The 5 Best Holiday Gifts for Vegans

Holiday Gift Guide

Valerie Hansen
Want to find your vegan friend a nice gift that they'll love? There are many choices out there, but these are my top five picks.

1. VeganSweets Marshmallows - Everyone loves marshmallows, but if you're vegan, you probably haven't had any for a long time. Regular marshmallows contain gelatin, an animal product. These vegan marshmallows taste delicious, melt nicely for s'mores, and can even be roasted! At $3.99 per bag on www.veganessentials.com, these make an inexpensive yet yummy gift.

2. Baking mixes - If your friend loves to bake, odds are, they'd also like to save time in their baking. When looking for a baking mix, watch out for ingredients that are dairy derived, such as: casein, whey, and milk powder. Many organic vegan baking mixes are now available at the regular supermarket for your shopping convenience. Your friend will greatly appreciate the thought, and you might even get to taste some of the yummy cookies, brownies, or cake.

3. Stickers and shirts - Many vegans want to proudly display their lifestyle. Check out www.veganstore.com to find many bumper stickers and unique t-shirts to choose from.

4. Cookbooks and other books - If your friend loves to read, they might appreciate a nice book relating to their lifestyle. Does your friend like to cook? There are many great vegan cookbooks now available. If your local bookstore doesn't have any vegan cookbooks, try www.amazon.com. Cookbooks are especially great gifts for new vegans who are probably still looking for more meal ideas.

5.A gift certificate for vegan shoes - With shoes, I'd recommend letting your friend pick them out. It can be difficult for vegans to find comfortable and classy non-leather shoes. You can buy gift certificates for shoes and other products at many online stores. Try www.mooshoes.com for some great shoe styles available to vegans.

Your friend will appreciate that you gave some thought to their gift. I know I always love something edible as a present, especially because I know it can take some effort for non-vegans to locate yummy vegan items. Hopefully these ideas as well as the links give you some helpful ideas for finding the perfect gift for your vegan friend.

Published by Valerie Hansen

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  • Baking mixes can help save time and are easily found in stores or online.
  • Stickers and shirts can be a popular present for the proud vegan.
  • Cookbooks can help provide meal ideas, especially to new vegans.
Most marshmallows contain gelatin, an animal product. However, you can find gelatin-free marshmallows online.

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