26 Best Vegan Gifts for Plant-Based Friends

For the vegan who goes through a carton of oat milk every few days, this is the splurge that pays for itself. Toss in a cup of oats or soaked cashews, press a button, and a minute later there are five cups of fresh milk with no gums or fillers. The leftover pulp becomes cookies or crackers.

A more affordable way into homemade plant milk. This machine also cooks soy milk properly, which a cold blender can not do, and it has a delay timer so warm almond milk is ready when they wake up. The self-clean cycle makes daily use realistic.

If they already own a good blender, this bag is all they need to make silky almond or cashew milk. It strains far better than cheesecloth, rinses clean and lasts for years. Pair it with a bag of raw almonds for a simple stocking stuffer.

The difference between soggy tofu and crispy tofu is pressing it, and stacking cookbooks on a plate gets old fast. This press squeezes a block dry in about 15 minutes in the fridge, then becomes the container they marinate it in. Ideal for new vegans still figuring out tofu.

Zucchini noodles with cashew pesto and sweet potato curly fries become quick weeknight meals with this spiralizer. The five blades are clearly labeled, so they will not need the manual after the first try, and the suction base keeps it steady on the counter.

Good for the vegan with a small kitchen or a busy morning. It whips up a protein smoothie in the same cup they carry out the door, and it is just as handy for blending cashew cream or a quick tahini dressing.

The perfect gift for someone who went vegan but still misses burgers and Sunday roasts. BOSH! builds big, meaty-tasting dishes from easy-to-find ingredients, and the recipes win over non-vegan partners and roommates too.

If they own an Instant Pot, this is the plant-based cookbook to give. Richa Hingle's dals, curries and biryanis turn dried beans and lentils into dinner in under an hour, and the spice-forward recipes are a great antidote to bland vegan cooking.

Ask any vegan and they will tell you they go through nutritional yeast faster than anything. A full pound of the fortified kind covers months of cheesy popcorn, mac and cheese sauce and tofu scrambles. A small, practical gift that will definitely get used.

Four blends inspired by Japanese, Thai, Indian and Moroccan cooking give tofu, chickpeas and roast vegetables a new personality each night. Every blend is vegan, which spares them the usual label check for hidden dairy or fish sauce.

Thirty little bars of organic, vegan dark chocolate in a range of flavors means they can try a new one every day of the month. A lovely host gift for a vegan friend, and safe to pass around at a mixed party.

A protein-packed snack for hikes, road trips or the desk drawer. The three flavors range from smoky Carolina BBQ to cracked black pepper, and the texture is chewy enough to satisfy a former jerky fan.

Made from shiitake mushrooms rather than soy, this jerky suits vegans who avoid soy or simply want a deeper, savory flavor. It is a great pick for the hiker or backpacker who wants a trail snack without animal products.

Peanut butter cups and candy-coated chocolate gems are among the treats vegans miss most from childhood. UNREAL makes dairy-free versions with less sugar, and this sampler of five bags is perfect for filling a stocking or a movie night bowl.

Oat milk matcha lattes are a staple in many vegan kitchens, and the café versions get expensive. This first-harvest matcha from Uji is smooth enough to whisk with just water and vivid enough to shine in a latte.

For the active vegan who is tired of hearing 'where do you get your protein?', a tub of pea, rice and chia protein covers post-workout shakes and fortified oatmeal. The vanilla flavor is mild and mixes easily with almond milk.

Cheese is the food most vegans say they miss, and store-bought versions are pricey. This kit teaches them to make mozzarella that melts on pizza, crumbly feta and even a Parmesan-style topping, with enough supplies for about 20 batches. A fun weekend project for couples, too.

Kombucha is naturally vegan and expensive by the bottle. This kit includes a live culture, a big glass jar and a clear guide, so they can brew a gallon at home and experiment with fruit and ginger flavors in the second ferment.

Sprouted lentils, mung beans and broccoli sprouts add crunch and protein to vegan bowls and wraps. These jars sit on an angled stand that drains for them, so all they have to do is rinse twice a day.

Pair this with the sprouting jars for a complete grow-your-own gift. A pound of broccoli, alfalfa, clover and radish seeds makes batch after batch of fresh sprouts, a cheap way to keep greens in the fridge all winter.

Plenty of vegan wallets are just plastic that peels within a year. This one is cork, crafted in Portugal, PETA-approved and soft like broken-in leather. It suits the vegan who misses having nice everyday accessories.

For the vegan who rolls out a mat most mornings, this one matches the values: a natural cork surface instead of PVC. Cork gets grippier as they sweat, which makes it especially good for hot yoga classes.

Most lip balms rely on beeswax, which strict vegans avoid. This four-pack uses candelilla wax and cocoa butter instead, and at under $10 it is a thoughtful add-on or a Secret Santa gift for a vegan coworker.

Finding skincare that is both vegan and cruelty free is a real chore, and e.l.f. makes it easy because the whole brand qualifies. This travel kit covers cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream and makeup remover, perfect for a weekend bag.

Classic beeswax wraps are off the table for many vegans, so this version swaps in plant waxes. They wrap sandwiches and cover bowls of leftovers without plastic wrap, which suits vegans who care about waste as much as animals.

A light-hearted shirt with cute farm animals that says it all without a lecture. A fun pick for a teen who just went vegan or the friend who loves wearing their values to the farmers market.