Get a whole menu of healthy, delicious recipe ideas with this collection of my own Top 10 Vegan Halloween Recipes, which feature pumpkins and squash in all categories, from appetizers and soups to salads, entrees, and baked goods.
All around us, the leaves are changing, the days are becoming chillier, and homemade gravestones are popping up on lawns. That’s right, Halloween is here, and you’ve likely already strung spiderwebs from wall to wall, assembled costumes for the big night, and carved a whole family of pumpkins! There are lots of ways to incorporate this spooky holiday into your life, including your meals. The good news is that you can enjoy delicious, plant-based seasonal fare for your Halloween festivities while still keeping it healthy and nutritious. Eat, drink, and be scary this Halloween season with my Top 10 Halloween Vegan Recipes. I’m sharing some of my all-time favorite recipes that I like to serve during the fall holiday, based on autumn plant foods, like pumpkin, squash, whole grains, pulses, nuts, and seeds. I’ve got my own kitchen-tested recipes here in all categories, from appetizers, salads and soups to entrees and side dishes, and Halloween treats, too.
Top 10 Vegan Halloween Recipes
If you’re looking for a tasty and savory dip this Halloween season, why not try this smoky pumpkin hummus? It’s incredibly easy to make, with only 7 ingredients, and is packed full of nutrients. Serve with roasted veggies, flatbread, or crackers for a snack that will keep you full and energized for hours.
Easy Kabocha Squash Soup with Miso
You might not be familiar with kabocha, but this knobby squash is a delicious and versatile ingredient that’s perfect for a Halloween meal. Enjoy this creamy, pureed miso soup that’s inspired by the flavors of Japan for lunch or dinner anytime. Additionally, the boo-tiful colors are a great complement to Halloween décor!
Spicy Pumpkin Black Bean Burgers
These smoky, spicy burgers are bursting with flavor! With ingredients such as pumpkin, beans, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds, they’re sure to be a hit this Halloween season. Bake them until crispy and enjoy with a delicious fall dip, such as hummus!
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Sage Lentil Filling
Butternut squash is one of my favorite winter vegetables—it’s full of vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium. It’s also nutty, earthy, and a great autumn dish! This recipe pairs butternut squash with savory lentils, quinoa, walnuts, and sage. It’s perfect as a main dish and the star of the show, especially as the weather gets chillier!
These easy-to-make overnight oats are a great way to incorporate the flavors of fall into your mornings. This recipe includes pumpkin spice, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin seeds, so you’re sure to have a pumpkin-filled breakfast.
Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Pumpkin Seeds
Wondering what to do with leftover pumpkin seeds from your pumpkin carving activities? Roast and use them to top this delicious, rich, earthy pumpkin bread, which is full of fiber and essential nutrients. You can enjoy this bread any time of day, whether as a yummy breakfast slice or as fuel for trick-or-treating.
Instead of sugar-filled cupcakes, cookies, and candy, these pumpkin spice energy bites are a great way to fuel your whole family this fall season. Each tasty bite is full of protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals. Plus, they require no cooking and can be stored in the refrigerator, so you can whip up a batch and keep them on hand as an easy and nutritious snack.
Classic Vegan Fresh Pumpkin Pie
This list wouldn’t be complete without the quintessential pumpkin pie, a classic fall dessert. This delicious and healthful pie is made with fresh pumpkin, so don’t throw out your Halloween decorations! You can also use canned pumpkin too.
This delicious smoothie combines the flavors of fall with the zingy taste of orange juice, incorporating canned pumpkin and maple syrup for a hint of sweetness. Plus, you can use your own homemade pumpkin puree, if you are so inclined, to avoid food waste. This smoothie, which is full of plant protein, healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals, is a tasty and nutritious alternative to the sugar-filled treats that usually accompany the Halloween season.
After a late night of trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities, you’re sure to need a morning pick-me-up, and that’s where this delicious pumpkin spicy soy latte comes in. With just a few classic fall spices and ingredients, including cinnamon, cloves, and pumpkin, you’ll have the perfect drink to sip while watching the autumn leaves fall.
For more spooky plant-based Halloween recipe ideas, check out these:
Easy Curried Leek Vegetable Soup
Sage Lentils with Squash and Mushrooms
Roasted Orange Ginger Carrots
Vegan Carbonara with Pumpkin
Butternut Squash Kale Barley Salad
Spaghetti Squash Salad with Basil and Tomatoes
Written by Kathryn Atkinson, dietetic intern, with Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN
