A collage of vegan winter squash recipes.

32 Wholesome Vegan Winter Squash Recipes

Versatile and nutritious these vegan winter squash recipes are one reason to look forward to autumn produce each fall! Use your favorite butternut squash, acorn, pumpkin, delicata and many other varieties in meals ranging from savory to sweet!

A collage of photos with vegan winter squash recipes.

Best Winter Squash Recipes

I may not like winter, but I do love winter squash! There is something warm and comforting about winter squash that really makes it perfect for consuming during the colder months. With these wholesome vegan winter squash recipes everyone is sure to find something they will love to eat!

Winter squash is a bit more ‘hardy’ and is considered a starchy vegetable, cue the comfort food ooo’s and ahh’s. This type of squash is the last item you harvest before putting your garden to rest for the winter.


Winter squash is perfect for roasting then adding to a vegan bowl or to make a vegan soup! These recipes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory and can definitely help you complete that Thanksgiving or holiday menu planning!

Winter Squash Health Benefits

Winter squash is very high in Vitamin A due to its high amount of beta-carotene. If you eat just one cup of it, it supplies 59% of your daily Vitamin A requirement. When our body converts the beta-carotene into Vitamin A it because a very powerful antioxidant.

The healthy benefits don’t stop there, though! It’s also a great source of Vitamin C, fiber, B complex vitamins, and potassium. This means that winter squash is immune booster and helps keep our digestive tracts strong.

Healthy winter squash is not only delicious but nutrtious!

Cutting Winter Squash

Winter squash while delicious and good for us does have one downfall! It’s somewhat of a pain to break down and cube due to its thick skin!

While you don’t technically need to peel most winter squash varieties, it tastes better when you do and the texture can be a bit off when the skin is left on. If you using a delicata squash for a recipe though, the skin is so thin, it’s perfectly edible.

Most grocery stores these days often sell already peeled and cubed butternut squash in the fresh produce section or in the freezer section. You can also easily buy canned pumpkin in the baking aisle. These are very convenient options!

There are times when you will need to peel and cube your own though! I find it easiest for most winter squash to cut both ends off first then peel it using a vegetable peeler. From there, you can cut it into larger pieces, then smaller cubes.

Cooking Your Winter Squash

How you cook your squash will be largely dependent on how you will be using it in a vegan winter squash recipe.

If you are planning to puree it, you can skip peeling it altogether and just roast it whole, wait for it to cool down and then just scoop out the flesh to use.

Other times, though, you may need it roasted to add to a salad. Place your winter squash cubes on a baking sheet and roast at 425 degrees F until tender. This may take 30-45 minutes depending on how big your cubes were when you cut them.

For soups, you can usually just add them into the soup uncooked and the soup will take care of the rest!

The Best Vegan Winter Squash Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Donuts
Soft and fluffy Vegan Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar from Vegan Richa are the perfect way to start the day!
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Vegan Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
Pumpkin Pecan Breakfast Cookies
Pumpkin Pecan Breakfast Cookies from Vegetarian Gastronomy are a combination of good for you ingredients such as pumpkin, oats and flaxseed with a touch of natural maple syrup! Add in cranberries and pecans and you have the perfect snack morning or night!
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pumpkin pecan cookies
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Full of seasonal flavors creamy vegan pumpkin soup is rich, velvety and satisfying! Made with nourishing pumpkin and topped with delicious maple pecans, it's perfect for a fall day!
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Creamy vegan pumpkin soup in bowl with sage leaves and pecans.
Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats
These Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats from Delightful Adventures are seasonally spiced and can be made in the instant pot or stovetop!
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pumpkin steel cut oats
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are perfectly seasonal in tiny bite-sized form from Strength and Sunshine! They are gluten-free, vegan and top 8 allergy-free.
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pumpkin chocolate chip mini muffins
Pumpkin Loaf with Caramel Crunch Topping
Pumpkin Loaf with Caramel Crunch Topping from Wholehearted Eats is perfect for snacking on all day! Pumpkin bread is sweetened with maple syrup and spices and then topped with a date caramel and pecans!
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Pumpkin Loaf with Caramel Crunch Topping
Chocolate Tahini Pumpkin Smoothie from A Virtual Vegan is thick, rich, creamy and full of taste! Only 6 ingredients make for a quick, easy, seasonal yet healthy start to the day.  
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chocolate pumpkin tahini smoothi
Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Great for meal prep Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats are easy to make the night before and have a nutritious breakfast for days.
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easy pumpkin PB overnight oats-5
Grain Free Granola Bars
Delicious grain free breakfast bars contain no added sugar and are a great way to start the morning!
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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)
One bowl granola bar recipe with the taste of pumpkin, spice and everything nice!
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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Gluten Free
Brown Sugar Pumpkin Banana Muffins (Gluten Free + Vegan)
Gluten free muffins with seasonal pumpkin taste! Brown sugar adds a bakery rich taste.
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Bourbon Roasted Delicata Squash Bowl
Bourbon Roasted Delicata Squash Bowl from Spabettie is stuffed full of good for you ingredients with a touch of whiskey! Delicata squash, brussel sprouts and a cauliflower hummus mash all come together for a comforting bowl that you will eat for both lunch and dinner!  
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bourbon delicata squash bowl
Moroccan-Spiced Vegan Stuffed Squash
The Stingy Vegan shows us that not only is squash delicious it is an economical way to eat in season! Her Moroccan-Spiced Vegan Stuffed Squash are filled with a spiced couscous and topped with a tahini date sauce.A fall comfort dish with a creamy pumpkin sauce that is dairy free and delicious!
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Moroccan-Spiced Vegan Stuffed Squash
Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Carbonara
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Carbonara uses cauliflower, pumpkin and cashew to make a light creamy sauce that is gets topped with some smokey tempeh bacon!
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vegan pumpkin pasta
Tomato Masala Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Filled with warm spices, corn, jalapeño, tomatoes and spinach, this Tomato Masala Stuffed Spaghetti Squash from Very Vegan Val is an unlikely combination that will have you coming back for another taste!
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tomato masala stuffed spaghetti squash
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
Vegan Pumpkin Chili from Veggies Save the Day comes together in 30 minutes and uses pantry staples you probably already have on hand! Adobe sauce gives this a spicy smoky taste and when served with your favorite toppings, is a hearty meal for any night.  
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vegan pumpkin chili
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
Perfect for busy days, this Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Soup from Happy Healthy Mama, is vegan and gluten free. Add in spinach at the end for a lively burst of green color – making this a feast for the tummy and eyes!
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
Curried Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Stew
Featuring both canned pumpkin pureé, butternut squash, coconut milk and cauliflower, this Curried Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Stew from Veganosity is both creamy and hearty for a cold night!  
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Curried Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Stew
Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani
If you have never made Biryani before, then this is a must try! Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani from Rhian's Recipe's if full of exotic spices and flavor! Loaded with veggies, rice and pumpkin this meal feeds a crowd and is satisfying to the tastebuds!
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Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani
Creamy Coconut Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Warm spice and coconut milk make this creamy soup addicting yet still dairy free!
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butternut squash curried soup-5
Fall Harvest Burrito
Fall harvest burrito with homemade vegan mayo from Veggies Don't Bite is autumn all wrapped up in a burrito! Featuring thyme rice, roasted squash, apples and brussels sprouts with a raspberry vegan mayo – this is one flavorful burrito you won't forget eating!
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Fall Harvest Burrito with Homemade Vegan Mayo
Vegan Butternut Squash Pizza
Vegan Butternut Squash Pizza with Apples and Pecans from Kitchen Treaty combines a creamy butternut sauce with apples, pecans and red onion for an out of this world autumn pizza!
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butternut squash pizza
Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese from Veggie Inspired is dairy free, soy free and vegan! This kid approved staple is loaded with veggies and good for you.
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butternut squash mac n cheese
Veggie Stuffed Acorn Squash
Veggie stuffed acorn squash from Tasting Page makes a wonderful side dish or complete meal for your dinner table. Acorn squash is stuffed with quinoa, mushrooms and kale for a hearty autumn meal.  
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acorn squash
Autumnal Delicata Squash Salad with Persimmons
Autumnal delicata squash salad with persimmons from Cadry's Kitchen highlights the essence of the season. Roasted delicata squash, mildly sweet persimmons, and caramelized onions play against the vinegar-based dressing and salty pistachios particularly well.
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delicata squash salad
Pumpkin Hummus
This savory Pumpkin Hummus recipe from Vegan Heaven features chickpeas, tahini, pumpkin pureé and italian seasoning! Top it off with some sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and parsley for the perfect fall appetizer!
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pumpkin hummus
Winter Vegetable Grain Bowl
A warm grain bowl with fresh greens and roasted vegetables accompanied by an oil free dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash
Roasted brussels sprouts with butternut squash from Happy Kitchen Rocks features butternut squash and brussels tossed in a maple balsamic dressing, roasted then topped with an avocado roasted garlic sauce!  
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roasted brussels sprouts with butternut squash
Asian Inspired Butternut Squash Noodle Bowl
Asian inspired Butternut Squash Noodle Bowl with Tofu from VNutrition is packed full of creamy flavor! Both dairy free and gluten free.
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Butternut Squash Noodle Bowl with Tofu
Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash
Roasted beets and butternut squash is a savory vegetable sheet pan that is perfect for dinner tonight.
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Creamy Butternut Pear Soup
Butternut squash soup with sweet pear is perfect for an autumn night!
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Pumpkin and Cashew Ricotta Vegan Stuffed Shells
These Pumpkin and Cashew Ricotta Vegan Stuffed Shells are topped with Sage Béchamel Sauce from My Darling Vegan. Although this recipe may look difficult, it is surprisingly easy while at the same time impressive. This will be a win with dinner guests.
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pumpkin shells
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Rice and Lentil Stuffing
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Rice and Lentil Stuffing by From By Bowl are packed full of cozy flavor! A Maple & Tamari glaze graces the outside of the squash and then they are stuffed with lentils & rice that are infused with juicy mushrooms and spice! Pine nuts add a nice crunch on top.
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Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Rice and Lentil Stuffing
Apple Pumpkin Soup with Chipotle | Awesome Vegan Soups Book Review
Chipotle adds the perfect kick to make this autumn soup shine!
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apple pumpkin chipotle fall soup-2
Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash
Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash is an impressive dish that will serve as your dinner centerpiece from It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken! This dish can be made ahead and reheated making it perfect for the holidays as well.
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Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash
Savory Pumpkin Tart
Savory Pumpkin Tart from Vegan Family Recipes is a great appetizer to share with friends! Puff pastry make this come together easily and a garlic cashew sauce pairs perfectly as a finisher.
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savory pumpkin tart
Massaged Kale Salad with Pumpkin Tahini Dressing
All the tastes of fall from apples to pumpkin are in this oil free kale salad bowl!
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massaged kale salad with pumpkin tahini dressing-2
Vegan Butternut Squash Apple Pie
This Vegan Butternut Squash Apple Pie combines the best of autumn from Fragrant Vanilla Cake! It is gluten free and a healthier version of the traditional pumpkin pie.  
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Vegan Butternut Squash Apple Pie
Fudgy Double Pumpkin Brownies
Fudgy Double Pumpkin Brownies from Organic Dietician are the perfect combination of chocolate and pumpkin! They also are paleo, vegan, and gluten free.  
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Fudgy Double Pumpkin Brownies
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
No bake Pumpkin Cheesecake from Unconventional Baker is free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar. This impressive dessert features a nutty crust, a pumpkin layer and a creamy layer that will delight your tastebuds.  
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a slice of pumpkin cheesecake
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Cookies from Pink Fortitude are gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and vegan. Top them with some vegan icing and it's the perfect autumn cookie!
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pumpkin spice cookies
Almond Butter Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
All the taste of pumpkin spice in a gluten free, oil free cookie!
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gluten free almond butter pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies-5

One Comment

  1. Hi Sarah – I love the fall flavors and veggies and these recipes are great! PINNED and shared to my FB page. Thank you for including my Pumpkin Spice Cookies. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly

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