25 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids So Good They Won’t Mind They’re Plant-Based

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These vegan Thanksgiving recipes for kids are so good, they won’t even mind that they are made with plant-based ingredients.

In fact, they’ll never know these Thanksgiving foods are healthy and are made with ingredients that are actually good for them! From sides to desserts, these vegan Thanksgiving recipes for kids will make them smile.

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Closeup photo of a vegan pumpkin bread loaf with a maple glaze on top. There is a cinnamon stick on top of the loaf as garnish. The first slice of the loaf has been cut, showing the loaf's moist crumb.
Vegan Pumpkin Bread. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

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Kids will love this vegan pumpkin bread. It’s a plant-based sweet treat they can enjoy for Thanksgiving breakfast or dessert.

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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Baked Apple Cider Donuts. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

A flavorful Thanksgiving breakfast for kids, these baked apple cider donuts bring in the flavors of the season.

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Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

vegan instant pot mac and cheese
Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Kids love mac and cheese! Made in the instant pot, this vegan mac and cheese is a quick and easy plant-based Thanksgiving recipe for kids.

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Vegan Banana Pudding

Vegan Banana Pudding. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

A single serve dessert that you can serve to the kids for Thanksgiving, this banana pudding treat is healthy and fun.

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Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles

Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Serve up something fun for Thanksgiving breakfast with these vegan sweet potato waffles. The waffles are loaded with healthy ingredients and flavor.

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Healthy Pecan Pie Bites

Healthy Pecan Pie Bites. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Pecan pie bites will be a flavorful treat they can enjoy after the dinner and they are the perfect size for little hands making them the perfect dessert.

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Homemade Vegan Yogurt

Dairy free yogurt - Vegan yogurt. A vegan staple you should always have on hand.
Homemade Vegan Yogurt. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

An easy treat you can make at home for the kids, this vegan yogurt is a plant-based Thanksgiving snack, treat, or dessert they can enjoy over the holiday.

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Pumpkin Bran Muffins

Pumpkin Bran Muffins - These muffins are the perfect fall-inspired healthy snack or breakfast
Pumpkin Bran Muffins. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Kids will enjoy these pumpkin bran muffins for Thanksgiving. The cozy flavors of fall come together to create a sweet and tasty treat kids will love.

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Dairy-Free Pumpkin Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Ice Cream. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Dairy-free and flavored with pumpkin, this ice cream is sure to be a hit with the kids over Thanksgiving.

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Sauteed Sweet Potatoes

Photo of a cast iron skillet, filled with sauteed sweet potatoes cubes.
Sauteed Sweet Potatoes. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Sautee some sweet potatoes and let the kids enjoy them as a side or snack or side dish with their plant-based Thanksgiving meal. The easy to make potatoes are healthy and loaded with fall flavors.

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Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

EASY VEGAN PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE BY FOOD PLUS WORDS
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Smoothies are the perfect treat for kids because they’re sweet, healthy, and flavorful. For Thanksgiving, this smoothie brings in the flavors of pumpkin pie.

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Peanut Butter Rice Cake

rice cake with peanut butter
Peanut Butter Rice Cake. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Super easy to make, this peanut butter rice cake snack is perfect for the fall season or for Thanksgiving. The mix of peanut butter and chocolate are an amazing combination the kids will love!

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Pumpkin and Sage Pasta

Pumpkin and Sage Pasta. Photo Credit: Food Plus Words

A helping of this pumpkin and sage pasta with their turkey dinner will be a hit. It takes mac and cheese to a whole new level for the fall holiday.

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Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. Photo Credit: Food Plus Words

Give the kids something extra sweet and special with these pumpkin cheesecake bars. It’s a plant-based Thanksgiving recipe kids will love.

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Apple Popsicles

Apple Popsicles. Photo Credit: Beyond the Mountain

These homemade apple popsicles are a healthy and nutritious Thanksgiving dessert all of the kids will want to enjoy! The best part is that they only need a few ingredients to make!

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Vegan Pumpkin Dip

Vegan Pumpkin Dip. Photo Credit: Kathy’s Vegan Kitchen

The perfect plant-based dip for pretzels, apples, or sweet treats, his vegan pumpkin dip is easy to whip together and oh so flavorful.

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Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes

Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes. Photo Credit: Plant Based On A Budget

Kids will love these moist and fluffy vegan pumpkin cupcakes. They will make the perfect after dinner snack for Thanksgiving.

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Homemade Applesauce Recipe

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE RECIPE BY THE FORKED SPOON
Homemade Applesauce Recipe. Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

Applesauce is the perfect side or even dessert for kids when it comes to Thanksgiving. This is a homemade applesauce that’s made with plant-based ingredients so it’s healthy and brings in the cozy season flavors.

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Mini Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffin Bites

Mini Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffin Bites. Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine

These mini cornbread muffin bites are plant-based, healthy, and gluten-free. They’re the perfect size for little hands too!

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Air Fryer Apples

Air Fryer Apples. Photo Credit: Air Fryer Veg

Make flavorful chopped apples in the air fryer for a plant-based Thanksgiving treat. Kids can enjoy the apples on their own or with some vegan yogurt.

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Frosted Pumpkin Bread

Frosted Pumpkin Bread. Photo Credit: Less with Laur

Cozy, sweet, and vegan, this frosted pumpkin bread is a sweet treat kids will love. Let the kids enjoy a bite after Thanksgiving dinner for dessert.

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Smashed Potatoes in Air Fryer

SMASHED POTATOES IN AIR FRYER BY SPOONS OF FLAVOR

With just a little bit of seasoning, these smashed potatoes are cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy side dish kids will enjoy for Thanksgiving.

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Walnut Fig and Chocolate Snack

Walnut Fig and Chocolate Snack. Photo Credit: Refresh My Health

A few simple ingredients are all you need for this snack which is perfect for Thanksgiving. It’s a mix of walnuts, figs, and chocolate for the best sweet and salty mix of goodies.

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Vegan Apple Galette

apple galette
Vegan Apple Galette. Photo Credit: Serene Trail

This apple galette is a sweet Thanksgiving food that kids will love. It’s a vegan dessert that they can eat like a pizza which makes it fun.

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Air Fryer Broccoli Potatoes

Air Fryer Broccoli Potatoes. Photo Credit: Veg Buffet

Cook slices of potatoes and broccoli in the air fryer for a tasty side for Thanksgiving. You can add seasonings or other veggies to make it more filling.

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Kids will love these plant-based Thanksgiving recipes and the best part is that they will never even know they’re healthy!

25 Vegan Thanksgiving Salad Recipes To Complete Your Plant-Based Feast

Easy Sweet Potato Spinach Salad. Photo Credit: No Sweat Vegan

These easy vegan Thanksgiving salad recipes will complete your plant-based Thanksgiving feast. The delicious mix of fall flavors and new flavors will be the perfect addition to your dinner table.

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25 Vegan Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving That Go Beyond Casserole

Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Photo Credit: My Quiet Kitchen

From traditional to new and improved, these vegan sweet potato recipes for Thanksgiving will be the perfect addition to your holiday meal.

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25 Vegan Thanksgiving Dishes You’ll Want To Gobble Up

Easy Vegan Stuffing. Photo Credit: Raepublic

You’ll want to gobble up these vegan Thanksgiving dishes once you see just how delicious they are! Friends and family will enjoy the dishes and no one will even know they’re vegan!

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