40 Vegan Gift Ideas for Every Mom—Yes, Even the Hard-to-Shop-For Ones

The second Sunday in May is all about showing some appreciation to the mother figures in our lives. Of course, there are many ways to do this. You can spend some quality time together, cook a delicious vegan brunch, or bake a batch of homemade brownies as a special treat. And you could also buy them a special gift. Stuck for ideas? Whether you’re celebrating your mom, grandmother, an aunt, a friend, or any other mother figure this Mother’s Day, here are 40 vegan gifts to consider. From bath bombs to vegan cookbooks to indoor herb gardens to cozy leggings, we’ve got something for everyone.

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For moms who love vegan food and cooking

Compartes

1 Vegan chocolate

There are so many brands of quality vegan chocolate, both in stores and online, but our picks include Rayluca’s decadent vegan confections, Compartes’ gourmet chocolates, every vegan item at Laderach, TCHO small-batch chocolate bars, and Elements Truffles delightful array of beautiful bars (don’t miss the VegNews Mother’s Day deal!). 
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Maya’s Cookies

2Vegan cookie delivery

Another route to a mom’s heart? It has to be cookies. With flavors like Coconut Bundt Cake, Brown Sugar Butterscotch, and Lemon Chiffon, Maya’s Cookies’ exquisite flavors are sure to be a hit with any mom. Another option? Gourmet vegan cookies from The Naughty Cookie. Who doesn’t want a box of fresh, gooey, giant vegan cookies on Mother’s Day? Especially when they’re stuffed with chocolate chunks, vegan marshmallows, or peanut butter … in fact, we may order a box for ourselves, too!
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3 Vegan cheese-making kit

Nowadays, there are many vegan cheeses on store shelves. But if your mom loves to cook and challenge herself to try new things in the kitchen, the Big Vegan Cheese Making Kit—which makes everything from parmesan to mozzarella to halloumi to feta—is a great gift idea. 
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Rebel Cheese

4 Gourmet vegan cheese 

If your mom’s idea of fun is eating vegan cheese rather than making it, there are plenty of artisan vegan cheese shops, and many ship nationwide. For variety, purchase a gift card or subscription to one of the many vegan cheesemongers, such as Rebel Cheese in New York City, Maciel’s in Los Angeles, or The Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis.
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5Global culinary box

Eat2Explore isn’t a meal kit or a foodie box—it’s a starter package to explore new cuisines from the comfort of home. Choose from a plethora of countries—from South Korea to Ethiopia—and receive a box with spices, flours, and recipes to create authentic cultural cuisine with these staples. Make a day out of it and learn how to make injera from scratch or a Swedish meal of ärtsoppa with pannkakor (pea soup with crepes). Most boxes come with a vegan option, and it’s a chance to learn and taste global cuisine without the travel headache.
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Methodology

6 Vegan meal delivery service

VegNews editors tested 12 different vegan-friendly meal delivery services, and we keep our favorites updated throughout the year. From fresh and convenient staples shipped directly from Veggie Award-winning Purple Carrot to meal helpers like Methodology, these services help us cut down on cooking time, reset our healthy eating habits, and open our eyes to fantastic new dishes. Check out our comprehensive guide on vegan meal kits to find which one suits mom best. 
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Wildgrain

7Gourmet foodie staples

For the avid baker, the nut butter aficionado, or the downright quirky Mom, there’s a luxury food item out there that will make her day. Moms who love to bake will thrill at a bottle of high-quality vanilla bean paste or natural extracts; the mom who goes through a jar of nut butter a week will delight in a jar of Big Spoon Roasters’ Maple Cinnamon Peanut and Pecan Butter; and moms with a deep fondness for all things bread can even receive a bakery box full of flaky croissants, biscuits, pita bread, and more. These gourmet food gifts don’t fulfill a need; they’re complete decadence, and mom absolutely deserves them.
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Almond Cow

8Plant-based milk maker

For the mom who’d love to DIY but is always short on time, this sleek vegan milk maker from Almond Cow is just the thing. Forget straining and soaking—this machine churns out any kind of nut or oat milk in about 30 seconds with the push of a button. It’s nothing short of vegan magic. 
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Vitamix

9Vitamix blender

A Vitamix is the ultimate kitchen accessory. Not only is it one of the most effective blenders on the market, but it can also chop, grind, purée, and juice your veggies, fruits, and other whole foods perfectly. Plus, it is unmatched when it comes to making smooth, soft-serve-style vegan ice cream. Trust us, it’s worth the investment.
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Radical Pan

10Non-toxic kitchen pan

For the mom who likes to chef it up in the kitchen, opt for this awesome oven-safe, non-stick pan from Radical Pan that has a perfect wide lip for flipping JUST Egg vegan omelets or fluffy diner-style pancakes.
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Nordic Ware

11Elevated bakeware

For the mom who is always baking sweet treats, why not use Mother’s Day as an opportunity to give her bakeware a little bit of a refresh? In our guide, we’ve picked out some of the best bakeware options for every budget, from loaf pans to ramekins to entire bakeware sets.
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12 Vegan cookbooks

If your mom enjoys time in the kitchen, a new cookbook is an ideal gift. We have plenty of cookbook roundups, but you can also search vegan cookbooks on Amazon for the latest. Pre-ordering books coming out this summer is also a stellar idea, but if you need a little help choosing a cookbook, check out our list of the top 100 vegan cookbooks.
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VegNews

13‘The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan’

Does Mom need a bit of a nudge to commit to that vegan lifestyle? Instead of a textbook-style starter guide, gift her our fun, 30-day guide. Each bite-sized chapter helps readers leap over a new hurdle—by the end of the book, all barriers to being vegan are completely removed. The guide also comes with 30 easy recipes to empower Mom to cook vegan on her own. Plus, it has cute pink doughnuts on it, so … that’s reason enough, really.
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14VegNews meal planner

Let’s get one thing straight: a meal planner is not a diet, it’s a helpful, no-pressure tool to help users eat and feel better. Our VegNews comprehensive vegan meal planner provides healthy recipes, grocery lists, moral support, and takes the guesswork out of what’s for dinner. 
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For moms who love gardening and nature

Farmgirl Flowers

15Farmgirl Flowers

If you’re not sure how to tell your mom you care, say it with flowers. Farmgirl Flowers offers a range of thoughtfully designed, stunning bouquet options, each wrapped in its signature burlap. If you want to go seasonal, don’t skip the peonies. Just in time for Mother’s Day, be sure to use code VEGNEWS for 20% off your flower delivery!
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16 Wildflower seed balls

If your mom takes pride in a pretty, diverse, and thriving garden, consider gifting this make-your-own wildflower seed ball kit. It’s great family fun, and the wildlife will thank you for it, too.
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17 Organic herb garden kit 

Maybe foraging isn’t quite your mom’s thing, but can she get down with indoor gardening? If the answer is yes, then this organic herb kit comes with everything she could possibly need to start her own thriving windowsill garden without having to leave the house. 
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The Sill

18Beautiful live houseplant

How about gifting a beautiful houseplant that can last for years? The Sill lets you pick out gorgeous pots so the plants (such as fiddle leaf figs, palms, and monstera) will arrive potted and ready for display directly on mom’s doorstep.
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Wild Autumn

19Natural dried grass bouquet

For moms who love beauty, skincare, and fashion

Biossance

20Antioxidant cleansing oil

If your mom loves the ritual of nightly skincare, this lightweight facial cleansing oil from Biossance is a great gift idea. Made with natural ingredients (including shark-free squalane), Biossance’s formula will help to not just cleanse skin and melt away makeup, but also soften and hydrate, too.
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Biossance

21 Rose lip balm

This ultra-moisturizing vegan lip balm also from Biossance is packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid that help replenish, hydrate, and soften lips. Plus, it’s delicately scented, but free of synthetic fragrances, making it extra good for you and the planet.
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Lovery

22 Coffee bath bomb

For those who like to relax at the end of a long week and pamper themselves with a luxurious hot bath, this coffee-scented, handmade bath bomb from Lovery is a great pick. Infused with cocoa and shea butter, it will also help to hydrate, restore, and soothe skin, too.
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Love Beauty and Planet

23Rose-scented body lotion

When it comes to self-care, the right body lotion is essential. This rose-scented formula from Love Beauty and Planet is infused with soothing murumuru butter, which will also help moisturize and condition skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth after use.
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Brooklyn Botany

24 Brown sugar scrub

This gentle sugar scrub is ideal for those with sensitive skin, as it’s soft but still effective, helping to remove dead cells from the skin’s surface. It also has a moisturizing effect and is mild enough to be used as a lip scrub, too. 
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Maui Moisture

25Shea butter hair mask

It’s not just skin that needs a little TLC now and again; hair can also benefit from some deep hydration, too. This vegan shea butter hair mask from Maui Moisture works to nourish strands and repair split ends. Plus, it smells great.
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Lush

26Mama Bear gift set

The sustainable bath and beauty company LUSH isn’t all vegan, but it is 100 percent cruelty-free and conscious about its ingredient sourcing and packaging. The vegan-friendly bath bombs, massage bars, and velvety lotions are just what Mom needs for a little R&R. We love that they work as well as they smell—which is absolutely amazing. 
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Matt & Nat

27Vegan leather handbag

One can never have enough handbags, especially for the mom on the go. There are plenty of vegan brands that offer gorgeous bags, from cute clutches to Mary Poppins-style weekenders. Matt & Nat is just one of our favorites. 
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Pacifica Beauty

28Persian Rose perfume

100-percent vegan beauty brand Pacifica makes gorgeous, delicate perfumes in a wide array of scents such as French Lilac, Hawaiian Ruby Guava, and Tahitian Gardenia, but we’re suckers for this lightly floral rose perfume.
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Dr. Martens

29Vegan Dr. Martens

For moms who love being cozy

30Organic cotton leggings

Soft, comfy sweatpants are ideal for lounging around the house (perhaps with a cold glass of rosé in hand, with a box of vegan chocolate). Made with organic cotton, Pact’s CloudKnit joggers are the perfect, sustainable choice. 
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Fair Indigo

31Organic hoodie

Cozy sweatpants are one thing, but when it comes to comfy loungewear, a hoodie is also essential. Made with organic cotton, this Weekender Hoodie from Fair Indigo is stretchy, roomy, and incredibly soft. 
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Maggie’s Organics

32Cozy organic socks

Made with soft organic cotton, these Maggie’s Organics socks complete the cozy look. They’re also breathable, comfy, and loose-knit, making them ideal for lounging around on the couch in the evening.
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Bijou Candles

33Iconic women soy candle

Not only are each of these candles made from 100-percent soy wax and feature extra-long burn times, they each feature iconic women—from a peach and lily-scented Dolly Parton candle to a white sage and neroli-scented Stevie Nicks candle. What better way to remind your mom of how much you celebrate her?
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Nodpod

34Soft eye mask

Not only does this eye mask from Nodpod effectively block light and noise, but it can also be chilled in the fridge to help relieve a headache. It’s machine washable and comes with a money-back guarantee on the off-chance mom doesn’t care for it. This is a perfect gift for new moms who need to catch a nap whenever they can.
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UnHide

35Faux fur blanket

UnHide defies the impossible—it’s made of fabric that is as chic as it is comfy. These neutral-shade throws are impossibly fuzzy and cozy but also lend a sense of style to any room. Offer to watch a movie with mom, and she just might let you cuddle up like when you were a kid. 
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For moms who love wellness

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36Meditation app subscription

There’s no need to front a couple of hundred dollars on a fancy spa retreat—give mom the gift of relaxation with guided meditation. Calm and Headspace are two popular services with stellar reviews. If you’ll allow us to be punny, this relaxing digital download puts the “om” in mom. 
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37 Relaxing massage

While you don’t have to get mom a spa experience, that doesn’t mean it’s not a great gift. Many chains offer quality and affordable options, such as Elements Massage or Massage Envy. If you can find a vegan-friendly spa in your area, even better. Book her a mid-morning session while you scramble to make her a special Mother’s Day brunch. 
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OSEA Malibu

38Oil, scrub, and brush skincare set

The women-owned, eco-friendly, sustainable skincare brand OSEA Malibu offers many skincare sets, which are a great way to give your mom or partner a relaxing, luxurious day at home. Light a few candles, diffuse some lavender essential oils, and she’ll feel just like she’s spending the day at a spa. For more tips on creating a spa experience at home, check out our guide here.
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CBDistillery

39Gelatin-free CBD gummies

Whether your mom has tried CBD or not, she’ll love these calming, gelatin-free gummies to get some zen. With formulas designed to aid with sleep, anxiety relief, and relaxation, mom is sure to get some much-needed R&R.
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