best runner-friendly fuel

Targeted directly towards plant-based athletes, this cookbook has over 100 meals and blended drinks, all plant-based and focused on sustained energy and fast recovery. These recipes are based on whole foods and will take cooks from breakfast to dinner to desserts.

This milk maker allows them to turn any grain, seed, or nut into delicious milk in a matter of minutes. It is easy to clean, and this gift couldn't be easier to use with a one-touch button.

This almond paste allows your vegan loved one to make almond milk in a snap. Simply put a scoop of the paste in a blender with water and it will magically become almond milk. The paste is also made with the single ingredient of blanched almonds, so it doesn't have any fillers or preservatives.

S’mores may not be inherently vegan, but this s’mores scented candle is. It’s made with soy wax, which is healthier to breathe, and has a wooden wick that gives it that signature bonfire crackle.

Air fryers are a quick, easy, and delicious way to make everything from tofu, to veggies, to your favorite vegan nuggets. This one is particularly large and capable of cooking an entire meal—plus if you know someone that doesn’t have an oven, this is a great replacement.

What's more vegan-friendly than a plant? Pick up a new variety or another one of their favorites from The Sill. They have a specifically pet-friendly section for those with fur babies, and even faux plants for those without a green thumb.

This satin pillowcase gives the benefits of a silk one without the animal products. The soft and slippery texture is great for reducing friction on their skin and hair while they sleep, and it has a zipper closure so it won't slip off the pillow.

This skin tint is clean, vegan, and has SPF protection. It offers a light coverage, which helps to even skin tone and hydrate the skin, and it is great for an everyday, “your skin, but better” look.

These coconut bowls make the perfect gift for any smoothie bowl lover. Made from polished coconut shells, they are sustainable and can last for years. The packaging they come in is fully recyclable as well.

Just because they are vegan doesn't mean they don't still love cheese. This kit allows them to make their favorites including mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, halloumi, Greek-style cheese, parmesan.

These delicious, all-natural meals are prepared right in Maine and every ingredient is totally pronounceable. The meals range from rich and hearty pasta with marinara to a light, flavorful kale and white bean stew. Keep a pack in the van, boil some water, and you’re good to go.

Subscription boxes are a brilliant way to give a gift year-round and help someone discover something new. Urthbox has a few different box options, including a vegan subscription that includes dozens of varieties of plant-based, all-natural snacks and beverages delivered right to their door.

No matter what the weather is doing outside, this compact hydroponic growing system will produce fresh herbs year-round, right in the kitchen.

Less messy with no soil, this system has its own LED lighting system to keep the plants happy and healthy. It comes with nine different plant pods for a variety of herbs and greens, all growing up to 50% faster than plants grown in soil.

Who wouldn’t want to be gifted a meal delivery service? Purple Carrot has a wide variety of healthy vegan meals and side dishes, perfect for busy people who still want the option of healthy, homemade meals. Meal kits have the added benefit of helping inspire future meals and cooking techniques to expand plant-based meal options even more. The website has gift cards available starting at $50 which should nearly cover the cost of six prepared meals for one person. ($58 plus tax with discount for new customers)

Take the guesswork out of vegan cooking with this beautiful, instructional cookbook. This gift gets plant-based cooks out of a rut, helping create flavorful, healthy meals along with the basics of vegan cooking to create a foundation for future experimentation.

This book is from the folks at America’s Test Kitchen, so you know they’ve got it down.

Simple ingredients come together with unique flavors like Raspberry Lemon, Maca Chocolate, and Coconut Mango in these vegan, non-GMO bars.

These bars are made in Austin with organic fruits, nuts, and seeds, with no added oils or unpronounceable fillers. These bars are also certified kosher, gluten-free, and soy-free.

Synthetic fills have been catching up to down insulation for warmth-to-weight ratio, and this synthetic puffer from Patagonia is no exception. This gift stays warm even if it gets damp, and is a great layer to stash in a pack for long hikes. It’s packed with 60 grams of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco, which is made with 55% post-consumer recycled content.

These energy-packed gels are some of the most natural on the market. These are made with fruit puree, brown rice syrup, and powdered chia seeds, and are vegan and gluten-free. Each gel has around 100 calories, and the nutrients are balanced for the most efficient carb uptake.

Make food prep a breeze with this handy little blender. This gift option is the perfect size for small kitchens, but is still powerful enough to blend nut butters and make fast work of smoothie ingredients. It has a 240-watt power base with a steel blending blade for softer foods and a grinding blade to blend dry foods.

Not all energy chews are vegan, but these lightly caffeinated ones from Clif are made with plant-based ingredients, including organic tapioca syrup. Each cube is 33 calories and easy to eat and digest, perfect for long runs where portable, sustained fuel is key to not bonking.