4 Delicious Vegan Recipes to Warm Up Your Autumn

Why Autumn Is Perfect for Vegan Cooking

Autumn is the season of cosy kitchens, warming meals, and colourful produce. From pumpkins to apples, root veggies to leafy greens, there’s an abundance of ingredients to enjoy — and many are naturally vegan-friendly.

Seasonal cooking isn’t just tasty — it’s also eco-friendly. Choosing local autumn produce reduces your carbon footprint, cuts down on packaging, and supports farmers. Pairing seasonal recipes with your family’s daily health routine (like vegan multivitamin gummies) is a simple way to keep everyone nourished from the inside out.

4 Vegan Recipes to Try This Autumn 🍂

Here are four family-friendly recipes that are comforting, affordable, and packed with nutrients.

1. Creamy Pumpkin & Carrot Soup 🎃🥕

Why it works:
Packed with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fibre, this soup is a powerhouse for immunity and comfort.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1 medium pumpkin (peeled, deseeded, cubed)

• 3 carrots (peeled and chopped)

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1L vegetable stock

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
  
  

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan, add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.

2. Add pumpkin and carrots, stir for 5 minutes.

3. Pour in stock, simmer for 20 minutes until veg is tender.

4. Blend until smooth, season, and sprinkle nutmeg on top before serving.

Serve with crusty bread for a hearty autumn lunch.

2. Sweet Potato & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie 🍠

Why it works:
This hearty dish is protein-packed, iron-rich, and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 2 carrots (chopped)

• 2 sticks celery (chopped)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 250g dried red lentils

• 500ml vegetable stock

• 2 tbsp tomato purée

• 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp rosemary

• Salt & pepper

Method:

1. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, mash with olive oil, season.

2. In a pan, fry onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.

3. Add lentils, stock, tomato purée, and herbs. Simmer for 20 minutes.

4. Transfer lentil mix to a baking dish, top with sweet potato mash.

5. Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until golden.

Comfort food at its finest!

3. Spiced Apple & Pear Crumble 🍏🍐

Why it works:
Autumn fruits like apples and pears are high in fibre, Vitamin C, and natural sweetness.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 3 apples (peeled and sliced)

• 3 pears (peeled and sliced)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp mixed spice

• 150g plain flour

• 100g oats

• 100g vegan butter or margarine

• 80g brown sugar

Method:

1. Toss apples and pears with cinnamon and spice, place in a baking dish.

2. Rub butter into flour, add oats and sugar to make crumble topping.

3. Sprinkle topping over fruit.

4. Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes until golden.

Best served with warm vegan custard.

4. Maple-Roasted Veggie Traybake 🍁

Why it works:
A one-pan wonder full of Vitamin C, zinc, and fibre — perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 2 parsnips (peeled and chopped)

• 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)

• 1 small butternut squash (peeled, cubed)

• 1 red onion (sliced)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• Salt & pepper

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.

2. Toss veg with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread on a baking tray, roast for 30–35 minutes until caramelised.

Perfect as a main with rice or a side dish for family dinners.

Pairing Seasonal Foods with Vitamins

Seasonal recipes bring natural nutrients, but autumn in the UK still means less sunlight (goodbye, Vitamin D!). That’s why families often combine immune-boosting foods with daily family gummy vitamins.

• Multivitamins ensure Vitamin D, C, and Zinc are covered.

• Iron gummies add extra energy support for busy days.

• Omega-3 gummies keep brains sharp for school season.

💡 Bonus: Vegums packaging is 100% plastic-free and compostable, so your family can enjoy health support without harming the planet.

Autumn is the perfect excuse to slow down, cook together, and enjoy seasonal ingredients. With recipes like pumpkin soup, lentil shepherd’s pie, fruit crumble, and roasted veg, your family can stay warm, well-fed, and healthy all season.

Pair these dishes with your daily vegan multivitamin gummies, and you’ve got a recipe for strong immunity, happy tummies, and a more sustainable lifestyle.

👉 Try our Vegan Multivitamin Gummies alongside these recipes for the perfect autumn wellness combo.