From Pies to Ice Cream: 9 Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts

If you're only going to have one vegan dessert on your Thanksgiving table, make sure it's this recipe for vegan pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie is the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert after all!

No Thanksgiving would be complete without a traditional and in-season apple pie. This vegan American apple pie is full of spices that will remind guests of Fall, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. So delicious, they'll be sure to come back for a second slice!

Since Thanksgiving dessert is all about the pies, make sure your spread has a pecan pie, too. This recipe for vegan pecan pie is so delicious, it will probably fool your dairy-friendly friends.

You can't have pie without a little ice cream! Treat your vegan guests to this recipe for cashew cream vanilla bean ice cream. Naturally sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, this ice cream is also great on its own sans pie.

Who says custard can't be vegan? This vegan pumpkin custard is a cross between crème brulée and traditional pumpkin pie filling, but with a slightly creamier texture. A great alternative for people who don't really dig on pie. (Besides, it's so heavenly that you won't miss the crust!)

For a seasonal dessert filled with Fall flavors, crisp topping, and pumpkin pie spice, try this vegan apple crisp. Not only is this recipe dairy-free, but it's also low in fat and high in manganese, an antioxidant that aids in digestion and fatigue — preventing that Turkey Day food coma!

For a Southern dish that is slightly sweeter than pumpkin pie, make this vegan sweet potato pie. Loaded with nutrients and dairy-free substitutes like coconut oil, this recipe is a lighter twist on the traditional pie without compromising taste.

If you're looking for a waistline-friendly dessert, we suggest this dairy-free pumpkin bread pudding. This vegan recipe is a cinch to make (just throw all the ingredients into a bowl before baking) and low in calories!

If you're vegan or lactose intolerant, try this vegan pumpkin cheesecake. The "cheese" is completely dairy-free, made from cashews, but still full of flavor. With no baking required, it is easy to whip up — just watch this video!

— Additional reporting by Emily Bibb