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Home » How To Guides » 10 Vegan Christmas Gifts for 2023

10 Vegan Christmas Gifts for 2023

Published: Dec 7, 2021 Modified: Aug 1, 2023 by Elizabeth · 4 Comments

Looking for vegan Christmas gifts? From kitchen gadgets to cheese and everything in between, these are the best Christmas gifts for your plant-based friends.

Vegan cosmetics displayed with festive leaves and berries.

It's that time of year! I'm wrapping up warm and getting ready for all the festivities of the season, which means gifts!

As any vegan can attest, checking labels to make sure foods contain no animal ingredients is challenging, and the same can be said for choosing plant-based gifts.

But never fear. I'm here to share my list of vegan Christmas gifts that will make even the most difficult person to buy for drool.

(Please note, this article contains NO affiliate links or sponsored mentions. It is simply meant to provide inspiration.)

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1 LOOKING FOR VEGAN CHRISTMAS FOOD?
2 1. RESTAURANT VOUCHERS
3 2. KITCHEN GADGETS
4 3. VEGAN MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
5 4. TEAS & LATTE MIXES
6 5. VEGAN CHEESE SELECTION
7 6. COOKBOOKS
8 7. NEW VEGAN FOOD PRODUCTS
9 8. QUALITY COOKWARE
10 9. VEGAN COSMETICS
11 10. MEAL KIT SUBSCRIPTION
12 LOOKING FOR VEGAN LIFESTYLE INSPIRATION?

LOOKING FOR VEGAN CHRISTMAS FOOD?

Find all my holiday recipes here.

1. RESTAURANT VOUCHERS

Table spread of vegan food from a local restaurant.

In my humble opinion, this is the best Christmas gift you can give any food-loving vegan (AKA me). Eating out always feels like a treat, and it'll give your recipient a great excuse to indulge and enjoy some delicious new food, especially if it's a restaurant they've never tried before.

Bonus: there's no physical 'stuff' involved with this gift as it's an experience, so you're not contributing to landfill.

2. KITCHEN GADGETS

Beaters of electric whisk covered in coconut whipped cream.

If your recipient loves to cook, you'll make their day by giving them a kitchen gift. And the best part? There's a gift for every price tag in this category!

Whether you're going big and buying them a food processor or blender, looking for a mid-weight option like a quality knife, or need a budget item like a mandolin or garlic press, there's something to suit all occasions.

Plus you know you're giving them something to last with a gift like this.

3. VEGAN MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION

Overhead view of front cover of Thrive magazine, showing an image of colourful fruits and vegetables.

We all need more inspiration, and there are some fantastic vegan magazines out there these days.

Whether you're looking for recipes, plant-based holiday ideas or the latest vegan trends and products, a magazine subscription makes a plant-based great gift.

Here are some of the top ones: Vegan Food & Living, VegNews and Thrive.

4. TEAS & LATTE MIXES

Vegan mint hot chocolate topped with whipped coconut cream.

There's just something so Christmassy about a good latte mix isn't there? Particularly when you can get one that's festive-themed! And bonus points if you can find one packed with superfoods and natural ingredients.

My personal favourite is the Chocolate Latte from Organic Traditions for a nourishing yet decadent treat this time of year!

5. VEGAN CHEESE SELECTION

Vegan cheese board packed with cheese wheels, breads, crackers and grapes.

Because these days, that's no longer a laughable statement. Gone are the days of only soy-based cheese and now we have fermented, crafted wheels of cashew-based deliciousness that make perfect grazing boards or lovely wine-and-cheese gifts.

Artisan vegan cheesemakers are popping up in many countries, but if you're Canada-based some of my favourites include Zengarry, Nuts for Cheese and The Frauxmagerie.

6. COOKBOOKS

Image shows copy of 'Oh She Glows for Dinner' cookbook by Angela Liddon.

In my opinion, cookbooks are the next-best vegan Christmas gift idea after kitchen gadgets!

We're blessed with so many fantastic options on the market these days that it's hard to choose just one, but you can be sure you'll find one for all levels of cook.

Some of my personal favourites are books by Oh She Glows, Deliciously Ella, Desiree Nielsen and Minimalist Baker.

And if you're looking for a virtual stocking stuffer, I also have my own 20 Minute Vegan Dinners eBook. 10 recipes that all take less than 20 minutes: perfect for providing a little inspiration on those nights when you just don't feel like cooking!

7. NEW VEGAN FOOD PRODUCTS

A woman's hands hold a bar of dark chocolate. Several more bars are shown below.

Know of a food your friend really wants to try but hasn't been able to find? Curating your own gift basket of plant-based items can make a lovely vegan Christmas gift.

And a lot of cool new products have come out recently too - think JUST Egg, Zazubean's Creamy Hazelnut vegan milk chocolate, and Earth's Own Oat Barista Milk to name a few.

8. QUALITY COOKWARE

Skillet brownie with vanilla ice cream in a Lodge cast iron pan.

If your budget can stretch to it, a piece of quality cookware makes an amazing (and long-lasting) gift for the vegan who cooks.

Not only do they last longer, but well-made pots and pans can often be better for you as (depending on what they're made of) many of them don't leach harmful chemicals into the food they're cooking.

My personal favourite brands are Lodge Cast Iron, Dansk, Our Place and (if your budget is really flexible) Le Creuset.

9. VEGAN COSMETICS

Vegan cosmetics displayed with festive leaves and berries.

I never used to be bothered about skincare, and then I hit my mid-thirties and suddenly, shall we say, it became something I really wanted to invest in (#wrinkles).

There are a million brands out there, but I'll leave you with a few of my favourites for gifting.

Lush, for affordable and fun cosmetics, LOA SKIN for their deeply moisturizing Beauty Elixir, and last but not least East 29th for their Vital Serum (literally THE BEST thing I've ever put on my face. It's not cheap but worth every penny.)

10. MEAL KIT SUBSCRIPTION

Still stuck for vegan gift ideas? If the person you're buying for is new to eating a plant-based diet, chances are they might be feeling a bit lost with knowing what to cook.

Gifting them a meal kit subscription can take off some of the pressure, even for those of us who are seasoned pros.

Although you might struggle to find a purely vegan meal kit company, most of the big players (like Fresh Prep) offer vegan options these days.

LOOKING FOR VEGAN LIFESTYLE INSPIRATION?

I've got articles on How to Go Vegan and How to Shop as a Vegan.

I really hope these vegan Christmas gifts were useful and help take some of the pressure off gift-buying this year! If you enjoyed this article please leave a comment below and feel free to let me know your feedback.

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  1. Murielle

    December 07, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    Ok, I want all of these goodies! What a great list Lizi ✨

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth

    December 09, 2021 at 2:15 am

    Thanks my friend! This was so fun to put together - can't wait to check out yours!

    Reply
  3. Susan

    December 09, 2021 at 4:41 am

    I’ll check these out!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      December 09, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks so much Susan! hope they're helpful. 🙂

      Reply

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