33 Must-Try Vegan Fall Recipes
Published: September 13, 2024
Modified: October 4, 2025
Fall is here and if you're looking for cozy, comforting vegan recipes that you'll want to make all season long, I have plenty for you. These must-try recipes incorporate fresh seasonal produce like pumpkin, sweet potato, apples, butternut squash, and cranberries. You'll find seasonal ideas for breakfast to dinner and everything in between.
Autumn is one of my favorite times of year, with cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and of course, amazing seasonal produce. If you're looking for some inspiration for your vegan fall plate, you'll find everything you need right here!
While this list contains recipes of all types, if you're looking for even more vegan fall soup recipes, I have a whole collection of them, too. I also have a complete vegan Thanksgiving menu, with classic holiday dishes and desserts made vegan.
Vegan Fall Breakfast Ideas
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Vegan Apple Muffins
Easy? YesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
This recipe is fall in muffin form! It combines delicious cinnamon and apples into a muffin with a fluffy crumb, then tops it all off with a sweet and crunchy streusel and lemon icing. Even though it looks fancy, this recipe is super easy to make.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
Easy? YesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes
Nothing says cozy brunch quite like pancakes, and the addition of pumpkin and warm spices make this recipe extra special. They're a delicious weekend treat paired with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
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Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins with Orange Streusel
Easy? YesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes
Take advantage of cranberry season to make these tender and tangy cranberry orange muffins! They have a crunchy streusel topping made with orange zest for even more flavor. And they're incredibly easy to make in just 35 minutes.
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Savory Vegan Pumpkin Cheese Scones
Easy? YesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
This classic scone recipe hails from Australia and is made savory with pumpkin and herbs. While in the US, scones are typically eaten as breakfast food, in other parts of the world they're typically eaten with soup or afternoon tea.
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Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
Easy? YesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes
Moist, tender, and full of sweet pumpkin flavor, these vegan pumpkin muffins are the ultimate fall breakfast treat! They're spiced with a warm pumpkin spice blend and topped with a pumpkin spice streusel and tangy icing.
Vegan Dinner Ideas for Fall
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Lentil Loaf
Easy? NoPrep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
This lentil loaf is tender, full of flavor, and satisfying, making it a great main course for fall dinners. It's easily one of my most popular recipes, ever, especially around the holidays.
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Butternut Squash Casserole
Easy? NoPrep Time: 50 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Made with roasted butternut squash, kale, leeks, pecans, and creamy, tangy cashew cheese, this casserole is a delicious and nutritious fall side dish or main course.
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Loaded Vegan Baked Potato
Easy? YesPrep Time: 35 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutesTotal Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
These baked potatoes are anything but boring, with vegan sour cream, vegan cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, and chives packing delicious flavor into every bite! The recipe includes a fail-proof trick for getting a perfect melt on your vegan cheese.
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Mashed Butternut Squash
Easy? YesPrep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
It's such a simple side dish, but this mashed butternut squash is full of flavor from maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mash it with a potato masher for a chunky consistency, or put it in the blender for a smooth, creamy texture.
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Vegan Chili
Easy? YesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Made with two types of beans, bell peppers, and a rich tomato base, this vegan chili is the perfect comfort food for fall. Top it off with vegan sour cream and cheddar, and pair it with vegan cornbread for a delicious dinner.
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Vegan Pumpkin Risotto
Easy? YesPrep Time: n/aCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes
Adding the creaminess of pumpkin into a delicious risotto results in an amazing side dish or entrée that you'll want to eat all season long. And it's so easy to make, that you can!
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Vegan Pot Pie
Easy? NoPrep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
With a flaky crust and hearty tofu and veggie filling, this pot pie is the comfort food you need to keep you feeling warm and cozy this autumn.
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Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese (Gluten-Free)
Easy? YesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
I love a good butternut squash mac and cheese, and this recipe takes it to the next level with real ingredients, fresh herbs, and gluten-free noodles. It's a great fall side dish for kids and adults alike.
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Creamy Tofu Satay Curry
Easy? YesPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes
Peanut butter, coconut milk, and soy sauce combine to make a delicious tofu satay curry that's inspired by Indonesian takeaway. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare, so you'll definitely be making this one over and over again.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
Easy? YesPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
This pasta recipe is made with a creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with flavorful spinach and mushrooms, for a complete, nutritious fall meal that's also easy to make!
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Vegan Stew & Dumplings
Easy? YesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
This meat-free stew is paired with soft and chewy dumplings, loaded with flavor, and so easy to make!
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Stuffed Butternut Squash
Easy? YesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
This stuffed butternut squash will be the star of your dinner table, thanks to its vibrant colors and delicious flavors. The squash and stuffing combine to make a full meal that incorporates rice, vegan sausage, apples, and cranberries.
Vegan Fall Soups and Salads
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Carrots and Ginger
Easy? YesPrep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour
When fresh pie pumpkins are in season, this is one of my favorite soups to make. It blends pumpkin with carrots, ginger, cashew cream, and seasonings to create a rich medley of comforting flavors in your mouth.
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Apple Walnut Salad
Easy? YesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes
I've been making this salad daily, because it's just so easy and delicious! It combines your choice of greens with apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, and vegan feta, then tops it all off with a simple homemade maple-balsamic vinaigrette. The blend of sweet and tangy fall flavors will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Vegan French Onion Soup
Easy? YesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 2 hours, 25 minutesTotal Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes
Caramelized onions, a rich broth, crusty baguette slices, and a savory vegan Gruyère cheese combine to make the most delicious French onion soup! It's the perfect starter or entrée on a cool, fall evening.
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Vegan Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Easy? YesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes
I can't get enough butternut squash this season, and this smooth and creamy soup is the perfect blend of squash, apples, and spices.
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Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup
Easy? YesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes
Turmeric, ginger, and sweet potato combine in this delicious healing soup to create the perfect fall comfort food. Pair it with a crusty bread, or eat it on its own as a side or light main dish.
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Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Easy? YesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes
This butternut squash quinoa salad is a gorgeous starter for a fancy dinner, but easy enough to make for an everyday meal. With spinach, apples, squash, and quinoa, it's a delicious way to get your vitamins and protein.
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Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Easy? YesPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
Skip the canned cream of mushroom soup, because this recipe is so much more delicious, and it's easy to make too!
Vegan Fall Breads
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Vegan Cornbread
Easy? YesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes
This vegan cornbread is so delicious, you'll want to pair it with every meal you eat this fall. Perfectly sweet with a texture that's not too dense or too light, it makes a great side for vegan chili, soups, or salads.
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Vegan Banana Pumpkin Bread
Easy? YesPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Spice up your fall table with this amazing vegan bread made with bananas and pumpkin purée. It's so easy to make, and it's delicious as a snack or breakfast!
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Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread
Easy? YesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
This recipe takes all the deliciousness of apple fritters and turns it into a cakey loaf that's vegan, gluten-free, low in sugar, and allergy-friendly. Drizzle it with a sweet glaze and it's the perfect fall treat!
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Easy? YesPrep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
This pumpkin bread is moist, tender, and loaded with mini chocolate chips. Even better, it's a one-bowl recipe with easy cleanup!
Vegan Desserts and Snacks for Fall
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Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
Easy? YesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 5 minutesTotal Time: 6 hours, 25 minutes
With warm pumpkin spice, real pumpkin purée, and a crunchy Graham cracker crust, this vegan cheesecake will be your go-to dessert all season long! It's an easy blender recipe that uses simple ingredients like silken tofu and cashews to create the perfect cool and creamy texture.
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Vegan Apple Crisp
Easy? YesPrep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
My absolute favorite dessert to make when fall comes around is apple crisp. Topped with a scoop of non-dairy vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, the crunchy, crumbly topping and caramelized cinnamon apples are one of my favorite treats! Even better, it's so easy to make!
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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake
Easy? NoPrep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 3 hours
If fall was a vegan cake, it would be this one! This vegan pumpkin spice cake is filled with delicious spices and coated with a layer of fluffy icing that everyone will love.
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Cinnamon Apple Chips
Easy? YesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes
If you're looking for a simple but delicious fall snack, try these cinnamon apple chips! They require just three ingredients you probably already have at home: cinnamon, sugar, and apples, and are ready in an hour.
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Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easy? YesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Chocolate chip cookies are, of course, the best cookies, but add pumpkin, and they're next-level amazing. They're a great way to incorporate seasonal ingredients to shake up your baking routine.

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