Homemade gifts are the perfect way to show you care this holiday season (and beyond)! We’ve compiled our favorite, easy giftable recipes that your family and friends will love. Think drink mixes, spice blends, granola, cookies, and more! (Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)
A mixture of the 4 basic golden milk spices so you can easily prepare golden milk whenever the craving strikes. Perfect for both iced and hot golden milk.
A quick-and-easy caffeine-free chai mix! The perfect solution for making this classic Indian beverage without caffeine in a snap. Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes required!
Low-sugar hot chocolate mix with raw cacao powder and adaptogens like reishi mushroom, maca, ashwagandha, and he shou wu. The perfect low-caffeine cozy beverage to replace coffee or matcha.
A quick and flavorful take on the classic Middle Eastern shawarma spice blend that's smoky, spicy, and incredibly versatile! Perfect for seasoning crispy chickpeas, falafel, curries, scrambles, vegetables, and more!
A step-by-step guide for how to make za’atar — a Middle Eastern spice blend — at home in a few easy steps. Perfect for marinating, garnishing, or adding flavor to just about any dish.
Simple, 4-ingredient Nutella that’s vegan and gluten-free! Perfect for baked goods, pancakes, waffles, fruit, and more! Plus, options for both cacao and chocolate.
9-ingredient granola infused with cocoa powder, naturally sweetened, and full of plant-based protein and fiber! The perfect plant-based breakfast or snack.
Extra-crunchy coconut granola with slivered almonds, dried blueberries, and rolled oats! 9 ingredients, naturally sweetened, butter-free, and the perfect healthy breakfast or snack.
Crispy, super coconutty Almond Joy granola! Coconut flakes, oats, and almonds tossed in an almond butter-coconut glaze and topped with dark chocolate chunks! A healthier indulgence for breakfast or a snack.
30-minute grain-free granola packed with seeds, nuts, and coconut. It’s naturally sweetened! Vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect healthy, protein-rich breakfast or snack!
7-ingredient Quinoa Brittle naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and it's butter-free! Crispy, crunchy, nutritious — a healthier dessert or snack!
Crispy, thin, gluten-free crackers reminiscent of Wheat Thins! Just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl required for these delicious snacks. Perfect for dipping in hummus, nut butters, and more!
Super fudgy vegan brownie cookies that are tender on the inside, crisp on the outside, and reminiscent of a brownie! Just 10 ingredients required for these naturally sweetened gluten- and grain-free treats!
Amazing, simple vegan biscotti infused with orange zest and roasted almonds. Dip in vegan dark chocolate for a decadent touch. A delicious vegan breakfast, dessert, or snack with your favorite hot beverage!
Easy, 6-ingredient dark chocolate bars made from scratch and topped with toasted almonds and sea salt. Refined-sugar-free, vegan and gluten-free, and seriously satisfying.
Simple 30-minute vegan chocolate truffles in a decadent dark chocolate shell. The perfect healthier dessert for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or just because.
Great list. Thank you! As a result of this post, I discovered your Vegan Chocolate Turtles which suit my family members’ restricted diets and are also really, really delicious and easy to make. I gifted several plates of them for the holidays. All were well received. This recipe is now a new favorite!
I’ve been disillusioned with the consumer culture that pervades Christmas (and other holidays) and much of American culture beyond that…. but I still love giving people a little something. These spice blends gave me some great ideas for the future! The drink mixes are especially cute and will fit into my zero waste + minimalist requirements! THANK YOU.
Texas Caviar would be a nice gift too. I live in Hawaii, moved from Texas, and thought my Hawaiian friends would like a little taste of Texas so I plan to make that as a gift. I’d have to substitute jalapeno peppers, but cayenne will work just as well, with green bell pepper.
Sue says
Great list. Thank you! As a result of this post, I discovered your Vegan Chocolate Turtles which suit my family members’ restricted diets and are also really, really delicious and easy to make. I gifted several plates of them for the holidays. All were well received. This recipe is now a new favorite!
Amazing! Thanks, Sue!
DeVola says
I absolutely love the crackers! they are delish! I am so excited to make the quinoa brittle! Bring on the Holidays!
xo!
Nicole says
THis is AMAZING! Thank you for making this <3
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Nicole! xo
Jo says
Wow! These look great. Already made the Golden Milk mix to “test it out”(wink, wink) Thanks!
=) Enjoy! xo
Bernadette Dempsey says
So excited to try a few of these recipes! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Sarah says
I’ve been disillusioned with the consumer culture that pervades Christmas (and other holidays) and much of American culture beyond that…. but I still love giving people a little something. These spice blends gave me some great ideas for the future! The drink mixes are especially cute and will fit into my zero waste + minimalist requirements! THANK YOU.
Joan says
So many interesting ideas! Thanks for sharing:)
helen cherveny says
great post, appreciated
Stacey Benotto says
Thank you. Great suggestions!!
Maggie says
This is a great list of gifts for any occasion. Thanks for sharing. Love your site and cookbook.
Maggie
xoxo!
Suzanne Reiter says
Texas Caviar would be a nice gift too. I live in Hawaii, moved from Texas, and thought my Hawaiian friends would like a little taste of Texas so I plan to make that as a gift. I’d have to substitute jalapeno peppers, but cayenne will work just as well, with green bell pepper.
Smart!