Looking for the perfect gift? These 26 homemade vegan food gifts bring all the deliciousness you need to impress everyone on your list. From sweet vegan cookies and chocolatey treats to homemade powder mixes and thoughtful DIY goodies, these ideas are as simple to make as they are delightful to receive.
Homemade gifts are an affordable way to show love and care in every bite and are so much better than store-bought! Think fun spice blends, crunchy candied nuts, a savory snack, or silky syrups perfect for cozy drinks. Pop them into mason jars, cookie tins, or festive baskets, tie them with a ribbon, and voila! You’ve got a thoughtful vegan gift that feels special and personal. Plus, most of these recipes use pantry ingredients, making themeasy to make and budget-friendly, too.
Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, Mother’s Day, a holiday gift or just a way to say thank you, these recipes are perfect for spreading joy all year round. Let’s dive into this list of DIY vegan gift ideas that’ll make your gift-giving extra memorable!
How to Make Homemade Gifts Extra-Special:
Presentation Matters
The right packaging can make your homemade gift stand out. Use mason jars, decorative glass jars, tins, or cute gift boxes to add charm. Clear containers let the recipient see the gift inside. Dress it up with ribbons, twine, or colorful tags for a festive touch.
Add Accessories
Pair your homemade food gift with something that complements it. Pair cookies with a cute bag of loose-leaf tea or a cozy tea mug (or this super cute elephant mug). Add a small bag of macaroni noodles with your homemade mac and cheese powder. A personalized coffee mug or coffee beans go perfectly with homemade coffee syrups. Pair a pretty spoon with homemade granola or a unique whisk with instant ramen soup powder. Or vegan candy canes with a jar of homemade Christmas cookies. These thoughtful pairings make the gift feel complete.
Include a Personal Touch
Add something personal, like a custom label with the recipient's name or a special note. If you're gifting a mix, include a handwritten recipe card so they can make it themselves.
Themed Gifts
Create a themed gift set to make it even more thoughtful. Put together a “Brunch Kit” with granola, and coffee syrup, or a “Movie Night Kit” with caramel popcorn, vegan peanut butter cups, and a fun drink.
Pair it With A Cookbook
For an extra thoughtful touch, pair your homemade food gift with a vegan cookbook. A book filled with easy and delicious recipes is the perfect addition to any gift. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce someone to new flavors and cooking techniques!
The Ultimate List of 26 Vegan Food Gifts:
- DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice: "My daughter brought over a jar of your spice mix last Thanksgiving and we made pies together. She forgot to take the jar with her when she left. She said I could just keep it 🙂 I've used it ever since, sprinkling some in my coffee, tossing some with granola before stuffing into apples for baking... the spice mix brings that cozy holiday feeling every time. Thank you!" -Cecelia
- Pumpkin Spice Granola: "This granola is amazingly delicious as well as amazingly easy to make!" -Laurie
- 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Syrup: "Very tasty and a lot easier than the recipes that call for the individual spices!" -Paige
- Cinnamon Dolce Coffee Syrup: "This is lovely, thank you! I make a batch and give half away to a friend who loves it, too. Just made our third batch this morning" -Kim
- Snowy Candied Pecans: "These are sooo good! I'm sprinkling them all over our vegan charcuterie board for Christmas Eve." -Linnea
- Vegan Fruit & Nut Chocolates: "So simple, so great and so much fun to make!" -Abi
- Vegan Christmas Cracker Candy: "I tried these for the first time this past Christmas. Holy smokes were they addictive! Perfect combination of salty and sweet, crunchy and smooth. Great Christmas baking addition!!!!" -Belinda
- Vegan Chocolate Dipped Honeycomb: "I am so happy you showed this recipe. This has been my favorite candy since I was a teen. Thank you for making this a great holiday for me. I am making it today!" -Susan
- Easy Vegan Shortbread Cookies: "Loved these! So easy and delicious! I am so happy to have these this holiday season!" -Elena
- Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies: "Look no further! It took years for us to find the best vegan sugar cookie and these are them! These taste delicious and the kids enjoy decorating them." -Jennifer
- Easy Vegan Gingersnap Cookies: "Made these during the holidays along with some other cookie recipes but these were by far the favorite. So chewy and bursting with Christmas flavor! Will be making them every holiday season 🙂" -Courtney
- Easy Chewy Vegan Molasses Cookies: "This is a perfect recipe! Flavourful, soft and chewy! I will be using this recipe from now on! Thank you!" -Mandi
- Easy Vegan Coconut Mounds: "OH YUMMY YUMMY!! You are GENIOUS GIRL!! Loving all your fantastic recipes but these are unbelievable!! Thank you so much for your generosity!" -Laura
- Vegan Peppermint Patties: "So easy and so good!! Everyone loves them. Thanks for another great recipe." -Tara
- Vegan Peanut Butter Cups: "Super easy to make! Super DELICIOUS! A new family favorite! Thank you, Sam!" -Suzanne
- Easy Fudgy Vegan Brownies: "I made these for Thanksgiving and they are outrageously delicious. I made three of your recipes for Thanksgiving and all of them are five star." -Michele
- 3-Ingredient Vegan Nutella: "I just made this with cashews since I couldn't find hazelnuts. delish thanks" -Jan
- Easy Vegan Chex Mix: "This is now my go-to Chex mix recipe! My family loves it!" -Karlie
- Quick & Easy Pickled Sandwich Veggies: "This is my go to recipe when I need a quick pickle for a dinner recipe! I absolutely love making these for sandwiches and burgers. I also toss in a crushed garlic clove for a little extra flavour, delicious!" -Deborah
- Homemade Pickled Onions: "That was amazing, I really loved it" -Coral
- Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning: "YUM! Officially my saviour recipe of the season." -Leah
- Homemade Vegan Mac & Cheese Powder: "This is one the best vegan recipes around. I think I make this dish almost every week adding a different veggies every times and it never disappoints." -Serena
- Easy Vegan Caramel Corn: "I made this, and it is perfect! Love this recipe and will share. Like the maple syrup idea! Next time…" -Jeanne
- Easy Homemade Body Butter: "Absolutely love this recipe and receive great reviews when I give as a gift!! I am making gifts for Christmas using P&J Forest Pine and Mistletoe essential oils!" -Kelly
- Easy Homemade Dog Treats: "Perfection! My doggy loves them!!!" "LaShonda"
- Easy DIY Sweet Potato Dog Chews: "My sisters and my dogs love these! I’m making them every year for Christmas treats! Thanks for a great recipe!" -Kate
Gift-giving doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. With these homemade vegan food gifts, you’ll spread joy and deliciousness while keeping things simple. Just wrap them up in a cute jar or box, add a festive ribbon, and watch those smiles light up.
So skip the last-minute shopping panic and get crafty in the kitchen instead. These DIY vegan gift ideas are more than just tasty treats—they’re little bundles of love wrapped in sweetness. Happy gifting, and happy holidays!
If you try any of these recipes, let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram. Save this post for later by pinning it on Pinterest.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
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And, if you're looking for some other fun vegan or plant-based gift ideas or something to pair with your homemade vegan food gifts this holiday season, check out these 100+ Vegan Gift Ideas!
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