18 vegan New Year's Eve recipes - Simple Vegan Recipes

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No matter what your celebration will look like this year, these vegan New Year's Eve recipes will kick off your new year deliciously.

image collage of vegan New Year's Eve party foods: dip, pinwheels, cookies, and nog

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Here is a thing that won't surprise you: My favorite part about hosting a holiday party is planning and making the party spread. When it comes to vegan New Year's Eve recipes, dips, spreads, and finger foods rule.

No need to feel like the list below is a fixed menu. Use as many or as few of these recipes as you need.

Pick and choose to build your ideal vegan New Year's Eve spread!

Finger foods

For me, finger foods are the cornerstone of any party, so no collection of vegan New Year's Eve recipes would be complete without a healthy helping of dips, spreads, and other finger foods!

overhead photo of crackers and carrot sticks next to vegan spinach artichoke dip in the baking pan. A hand is dipping a cracker into the pan.

Vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe

Warm, creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip uses no mayo, cheese, cream cheese, or sour cream. But even though it's dairy free, it's just as decadent. Promise!

sriracha tofu bites on a white plate with ranch to dip

Sriracha tofu recipe

Sticky-sweet, spicy sriracha tofu is so easy to make in the oven! Serve it as an entree, over rice, or dish it up as an appetizer with creamy ranch to dip.

white plate on a gray table with a vegan cheese ball on it

Easiest Vegan Cheeseball Ever

Who says party food has to take more than 10 minutes to make? Not this amazingly easy Vegan Cheeseball!

hand picking up a tofu ricotta puff from a serving platter

Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs

Vegan Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs are perfect finger food for your next holiday party. They’re super flavorful, and you only need seven ingredients to make them!

vegan pinwheels in a meal prep container

Southwest-Style Vegan Pinwheels

Southwest-Style Vegan Pinwheels are creamy, satisfying, and perfect for your next party or in your lunchbox. No one needs to know how easy they were to make.

Bowl of Dilly Vegan Sunflower Seed Dip with carrots, celery, and crackers

Dilly Sunflower Seed Dip

Dilly Sunflower Seed Dip is perfect for crackers and veggies at your next party. Soaked, raw sunflower seeds are the star of this hearty, nut-free vegan dip.

buffalo tofu nuggets in a serving bowl with creamy dipping sauce

Baked buffalo tofu wings recipe

Baked buffalo tofu bites are spicy, crunchy, and so easy to make in the oven or in the air fryer. You'll love these tofu nuggets dipped in creamy, dilly tahini sauce!

serving platter with vegan ranch dip with carrots and broccoli for dipping

Curried Baked Falafel

Curried baked falafel have layered flavors of cumin, coriander, garlic, and Sriracha. Serve them in a rice bowl with roasted broccoli & brown rice for a full & satisfying meal. Or form them in the shape of gingerbread men for a surprising holiday appetizer or main course.

Vegan Buffalo Dip

This tangy, creamy, spicy Vegan Buffalo Dip doesn't use any vegan cheese, mayo, or sour cream. But it doesn't sacrifice an ounce of decadence.

Vegan Onion Dip is a grown-up spin on a slumber party classic. Perfect for dipping as a snack or as part of your next party spread!

Smoky Deviled Potato Bites

These six ingredient appetizers are packed with incredible flavor and healthy nutrients! you should plan on making a double batch…

Desserts

No New Year's Eve party spread is complete without a sweet treat or two. Or three. Pick and choose from these decadent options to create the vegan dessert bar of your dreams!

close-up of a mini vegan cheesecake topped with raspberries

Teaslies: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes

Rich, creamy, mini vegan cheesecakes are a total crowd-pleaser and a snap to make!

bowl of Biscoff banana pudding on a blue tabletop

Caramelized Figs with Balsamic Vinegar

Caramelized Figs with Balsamic Vinegar are delicious for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Enjoy them on toast, yogurt, ice cream, or on their own when you make this easy oil-free, vegan, and gluten-free recipe.

hand putting a plate of vegan brown sugar cookies on a blue tabletop

Peppermint Mocha Brownies

Perfect Brownies get all dressed up for Christmas with their candy cane top!

stack of vegan oatmeal raisin cookies on a white plate

Salted Maple Pecan Vegan Fudge

The easiest, most fool-proof, rich, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth Salted Maple Pecan Vegan Fudge. Punctuated with crunchy pecan pieces and a smattering of sea salt crystals, it’s like salty, sweet perfection!

Cocktails and mocktails

One year, a friend and I decided that instead of toasting the new year with champagne, we'd cheers with tequila shots. We cheersed far, far too many times. And, as you can imagine, that was the worst January 1st of my life.

Don't be like 23-year-old me! Cap off your vegan New Year's Eve spread with proper cocktails instead!

Cranberry Mulled Wine

Don’t you love how mulled wine just makes the whole house smell festive? Cranberry Mulled Wine is tart, sweet, spiced, and perfect for sipping on a cold evening.

overhead photo of roasted pear vegan buttered rum in mugs with cinnamon stick garnish and pears on the table

Roasted Pear Not Buttered Rum

Not buttered rum may not have any dairy in it, but it’s still a strong, sweet, rich drink that’s perfect on a chilly fall or winter evening.

hand placing a cinnamon stick into a cup of vegan eggnog

Christmas Cosmos

Raise a glass and toast the holidays with a Christmas Cosmo!

vegan hot chocolate in a mug with a cinnamon stick, marshmallows, and chocolate syrup

Cranberry Mimosa

This cranberry mimosa is a festive and easy holiday cocktail. With just three ingredients, it’s simple to keep everything on hand for impromptu gatherings.

Comments

Boyd Kobe

November 27, 2018 at 2:49 am

Mmm, these look delicious! So creative. I am excited to try one of them this week! Thank you for sharing!

- Becky Striepe
  
  November 27, 2018 at 8:46 am
  
  Enjoy it, Boyd!
  
Sarah

January 03, 2017 at 1:14 am

Thanks for including my brownies! I did a double take when I saw that first photo :) Happy New Year's to you and your sweet family!!!

- Becky Striepe
  
  January 03, 2017 at 7:22 am
  
  Ha! You're welcome. :) Happy new year to you and yours, too!
  
Mary Ellen - VNutrition

December 31, 2016 at 5:14 pm

I'm with you, I love planning for parties! These all look perfect for a NYE party!!! They all look so delicious!

- Becky Striepe
  
  December 31, 2016 at 6:26 pm
  
  Thank you, Mary Ellen! Snacky food is my favorite.
  
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

December 29, 2016 at 8:50 pm

You sure know how to throw a party, Becky!

- Becky Striepe
  
  December 29, 2016 at 8:58 pm
  
  Thank you, Amy!
  
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

December 29, 2016 at 2:50 pm

There are so many delicious options here! Thank you for including my dip!

- Becky Striepe
  
  December 29, 2016 at 2:53 pm
  
  Thank YOU, Dianne!
  
Stewart Boomer

January 06, 2016 at 7:23 pm

I never knew that there were so many different options for a vegan looking for fun finger foods! Thanks for the variety of recipes - I love artichokes just as much as I love cheesecakes, so I'm super excited to be able to try some of these. If you have a chance, you should totally post more of these - especially the desserts. Thanks for sharing - I can't wait to try them!

- Becky Striepe
  
  January 06, 2016 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thank you, Stewart! Happy cooking!
  
Andrea

January 06, 2016 at 2:57 pm

My husband made your spinach and artichoke dip for a dinner party the other night. It was his first time blending cashews in the Vitamix and he stopped well short of the ideal state of creaminess! Even though the dip was a bit "gritty," it still tasted good. :)

- Becky Striepe
  
  January 06, 2016 at 3:17 pm
  
  Haha I know exactly the texture you mean. I'm glad it tasted good, despite the underblending. :D
  
Ceara

December 25, 2015 at 7:43 pm

Such fun holiday ideas - always looking for different vegan appies to try for entertaining this time of year!

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