Vegan Christmas recipes

Cook sprouts in an air fryer for a super-easy cooking method, then add flavourings of your choice, such as chilli or chopped crispy bacon

The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter

Make our simple vegan version of gingerbread for Christmas, or as an anytime treat. Shape into gingerbread people and get the kids to help decorate them with icing

Create a centrepiece vegan main with this pithivier, filled with butternut squash, spinach and caramelised onion. It's a perfect pie for a celebration

Throw a bag of baby spinach in a wok with some garlic and spices for a tasty last-minute side dish that still feels special

This salad of shredded vegetables dotted with apple is a vibrant and healthier alternative to coleslaw

Combine pillowy focaccia with the spiced fruit flavours of a tea loaf to create this tear & share bake, perfect with a Christmas Day cuppa

Nothing says Christmas like eggnog! Our vegan version uses dates, cashews and apricots, plus almond milk and brandy to reinvent this classic festive tipple

This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks

This warming roast parsnip soup recipe is bursting with aromatic flavour from spices such as cumin and turmeric, whilst mustard seeds give it a slight kick

Chutneys are fantastic presents because they really improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats

Satisfying and comforting soup is the ultimate meal in a bowl, like this smooth and spicy North African blend

A quick and easy way to give kale a kick - serve with steak, chicken and oriental meals

Treat guests to a festive cranberry gin fizz at your next Christmas party. You can easily make it a mocktail by replacing the gin with a non-alcoholic option

Skip the red wine and mull your veg with mixed spice, brown sugar and an orange studded with cloves for a healthier Christmas side dish

This divine, squidgy chocolate cake is dairy and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy a slice for dessert – even the vegans at your dinner party

Homemade cranberry sauce with port is the little finishing touch to set off a festive dinner - it goes well with cheese and ham too

This quick and healthy recipe for roasted cauliflower with garlic and bay seasoning is perfect added to salads or served as a side dishe

Quick to make on Christmas Day, you can swap fresh cranberries here for frozen – just keep an eye on them during cooking, as they won’t take as long to break down

These sticky shallots are delicious with vegetarian sausages and creamy mash

Make the most of seasonal cranberries with Christmas jam. You can add edible glitter to make it extra-special, if you like – it makes a great gift for friends

Make this dairy-, gluten-, nut- and egg-free Christmas cake. This is a festive cake for everyone, and the best part is, no one will ever guess it’s free-from!

Get the kids helping out in the kitchen with these colourful vegan pinwheel biscuits. They'll prove a big hit at Christmas and children's parties