chili Hummus
- Creamy Jalapeno Dip
- Spiced Walnuts
- Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant
- Ikra Recipe (vegan eggplant spread)
- Tempeh Bacon
- Air Fryer Falafel
- Cranberry Salsa
Main Dishes
Side Dishes
- Sweet and Smoky Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
- Southern Green Beans
- Roasted Beets and Turnips
- Kale and Butternut Squash Salad
- Rustic Rosemary and Thyme Mashed Potatoes
- Spinach and Broccoli Skillet
- Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic and Sage Roasted Cauliflower
- Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
- Dauphinoise Potatoes (potato cauliflower casserole meets scalloped potatoes)
- Winter Green Salad
- Roasted Nutmeg and Thyme Carrots
- Oil-Free Kale Salad
- Vegan Mac and Cheese
- Rice Salad with Kale and Apples
- Oil-Free Vegan Gravy
Desserts
- Peppermint Bliss Balls
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Silk Pie
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
- Gingerbread Cookie Dough Bites
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Amazing Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies
- Jammin’ Almond Thumbprint Cookies
- Almond Flour Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Peppermint Black Bean Brownies
- Peppermint Protein Nice Cream
These sweet treats pair perfectly with a vegan hot cocoa! Create a hot cocoa station with these vegan hot chocolate bar ideas!
And if cookies are your favorite Christmas treat, you can’t go wrong with any of these delicious vegan Christmas cookies!
What Can I Substitute for Oil?
If you have a really good non-stick pan, you can omit the oil in most recipes. However, some baked goods and dressing recipes really benefit from an oil-like binder for moisture and texture.
Here are some of the best substitutes!
Baking
- Applesauce
- Avocado
- Banana
Sautéing
- Non-stick pan
- Vegetable Broth
Roasting
- Parchment Paper
Dressing
- Aquafaba
- Avocado
More Like This
If you liked these WFPB vegan Christmas dinner ideas, you’ll love these other healthy holiday favorites!
Would you like to save this?
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!