The Ultimate Vegan Gift Guide: 100+ Ideas For the Holidays & Beyond

Finally…it’s here! For years (we’re talkin’ a decade, friends), I’ve been wanting to put together the ultimate vegan gift guide that covers conscious, sustainable, thoughtful, and of course vegan gifts for every occasion, budget range, and type of person.

Well…it’s here! Whether you’ve got $10 or $500 to spend, you’re shopping for meat lover or a hard-core herbivore, a 5 year old or a 100 year old, for holidays, Christmas gifts, Hanukkah gifts, birthday gifts, stocking stuffers, homemade gifts, or anything else. This guide is here to help guide you toward kind and meaningful gifts that have a lot of heart.

Vegan Subscription Boxes

Vegan subscription boxes make perfect gifts for anyone you won’t be able to see in person. They’ll not only receive the first box of surprise goodies, but you can subscribe for 3-months, 6-months, or even a year of happiness delivered! Here are a few of our favorites:

• Vegan Cuts (Snack Box, Beauty Box, or Makeup Box—get $5 off with the coupon code “michelle”)
• AllTrue (our favorite quarterly cause-based lifestyle box previously called CauseBox—not an all vegan company but every box can be made vegan)
• Petit Vour (vegan beauty box)
• Love Goodly (vegan lifestyle box)
• Kinder Beauty Box (by Daniella Monet and Evanna Lynch)

Gift-Worthy Vegan Cookbooks

Cookbooks make fantastic gifts for any occasion. There are plant-based cookbooks ideas for health enthusiasts, gourmet food lovers, cheese lovers, chocolate lovers, and more. You can find vegan air fryer cookbooks, Instant Pot cookbooks, kids cookbooks, funny cookbooks, budget-friendly cookbooks, and more. Check out our best vegan cookbooks round-up for the most essential lineup for plant-powered kitchens!

Here are just a few popular gift-able cookbooks:

• The Friendly Vegan Cookbook (we write this cookbook with gifting in mind!)
• The Joy of Vegan Baking (a must-have for all herbivores)
• Plant-Based on a Budget (for those trying to save some dough)
• Fast Easy Cheap Vegan (for quick and easy vegan recipes)
• The Homemade Vegan Pantry (for DIY-loving home cooks)
• Cooking from the Spirit (by the sensational vegan queen Tabitha Brown)
• Plant-Based Air Fryer Cookbook (for friends with an air fryer)
• Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook (for anyone who owns a pressure-cooker)

Must-Read Giftable Books (For Adults)

• Walking With Peety: The Dog Who Saved My Life by vegan author Eric O’Grey
• How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger
• Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn
• The China Study by Dr. Colin Campbell
• The Sprout Book by Doug Evans
• Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
• The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, & The Horse by Charlie Mackesy (a great gift for adults and kids alike)

Vegan Gifts For The Home Cook

• A Quality Cutting Board
• Beautiful Quality Cookware (such as Caraway and Le Creuset)
• Quality Bakeware (such a nice muffin tin, cooling rack, or other essentials)
• Spoon Rest (Stone)
• Mortar & Pestle (Marble)
• High Quality Chef’s Knife
• Fun Woodland Cookie Cutters
• Silicone Stasher Bags (reusable and washable food storage bags)
• Tofu Press
• UnPaper Towels (reusable cloth paper towels for the sustainability superhero in your life)
• Handmade Ceramic Dishes (like these)
• Nooch Jar (by Vegan Dish)
• Tea Kettle
• Vegan Sprinkles
• Full Circle Home Eco-Friendly Products (for the neat and tidy Monica in your life)
• The Grove Collaborative eco-friendly products (love this shop!)
• A Gift Basket With Your Favorite Vegan Cleaning Products

Gift-able Kitchen Appliances for Foodies

• Almond Cow (for anyone who wants to save money, reduce single-use packaging waste, and make their own nut milk in moments!)
• Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker—this is a perfect gift for anyone looking to save time in the kitchen, save money, and eat healthy)
• Air Fryer (perfect for anyone who likes quick meals or is trying to eat healthier! Print out some of these vegan air fryer recipes to gift with it for a special personalized touch.)
• Vitamix Blender (my all-time favorite blender for smoothies, creamy sauces, soups, dressings, banana soft serve, and beyond)
• In-Home Composting Foodcycler by Vitamix (this is such a cool, innovative gift for any eco-warrior in your life or anyone who wants to compost but can’t for whatever reason!)
• Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer (in a fun color)
• Yonanas (Banana Soft Serve Maker)
• Milk Frother & Warmer (for perfect morning lattes)
• Ice Cream Maker
• Gardyn Vertical Garden (Smart home system that enables you to grow 30 plants at a time in just 2 feet of floor space. Get $200 off with the code rfmichelle93595)
• Lomi Electric Composting Machine (perfect for in-home composting when you don’t have much extra space outdoors or indoors)

Homemade Vegan Gifts

Let’s not forget the best category of all: homemade gifts! Let your creativity run wild and made something from the heart—from scratch. For instance…

• Baked goods (these gingersnaps and vegan sugar cookies make great gifts)
• Homemade vegan birthday cake or dairy-free ice cream cake
• A custom-made piece of art (if you’re not an artist you can have something special made on Etsy)
• A love letter
• A poem or song
• A self-made coupon book
• Breakfast in bed
• A special homemade candlelit dinner (this vegan Wellington recipe really says “I care!”)
• Homemade bread (like this olive rosemary focaccia) with a sweet note
• An adventure you plan

Vegan Gifts For The Home

• Soy Candle
• A House Plant or Succulents
• Vegan Lifestyle Subscription Box
• VegNews Magazine subscription
• Vegan gifts from Etsy shops
• Coconut Bowls (a nice set with wooden spoon and fork)
• Essential Oil Diffuser
• Reusable Eco-Friendly Grocery Bags
• Vegan Advent Calendar
• A Stone or Crystal With A Special Note or Message
• Ceramic Mug (Etsy has lots of beautiful artisan-made options)

Vegan Bath & Beauty Lovers

If you’re putting together a gift for a bath, body, or beauty lover, or someone in your life who needs some self care, there are nearly infinite cruelty-free brands to choose from.

• Vegan Lip Balm
• Vegan Shampoo Bars
• Vegan Skincare or Body Care Gift Set
• Cruelty-Free Nail Polish
• Vegan Soap (there are lots of gift-friendly options on Etsy and other popular brands)
• Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty book (for the crafty DIY lover in your life)
• Bath Bombs (LUSH has great gift sets)
• Gift box from a cruelty-free beauty brand (such as Pacifica)
• Homemade Gift Basket With Your Favorite Bath & Body Products

Vegan Stocking Stuffers

• Vegan Restaurant & Shop Gift Cards
• Cozy Vegan Socks (like the Fair Trade Vegan Socks That Give Back from Conscious Step — we love their rainbow LGBTQ socks, socks that save sloths, socks that plant trees, socks that save dogs, sustainable sock gift sets, and more.)
• Vegan Skincare Products
• Vegan Nail Polish
• Cruelty-Free Lip Balm
• To Go Ware Utensil Set
• Glass straws or Bamboo straws
• Essential Oils (my favorites are peppermint oil, lavender oil, and lemon oil)
• Awesome Magnetic Measuring Spoons (I’ve gifted these to many people!)
• Vegan Pins (like these from vegan shops on Etsy)
• Cute Vegan Stickers (there are lots on Etsy and various online vegan shops)
• Silk-Free Eye Mask
• A Special Christmas Tree Ornament (just watch out for felt which is often made from sheep’s wool)
• A Mini Cruelty-Free Hand Lotion
• Vegan Perfume

Vegan Gifts For Him

• Vegan Belt
• Vegan Wool Socks
• Nice Coffee Tumblr
• HydroFlask Water Bottle
• Reusable Coffee Cup
• Vegan Wallet (from a vegan leather brand like these)
• Natural or Plant-Leather Watch
• Sustainable sweater or clothing (Pact is a great brand)
• Cruelty-Free Winter Jacket
• Eco-Friendly Safety Razor
• Vegan Meats Gift Basket
• Vegan Gift Basket

Vegan Gifts For Her

• Vegan Cookbook(s)
• Subscription Box
• Vegan Uggs-Style Boots
• Vegan T-Shirt or Clothing
• Reusable Coffee Cup
• Stainless Steel Wine Tumblr
• Vegan Leather Handbag, Backpack, or Wallet
• Sustainable sweater or clothing (Pact is a great brand)
• Cruelty-Free Winter Coat
• Conscious Jewelry
• Vegan Gift Basket 

Vegan Gifts For Babies

• Vegan Children’s Books
• Oli & Carol Natural Rubber Teething Toys
• Newborn play gym from Lovevery
• Slumberkins (sweet nighttime books about mindfulness)
• “The Future Is Vegan” Onesie

Vegan Gifts For Kids

• Vegan Children’s Books (my favorites are Linus the Vegetarian T-Rex and Junebug and it’s great for vegan and not-vegan kids)
• Print out our vegan coloring pages on nice quality paper and gift them with some new markers or colored pencils!
• Elk & Friends Cups
• Klean Kanteen Kids Water Bottle
• Daily Journal (like this HappySelf Journal)
• Sustainable Eco-Friendly Toys (such as these from EarthHero)
• Age-appropriate toy subscription box from Lovevery
• Wooden Pikler Triangle for Climbing
• Wiwiurka eco climbing toys
• Rescued Card Game (a sweet game about animal rescue made by vegans)

Vegan Gifts For New Moms

• Vegan Meal Delivery Service (such as Veestro)
• Conscious Baby Clothes (like these)
• Cloth Diapers (for the eco-conscious mama)
• Ring Sling (like these from Sakura Bloom)
• An Eco Cups Collection from Elk & Friends (my family loves these!)
• Gift Card to Doordash or Grubhub (this is as helpful as delivering home-cooked meals!)
• Gift Card to a Favorite Local Restaurant

Gifts For Dogs

Nothing says “I care about you” like a gift for your friend’s fur babies! Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other furry companions are often left off the gift list at the holidays. So when you take the time to put together a package for them, that thoughtfulness is really noticed and remembered!

Check out this comprehensive guide to plant-based dog treats and resources! You can wrap up a package of treats with a festive toy, or put together a full gift basket of goodies. Here are just a few great options.

• Sam’s Yams Veggie Rawhides 
• Whimzees Dog Chews
• V-Dog Kind Jerky, Breath Bones, and Wiggle Biscuits
• Wild Earth’s Koji Dog Treats
• Bright Planet Vegan Dog Treats
• The Simple Little Vegan Dog Book
• Cute Dog Toy

DIY Vegan Gift Baskets

Vegan Hot Cocoa Kit

Gift our homemade vegan hot chocolate mix in a mason jar wrapped up with a cute mug and vegan marshmallows. You can add a nice set of measuring spoons with it too! If you want to get weird, you can include this Four Sigmatic mushroom hot cocoa that’s actually quite good.

Vegan S’mores Kit

Make your own s’mores kit complete with a package of vegetarian marshmallows, vegan graham crackers, and some quality vegan chocolate bars. If the gift recipient loves camping, add in some other fun camping gear like a portable hammock, insulated camping mug, rechargeable hand warmers, or a portable camping stove.

Vegan Movie Night Kit

Wrap up a must-see vegan documentary DVD in a gift basket with popcorn, a nutritional yeast shaker, vegan candy (Skittles, Swedish Fish, and Sour Patch Kids are all vegan), a soy candle, and some cozy fuzzy socks. Or skip the DVD, pick a Netflix movie, and get ready for a romantic night in!

“Pampering Yourself” Bath Time Gift Basket

Give the gift of self care with a cruelty-free pampering kit! Pack it with a vegan bath bomb, soy candle, essential oils, a dairy-free chocolate bar, mini sparkling wine, vegan face mask, slippers, mini cruelty-free lotion, etc.

Zero-Waste Gift Basket

Let the eco-warrior in your life know you care with the ultimate zero-waste gifts. Some of our favorite zero-waste essentials to include in the gift are:

• reusable travel utensil set
• glass or metal straws
• reusable cloth or mesh produce bags
• bar soap packaged in paper
• bamboo toothbrush
• vegan lip balm in a biodegradable container
• vegan shampoo bar in a reusable and recyclable metal tin
• stainless steel water bottle or reusable coffee tumblr
• a copy of the book Give A Shit by vegan sustainability rockstar Ashlee Piper

Special Vegan Food & Treats

• Vegan Baked Goods (homemade or store bought — explore these online vegan bakeries that ship)
• Vegan Chocolate Gift Box (like those from Sjaaks)
• Your Favorite Tea Paired With a Cozy Mug
• Produce Delivery Box (such as Imperfect Produce, Farm Fresh to You, and Misfits Market)
• Vegan Meal Delivery Service (such as Purple Carrot or Veestro)
• Beautiful Olive Oil Gift Set (like these from Wild Groves)
• Nice Bottle of Vegan Wine (check if it’s vegan here, or order bottles from one of the vegan wine brands listed in our vegan alcohol guide)
• Fancy Bottle of Alcohol (check if it’s vegan here)
• Cocomel Bites (Vegan Chocolate Covered Caramels)
• Vegan Jerky

Exciting Experiences & Adventures

Does your loved one like to travel? If you have the budget, why not surprise them with a trip to a vegan-friendly destination! Here are just a few of the many vegan-friendly cities below.

• New York City
• San Francisco, California
• Austin, Texas
• Berkeley, California
• Chicago, Illinois
• Oakland, California
• Seattle, Washington
• Kauaii, Hawaii
• London, UK
• Chile

Or how about a romantic visit to a farm animal sanctuary? If you’re working with a tight budget, plan a day trip locally.

If travel isn’t their thing but they love food, you can get them a gift card to a local vegan restaurant. That’s practically guaranteed to be a home-run.

Charitable Donations & Virtual Adoptions

This vegan gift guide wouldn’t be complete without one of the greatest gifts that give twice—charity donations! Many nonprofit organizations offer sponsorships or virtual animal adoptions that you can gift to a friend or loved one. Often they will send a certificate or card to the recipient letting them know about the gift you made in their honor.

• World Wildlife Fund (symbolic adoptions that come with a plush stuffed animal and adoption certificate)
• Farm Sanctuary
• Animal Place Sanctuary
• Many other animal rescue groups and farm animal sanctuaries have similar adoption programs.
• Plant a tree (or tree grove) in someone’s honor

Vegan Gifts from Vegan Nonprofit Organization Shops

Many nonprofits have online shops with items that give back and also make great gifts. Here are a few of our favorites.

• Farm Sanctuary Shop
• Mercy for Animals Store
• PETA Shop
• Sea Shepherd Merch
• The Humane League Shop
• Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Store
• World Wildlife Fund Gifts

Hungry For More Vegan Gift Ideas?

Check out our other gift guides for specific budgets, personalities, and occasions.

• Eco-Conscious Gift Guide
• Luxury Vegan Gift Guide
• World of Vegan Shop on Amazon
• Best Vegan Cookbooks
• Vegan Dessert Cookbooks
• Best Vegan Boots Guide
• Best Vegan Gift Baskets

This guide to the best vegan gifts is not sponsored by any of the brands or companies mentioned, and we only share products and companies we sincerely adore! Happy gifting!