There’s just something magical about fall food, the kind that makes your kitchen smell like an absolute hug. Whether you’re craving a big bowl of chili or a slice of apple pie, these cozy vegan fall recipes will wrap you in warmth and nostalgia with every bite!
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These aren’t just any fall season recipes. Every single one of these dishes has been tested, tasted, and perfected in our small Northeast Philly kitchen, the same one that’s seen countless cozy nights in and holiday dinners with friends and family!
Unlike the overwhelming roundups you might find online, this collection is deeply personal. It’s built from the recipes we actually cook when sweater weather hits; they’re recipes we know we can trust, and so can you!
These are the vegan fall dinner recipes, brunch ideas, and cozy drinks we personally turn to when we want that “ahhh, it’s fall” feeling. Think of this as your official guide to veganizing the best of fall comfort food, without losing an ounce of that cozy charm!
We’ve also mixed in recipes that bridge the seasons: Dishes that ease summer into fall and fall into winter. Because let’s be real, cozy food cravings aren’t always specific to the time of year!
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The Best Vegan Fall Recipes 🍂
Vegan Pumpkin Ricotta
This creamy cashew-based pumpkin ricotta cheese recipe is the perfect fall party appetizer! Serve it with crostini or crackers, or spread it on toast for breakfast with a sprinkle of crispy pumpkin seeds. You can even use it to “fall-ify” any pasta dish that calls for ricotta!
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Vegan Sautéed Cinnamon Apples
Like warm apple pie filling straight from the pan. Perfect over vegan ice cream, waffles, pancakes, or oatmeal… or just eaten with a spoon while it’s still steamy!
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Vegan Pot Pie Casserole
The coziest dinner of all time. Reader Cathy said it best in her 5-star review: “This is simply the best pot pie we’ve ever had.” Creamy, hearty, and packed with comforting flavor!
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Vegan Beer Cheese Soup in a Soft Pretzel Bowl
Hidden veggies meet pub-style comfort in this creamy, dreamy fall soup. It’s best served in a soft pretzel bowl for the ultimate Oktoberfest experience!
Vegan Tikka Masala Lasagna
Layers of curried walnut-mushroom meat, pumpkin ricotta, tikka masala sauce, and lasagna noodles. When T took this to their class of teens, every single one asked for seconds!
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Maple Dijon Veggie Casserole
This is the perfect bridge between late summer produce and cozy fall cravings. It’s squash, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes baked in a creamy maple syrup & dijon sauce with meaty soy curls.
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Vegan Stuffing Balls with Walnut Sausage
Lovingly known as “Thanksgiving Balls” in our house, these are all the flavors of the holiday in one bite! A great way to use up leftover stuffing or to taste Thanksgiving any month of the year.
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Plant Based Broccoli Salad
This isn’t just for summer picnics. With dried cranberries and crisp broccoli (one of our favorite fall vegetables!), it’s a refreshing make-ahead salad that balances all that cozy comfort food!
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Apple Cider Waffles with Ginger-Snap-Infused Syrup
All the flavor of apple cider doughnuts with almost none of the effort. These waffles are pure fall breakfast joy. And that ginger snap syrup? You’ll want to drink it with a ladle!
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Creamy Vegan Chickenless Stew
A Plant Power Couple classic for nearly a decade! Creamy, rich, and packed with hidden cauliflower for an extra fall twist. Reader Sam said, “It’s one of the best meals we’ve ever had.”
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Vegan Pumpkin Soup
This was my mom’s go-to fall dinner party soup! Cozy, savory, and full of autumn warmth, make it on the stove or in the slow cooker. It’s pure pumpkin season in a bowl. And if you don't like pumpkin, you can easily turn this into a butternut squash soup version!
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Vegan Thanksgiving Pizza
Pizza night just got festive! Layered with mashed potatoes, seitan turkey, cranberry sauce, and gravy, every slice tastes like Thanksgiving dinner in your hands.
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Plant Based Apple Pie
Nothing says “fall” like a warm slice of apple pie, right?! Our go-to vegan version uses a store-bought shortcut, making it easy, impressive, and irresistibly cozy. Top it with our coconut milk whipped cream, and settle in!
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Hearty Vegan Chili
T’s award-winning chili! It’s thick, flavorful, and perfect for game day or chilly nights. Made in one pot, it supplies endless comfort. We always make a batch of this for Halloween and on Thanksgiving week for meal prep!
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Easy Mulled Cider
Sipping on this spiced cider is a fall ritual in our house! It’s small-batch, simple, and fills your whole house with the scent of cinnamon and warm spices.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Smoky, creamy, and cozy. This oil-free mac made with pureed sweet potatoes is the ultimate fall comfort food. And if you’re not a sweet potato fan, swap in squash for an vegan butternut squash mac!
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Best Brussel Sprouts Recipe (Vegan)
Crispy, toasty, and tossed in a hint of sesame oil for that next-level flavor. These are the Brussels sprouts that converted me from skeptic to superfan! The perfect accompaniment to any dinner, even for Thanksgiving!
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Walnut and Mushroom Stout Pie
Rich mushroom-walnut “meat” simmered in stout beer gravy and topped with golden puff pastry. A cozy pub classic turned absolute vegan masterpiece!
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Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Spread
Spread this magic on toast, pancakes, or muffins for an instant fall upgrade. You can even bake with it to give your favorite recipes a cinnamon-sugar twist!
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More Vegan Fall Resources 🍂
Keep that cozy energy going with our favorite fall recipe collections:
And if you’re worried about the dreaded winter dinner slump, we’ve got you there too. Bookmark our collection of go-to vegan winter dinner recipes, so you’ll have some backup when those cold nights hit!
We hope this collection helps you fall-ify your kitchen (and your life!) with meals that feel like warm hugs and a chilly day in.
Which one of these vegan fall recipes are you going to try first? Leave a comment below and let us know! We love hearing what’s cooking in your cozy corner of the world. 🙂
