The ultimate vegan gift guide for your animal-loving, food-obsessed friends
While being friends with a vegan may feel like you're constantly depriving them of tasty treats, let the holidays be the time you celebrate their veganism and indulge them with vegan-approved gifts.
Editor's note: Prices and product availability are subject to change throughout the holidays.
Vegan milk chocolate
Going dairy-free doesn't mean having to miss out on holiday sweets. This Brooklyn-made vegan milk chocolate is made with coconut milk for creaminess, tempting enough to lure anyone over to the milk-free side. $7.95, Raakachocolate.com
Dairy-free cheese making kit
For the vegan who still longs for cheese, this nut, seed and veggie-based cheese kit is the perfect DIY gift. $25, Etsy.com
Dr-Cow sample cheese box
For the less industrious cheese-loving vegan, send an overnight shipment of nut cheeses, in both hard and soft varieties. $85, Dr-cow.com
Dandies all-natural mini marshmallows
'Tis the season of gelatinous marshmallows on everything, so give the gift of animal-free marshmallows to top off any celebratory hot chocolates. $3.79, LuckyVitamin.com
Rancho Gordo great beans wooden gift box
Protein for a vegan? How creative. But seriously, this set of four types of specialty beans straight from California wine country will up your vegan's winter soup and stew game to new levels. $27.95, RanchoGordo.com
Teavana ruby spice cider tea-filled tin
Unlike fresh holiday cider, this cider-spiced tea stays fresh for the months following the holidays, so your vegan can cuddle up with a hot mug whenever she's eager for some sippable comfort. Plus, the reusable tin adds some much-needed color to dire winter days. $45, Teavana.com
Thug Kitchen 101: Fast as F*ck
Plant-based cooking duo Michelle Davis and Matt Holloway, i.e. the vegans behind Thug Kitchen, released their third cookbook in 2016, which focuses on quick and easy recipes that can all be made in under 45 minutes! For the vegan who is more eager to stuff their face with French fries than a French bean salad, this cookbook is perfect. $18.05, BarnesandNoble.com
Just Spices seasonings
Without meat and dairy products, vegans rely on natural spices and herbs to flavor their veggies, so what better gift to share than that of flavor? German-based Just Spices scores the world for the best spice blends, smoothies, soups and beyond and packages them in brightly colored tubes that are so wonderfully giftable. $6.99, JustSpices.com
Snarky vegan mug
Speaks for itself. $16.50, Etsy.com
Vegan wine
While many wines are not considered vegan, Ciù Ciù Azienda Agricola, is one of only 10 wineries in Italy to be certified "Vegetarian Vegan Quality" for its organic, animal-product free wines available in red and white varietals. $18 and up, TotalWine.com
Customizable Bow & Drape sweatshirt
Bow & Drape's extensive selection of sequin lettering and food emoji lets you customize a vegan-themed cotton sweatshirt for any and all unique vegans. $65, BowandDrape.com
Fruit keg-tapping kit
Turn pretty much any melon (or pumpkin!) into a keg with this kit that makes drinking just so much more fun. $19.99, UncommonGoods.com
Gold artichoke pendant
For the artichoke enthusiast, gift a luxurious food-inspired charm that adds a subtle hint of veganism to any outfit. Other herbs, veggies and fruits are available. $300, DelicaciesJewelry.com
A donation to PETA
Hey, they're asking for it. And it's better than the human fund... Your choice, peta.org
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