Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on classic holiday favorites. These 10 items will have your Turkey Day cravings satisfied, no turkeys harmed.
1. Field Roast Hazelnut & Cranberry Roast
Plant-based roasts may not have the best reputation (ahem… looking at you Tofurky), but this seasonal item is sure to please any crowd. The sausage-based roast is filled with a variety of fall-inspired flavors, like roasted hazelnuts, crystallized ginger, apples, and cranberries. However, the star feature is the roast’s puff pastry shell, making for a unique and flakey experience. This item can be found at Sprouts and Whole Foods, but goes quickly, so get it while you can!
2. Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Rolls
Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Rolls are already vegan (even if it’s accidental), and make for an easy and yummy treat. But you want to treat your family to an especially fall breakfast, try the seasonal Pumpkin Rolls. Pop the rolls in the oven for a few minutes, then top it off with the speciality pumpkin spice icing.
3. Treeline Spreadable Cheese
What’s Thanksgiving without a cheese board assortment? Treeline’s selection of cashew based cheeses are soft, French-style, and oh-so good. They also have a variety of flavors, like Herb Garlic, Scallion, Sea Salt & Pepper, and Chipotle-Serrano Pepper. Pair it with some vegan crackers (like Simple Truth’s Cranberry Oat Crisps), and you have a perfect pre-Thanksgiving snack.
4. Favorite Day Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
This limited edition frozen dessert from Target is sure to satisfy your pumpkin spice craving before or after Thanksgiving Day. The almond-milk base is chockful of pumpkin pie chunks (yes, you’re hearing that right), and even rings up for dollars under Ben & Jerry’s plant based options.
5. Turkey and Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips
Turkey-flavored chips that are vegan? Sounds like a dream come true! The good people at Trader Joe’s have concocted this yummy and surprisingly vegan combo. Eat them alone, or find a good dip to pair it with (Hello, TJ’s carmelized onion).
6. Tofurky Savory Gravy
Okay, I know I’ve already made my distaste for Tofurky known, but this gravy is out of this world. It’s just like I remember from my pre-veg days, but better. Put it on everything, mashed potatoes, Holiday Roast, stuffing… the list goes on!
7. Sprouts Green Bean Casserole
Thanksgiving isn’t thanksgiving until the green bean casserole hits the table. If you’re too busy (or lazy!) to make this dish from scratch, Sprouts has an amazing premade meal that just needs to be popped in the oven or microwave. Don’t forget to top it off with some fried onions too! (Most are vegan but make sure to check the label).
8. Sprouts Sweet Potato Casserole
Sprouts also offers an amazing sweet potato casserole, topped with a yummy brown sugar mix. This product in specific doesn’t include marshmallows, but you can get some Dandies, a great gelatin-free marshmallow brand, at most health stores.
9. 365 Value Stuffing
Whole Foods’ generic brand, 365, has a great option for vegan stuffing fans. It’s only available during the holidays, so if you love stuffing, stock up for the rest of the year. It also pairs amazingly with cranberry, and of course, the aforementioned vegan gravy.
10. Daiya Pumpkin Cheesecake
What do you get when you combine a New York favorite, and a seasonal flavor? Daiya Pumpkin Cheesecake, that’s what! It’s also gluten free, so if you have any GF friends, they’ll be safe with this special dessert. Luckily, Daiya products can be found at most local chains, so Kroger, Publix, and even Walmart will have you covered.
