2025 Holiday Recipe Roundup

The HealthyGirl Kitchen 2025 Holiday Recipe Roundup is filled with 15+ recipes to guarantee you have the tastiest holiday season. All of the recipes are completely plant-based and gluten-free optional.

Whether you eat traditional Thanksgiving Food for your holiday celebrations, or you observe Hanukkah and enjoy traditional Jewish dishes like latkes, this roundup is filled with a little something for everyone.

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Brunch

Vegan Tofu Chickpea Frittata (gluten-free!)

Frittata is going to be your new go-to for easy breakfasts! It’s the perfect way to start your day with lots of protein, healthy carbs, and veggies.

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A piece of tofu chickpea frittata on a white spatula overtop a white casserole dish filled with the rest of the frittata.

Antioxidant Berry Muffin Baked Oatmeal

The perfect way to start your day, this vegan and gluten-free baked oatmeal is packed with antioxidants.

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A piece of baked oatmeal topped with bananas on a white plate with a black fork and a couple slices of banana and 1 strawberry.

Main Dishes

One Pot Pumpkin Orzo

This dairy-free, cozy orzo is easy, made in one pot, and ready in 20!

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A bowl of pumpkin orzo garnished with fresh sage, black pepper, and olive oil. Beside the bowl is a small wooden bowl of parmesan and a fresh sage leaf.

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

This cozy, hearty dish makes for the perfect holiday dish or Thanksgiving main entree. Completely plant-based and gluten-free!

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A casserole dish filled with shepherd's pie.

Vegan Jackfruit Brisket (Jewish-Style)

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Tender, meaty, juicy, flavorful Jewish style vegan brisket made out of jackfruit! This plant-based version of brisket is perfect for the Jewish holidays.

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A plate with carrots, potatoes, and jackfruit brisket on in covered in a tomato sauce with a fork.

Holiday Tortellini Salad (with Pumpkin Vinaigrette!)

This Holiday Tortellini Salad (with Pumpkin Vinaigrette!) is nourishing, filling, and 100% vegan!

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Two bowls of a tortellini salad and a large wooden bowl of tortellini salad with two black forks on the counter.

Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese (vegan!)

An ultra-creamy, 100% dairy-free mac and cheese packed with FIVE hidden veggies. So comforting.

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Three bowls of mac and cheese with broccoli and a black fork.

Sides

Easy Vegan Latkes

Crispy, savory, and the perfect egg-free latke is going to make your Hanukkah extra special.

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A white plate with latkes and a small bowl of sour cream on it. Beside the white plate on the counter is two green onions.

Winter Wild Rice Salad

This hearty salad is going to be your new favorite winter dish packed with nourishing ingredients and seasonal flavors.

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Vegan Garlic Bread (dairy-free!)

Is there anything more comforting than garlic bread? Take your meal up a notch and make this homemade vegan version!

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Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Potato Casserole

Despite the cheesiness, this casserole is decadent yet so nutritious. It's 100% plant-based and everyone will be coming back for seconds.

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A white plate with a silver spatula on it holding a square of Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Potato Casserole garnished with breadcrumbs and fresh parsley.

Desserts

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies (gluten-free!)

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Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies made in one-bowl and without any gluten, dairy, or refined sugar!

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Sweet Potato Brownies (vegan & gluten-free!)

All of the ooey gooey chocolatey decadence that you love in a brownie but with added benefits from sweet potato!

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Nine brownies on a piece of parchment paper. The center brownie has a bite taken out of it.

Vegan Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

A healthy, decadent sweet treat that mixes the ultimate combination… chocolate and PB!

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Vegan Tahini Blondies

Chewy and delicious, these Vegan Tahini Blondies are going to be your new go to gluten-free dessert!

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Vegan Tahini Blondies on a pan in the background with one blondie on a white spatula in the center of the photo.

Vegan Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars

Buttery, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth, vegan and gluten-free sugar cookie bars are going to be a dessert-staple in your house.

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Vegan Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars on a piece of white parchment sliced into 9 squares.

Holiday Hosting FAQ

What dishes can I make ahead for a holiday gathering?

A lot of side dishes can easily be made the day (or two or three) before and reheated in the oven before the big meal. For example, mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, and soup all hold up super well. Pie is also great prepped ahead, especially pecan pie!

What is your favorite serve ware for Hanukkah/Christmas?

As a self-proclaimed salad queen, I love to use this large, gorgeous wooden salad bowl for the salad with matching tongs. If you’re doing a vegan cheese board, this transportable charcuterie board is perfect. For festive table decor, I love a simple snowflake linen napkin!

What are your favorite holiday hosting gifts?

If you want to bring your host a little something, you can never go wrong with a non-toxic candle. I also love to gift a luxurious hand soap & hand lotion set.

HealthyGirl Kitchen Cookbook Recipes

If you are cooking with the HealthyGirl Kitchen cookbooks this year, I’ve rounded up all of the best holiday recipes to make directly from the books. From gut-friendly butternut squash soup to hot chocolate cookies for dessert (um, yum!), these are some must-make recipes for all of your holiday gatherings! If you don’t already have the cookbooks, shop here:

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