Did you know a plant based diet can have up to a 70% lower carbon footprint than a meat heavy one?

Even if you don't want to go full on vegan, reduce your meat and dairy intake this Christmas by swapping to some incredibly tasty vegan meals, sides and sweet things.

Try one of our centrepiece vegan showstoppers, update your Christmas sides or make these cute vegan snowman shortbreads to share around.

5 Delicious Vegan Christmas Recipes Everyone Will Love

1. Brussels Sprouts, Peanut And Pumpkin Seed Salad Recipe

This warm salad is the perfect way to spruce up leftover Brussels sprouts.

2. Jewelled Saffron Rice Stuffed Squash Recipe

Swap the Christmas turkey for this vegan friendly, spectacular butternut squash centerpiece.

3. Festive Vegan Courgette Galette Recipe

This delicious vegan friendly courgette tart will make the perfect centrepiece for a festive meal this Christmas.

4. Vegan Snowman Shortbread Recipe

Get in the festive spirit with these super cute melted snowmen shortbreads, complete with delicious, palm oil free chocolate drops from Doisy & Dam. (Recipe courtesy of @thatssoplantbased).

Have you tried any of these vegan Christmas recipes? Let us know in the comments below!