Christmas gift guide, vegan edition!
VEGAN-FRIENDLY GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS!
If you’re looking for a plant-based, sustainable gift this Christmas you’ve come to the right place!
Check out the list below for vegan-friendly gifts for your bestie, mother, brother, cousin…
Or yourself! If you’re new to veganism and your family are wondering what is, what isn’t and what’s in the safe zone, feel free to send them this link of goodness!
Everything from vegan-friendly homewares, aesthetic kitchen essentials (with a few boujee additions thrown in) to tasty plant-based treats! All found in New Zealand, ready to shop before Christmas! Click the links below to shop the eco-friendly goodness.
Products are listed in a clock-wise direction!
VEGAN HOMEWARE GIFT GUIDE
Round Helga Woven Basket
If you’re looking for a practical gift, this is the perfect basket to fill with vegan goodness, ideal for taking to the Sunday market or storage around the house!
$35.00 from Good For StoreRe-usable Christmas Bag
Eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper with a festive feel! Berry re-usable Organic Hemp Gift bag is ideal for filling with treats. Various sizes available.
From $6.00, at Seed & SproutStrawberry Spritz Mini Diffuser
Fresh summer scent. This limited-edition fragrance is ideal for gifting in your extended family secret santa (let’s just hope it’s dirty santa so you can steal it back!)
$34.95 from Ecoya
VEGAN BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Frank Body Scrub
A dreamy scented stocking stuffer, made from ground coffee, this shower scrub will leave your skin summer ready. Available from Mecca in a range of scents and sizes!
From $10.00, Frank Body
Ethique Body Wash
If you’re looking for a gift with an eco-friendly focus, Ethique are the one’s for you! Kiwi founded brand, focusing on plastic free packaging. They even have a dog-wash bar!
From under $10+, Ethique
MECCA MAX Primer and BB cream
All of Mecca’s own range are 100% vegan-friendly. That’s right, everything with ‘Mecca Max’ branded packaging! Including the shimmery primer that’s a perfect summer staple.
$22.00, from Mecca BeautyAntipodes Glow Blend or Serum
Another local Wellington gem, making internationally recognised beauty products (with a heavy focus on Vegan goodness!). Glow all summer long with this drop of sunshine.
From $16.00, Antipodes Skincare
VEGAN HANDBAGS
Sans Beast Bags
Splurge on Sans Beat this Christmas, it’s worth it. The Melbourne vegan leather company with cruelty-free designs at the heart of the operation. Bags are STUNNING quality.
Shop the range at SansBeast.com
VEGAN COOK BOOKS
Everyone loves a cook-book at Christmas, and if you’re after a fresh, summery, inspiring book to gift, check out my top three recommendations for plant lovers and omnivores alike!
VEGAN KITCHEN GIFT GUIDE
Smeg Blender
If santa has a big budget, this is the ultimate aesthetic blender, perfect for a morning smoothie or fresh plant-based pesto.
Splurge at $414.00, from Smeg
Bubble Handle Salad Servers
These are bloody gorg (and personally top of my wish-list!), such a lovely gift for a friend who loves to host!
$75.00 from The Wholesome StoreLifetime Bottle - Pastel Pink
Much more affordable than a number of other trending options, this bottle keeps your water chilled all day long (I have this one personally and love it!)
$29.00, from Good For Store
Silicone Food Pouches
These silicone pouches are a game-changer for smoothie lovers! The easiest way to freeze bananas and fresh fruit!
From $15.00, at Seed and SproutRe-usable cup cake cases
For the baker that has everything… these cupcake cases are made to last. Waste-free goodness!
$10.00, at Seed and SproutCeramic travel bowl
Gift these bowls with homemade baking inside for extra brownie points this Christmas
$45.00, from Pottery for the PlanetAlmond Cow Milk Machine
Top of the line plant-milk machine (these are going to be the way of the future, mark my words!)
Online only, from AlmondCow.comHomemade Granola Jars
If you’re opting for home-made Christmas gifts, baking your own granola is a fun, budget friendly option!
Check out my go-to granola recipe linked here!
VEGAN FOODIE GIFT GUIDE
VEGAN CHOCOLATE
Raw Goodness delivery
Plant-based slices delivered to your door, a tasty gift idea for friends and whanau who live in a different city!
Order online, across NZ!
Vegan Chocolate
Tonys Chocoloney, Loving Earth Chocolate, Bennetto Chocolate, Pico, Whittakers…. the list goes on! Can’t go wrong with a block of vegan choc ;)Health Lab Carries Coconut Bar
These Aussie snacks are hard to find in NZ, but pure snack gold when you do! Trust me, they’re worth hunting for.
Find these snacks at Countdown & CommonsenseGood For Store plastic-free chocolate
BYO container and select your chocolate/snack goodness! Faves of mine are Chocolate Freeze Dried Strawbs & Almonds.
Shop as little or a lot as you wish in-store.Organic Matcha Powder
Level up your sister’s caffeine game with matcha powder from Thea. They also have a range of fun glassware to pair with it! $20.00, from NZ company Thea MatchaVegan Treatory Cookies
The Christmas Cookie range this year from Vegan Treatory is selling out fast (with good reason!), if you can get your hands on a delivery they’re perfect for sending to a family member who you won’t be with this Christmas!
From $5.00, delivered to your doorLimited Editon, Spiced Cherry Syrup
Level up your brother’s drinks cart with Six Barrel Syrup. Cocktails or Mocktails the choice is yours (well his, but I’m sure he’ll share!)
$16.50 from Six Barrel SodaApostle BBQ Hot Sauce
Secret Santa gift inspo!
$12.00, made locally. Shop in-store or onlineWise Boys Sriracha Mayo
So tasty, everyone you know needs to try it! The perfect stocking filler, or pot’luck dinner additon.
Find them at Supermarkets nation-wide.
