The VegNews 2025 Holiday Guide | VegNews

‘Tis the season for joyful celebrations and gatherings with family and friends! And what better way to spread the festive cheer than with the ultimate vegan guide to the holidays? We’re here to help you have the most magical, compassionate holiday season ever. From the tastiest vegan eggnog you can buy at the store to the most delicious holiday cookie recipes and gift guides for every person on your list, we’ve curated a collection of the best holiday essentials. And don’t miss all of our absolute favorite holiday recipes (we’ve got hundreds of them). From everyone at VegNews, happy holidays!

The 13 Creamiest Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Recipes for Your Fireside Sipping The 13 Creamiest Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Recipes for Your Fireside Sipping

November 12, 2026

35 Vegan Thanksgiving Sides That Will Wow Friends and Family 35 Vegan Thanksgiving Sides That Will Wow Friends and Family

November 11, 2026

How to Make Delicious, Light, Fluffy Vegan Angel Food Cake How to Make Delicious, Light, Fluffy Vegan Angel Food Cake

November 10, 2026

10 Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie 10 Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie

November 8, 2026

Meaty, Tender, and Juicy: These Pot Roast Recipes Are Entirely Meat-Free Meaty, Tender, and Juicy: These Pot Roast Recipes Are Entirely Meat-Free

November 8, 2026

Master the Art of Plant-Based Pies With These Expert Tips and Tricks Master the Art of Plant-Based Pies With These Expert Tips and Tricks

November 6, 2026

Add These Vegan Soul Food Side Dishes to Your Thanksgiving Menu Add These Vegan Soul Food Side Dishes to Your Thanksgiving Menu

November 6, 2026

Peet’s Holiday Menu Includes New Vegan Drinks. Here’s Everything You Need to Know. Peet’s Holiday Menu Includes New Vegan Drinks. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

November 5, 2026

Starbucks’ Holiday Drinks Are Back. Here’s What You Can Order Vegan. Starbucks’ Holiday Drinks Are Back. Here’s What You Can Order Vegan.

November 4, 2026

Skip Amazon This Holiday Season and Shop Vegan Essentials Instead. Here’s Why. Skip Amazon This Holiday Season and Shop Vegan Essentials Instead. Here’s Why.

November 3, 2026

The Best Vegan Storebought Roasts for Your Thanksgiving Table (We Tried Them All!) The Best Vegan Storebought Roasts for Your Thanksgiving Table (We Tried Them All!)

November 2, 2026

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The Best Vegan Ugg Boots to Keep You Cozy All Winter Long (Our Favorite Brands!) The Best Vegan Ugg Boots to Keep You Cozy All Winter Long (Our Favorite Brands!)

October 29, 2026

Beyond Soup: 15 Bold and Flavorful Plant-Based Butternut Squash Recipes Beyond Soup: 15 Bold and Flavorful Plant-Based Butternut Squash Recipes

October 4, 2026

These 15 Cozy Apple Recipes Taste Like Fall These 15 Cozy Apple Recipes Taste Like Fall

September 28, 2026

A Step-By-Step Guide to Making a Vegan Sunday Roast A Step-By-Step Guide to Making a Vegan Sunday Roast

September 27, 2026

These Are the 25 Vegan Desserts We’d Drop Everything to Make Again These Are the 25 Vegan Desserts We’d Drop Everything to Make Again

September 26, 2026

S’mores! Hot Cocoa! Rice Crispy Treats! The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Marshmallows S’mores! Hot Cocoa! Rice Crispy Treats! The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Marshmallows

September 21, 2026

The VegNews Ultimate Guide to Vegan Wine The VegNews Ultimate Guide to Vegan Wine

August 22, 2026

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The Best Carbon Steel Cookware for Plant-Based Cooking, From Budget to Chef-Quality The Best Carbon Steel Cookware for Plant-Based Cooking, From Budget to Chef-Quality

August 10, 2026

The Top-Rated Ice Cream Makers for Dairy-Free Desserts The Top-Rated Ice Cream Makers for Dairy-Free Desserts

August 1, 2026

The 10 Best Pizza Ovens to Make Wood-Fired, Plant-Based Pies at Home The 10 Best Pizza Ovens to Make Wood-Fired, Plant-Based Pies at Home

July 2, 2026

DIY Vegan Meats: These Cookbooks Show You How to Make Them at Home DIY Vegan Meats: These Cookbooks Show You How to Make Them at Home

May 20, 2026

Cook Like Your Nonna With These Vegan Italian Cookbooks Cook Like Your Nonna With These Vegan Italian Cookbooks

May 18, 2026

Must-Have Cookbooks for the Vegan and Gluten-Free Kitchen Must-Have Cookbooks for the Vegan and Gluten-Free Kitchen

May 8, 2026

Homemade Vegan Cheese? These Cookbooks Make It Easy Homemade Vegan Cheese? These Cookbooks Make It Easy

May 5, 2026

The 22 Best Cruelty-Free and Vegan Beauty Products at Sephora The 22 Best Cruelty-Free and Vegan Beauty Products at Sephora

April 1, 2026

15 Vegan Cakes That Can Be On Your Doorstep This Week 15 Vegan Cakes That Can Be On Your Doorstep This Week

March 25, 2026

These Are the Best Vitamix Blenders for Every Budget (Plus Knock-Offs Under $100!) These Are the Best Vitamix Blenders for Every Budget (Plus Knock-Offs Under $100!)

February 10, 2026

The Top 17 Vegan Cookbooks of the Holiday Season The Top 17 Vegan Cookbooks of the Holiday Season

December 22, 2025

Love Good Strong Coffee? Check Out These Top Espresso Makers Love Good Strong Coffee? Check Out These Top Espresso Makers

December 18, 2025

5 Egg-Free Twists on the Classic Italian Panettone 5 Egg-Free Twists on the Classic Italian Panettone

December 18, 2025

8 Vegan Challah Recipes for Every Night of Hanukkah 8 Vegan Challah Recipes for Every Night of Hanukkah

December 14, 2025

Why Top Chefs Like Gordon Ramsay, Ming Tsai, and Alton Brown Swear by Cast-Iron Pans Why Top Chefs Like Gordon Ramsay, Ming Tsai, and Alton Brown Swear by Cast-Iron Pans

December 14, 2025

Stop Everything and Eat These 13 Vegan Christmas Cookies Immediately Stop Everything and Eat These 13 Vegan Christmas Cookies Immediately

December 12, 2025

The VegNews Guide to Essential Vegan Hanukkah Dishes The VegNews Guide to Essential Vegan Hanukkah Dishes

December 12, 2025

The Best Vegan Hostess Gifts This Holiday Season, According to Our New Products Editor The Best Vegan Hostess Gifts This Holiday Season, According to Our New Products Editor

December 11, 2025

These Vegan Restaurants Will Cater Your Christmas Dinner These Vegan Restaurants Will Cater Your Christmas Dinner

December 9, 2025

Vegan Choux Pastry Still Makes Perfect Cream Puffs, Eclairs, and Profiteroles Vegan Choux Pastry Still Makes Perfect Cream Puffs, Eclairs, and Profiteroles

December 9, 2025

32 Vegan Gift Ideas for Everyone in Your Life 32 Vegan Gift Ideas for Everyone in Your Life

December 8, 2025

The Vegan Holiday Gift Guide for People Who Want to Give Actually Great Gifts The Vegan Holiday Gift Guide for People Who Want to Give Actually Great Gifts

December 4, 2025

5 Ways to Go Low-Sugar Over the Holidays Without Sacrificing Taste 5 Ways to Go Low-Sugar Over the Holidays Without Sacrificing Taste

December 3, 2025

10 Ways to Use Puff Pastry: From Croissants to Pizza 10 Ways to Use Puff Pastry: From Croissants to Pizza

December 2, 2025

45 Vegan Cookies for Every Occasion: From Chocolate Chip to Nutella-Stuffed 45 Vegan Cookies for Every Occasion: From Chocolate Chip to Nutella-Stuffed

November 30, 2025

‘Tis the Season for Eggnog: Our Favorite Vegan Nogs (Plus Recipes!) ‘Tis the Season for Eggnog: Our Favorite Vegan Nogs (Plus Recipes!)

November 27, 2025

An Instant Pot is the Ultimate Kitchen Multitasker: Use It to Sauté, Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Make Yogurt, and More An Instant Pot is the Ultimate Kitchen Multitasker: Use It to Sauté, Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Make Yogurt, and More

November 22, 2025

Non-Toxic Cookware: The Best Options on the Market Non-Toxic Cookware: The Best Options on the Market

November 20, 2025

The Best Meal Delivery Kits for Vegans (Tried and Tested by VegNews Editors!) The Best Meal Delivery Kits for Vegans (Tried and Tested by VegNews Editors!)

November 17, 2025

Why Your Cutting Board Matters: Plastic-Free Boards for Chopping and Charcuterie Why Your Cutting Board Matters: Plastic-Free Boards for Chopping and Charcuterie

November 15, 2025

Starbucks Holiday Drinks Have Arrived—Here’s How to Order Vegan Starbucks Holiday Drinks Have Arrived—Here’s How to Order Vegan

The Best Vegan Sneakers You’ll Want to Wear Everywhere The Best Vegan Sneakers You’ll Want to Wear Everywhere

Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings With These 28 Creamy, Dairy-Free, and Totally Delicious Candy Bars Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings With These 28 Creamy, Dairy-Free, and Totally Delicious Candy Bars

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Fluffy Rice Every Time: Best Rice Cookers for Any Kitchen and Budget Fluffy Rice Every Time: Best Rice Cookers for Any Kitchen and Budget

25 Dad-Approved Vegan Christmas Gifts for $100 or Less 25 Dad-Approved Vegan Christmas Gifts for $100 or Less

The Best Artisanal Chocolates to Gift This Holiday Season The Best Artisanal Chocolates to Gift This Holiday Season

Here’s What You Need for the Ultimate Vegan Charcuterie Board Here’s What You Need for the Ultimate Vegan Charcuterie Board

40 Vegan Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For on Your List 40 Vegan Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For on Your List

The Under $20 Secret (Vegan!) Santa Gift Guide The Under $20 Secret (Vegan!) Santa Gift Guide

More Than Just the Always Pan: Our Place’s 7 Must-Shop Kitchen Essentials More Than Just the Always Pan: Our Place’s 7 Must-Shop Kitchen Essentials

Budget-Friendly Bakeware to Level Up Your Cakes, Pies, and Cookies Budget-Friendly Bakeware to Level Up Your Cakes, Pies, and Cookies

The 10 Best Food Processors to Make Your Home Cooking a Breeze The 10 Best Food Processors to Make Your Home Cooking a Breeze

8 Companies That Support Animals With Every Purchase 8 Companies That Support Animals With Every Purchase

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20 Black-Owned, Women-Led Beauty Brands to Add to Your Kit 20 Black-Owned, Women-Led Beauty Brands to Add to Your Kit

19 Bakeries That Will Deliver Delicious Vegan Cookies Straight to Your Door 19 Bakeries That Will Deliver Delicious Vegan Cookies Straight to Your Door

These 22 Handy Products Are Ideal for Setting Up Your Vegan Kitchen These 22 Handy Products Are Ideal for Setting Up Your Vegan Kitchen

These 13 Vegan Christmas Treats Ship Nationwide These 13 Vegan Christmas Treats Ship Nationwide

Chocolate Is Always a Good Idea: 11 Chocolatiers With Dairy-Free Options Chocolate Is Always a Good Idea: 11 Chocolatiers With Dairy-Free Options

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These 10 Vegan Stocking Stuffers Are Perfect for the Foodies On Your Gift List These 10 Vegan Stocking Stuffers Are Perfect for the Foodies On Your Gift List

9 Vegan Luxury Must-Try Treats: From Caviar to Filet Mignon 9 Vegan Luxury Must-Try Treats: From Caviar to Filet Mignon

Alicia Silverstone Isn’t Clueless When It Comes to Holiday Gifting: Her Favorite Eco, Vegan Picks Alicia Silverstone Isn’t Clueless When It Comes to Holiday Gifting: Her Favorite Eco, Vegan Picks

18 Vegan Shoes Your Wardrobe Is Begging For 18 Vegan Shoes Your Wardrobe Is Begging For

Grab a Vegan Bargain This Black Friday: 35+ Brands to Shop Grab a Vegan Bargain This Black Friday: 35+ Brands to Shop

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14 Vegan Gift Ideas for Pet Owners and Animal Companions 14 Vegan Gift Ideas for Pet Owners and Animal Companions

32 Women-Owned Vegan Businesses to Support Today 32 Women-Owned Vegan Businesses to Support Today

10 Vegan and Cruelty-Free, Multi-Use Beauty Products to Streamline Your Makeup Routine 10 Vegan and Cruelty-Free, Multi-Use Beauty Products to Streamline Your Makeup Routine

10 Vegan Food Gifts You Can Get Delivered Before Christmas 10 Vegan Food Gifts You Can Get Delivered Before Christmas

The 10 Best Vegan Holiday Gifts, According to Billie Eilish’s Mom Maggie Baird The 10 Best Vegan Holiday Gifts, According to Billie Eilish’s Mom Maggie Baird