Every year, February 14th gives us the opportunity to shower our loved one(s) with gifts, or simply to do things for them that show just how much we care. So I’ve carefully selected a range of thoughtful presents that I hope will inspire you, and that any vegan valentine or plant-based partner would love to receive. And if money is tight, I’ve included some ideas in this vegan Valentine’s gifts guide that are low cost (or even free) because after all, it’s the thought – and deed – that counts.
Vegan Mum’s Top Picks
Chocolate
Lots of people love to receive chocolate but vegan products vary wildly in taste and quality and so it’s important to choose the best, particularly for such an occasion! Here are my 2 favourite brands of plant-based chocolates which in my experience are universally popular, even with non-vegans. I can demolish a box of either with remarkable speed.
Vegan Hug in a Box from Eden Treats
- Price: £21.99
- Type: various vegan chocolates
A delicious variety of vegan chocolates including oat milk bars, the wonderful Love Raw products, and even a bag of Booja Booja salted caramels – yum. There is something for everyone in this selection and I suspect you’d be a pretty popular Valentine with this one!
IMPORTANT – make sure you filter for their vegan range before buying.
Hotel Chocolat
- Price: £9.08/100g
- Type: nutmilk
I really love the Hotel Chocolat Sleekster box of vegan chocolates and we fight over the one Crunchy Peanut Butter & Nutmilk Buche in the middle of the box, although I invariably end up sawing it up into pieces to share. However, seeing as these would be a gift for Valentine’s Day, you would of course make the ultimate sacrifice and allow your loved one to consume the entire thing.
Hotel Chocolat formulated this amazing vegan chocolate using hazelnuts and I think it knocks other vegan chocolate – with the exception of the other brand in this section – right out of the park. There is nothing to compare, believe me and I think you’d be pretty popular as the present-giver.
IMPORTANT – make sure you filter for their vegan range before buying.
Booja Booja
- Price: £8.68/100g for standard box
- Type: cocoa butter & coconut oil
Based in Norfolk in the UK, and still made on their premises there, Booja Booja have been making organic chocolates for 25 years so they certainly know a thing or two about it! I love their truffles and apart from being organic (and dairy-free obviously) they are also free from gluten, palm oil and soy which makes them perfect for most people – providing they don’t have a nut allergy. Always check the ingredients though.
And they love producing these small, special edition boxes too which are hand-painted and really beautiful (but puts the price up to £25.21/100g). I’ve had one of their egg-shaped boxes for many years which stores some of my earrings perfectly and is a lovely reminder of when I received the chocolates as a gift. However, they have a great range of chocolates in standard boxes too which brings down the price significantly.
This is a vegan company so all products are plant-based.
Food & Drink
As a vegan and an enthusiastic cook, I firmly believe that food – and drink – is the way to many people’s hearts. I know how much I love receiving food, and I especially love being cooked for. I also adore receiving cook books (may be not as a Valentine’s gift, but in case you’re interested here’s my Best Vegan Cookbooks guide). So, food and drink have long been seen as real gifts of love and here are some great ideas, including a recipe box in case you are thinking of cooking up something special too.
Cake or Death brownies
- Price: from £20 for 6
- Type: brownies
OK, these magnificent brownies are delivered to your door – imagine your loved one waking up to this pink leopard skin print cardboard box poking through the letterbox! And if I start mentioning flavours like: Lotus Biscoff; sea salt; chocolate chip; peanut butter; Oreo…well, do I need to go on? I think these fudgy brownies are the best and apart from being vegan, many are also gluten-free. You can buy pre-selected boxes or make up your own but I just go for the full Lotus Biscoff experience (although I probably miss out on lots of other fabulous flavours)!
Not only are the brownies truly delicious, but they come in iconic hot pink leopard-print boxes too so they really look the part. And, they also sell cookie dough so you can prepare and bake your own cookies for that special person (but don’t go pretending that you’ve made them from scratch!)
This is a vegan company so all products are plant-based.
Vegan cream tea hamper
- Price: from £22.50
- Type: hamper
I think there is something really indulgent and luxurious about receiving a box of tasty things to eat and Devon Hampers have made sure to include us vegans in their cream tea range. The price does go up to £28.50 if you want it to come in a wicker hamper but it does make it very special (and it makes a lovely addition to any room for storage). And whilst Valentine’s Day doesn’t fall in the height of spring or summer, you can just spread out the contents of the hamper on a table indoors instead and pretend!
You can top up the hamper too with a bottle of prosecco or a box of vegan brownies, so it makes a lovely present that you both can share.
IMPORTANT – make sure you filter for their vegan range before buying.
Riverford recipe box
- Price: from about £15
- Type: recipe box
I have tried a good number of Riverford’s recipe boxes, perhaps when I’ve needed some inspiration, or to take away for the first night’s meal in a holiday cottage. But they are also perfect if you want to cook up something special for Valentine’s Day and want a fail-safe recipe that provides you with all the main ingredients and a foolproof guide on how to cook it! Their boxes change every week, but in my experience they are consistently good and I’m sure they’ll be rustling up some special ones for the big day.
So go on, invite that special someone over and show off your amazing cookery skills. I’m pretty sure they’ll be impressed.
IMPORTANT – make sure you filter for their vegan range before buying.
Drinkwell lower calorie wines and beers
- Price: from £17.99
- Type: alcohol
Drinkwell UK is an interesting online store that specialises in wines and beers that are lower in sugar, carbs and calories without compromising on taste. They state too that these products are better for you not just on the calorie front, but can also reduce the impact of those dreaded hangovers, claiming that sugar contributes to that muzzy head. That’s got to be a plus when you’re celebrating a special day!
This vegan pink Prosecco is particularly nice, and very dry which is certainly my preference. But they also do a range of vegan low carb beers for those who prefer the hop to the grape. So, get the booze in and settle down with a good movie and celebrate the night in style, perhaps without such a banging headache the next day!
IMPORTANT – make sure you filter for their vegan range before buying.
Beauty
Beauty and wellness products are popular gifts for any gender and can be really appreciated, particularly because many of them are fairly high ticket items. So here are just a few ideas to nail that perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
Wild deodorant & body wash
- Price: deo from £23.20, body wash from £28.60
- Type: natural deodorant and body wash
- Discount code for Wild: VEGANMUM
You might need to hurry to buy one of these limited edition deodorant cases and Wild’s strawberry and champagne smelling refills – also available in their body wash range. They really do smell amazing. More than that, you can actually get the cases engraved too to make this an extra special present.
Wild have other products in their range, including soap bars and refillable lip balms, so you’ve got lots to choose from – and all vegan too!
And best of all, you can also get an exclusive Vegan Mum discount to get you 20% off.
If you’d like to know more about Wild’s products first, my reviews of Wild deodorant and Wild body wash are available.
Use discount code VEGANMUM at checkout.
Chāmpo luxury shampoos and conditioners
- Price: from £38.00
- Type: shampoo & conditioner
But not just any shampoo and conditioner because these products are so luxurious and I know lots of people who absolutely love them. And whilst there are different products for different hair types, it’s not complicated – one for dry, one for added volume, and one for thick or curly. The most popular of their products by far is their Pitta range though for added volume.
If you’d like to know more about these products first though, you can read my Chāmpo Pitta shampoo review for some detail.
Luxury Pamper Box for him
- Prices: £34.50
- Type: personal care
This luxury pamper box contains lots of lovely vegan items including face scrubs, backwash belt, a candle and even a bag of vegan sweets! It’s full to the brim with personal care items and all in eco-friendly packaging too.
The Body Shop gift sets
- Prices: from £7.00
- Type: personal care
An old favourite – for very good reason – The Body Shop is sadly less visible on our High Streets but they are still trading online and are well worth a look. The Body Shop’s British Rose range is very popular at this time of year and smells divine. This set containing shower gel, body yogurt, hand cream and a bath lily makes a lovely present. However, they have a great choice of gifts available and many of them are gender neutral too.
Jewellery
People have been giving each jewellery as a token of love for thousands of years, and it doesn’t look like it’s going out of fashion just yet! Just watch out for items that may have things like leather straps which would not go down well with a vegan!
Ted Baker Rose Gold Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings
- Prices: from £17.50
- Type: earrings
These beautiful earrings will say it all for you. Available in rose gold or silver, there is a matching crystal necklace too.
Personalised vegan bracelet
- Prices: from £20.00
- Type: bracelet
A black cord bracelet with silver detail which can be personalised with your own secret message of up to 30 characters – £20 from Etsy
Shrieking Violet Sterling Silver Bracelet
- Prices: from £29.00
- Type: bracelet
Made of red vegan suede and with beautiful dried flowers set in a heart shaped, sterling silver setting. This is a very pretty and unique present that will happily adorn any wrist.
Best weekend away
A couple of nights away is always a treat, but not always easy when vegans aren’t well catered for. So, the answer is to go to a plant-based hotel! Here are my favourites:
Beck Hall in the Yorkshire Dales
The delightful Beck Hall is nestled in the Yorkshire Dales – a truly beautiful spot. And being 100% plant-based, you know you are going to be well looked after and given lots of food choices. Surrounded by spectacular walks, it’s dog-friendly too – perfect.
More Vegan Gift Ideas
If you are looking for more vegan gift ideas, take a look below.
Body Shop Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Gently fragranced with Japanese Cherry Blossom, this vegan Body Cream is sure to be a hit. Team it up with the rest of the Cherry blossom range of vegan body care products, and you may not ever get them out of the bathroom!
Fun Together Experience Box
Why not go paintballing together, or maybe take a quick couples trip to the spa? This Valentines gift might just be the perfect choice, particularly for those who are a bit more difficult to buy for.
Valentine’s Day Flowers by Haute Florist
There’s a reason why people have been sending each other flowers for years, and receiving this beautiful bunch of red roses is the way to anyone’s heart!
Choose from an inspiring range of Valentines Day Bouquets (starting at £28) from this ethical and sustainable florist. You can get next day delivery too!
Noble Isle Candle and Bathing Gel set
This quintessentially British brand offers a luxurious, vegan ‘Bathe by Candlelight’ set. This gift would definitely set the right mood for a romantic evening.
Budget Vegan Valentine’s Gifts
If your budget doesn’t stretch to any of the gifts above, but you still want to show you care, these lower cost Vegan Valentine’s Gifts may be the answer.
Miniature Pink Gin Collection
4 miniature bottles of pink gin in a lovely gift box comes in to the budget range at £10. All vegan friendly according to Barnivore.com’s directory. Don’t forget to get some tonic!
Official Guinness gift set
A bottle of Guinness Original (not all Guinness is vegan, but Barnivore.com lists the Original as vegan-friendly), a Toucan shaped bottle opener and a branded Guinness glass – a must for the Guinness lover in your life!
Peace Lily Indoor Houseplant
This beautiful pink Anthurium (Peace Lily) will look lovely in any setting, and a plant is a long-lasting and lovely gift.
Man Soap’s Vegan Charcoal 4-in-1 soap
This macho-looking slab of charcoal soap is vegan and cruelty-free. It also does the job of 4 different types of soap – hands, face, body and shaving. It should make them smell good too!
Yin & Yang adjustable Bracelets
2 matching Yin and Yang adjustable rope bracelets at a budget price. Remember, it’s not the cost, but the thought behind the present that has the real value.
Amazon £2.89
Faith in Nature Travel Sized Body Wash
Budget a bit tight? Or maybe you’ve booked your Valentine a weekend away and think this would be a great gift to pack in their travel bag? Either way, these lovely body washes from this fabulous ethical, sustainable, vegan company will be a welcome addition to the bathroom.
More vegan gift guides
I hope this Vegan Valentine’s Gifts Guide has helped you to find the perfect present. Visit my Lifestyle blogs if you’re still in need of some inspiration, some of which are below:
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