Day 12: Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky, scrumptious, and absolutely stunning, this vegan sticky toffee pudding is unforgettable. The sponge is gooey and moist and jam-packed with moreish, dairy-free toffee. Enjoy with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a generous helping of custard.
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Day 11: Vegan Pavlova
Pavlova is a classic Australian Christmas dessert. You don’t need egg whites to make these festive treats. They’re made from aquafaba and served in perfectly-portioned mini sizes.
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Day 10: Vegan Yule Log
Yule log—also known as Bûche de Noël—is a holiday tradition. This vegan version features a chocolate sponge cake made with whipped aquafaba, the brine from a can of chickpeas, in place of egg whites. It’s filled with a decadent dairy-free chocolate mousse, covered in chocolate ganache, and decorated with egg-free mushroom meringues and powdered sugar for a winter wonderland look.
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Day 9: Vegan Christmas Pudding
This pudding is a traditional part of the British Christmas meal. A pudding is a steamed sponge made with black treacle, vegetable suet, spices, and stout, speckled with sherry-soaked fruit. It has a dense, moist texture that pairs well with dairy-free custard.
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Day 8: Vegan Maple-Glazed Ham
Ham is another holiday classic and this vegan maple-glazed ham is at home on any holiday table. Made from seitan, this delicious meat-free ham is brushed with a sweet and smoky maple syrup and studded with whole cloves.
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Day 7: Vegan Candy Cane Fudge
You only need three ingredients to make this dairy-free chocolate peppermint fudge. It’s made from cashew butter, chocolate, and a few drops of peppermint extract. Top it with crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
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Day 6: Vegan Mince Pie
Making these mini vegan mince pies is a breeze. The dairy-free pastry dough comes together in a food processor in mere minutes. When they bake, your home will be filled with the scent of warm spices and bubbling mincemeat.
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Day 5: Vegan Wellington
An oh-so-delicious meat-free Wellington consisting of lentils, carrots, celery, and greens enclosed in dairy-free puff pastry. You can make this ahead of time.
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Day 4: Stuffed Butternut Squash
Your centerpiece doesn’t have to be meaty—this stuffed butternut squash is a delicious, whole food, plant-based roast. It’s packed with quinoa, garlic, shallots, celery, chickpeas, and parsley and topped with crunchy pecan and tart pomegranate arils.
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Day 3: Vegan Nut Roast
A festive roast packed with pulses, vegetables, mixed nuts, and spices, topped with homemade cranberry sauce. It makes for exceptionally good leftovers.
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Day 2: Vegan Gingerbread Men
It’s not Christmas without cookies and these vegan gingerbread men are sure to disappear in minutes. They’re full of spice and everything nice, like molasses. You can opt for the classic gingerbread men shape or break out your arsenal of cookie cutters and make trees, reindeer, and more.
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Day 1: Vegan Stuffed Seitan Roast
Centerpiece-worthy, but shockingly easy to make, this seitan roast is a high-protein main fit for the holidays. It’s stuffed with a creamy, buttery chestnut and white wine risotto and even better when covered with savory mushroom gravy. The risotto filling can (and should) be made ahead of time to give it time to cool off.
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