4 Fast edible vegan gifts

Isn’t it awkward when someone we didn’t put on our gift list surprises us with a thoughtful present? It’s true: we can’t give gifts to everyone and sometimes we are just plain forgetful. But we can save face during the holiday season by having a ready-stock of homemade vegan goodies that are quick to pack and gift.
Isn’t it awkward when someone we didn’t put on our gift list surprises us with a thoughtful present? It’s true: we can’t give gifts to everyone and sometimes we are just plain forgetful. But we can save face during the holiday season by having a ready-stock of homemade vegan goodies that are quick to pack and gift.

4 Fast edible vegan gifts

1. Homemade vegan cookies

Wrap cookies in a pretty Christmas box, on a festive holiday plate, or present in a large mason jar adorned with an ornament or ribbon. Make large batches of cookies leading up to Christmas and freeze them. They thaw quickly at room temperature and still taste great.

Vegan cookie recipes:

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• 5-Spice Spirals

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• Maple Spice Cookies

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• Gluten-Free Almond Butter Cookies

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• No Bake Tahini Cookies

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• Nutty Oat and Chocolate Chip Cookies

2. Homemade vegan granola

Granola always tastes better fresh from the oven. Keep a large container of your favorite granola in the pantry (or make a variety of granolas) so all you have to do is pour granola in a mason jar, put a ribbon on it, and give.

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• Try this: Whole Grain Granola

3. Infused vinegars

Take your favorite vinegar, pour it into a large bowl or jar, and add garlic, strips of orange zest, cinnamon sticks, herb sprigs, or fresh fruit and set in a dark, cool place for a couple of weeks. Strain out ingredients and store flavored vinegars in decorative cruets. Tie a ribbon around them with a tag that lets your giftee know the type of gourmet vinegar you’re sharing.

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• Our pick: Rosemary Fig Balsamic Vinegar

4. Homemade vegan bread

A loaf of homemade bread is a heart-warming gift that presents nicely wrapped in holiday-themed bags with ribbons and a recipe card. You can handwrite a few recipe cards or have the recipe ready to print from your computer. Mini or full-size loaves of bread can be wrapped tight and frozen for up to 2 months, which means if you don’t end up giving them away as gifts, you have bread to break with your family after the holidays.

Vegan bread recipes:

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• Coconut Cardamom Bread

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• Gluten-Free Banana Bread

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• Applesauce Pecan Bread

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• Cinnamon Swirl Bread

More vegan holiday tips and recipes!