10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Plant-Based Foodies (They’ll Actually Use!)

It really is the most wonderful time of the year… unless you're absolutely stumped about what to gift the plant-based foodie in your life. The classic cheese-and-sausage gift box? Yeah… that one’s officially retired.

The good news? Most people who are leaning plant-based are cooking more at home—and loving it. And there’s nothing better than gifting something that makes their time in the kitchen easier, more joyful, and way more delicious.

Here are 10 thoughtful (and fun!) gift ideas for plant-based foodies that will earn you major brownie points this holiday season.

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Plant-Based Foodies

1. Subscription to Veg News Magazine

There’s something special about getting a colorful, inspiring magazine in the mail—especially one full of vegan recipes, travel ideas, celebrity interviews, and lifestyle tips. VegNews is the go-to resource for all things plant-based, and at around $20, it’s a cheerful, budget-friendly gift. (Grab one for yourself too!)

2. High-Speed Blender

Ask any plant-based eater about their kitchen MVP, and they’ll likely say: the blender. A powerful blender (like a Vitamix) transforms frozen fruit into silky smoothies, blitzes soups into creamy perfection, and whips up sauces and dips in seconds. It’s a plant-based kitchen essential they’ll use daily.

3. Food Processor

Not to be confused with a blender (both have their lane!), the food processor shines when it comes to chopping, grinding, mixing, and pulsing. Perfect for protein balls, veggie burgers, pesto, nut butters, and oat flour. A reliable option like a Cuisinart will quickly become their new BFF.

4. Lemon Squeezer

Fresh citrus can bring any plant-based dish to life, but squeezing lemons by hand? Not always fun. A sturdy lemon squeezer makes adding bright, zippy flavor effortless. It’s inexpensive, practical, and one of those kitchen tools people don’t realize they need… until they have it.

5. Microplane

Small tool, big payoff. A microplane adds citrus zest with ease, but it also grates garlic, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and even dark chocolate. It’s a low-cost gift that gives major flavor payoff. 

6. Glass Storage Containers

Plant-based cooking often means batch-cooking soups, grains, beans, and roasted veggies. Meal prep is so much easier with a sturdy set of glass containers (like Pyrex). They’re freezer-safe, microwave-safe, non-toxic, and perfect for organizing a week of healthy meals.

7. Quality Knives

If they’re chopping a lot of produce (and they are!), a good knife makes all the difference. A sharp paring knife and chef’s knife are essentials for efficient, safe prep. A set like the Wüsthof Classic 2-piece Chef’s Knife Set is a great starter investment for any plant-forward kitchen.

8. Garlic Press

We all love garlic… but we don’t always love mincing it. A garlic press is inexpensive, easy to use, and lets you press cloves—even big ones—without peeling. It’s a stocking stuffer that delivers a lifetime of garlicky goodness.

9. Stainless Steel Sauté Pan

A high-quality stainless steel sauté pan heats evenly, lasts forever, and helps veggies caramelize beautifully. Whether they’re sautéing greens, cooking tofu, or making a veggie-packed stir fry, this pan will quickly become a kitchen favorite.

10. A Plant-Based Cookbook

Plant-based eating becomes even more fun and flavorful with the right inspiration.

Consider gift-worthy books like:

• Powered by Plants by Ocean Robbins + Nichole Dandrea-Russert

• Power Plates by Gena Hamshaw

• Isa Does It by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

They’re filled with vibrant, nourishing recipes that make eating plants both easy and delicious.

Give the Gift of Delicious Possibility

Hopefully this list sparks some ideas—and helps you find the perfect gift for the plant-based loved ones in your life. And who knows? Your thoughtful present might just earn you an invite to a cozy, plant-powered dinner cooked with love.

Turns out, it really is the most wonderful time of the year.

Hey y’all! My name is LuAnn Parker and I am a graduate student in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Department of Nutrition at Georgia State University, on my way to becoming a Registered Dietitian. I am super excited about this opportunity to learn more about helping and educating others on improving their health through nutrition. I am especially interested in working with those affected by cancer, as I have experienced this in my own family. Jesus follower, wife to Greg, mama to 3 beautiful girls, plant-based lover of food! “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – Benjamin Franklin

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