Easy Whole Food Plant Based Thanksgiving Recipes - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (2024)

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Thanksgiving is around the corner and if you are new to a whole food plant based lifestyle, this may cause you a pang of anxiety. So I decided to do a roundup of my favorite recipes that are PERFECT for a Thanksgiving dinner. These whole food plant based Thanksgiving recipes are delicious & easy to make, so even your meat-eating relatives might not even notice!!!

Thanksgiving Plant-Based Appetizers

Of course you can start off with some appetizers like salad, olive tray, assorted nuts. If you need some no-oil salad dressings, check these out. (Use code HOLIDAY50%OFF to get it for half price)

But maybe you want to do something a little more for the “first course”. Here are a few options.

Autumn Squash Soup (Panera Bread Copycat)

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You might want to start off with a nice warm & creamy soup, inspired by Panera Bread. This soup is also known as Butternut Squash Soup and NO ONE will know that it doesn’t have dairy in it. The creamy base is created with coconut milk – use the light version to keep the fat & calorie content down or use the full fat coconut milk for a creamier version. Either way is GREAT! Click here for the Vegan Autumn Squash Soup Recipe.

7 Layer Vegan Bean Dip

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Perhaps you might want a non-traditional appetizer like a 7 layer bean dip. This whole food plant based appetizer uses a garlic cashew cream to make the “sour cream”. To make it 100% whole food plant based, leave off the vegan shredded cheese. Click here for the 7 Layer Vegan Bean Dip Recipe.

You’ll need WFPB tortilla chips to go along with the 7 layer bean dip and they are so quick & easy to make! Try these No-Oil Chili Lime Baked Tortilla Chips.

Healthy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

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Do you have nacho cheese lovers? Sometimes my family likes to do a non-traditional meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas. We’ve done build your own nachos before and this Nacho Cheese sauce is the BOMB. Click here for the Healthy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce.

Thanksgiving Plant-Based Main Course Recipes

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

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These adorable little squash are the perfect serving bowl you get to eat! This recipe is packed with protein & flavor. Don’t be afraid – these squash cook fast and are easy to handle. I tell you all about it in the recipe. Click here to try the Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash.

One Pot Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

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Here’s another one that no meat eater will complain about. Don’t tell them it’s vegan and they will NEVER know. I even had a reader tell me he just tried this recipe, shared it with his friends and liked it so much it was going to be the main course for Thanksgiving. I thought what a great idea! Click here for One Pot Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta.

Harvest Veggie Loaf

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For something a little more hearty, then you might want to try this Harvest Veggie Loaf from Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures. They are one of my favorite whole food plant based bloggers and have lots of delicious recipes. Click here for their Harvest Veggie Loaf.

3 Bean Vegan Chili

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A nice warm and hearty 3 bean chili is great for a whole food plant based Thanksgiving meal! You can use any beans you’ve got and vary the spices to your liking. Click here for 3 Bean Vegan Chili Recipe.

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Thanksgiving Plant-Based Desserts

No Thanksgiving is complete without dessert and just because you are whole food plant based doesn’t mean you have to miss out!

The GREAT Vegan Pumpkin Pie

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Whole Food Plant Based Pumpkin Pie??? YES! Dreena Burton is another one of my favorite WFPB bloggers and I’m totally making this Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving this year. I don’t host, but will be bringing lots of WFPB goodies…. Click here for Dreena Burton’s Great Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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These little puppies are only 100 calories each and completely whole food plant based and YUM! No guilt dessert? Yes, thanks! Click here for Vegan Pumpkin Spice Muffins Recipe.

Lentil Peanut Butter Cookies

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These are my favorite dessert and my meat-eating friends love them too! They are always devoured when we have guests over. FYI my version is slightly different than Dr. Fuhrman’s version which this recipe is adapted from. I use more lentils so it is a bigger batch. Click here for the Best Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies.

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FAQs

What foods can you eat on a Whole Foods plant-based diet? ›

Our picks:
  • Avocado.
  • Tomato.
  • Peppers.
  • Kale.
  • Carrots.
  • Portobello mushrooms.
  • Blackberries.
  • Bananas.

What is WFPB whole food plant-based? ›

When following a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPB), the food groups included are whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables and small quantities of nuts and seeds.

What is the downside of a plant-based diet? ›

Some studies have shown that those on a plant-based diet are found to have lower plasma vitamin B12 levels and higher levels of vitamin B12 deficiency than those who consume animal products. Vitamin B12 is an important cofactor in DNA synthesis, and deficiency can lead to anemia and severe neurological dysfunction.

Is peanut butter OK on a plant-based diet? ›

Plant Protein

Anyone can follow plant- based eating. Peanuts and peanut butter is one of the most powerful plant foods that have a perfect balance of calories and nutrients. They are a food that has a lot of nutrients to offer, with the majority of calories coming from those good nutrients.

Why am I so hungry on whole food plant-based diet? ›

It might seem obvious, but "one of the reasons why you might feel hungrier when you transition to a vegan or plant-based diet is because you may not be eating enough calories and nutrients," explains Julie Barrette, a senior clinical dietician with Providence Mission Hospital.

Can you eat eggs on WFPB diet? ›

While one person following a WFPB diet may eat no animal products, another may eat small amounts of eggs, poultry, seafood, meat, or dairy. The whole-foods, plant-based diet emphasizes plant-based foods while minimizing animal products and processed items.

Why can't I lose weight on a whole food plant-based diet? ›

A whole food plant-based diet often leads to healthy weight loss, but if you're not seeing the scale move, these reasons could be why: You're still eating and cooking with oil. You need to eat more leafy greens (and fiber in general) You're going out to eat too much.

Can you eat pasta on WFPB diet? ›

Are they included in a WFPB diet? You can eat true 100 percent whole-grain cereals, pasta, and bread and follow a WFPB diet, but you also need to be careful and read labels closely. Foods labeled as multi-grain, made with whole grain and 100 percent wheat are not pure 100 percent whole-grain foods.

Can you eat potatoes on a WFPB diet? ›

But it's not the potatoes that make those foods unhealthy; it's the oil and salt. Potatoes, in and of themselves, are as nutritious as they are delicious, an incredibly healthful source of starchy satisfaction (which is why they're a foundation of a whole-food, plant-based diet).

Can you gain weight on WFPB diet? ›

You can gain weight while on a plant based diet by following these steps: Increase your caloric intake to consume more calories than what your body burns to create a caloric surplus. Focus on attaining an adequate protein intake for muscle growth.

What are the most filling plant-based foods? ›

Healthful foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both tend to be filling. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds. Oats, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruit are all good sources of fiber.

Is Greek yogurt a whole food? ›

Cheese and plain yogurt are also often included as whole foods. Even though the milk that they are made from will have gone through some processing to create these dairy products, the processing is seen as minimal. But this doesn't include yogurts with added sugars, flavourings and sweeteners.

Can you eat potatoes on a whole food plant-based diet? ›

But it's not the potatoes that make those foods unhealthy; it's the oil and salt. Potatoes, in and of themselves, are as nutritious as they are delicious, an incredibly healthful source of starchy satisfaction (which is why they're a foundation of a whole-food, plant-based diet).

What are the rules for whole food plant-based diet? ›

A whole food plant-based diet is a diet based on foods such as whole grains, lentils, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, but also avoids added oils and processed or refined foods.

Can I eat eggs on a plant-based diet? ›

Eggs can and should be part of a plant-based diet, and these five suggestions showcase how easy it is to incorporate the incredible egg into your plant-forward dishes.

Can you eat cheese on a whole food plant-based diet? ›

There are a lot of great plant-based protein sources, including tofu, lentils, beans, nuts and nut butters, seeds, and quinoa. Don't forget: Dairy, eggs, beef, poultry, and fish are allowed on the plant-based diet, they just shouldn't be the center of the meal.

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