This Thanksgiving will be my first as a vegan. I know what you’re thinking, what’s a Thanksgiving without a turkey? Well, I’d like to introduce you to a few vegan recipes that will make your traditional Thanksgiving dinner festive, fun, and cruelty-free.

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are usually loaded with fattening butter and cream, but not with this recipe!

http://minimalistbaker.com/the-best-damn-vegan-mashed-potatoes/

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potatoes are a staple of the Thanksgiving dinner. Try them vegan style with this fantastic recipe!

http://www.thefussyfork.com/vegan-sweet-potato-casserole/

Pumpkin Pie

No Thanksgiving meal is complete without pumpkin pie. This vegan version is to-die-for (but no animals had to)!

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/vegan-pumpkin-pie/

Cornbread

Cornbread is truly the heart and soul of a Southern Thanksgiving meal. Make some vegan cornbread with this recipe!

http://thehealthyfamilyandhome.com/vegan-cornbread/

Macaroni And Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the favorite dish of most kids at Thanksgiving. You’ll feel like a kid again when you eat this yummy vegan mac’ n cheese!

http://veganyumminess.com/creamy-vegan-mac-and-cheese/

Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is my personal favorite dish at Thanksgiving. This year, I’ll enjoy it without animal products using this recipe!

http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/vegan-pecan-pie/4a76cb85-1e1a-4a49-92cf-376b4856a4a1

Stuffing

The stuffing is the most important Thanksgiving side dish of all. Enjoy it dead-bird-free with this vegan recipe!

http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/vegan-stuffing.php

These vegan recipes are all yummy, healthy, and cruelty-free. If you try one of  these recipes, you will realize that vegan food doesn’t mean yucky food. Happy Thanksgiving!