Halloween doesn’t have to be all about candy and spooky decorations—it’s also a perfect time to get creative with delicious, plant-based treats! These 10 easy vegan Halloween recipes with monster flavor are packed with bold, satisfying tastes and spooky fun, making them ideal for parties, family gatherings, or just a festive snack. Whether you’re vegan, feeding a crowd with diverse diets, or simply looking to try something new, these recipes bring excitement and flavor to your Halloween table without any animal products.
Start with spooky stuffed peppers, carved like mini jack-o’-lanterns and filled with a savory quinoa and black bean mixture seasoned with smoky chipotle and cumin. They’re colorful, hearty, and fun to make. Next, whip up mummy veggie wraps, using whole wheat tortillas, hummus, and a rainbow of fresh vegetables, wrapped with thin strips of bell pepper to create the classic mummy look.
For a sweet treat, try witch’s brew smoothie bowls—vibrant green spirulina blended with banana, spinach, and coconut milk, topped with pumpkin seeds and edible eyes for a monster-inspired breakfast or snack. Another favorite is pumpkin spice energy balls, made with dates, oats, pumpkin puree, and warming spices, perfect for a quick, healthy bite on the go.
If you want something crunchy, crispy cauliflower “bones” coated in a smoky BBQ glaze are sure to impress, or try bat-shaped black bean brownies made with wholesome ingredients but packed with rich chocolate flavor and spooky fun.
For finger food, deviled avocado “eggs” swap out the traditional mayo filling with creamy avocado, seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika, then decorated to look like creepy eyes.
No Halloween feast is complete without monster eyeball pasta salad—rotini pasta tossed with colorful veggies, black olives, and a zesty Italian dressing, topped with vegan “eyeballs” made from cherry tomatoes and sliced olives.
Finish with ghostly coconut macaroons, light, chewy, and dipped in dark chocolate to create a perfect contrast of sweet and spooky.
These 10 easy vegan Halloween recipes prove that plant-based cooking can be both fun and flavorful. With simple ingredients, minimal prep, and creative presentations, you’ll delight guests of all ages while keeping things kind to animals and the planet.
So this Halloween, embrace the monster flavor with these delicious, easy vegan recipes that bring spooky fun and satisfying taste to your celebrations.
Halloween Brain Dip
This simple dip display serves up ghoulish results when cauliflower is hollowed out and filled with avocado dip. Make sure the fruit leather “veins” are vegan, or you could use beet juice to paint them on. Spicegirl devised a clever trick to help the “veins” stick to the cauliflower: “I cut very thin strips and wet them slightly before pushing them into the folds of the cauliflower.”
Monster Bites
Peanut butter is spread on apple slices and arranged in a toothy sliced-almond grin in these not-too-scary snacks. Healthy, easy, and festive, these small bites are perfect for a kids’ Halloween party or just a fun afternoon bite to tide little ones over until dinner. Ceijae has a tip for applying the peanut butter: “If the apples get too moist, pat them dry or the peanut butter won’t stick.”
Caramelized Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Cinnamon, cumin, ginger, sugar, and cayenne make these roasted pumpkin seeds both savory and sweet. Make these as a snack for a party, or whip up a batch to have in the pantry whenever the craving strikes. “Amazing,” says Diana. “I cannot express how positively delicious and addicting they are. The sweet and spicy flavors go so well together.”
Eyeball Sandwich
The idea of this sandwich’s flavor combo might spook you at first, but recipe reviewer Janet says, “There is something about the salty olive with the peanut butter that just can’t be beat!” Plus, they have a fun look — no pun intended — for Halloween.
Mandarin Pumpkins
Looking for a simple, cute vegan Halloween recipe that’s also a crowd-pleaser? Recipe-submitter muschel says, “I brought these to my kids’ kindergarten Halloween party as a treat and everyone thought they were super cute.”
Jack O’Lantern Onigiri
Turmeric and gochujang create a natural orange color when mixed with Japanese rice in these adorable pumpkin-shaped bites. Nori is cut to create the faces, and cucumber is cut into stem-shaped pieces to top them off.
Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
Fuel up the trick-or-treat crew before they head out with this vegan pumpkin soup seasoned with curry, garlic, coriander, and just enough red pepper flakes to give it a mild kick. It’s ready in less than an hour and serves six.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Blondies
Fall spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger come together with pumpkin puree to create these delicious vegan treats. Recipe-reviewer Martha Jane raved, “Our vegan guest loved this, as did everyone else!”
Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Packed with pecans, chocolate chips, oats, and all kinds of fall flavor, these cookies are both healthy snacks and satisfying vegan Halloween treats.
