40+ Festive Vegan New Year’s Eve Recipes

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Make these fun and festive vegan New Year’s Eve recipes this year to inspire your guests and help them fall in love with plant-based treats. Our crowd-pleasing recipes will make for the best party ever!

Ring in the New Year with delicious foods and your favorite people! With our list of delicious vegan party recipes featuring everything from easy vegan appetizers, dips, and fizzy drinks to kid-friendly snacks and hearty mains, this year’s party will be a true success.

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Suitable for anyone who loves to eat, we’ve collected plant-based party food that’s on the healthier side and quick to make as well as more elaborate dishes that are quickly gobbled up by picky eaters.

No matter if you want to keep it simple this year or want to create a whole buffet or dinner menu, our picks are sure to help!

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Don’t forget to grab your printable vegan rum balls recipe at the end of this article.

Festive Drinks

Blood Orange Champagne Mule
New Year’s Eve can’t be complete without a bottle of champagne. Add to that the prettiest seasonal citrus fruit and there you have a lovely festive drink!
You can swap the blood orange for pomegranate or regular orange juice if you like and serve this drink after only 5 minutes of prep time.
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01 drink Blood Orange Champagne Mule
Pomegranate Kombucha Mimosa
How about some kombucha for a healthy twist on a classic cocktail? This pomegranate mimosa can be enjoyed in the morning or evening and requires only 4 ingredients.
Try this festive bubbly drink that is perfect during the holidays or on New Year’s Eve.
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02 drink pomegranate kombucha mimosa
Pear Vanilla Gin Fizz
This pretty cocktail recipe combines gin and soda water with homemade pear and vanilla syrup. It’s wonderfully sweet and refreshing!
Be sure to add that gorgeous vanilla sugar rim to your fizzy gin and enjoy with your loved ones!
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Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail
This pomegranate mojito cocktail is an easy bright and festive drink flavored with lime and garnished with fresh mint!
With just a tiny bit of vodka (or skip the alcohol to make this a mocktail!), this recipe is great for Christmas or New Years's Eve.
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04 drink Pommegranate Mojito Cocktail

Appetizers & Dips

Hummus Cheese Appetizer Platter
Impress your party guests with this colorful vegan appetizer platter! Lots of colorful fresh and roasted produce, an array of dips and crackers plus a simple homemade cheese ball all join forces for this customizable recipe.
Step-by-step instructions are included to make the perfect appetizer platter for your needs!
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Balsamic Caramelized Onion Crostini
Sliced baguette topped with hummus and caramelized onion: this quick and easy appetizer is loved at any party!
It’s ready to enjoy in 20 minutes total and requires only a few basic ingredients.
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06 app dip Hummus Balsamic Caramelised Onion Crostini
Vegan Beer Cheese Ball
If you want to make this super flavorful vegan cheese ball, you need to soak cashews in hoppy beer and then blend it smooth. Coat the outside with smoky tempeh bacon, walnut or anything else you like!
This plant-based appetizer is best paired with crackers, veggies or vegan meats and so crowd-pleasing.
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07 app dips Vegan Beer Cheese Ball
Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites
Speaking of crowd-pleasing, these beautiful cranberry cream cheese bites are fabulous for entertaining during the holidays or New Year’s Eve!
Layers of vegan cream cheese, cranberry sauce, hazelnuts and rosemary are served in little puff pastry bites that nobody can resist.
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08 app dip Cranberry Bites
Crispy Veggie Croquettes
Make this simple finger food out of potatoes and veggies! These crispy croquettes are liked by young and old alike and can be dipped into anything from ketchup to vegan cheese sauce or garlic yogurt dressing.
Add them to your party menu this year!
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Baked Cauliflower Wings
Tender, crispy, flavorful and fun: these vegan cauliflower wings are a true win at any gathering! Coated in a homemade buffalo sauce and crispy cornflakes, they make any picky eater fall in love with veggies.
Serve with vegan ranch or your favorite dip!
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Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
This roasted sweet potato dip is perfect during fall and winter! It’s easy and quick to make with simple ingredients and can be decorated with seasonal goodness such as pomegranate seeds.
Dips like hummus can be paired with crackers, toasted pita or veggie sticks!
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09 app dip Sweet Potato Hummus
Vegan Pigs In A Blanket
Try this addictive party snack or appetizer even for your non-vegan guests! These American-style vegan pigs in a blanket are brimming with flavor and feature carrots as a healthy meat replacement.
They are real eye-catchers and so easy to make!
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10 app dip Vegan Pigs In A Blanket
Mushroom Spinach Dip
Thick, creamy and featuring lots of garlic: this mushroom spinach dip is undetectably dairy-free and a favorite at any gathering!
Sautéed mushrooms, onion, spinach and cashew cream are some of the main ingredients of this 30-minute recipe.
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Warm Onion Bacon Dip
What’s there not to love about this scrumptious dip? Based on cauliflower, sauerkraut and cashews, this recipe is loaded with cheesy nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, caramelized onions and vegan bacon bits — making it irresistibly delicious.
Perfect to bring with you or serve your non-vegan guests!
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12 app dip Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip
Spicy Seasoned Pretzels
Finger food is perfect for New Year’s Eve parties! These vegan spicy seasoned pretzels won’t disappoint.
Mix pantry staples like garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and nutritional yeast flakes with vegan margarine for a flavorful coating and bake the pretzels for 10-15 minutes!
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Easy Vegan Calamari
This classic appetizer is actually easy to make vegan by using one genius ingredient: hearts of palm. They get a fishy flavor thanks to brilliant seasoning and require only 8 ingredients and 20 minutes to make!
Try this for any seafood lovers and serve with vegan mayo or aioli!
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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cheesy, creamy and so satisfying: this Buffalo chicken dip is fully plant-based and totally crowd-pleasing!
Made with easy-to-find ingredients, this flavorful appetizer needs a place on your buffet.
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15 app dip Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
Easy Cowboy Caviar
This budget-friendly recipe is chock-full of colorful veggies, black beans and corn, all of which are smothered in a tangy and spicy homemade dressing.
It’s a classic vegan-friendly appetizer served with tortilla chips!
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16 app dip texas caviar

Dinner Ideas

Healthy Vegan Pizza Rolls
Pizza rolls are one of our favorite dinner-approved finger foods! Secretly stuffed with veggies and topped with vegan cream cheese, they are loved by young and old alike.
Simply double the recipe if you’re feeding a crowd!
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Vegan Baked Taquitos
For an impressive plant-based meal, serve these crispy vegan baked taquitos filled with savory jackfruit and melted vegan cheddar cheese!
Combine them with a delicious dip and watch them disappear really fast.
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18 dinner vegan baked taquitos
Vegan Gluten-Free Cornbread
Cornbread is a classic side dish and can be combined with so many dips and mains! This gluten-free and vegan recipe is made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes total.
Serve with mango chutney or meaty vegan mains!
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BBQ Vegan Lentil Meatballs
Speaking of protein-packed recipes, these flavorful vegan meatballs are made with accessible and affordable ingredients and really crowd-pleasing!
Based on lentils, rice, oats and breadcrumbs, they are packed with nutrients and can be spiced to your liking with BBQ sauce, liquid smoke and more.
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Vegan Cheese Fondue
Fondue was one of the classic New Year’s Eve dinner recipes when we grew up! And just like anything else, it can be made totally vegan.
This scrumptious recipe requires only 10 minutes of your time and it will be such a hit at your party!
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Vegan Party Sandwiches
These entirely vegan ham and swiss dinner roll party melt sandwiches are going to be your next favorite recipe!
They are fun to make, really practical, customizable and perfect for feeding a larger crowd.
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22 dinner party sandwiches
Crispy Onion Bhaji
Golden, light and perfectly crispy, these Indian appetizers are really something else! Finely chopped veggies are tossed in a batter with fragrant spices and herbs, then fried to perfection.
This versatile side can be served with a vegan yogurt sauce and reheated the next day.
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23 dinner Onion Bhaji
Vegan Lentil Tacos
Who said that tacos are for Tuesdays only? In our books, they are a great crowd-pleasing party food idea that everyone will love.
This recipe is made with mashed lentils, lots of spices and different toppings like avocado, salsa and fresh herbs.
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24 dinner healthy vegan lentil tacos
Vegan Wellington
Want to make your New Year’s Eve dinner really festive? This vegan Wellington is for you!
It’s a scrumptious showstopper, richly flavored with balsamic seared mushrooms, roasted squash and caramelized onions.
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Easy Vegan Dumplings
These simple vegetable dumplings are fully homemade and a wonderful party addition!
The filling consists of crumbled tofu, veggies and lots of spices, and the whole recipe takes only 35 minutes from start to finish.
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26 dinner vegan dumplings
Quinoa Tater Tots
How about a little twist on classic finger food? These healthier tater tots are crunchy on the outside with tender bits of quinoa, mushrooms and chives on the inside.
The little golden nuggets are great for dipping and packed with fiber, protein and flavor!
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15-Minute Garlic Bread
A must-have at any BBQ or party, this vegan garlic bread couldn’t be quicker or easier to make. Only 4 ingredients and 15 minutes are required for this versatile and flavorful side.
It pairs well with anything from pasta to salads and dips and will be gobbled up really quickly.
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Colorful Vegan Sushi
For a fun and colorful party version of traditional sushi, try this fully plant-based no-rice recipe! It gets its color from sweet potatoes and can be filled to your liking.
We recommend soy sauce and peanut sauce for the dipping part!
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30 dinner no rice sushi
Vegan Mushroom Fries
Crispy on the outside and deliciously meaty on the inside, these spiced vegan mushroom fries make for a great crowd-pleasing meal addition!
Coated with a vegan egg wash and served with creamy aioli, everyone will love these fries.
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Festive Treats

Vegan Pink Champagne Cake
This vegan pink champagne cake is incredibly fluffy, moist and perfect for celebrations like New Year!
Make this elegant showstopper with lots of buttercream and meringue kisses to wow your guests.
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32 sweets vegan pink champagne cake
Vegan Glitter Cake Pops
If you’re into edible glitter, make these sparkly cake pops for your New Year’s party!
With a delicious gluten-free chocolate cake base and colorful decoration, everyone will love these super special treats.
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33 sweets vegan glitter cake pops
No-Bake Caramel Slices
Layers of dairy-free salted caramel, almond cookie and dark chocolate join forces for this easy dessert recipe!
It’s perfect for making in advance and for serving a healthier sweet treat to your family or guests.
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Tofu Chocolate Mousse
This 4-ingredient silken tofu chocolate mousse is super chocolatey, fluffy and high in protein!
Made from healthy vegan ingredients within just 15 minutes, you can decorate it to your liking and serve in individual glasses at your party.
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small glass jars with homemade vegan chocolate mousse topped with raspberries and coconut
Prosecco Berry Trifle
This prosecco berry trifle is the ultimate dessert for any special occasion!
With layers of strawberry Prosecco jelly, vegan white chocolate custard, berry cream and a meringue topping, it is sure to impress. It can even be blowtorched for an extra wow effect!
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36 sweets trifle bowl
Vegan Frangipani Tart
Make your New Year’s party really festive with this “galette des rois” which means “king cake” in French.
With an almond flour, cream and brown sugar filling, this lovingly decorated puff pastry tart with a flaky crust is both tasty and beautiful!
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36.5 dinner vegan frangipani tart
Vegan Funfetti Cupcakes
Let’s add some party-approved funfetti to our New Year’s recipes. These colorful homemade vanilla cupcakes are easy to make from scratch and decorated with sprinkles!
Everyone will love this sweet treat.
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Champagne Donuts
Have you ever heard of such a recipe? A generous splash of bubbly champagne in your traditional vanilla baked donuts creates all-new flavors and aromas, not to mention the vanilla-champagne frosting!
Add golden sprinkles for an extra festive touch and surprise your guests.
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38 sweets campagne donuts
Cookie Dough Truffles
If you want to keep things on the easy and healthy side, these blissful cookie dough truffles will be for you.
With only 4 ingredients like dates, nuts and vanilla extract, these little treats are ready in only 10 minutes and can feature different coatings!
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Vegan Vanilla Sheet Cake
This colorful vegan vanilla sheet cake is perfect to feed a crowd during any party!
A fluffy square sponge cake is topped with white icing and sprinkles, then sliced and served with warm custard.
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40+ Festive Vegan New Year's Eve Recipes

by Alena Schowalter
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Make these fun and festive vegan New Year’s Eve recipes this year to inspire your guests and help them fall in love with plant-based treats. Our crowd-pleasing recipes will make for the best party ever! The following vegan rum balls recipe is so delicious and takes only around 15 minutes to make, perfect for making ahead of time or bringing to a gathering.
Serves 14 balls

Ingredients

Vegan Rum Balls

  • 1 cup dates pitted (120 g)
  • 1 cup almonds 100 g
  • 2 tablespoons coconut desiccated
  • 1-2 tablespoons rum extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 oz dark chocolate melted (55 g)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Start by melting the chocolate in the microwave or on the stove. If you don't have a good food processor, soak your dried dates for a couple of minutes in hot water, then drain them well.
  • Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until they turn into a fine meal. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until a large ball forms.
  • You might need to add a splash of water in order to achieve the right consistency while blending.
  • Using your wet hands, divide the mixture into equally sized pieces and roll each of them until you've created a little ball.
  • Place all of your rum balls next to each other on a plate. You can roll them in some desiccated coconut or extra cocoa powder if you like.
  • Transfer them into the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving so they can firm up. The homemade rum balls can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • You can add 1 tablespoon of brewed espresso or a spritz of dark rum to your balls if you like!
  • Instead of almonds, you can use walnuts, pecans or cashews. Almond butter can be swapped for cashew, coconut or sunflower seed butter.
  • If you want the rum balls to be sweeter, add more maple syrup as well as more coconut or almonds.
Course: Special Occasions
Cuisine: American
Nutrition Facts
40+ Festive Vegan New Year's Eve Recipes
Serving Size
 
1 ball
Amount per Serving
Calories
113
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
39
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Hi, I'm Alena Schowalter — a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with my husband, I founded nutriciously in 2015 and have been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages toward a healthy plant-based diet. I enjoy discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature, and creating new recipes. Read more about us here.

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    • thanks for bringing this to our attention! We just fixed this issue, could you please retry finding the “get the recipe” buttons? :)

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  1. Hi Alena,
    I tried a couple of the “get recipe” buttons and they worked. :-)
    Thank you for all the amazing recipes you dig up for us.
    Happy New Year!
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