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Vegan Christmas Recipes

It’s the most magical (and delicious) time of the year! Celebrate the holiday season with cozy, festive recipes that bring all the cheer. From a cozy mug of my healthy hot chocolate to the best peanut butter cookies, these treats are perfect for every occasion: from cookie swaps to Christmas parties.

Baked with love Christmas Cookies

Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies drizzled with vegan white chocolate on a parchment-lined tray

Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of chewy peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate and coated with peanuts

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of no-bake chocolate hazelnut cookies with crunchy hazelnut coating and creamy chocolate hazelnut centers.

Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies

vegan and gluten free peanut butter blossom cookies

Healthy Peanut Butter Blossoms (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of a muddy buddy cookie with soft peanut butter cookie base and chocolate ganache

Muddy Buddy Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

gluten-free and vegan chocolate chip cookies freshly baked on a baking sheet and sprinkled with flaky sea salt

The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

Reader Favorites Holiday Hits

Easy Peanut Butter Balls

5 from 2 ratings

Stack of round, soft iced gingerbread cookies with a bite taken out of the top cookie, showing a fluffy interior.

Iced Gingerbread Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

5 from 2 ratings

Healthy Hot Chocolate

5 from 2 ratings

vegan and gluten free peanut butter blossom cookies

Healthy Peanut Butter Blossoms (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

4.72 from 7 ratings

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Christmas Boxes

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Where whimsy meets sweet Christmas Cookie Fun

Vegan melted snowman peanut butter cookies decorated with white chocolate, peanut butter cups, and mini chocolate chips

Melted Snowman Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Festive gluten-free vegan chocolate peppermint cookies in gingerbread man shape, decorated with white chocolate and peppermint flavors

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Close-up of vegan and gluten-free homemade Nutter Butter cookies decorated as reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red candy nose.

Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies

warm, cozy & wholesome Hot Chocolate Season

Overhead shot of vegan gingerbread hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, a chocolate gingerbread cookie, crushed gingerbread, and a cinnamon stick for a festive holiday treat.

Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Healthy Hot Chocolate

Close-up of a mug of dairy-free peppermint hot chocolate with non-dairy whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and a candy cane stirrer.

Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Perfect for gifting Christmas Candy

A close-up of broken pieces of chocolate quinoa bark, showing the layers of dark chocolate and crunchy nuts and seeds

Superfood Chocolate Quinoa Bark

Close-up of vegan gingerbread truffles dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed gingerbread cookies.

Vegan Gingerbread Truffles

Finished healthy chocolate turtles made with just four ingredients arranged on a baking sheet

Healthy Chocolate Turtles (4 ingredients)

Vegan chocolate peppermint truffles with a rich, creamy center, coated in melted chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint.

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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2025 christmas cookie box filled with an assortment of vegan and gluten-free cookies

2025 Christmas Cookie Box (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of a no-bake pistachio thumbprint cookie showing the chocolate base and pistachio filling dripping out

Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Better-for-you Crumbl churro cookies with soft cinnamon-sugar texture and dairy-free frosting

Crumbl Churro Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Soft and chewy fluffernutter cookies with melted marshmallows and peanut butter

Fluffernutter Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of a muddy buddy cookie with soft peanut butter cookie base and chocolate ganache

Muddy Buddy Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of gingerbread cinnamon rolls showing tight, defined swirls and creamy cream cheese frosting topped with crushed graham crackers and star anise pods

Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of no-bake chocolate hazelnut cookies with crunchy hazelnut coating and creamy chocolate hazelnut centers.

Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies

Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies drizzled with vegan white chocolate on a parchment-lined tray

Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Close-up of a gingerbread French toast stick being dipped into creamy vanilla vegan yogurt

Vegan Gingerbread French Toast

overhead shot of vanilla chai hot chocolate topped with non-dairy whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, a star anise pod, and shaved chocolate.

Vanilla Chai Hot Chocolate

Vegan matcha peppermint bark broken into pieces with candy canes

Matcha Peppermint Bark

Close-up of rich and fudgy no bake brownies stacked to show ultra fudgy texture

No Bake Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Small Batch)

Tiramisu stuffed Medjool dates topped with cocoa powder, arranged on a white plate.

Tiramisu Stuffed Dates

Close-up of a chocolate avocado truffle with a bite taken out, revealing its creamy interior, coated in crushed pistachios.

Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Finished healthy chocolate turtles made with just four ingredients arranged on a baking sheet

Healthy Chocolate Turtles (4 ingredients)

A close-up of broken pieces of chocolate quinoa bark, showing the layers of dark chocolate and crunchy nuts and seeds

Superfood Chocolate Quinoa Bark

Close-up of vegan gingerbread truffles dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed gingerbread cookies.

Vegan Gingerbread Truffles

Overhead shot of vegan gingerbread hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, a chocolate gingerbread cookie, crushed gingerbread, and a cinnamon stick for a festive holiday treat.

Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Looking for healthy Christmas cookie recipes? These holiday cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free—perfect for a festive, guilt-free treat!

Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipes

Vegan gluten-free Christmas cookie box with holiday treats, including peanut butter blossoms, chocolate chip cookies, and iced gingerbread cookies

2024 Christmas Cookie Box (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Gluten-free and vegan hot chocolate cookies with chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows, perfect for a festive holiday dessert.

Vegan Hot Chocolate Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Close-up of vegan and gluten-free homemade Nutter Butter cookies decorated as reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red candy nose.

Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies

Close-up of a mug of dairy-free peppermint hot chocolate with non-dairy whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and a candy cane stirrer.

Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Festive gluten-free vegan chocolate peppermint cookies in gingerbread man shape, decorated with white chocolate and peppermint flavors

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

happy new year! Healthy Recipes for the New Year

The best vegan acai bowl topped with berries and granola

The Best Acai Bowl (Vegan + Easy)

Peanut Butter Date Energy Balls

Vegan tofu scramble served on sourdough toast with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and mashed avocado for a healthy and flavorful breakfast.

The Best Tofu Scramble

Chickpea quinoa salad with lemon tahini dressing in a white bowl

Chickpea Quinoa Salad (Easy + Vegan)

Most Popular Reader Favorites

The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

5 from 35 ratings

Close-up of chewy peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate and coated with peanuts

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

4.25 from 33 ratings

Banana Pancakes (3 ingredients)

4.56 from 9 ratings

Close-up of rich and fudgy no bake brownies stacked to show ultra fudgy texture

No Bake Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Small Batch)

5 from 9 ratings