Vegan Gift Ideas Under $25

French press coffee is objectively the best-tasting coffee. It’s science.

And this insulated, stainless-steel French press handily solves all the problems that come with glass carafes.

It keeps the coffee hot, and it’s easy to clean without worrying that it will slip out of your soapy hands and break into a gazillion pieces.

This gadget comes to my rescue every time I need to chop a lot of onions.

Sure, it speeds up the process of chopping potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and other vegetables, but it’s with the onions that it really shines.

That’s because the chopped pieces are contained within the covered glass container. And that, in turn, protects my eyes from the tear-inducing chemicals that chopped onions produce.

This humble chopper will make life nicer for anyone who spends a lot of time chopping.

Is there any food delivery system better than the dumpling?

From gyoza to ravioli, from empanadas to knishes, it seems that every culture has its own version of food-in-dough.

This handy pierogi press can also be used for ravioli or other similar types of dumplings. Sure, you can make them by hand, but this little gadget really speeds up the process!

I like to break mine out once or twice a year to make a huge batch of pierogi, then I freeze them to enjoy — or to share!

The stroopwafel — a traditional Dutch treat that consists of a pair of crispy cookies with a thin layer of caramel in the center — is having a moment here in the US.

Suddenly, I’m seeing them in the impulse-buy section in the grocery store, or in the sweets aisle of convenience stores. But the eggs! The dairy! The humanity!

Fortunately for vegan stroopwafel fans like me, Stroop Club makes a plant-based version that gets rave reviews. It’s an ideal pairing for a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate on a chilly day.

Not only does vegan caviar offer a kinder alternative to the animal product, but it’s a lot more affordable, too!

My number-one choice is the vegan caviar from Tsar. It has a silky texture and realistically briny flavor that’s popular with vegans and omnivores alike (just check out the Amazon reviews!).

Another strong contender is Caviart, a brand that claims to be the best-selling vegan caviar in Europe. It has a clean, oceanic flavor and a feisty bursting quality on the tongue.

Whichever one you choose, either product is a delicious, affordable, fancy stocking stuffer or gift for any occasion. Just add champagne!

Pur Spices is a small business that is based in Cleveland. Since I’m in Northeastern Ohio, it’s a local business in my neck of the woods.

I first tried their harissa pastes at a local vegan food event, and they were one of my favorite vendors. The original, cilantro, and mint flavors are each very tasty and distinctive enough that we had to buy all three!

And if you like spices but not the heat, you’ll love their masala sauce.

Just when I thought I was getting tired of truffles in everything, truffle hot sauce came along and changed my mind.

Truff Sauce combines the umami-rich flavor of truffles with a tangy hot sauce that is similar in consistency to Sriracha. It’s amazing on a breakfast scramble, as a dip for French fries, or spread on a burger in place of ketchup.

And it’s gluten-free, vegan, and comes in both “hotter” and “white truffle” varieties. With these options, you can find just the right balance of heat and flavor.

By: Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero

Who is it for? New vegans and vegetarians, long-term vegans looking to expand their repertoire, and veggie-curious cooks

The Veganomicon is like the Joy of Cooking for vegans. It’s a great big cookbook with more than 250 recipes that draw inspiration from cuisines around the world. And for those of us who are new to the whole plant-based eating thing, it contains great info on how to build up a vegan pantry and definitions of terminology.

This 10th-anniversary edition contains new color photographs (a big improvement over the original) and a slew of new recipes.

By: Jenné Claiborne

Who is it for? Anyone who loves Southern cooking, Soul Food, or comfort food classics

Jenné Claiborne is a chef and the creator of the Sweet Potato Soul food blog. In this cookbook, she offers vegan interpretations of classic dishes, as well as creative riffs on Southern staples.

This cookbook proves that plant-based food isn’t limited to sad salads — you can load up your plate with cheddar-chive biscuits, jambalaya, fried okra, or sweet potato pie.

By: Joanne Lee Molinaro 

Who is it for? Vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores who love Korean food

Joanne Molinaro was, until recently, an attorney and TikTok star who went viral because of her beautifully narrated and artistic cooking videos.

Her first cookbook was released in October of 2021, and within a few weeks became a New York Times bestseller and received an array of awards.

The only caveat for this cookbook is that, depending upon where you live, some of the required ingredients may not be readily accessible. If you are in the US, you can order almost anything online, but I understand that access to specialty ingredients can vary in some countries.

Contrary to the stereotype of vegans as mellow hippies, the vegan coffee mug ecosystem is full of sass.

Because that’s because we’re all a little bit sarcastic until we’ve finished our coffee — or maybe it’s because most of us get a bit tired of answering the same questions over and over again.

Either way, these mugs answer some of the most common questions that vegans get, so we don’t have to.

And for the record, it’s really easy to get enough protein, and the hardest thing about being vegan is actually listening patiently as people tell you which animal product they could never give up (it’s almost invariably bacon or cheese).

Cotton towels are some of the most underappreciated items in the kitchen.

From cleaning up spills (and saving paper towels) to covering rising loaves of bread, these little bits of fabric get a workout in my kitchen.

And if they can promote plant-based eating at the same time, well, all the better! Here’s to fun and functional gifts.

“This is where I murder my vegetables.” This slogan, engraved on a natural bamboo cutting board, could be just the thing for someone special on your list.

If you’re shopping for a vegan who has a loveably twisted sense of humor, this bamboo chopping block will definitely make them laugh…or at least bring a dark twinkle to their eye.

And because it’s handmade (with lasers!) in Michigan, this vegan gift also supports small business owners.