The FARM BuzzIf you and your family are celebrating the Easter holiday, you don’t have to forego tradition to remain true to your compassionate lifestyle. We have compiled a variety of vegan-friendly treats, Easter egg hunt supplies, and recipes to make this Good Friday and Easter weekend the best one yet.
Best Vegan-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
Hunting Easter Eggs is one of the best parts of the Easter holiday. Every adult remembers the thrill of searching for those colorful eggs filled with treats or toys. The Easter egg hunt is a time-honored tradition enjoyed by children across the nation. This year, plan your vegan egg hunt with some of these creative egg ideas.
Eco-friendly plastic or wooden eggs make great substitutes for real eggs, and they last much longer. Decorate them to create a beautiful Easter basket. Fill them with small toys, vegan candies, or homemade treats for the ultimate egg hunt.
Plastic Eggs
Plastic Easter eggs are readily available at stores everywhere. Here are a few options to consider.
Surprise Eggs from NoWhey Foods
Each package of Surprise Eggs from NoWhey has six colorful plastic eggs, each containing a solid milkless chocolate figurine. Figurines include eggs, bunnies, birds, and more.
Alternative Easter Eggs from Oriental Trading
Oriental Trading offers plastic eggs that are pre-filled with small toys or empty eggs that you can fill yourself. They have a variety of sizes and shapes. You can even purchase eggs up to 14 inches.
Eco-friendly plastic eggs
These eco-friendly eggs on Amazon are ready for decorating. Each order of these realistic eggs comes with 20 pieces. Paint, dye, or decorate them however you like.
Spritz Dyeable Egg Kit
Find this kit at Target or Amazon. It comes complete with everything you need to dye Easter eggs, just like when you were a kid.
Wooden Easter Eggs
Wooden Eggs are a great option for creating beautiful, long-lasting Easter eggs. Try these natural eggs or colored eggs from Green Elephant. These eggs made from lotus wood have magnetic closures so you can fill them with treats or toys. Each set comes with 6 eggs. Decorate them or leave them natural and use them year after year.
Cardboard Or Papier Mache Eggs
Find pre-made, ready-to-decorate cardboard or papier mache eggs at any of these stores. Choose from a variety of sizes and quantities. Decorate them with paint, stain, or decoupage.
Make your own papier mache eggs with these instructions from Ultimate Paper Mache. Get creative with your decorating. Ultimate Papier Mache lists 7 possible decorating ideas, but you are only limited by your imagination.
Painted Rocks as Easter Eggs
Take a nature walk with the kids and gather some interesting rocks. Then paint cute Easter designs on them and use them for your “egg” hunt. Make chicks and bunnies or decorate them to look like traditional Easter eggs.
Easter Egg Style Dyed Potatoes
This unique trend is a fun and creative alternative to traditional Easter eggs. Yukon Gold or Baby White Potatoes can be dyed just like regular eggs or painted with your favorite Easter designs. If you use food-safe dyes and paints, then you can still eat them after your egg hunt. Here is a great example photo and instructions from Fun Money Mom: Painted Potatoes.
Ceramic Eggs
Eggcetera Ceramic Eggs
These realistic ceramic eggs come in a pack of 6. Decorate with pretty napkins and Mod Podge like agirlandagluegun on Instagram.
Have A Fun and Compassionate Easter Egg Hunt
Find these vegan-friendly eggs online or at your local craft stores or dollar stores. Decorate them with the kids for a fun family project. Then fill them with fun toys or vegan candies. For ideas on treats to fill your eggs, keep reading.
Plant-Based Treats for Easter Baskets
No Easter Basket is complete without loads of sweet treats. You can find plenty of vegan options at these popular stores.
Unreal Snacks
Unreal makes a range of vegan chocolates and candies. The company ethically sources its ingredients, and it uses far less sugar than leading brands. You can find their products on their website or at most supermarkets. Try their Vegan Variety Pack featuring five flavors.
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars
- Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
- Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems
Good Mallow
Good Mallow is a vegan-friendly marshmallow brand that has brought the vegan community a new twist on the Easter classic Peeps. Their plant-based marshmallow bunnies or plant-based marshmallow eggs come in a variety of package sizes and can be found on their Amazon store.
No Whey Foods
No Whey Foods offers a variety of vegan chocolate, candy, and cookies. They even have an Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Kit. Every product on the No Whey website is vegan. Try some of these treats in your Easter baskets. No Whey products are also available on Amazon.
- Hoppy Smooches
- Smash-A-VEgg
- Choco NoNo’s
- Milkless Chocolate Bunnies
- Milkless White Chocolate Bunny
- Chocolately Mini Cream VEGG’s
- PeaNOT vEggs
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Lake Champlain Chocolates makes an entire line of luxury, vegan Easter candies. Try one of three sizes of dark chocolate bunnies or some of their other treats. Find these items on the Lake Champlain Chocolates website or at your local Whole Foods.
- Vegan Salted Caramel Flowers
- Dark Chocolate Nonpareils
- Vegan Chocolate Truffles Assortment
- Dark Chocolate Covered Orange Peels
- Vegan Chocolate Truffles Sampler
- Vegan Dark Chocolate Gift Basket
YumEarth
Nearly all of YumEarth’s products are vegan. They also offer much more than just chocolate. Add some of these yummy candies to your basket. You can find YumEarth products on their website, on Amazon, or in local supermarkets.
- Easter Chocolate Bunny with Jelly Beans
- Easter Organic Jelly Beans
- Easter Organic Gummy Fruits
- Easter Organic Sour Littles
- Jelly Beans
- Easter Organic Variety Box
- Choco Yums Chocolate Candies
Lindt
Lindt’s Dark Chocolate Gold Bunny is accidentally vegan. Be sure to buy only the dark chocolate bunny. The other bunnies contain milk, and all the packaging looks similar, so read the label closely.
Sweet Vegan
Sweet Vegan offers several delicious chocolates and some tasty vegan jellybeans. Try any of these luxurious treats, choose a vegan chocolate bundle, or build your own.
- ‘Beau’ Vegan Chocolate Easter Bunny
- Vegan Jelly Beans & Chocolate Drops
- Vegan Chocolate Easter Egg Cetera
- ‘Bella’ Vegan Chocolate Easter Bunny
- Indulgence Vegan Chocolate Truffles
- Delight Vegan Chocolate Truffles
- Vegan Chocolate Bark
Annie’s
Annie’s has an entire line of delicious vegan products that you will love. Add some of their affordable sweets to your Easter celebration. Buy from Amazon or local retailers.
- Organic Berry Patch Bunny Fruit Snacks
- Organic Swirly Strawberry Fruit Tape
- Organic Tropical Treat Bunny Fruit Snacks
Accidentally Vegan Easter Candy
Many candies at your local supermarket are accidentally vegan. Look for these on your next shopping trip.
- Sour Patch Bunnies
- Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans
- Airheads
- Swedish Fish
- Charms Fluffy Cotton Tails
- Charms Blow Pops
- Twizzlers
- Dum Dums
- Dots
- DIY Vegan Chocolate-Covered Easter Eggs
If none of these Easter treats appeal to you and you feel up to making your own, try one of these decadent recipes.
Vegan-Friendly Easter Candy Recipes
Vegan Crème Eggs from A Virtual Vegan
These homemade crème eggs are a vegan copycat version of the popular Cadbury egg. They boast a creamy fondant filling and even have a yellow “yolk”. You probably already have all the required ingredients in your kitchen.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffle Easter Eggs from Stacey Homemaker
If you love peanut butter cups, this is the recipe for you. Everyone will love these vegan chocolate peanut butter eggs made with creamy chocolate peanut butter hummus. Make these on your own, or turn it into a fun family activity with the kids.
Vegan Easter Recipes
Sweets cannot be the only delicious things you enjoy on Easter. A hot meal will complement those Easter basket treats. Try some of these easy vegan recipes to build a perfect Easter dinner.
Main Courses for a Plant-Based Easter Meal
Vegan Ham Roast with Maple Glaze from Nora Cooks
Pigs are amazing intelligent creatures who deserve to live out their lives in peace. This holiday ham, made with vital wheat gluten, is sweet and smoky. It is topped with a maple glaze that gives it a nice crust. It does not taste like real ham, but it is absolutely delicious, and your guests will love it. Save the leftovers for sandwiches.
Vegan Brisket from The Vegan Holiday
Make this vegan brisket with vital wheat gluten (seitan). The savory sauce really brings out a brisket flavor. This delectable main dish will wow your guests.
Vegan Mushroom Burger Wellington from Plant Power Couple
The Vegan Mushroom Burger Wellington may look fancy, but it is easy to make. Two vegan burgers are layered with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and melted dairy-free cheese, then encased in a light puff pastry crust. They are so pretty and tasty that your guests will ask for seconds.
Vegan-Friendly Easter Side Dishes
Glazed Roasted Carrots from One Lovely Life
Maple-glazed roasted carrots are a nice complement to any main dish you choose. The glaze brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots. Leave some for the Easter Bunny.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes from Rainbow Plant Life
You do not need any milk to make these scalloped potatoes creamy and cheesy. They pair well with any main dish you like. These potatoes are packed with flavor thanks to caramelized onions and a rich bechamel sauce.
Easy Garlic Green Beans from Holy Cow Vegan
Green beans are a classic side dish found on many holiday tables. These green beans are blanched, then sauteed in a mixture of garlic, sesame seed, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs. This is a tasty take on the traditional green bean.
Vegan Broccoli Salad from Hummusapien
This vegan broccoli salad is creamy and decadent. It comes together in just a few minutes with no cooking required. Cashews are the base of the luscious sauce. Almonds, red onion, dried cranberries, and grapes are the perfect add-ins with the sauce and the raw broccoli.
Vegan Mac and Cheese Bake by Loving it Vegan
Who does not love a creamy mac and cheese? This vegan mac and cheese bake has all the cheesy flavors without the milk. A vegan bechamel sauce replaces cheese, but your guests will never know the difference. The crispy breadcrumb topping elevates the dish to the next level.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are a staple in many holiday gatherings, so here are two vegan versions to choose from. Both use agar agar to make the “egg whites”, but each employs its own method. Turmeric gives the “yolk” its yellow color.
Vegan Deviled Eggs from Plantifully Based
Make the “yolk” filling in this recipe with potatoes, nutritional yeast, vegan mayo, and various seasonings.
Vegan Deviled Eggs from Thee Burger Dude
This vegan deviled egg recipe uses nutritional yeast and vegan mayonnaise, along with a variety of seasonings, to create the creamy “yolk” mixture.
Delicious Vegan-Friendly Desserts for Easter
Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting from Minimalist Baker
What better way to celebrate the Easter Bunny’s visit than with a raw carrot cake? Top this naturally sweetened cake with a decadent vegan cream cheese frosting that your guests will devour. And the best part is that it only takes 30 minutes to prepare the whole thing.
No-Bake Vegan Easter Egg Cheesecake from The Banana Diaries
This Easter cheesecake only has 7 ingredients. It is also very easy to make. The crust is made with Biscoff cookie crumbs, and a homemade vegan chocolate ganache and vegan candies make the perfect toppings. Your guests will never believe it is dairy- and egg-free.
Make This Vegan Easter One to Remember
Easter is a special time celebrated by people all over the country. Creating new, compassionate traditions is easy with just a little thought. You can enjoy Easter baskets, egg hunts, and a delicious feast without ever harming any animals. Isn’t that wonderful? Let us know how you celebrate compassionately and check out our previous post that will melt your heart all about the amazing lives of lambs . We love to hear from you. Have a safe, happy, and compassionate Easter!
Find more fun ways to celebrate Easter and other holidays at www.CompassionateHolidays.com
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