30 Vegan Easter Recipe Ideas For 2017 (2024)

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30 Vegan Easter Recipe Ideas For 2017

by Rachel Krantz

30 Vegan Easter Recipe Ideas For 2017 (1)

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Ah, Easter. A holiday (for the more secular, that is) all about rebirth, spring ... and chocolate. It's also a holiday where lots of little adorable baby chicks and rabbits get their moment in the spotlight. Unfortunately, eating chicken's eggs or other animal byproducts is not the best way to celebrate life or adorable animals. Instead, why not go with some vegan Easter recipe ideas this year instead?

After all, Easter is well-suited to vegan food. It's all about celebrating spring produce — carrot, asparagus, lemon, and strawberry flavors reign. But for those who see any Easter brunch as simply a precursor to dessert, don't worry, all the staples can also easily be made vegan: chocolate eggs, peanut M&Ms, carrot cake, lemon cupcakes — me and my sweet tooth have you covered, from brunch to fifth dessert.

Happy Easter, and remember: you can still celebrate chicks without eating their eggs, and have an easter egg hunt using chocolate or toy eggs instead. You'll be following the example the man this holiday is really about — Jesus — actually set forth: pacifism, love, and non-harm. Do unto animals as you would want done onto you. So, without further ado, here are 30 vegan Easter recipe ideas for this 2017.

Carrot Cake Pancakes

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Carrot cake? For breakfast? This recipe by Vegan Richa just might make you a believer.

Crispy Hash Brown Haystacks

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These little haystacks/nests/whatever they look like to you by Minimalist Baker scream rebirth — and breakfast.

Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes

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Why not get straight to dessert for breakfast with these peanut butter cup pancakes by Minimalist Baker? If these don't say special occasion, I'm not sure what will.

Carrot Cake Breakfast Muffins

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Easter is all about those carrot recipes, and these breakfast muffins by Wallflower Kitchen are a great way to start your brunch.

Spinach Quinoa Chickpea Omelette

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For the egg-lovers that don't want to hurt chickens, this omelette by Vegan Richa is both gluten- and cruelty-free.

Cucumber Eggy Hummus Mint Bites

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Well, these are just adorable. This Vegan Richa recipe is the perfect finger food if you're having people over.

Butternut Squash Potato Salad

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Potato salad is another key Easter staple — and this Minimalist Baker recipe makes things even more colorful (and nutritious) by adding butternut squash to the mix.

Chickpea Tofu Asparagus Curry

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Asparagus is a spring vegetable that features heavily in Easter dishes, and this Vegan Richa recipe takes the tradition distinctly out of the realm of boring.

Pea Pesto Pasta

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If there's anything better than eating pesto pasta salad on a picnic blanket on the first day of spring, I'd like you to let me know. This Minimalist Baker recipe earns extra spring-spirit points by adding peas to the mix.

Carrot Orange Fennel Soup

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Carrots aren't just for cake! This soup by My Darling Vegan will make a beautiful addition to any Eater meal.

Spring Rolls With Crispy Tofu

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Spring rolls never cease to be refreshing — or a great way to celebrate the season. This Minimalist Baker recipe is a perfect addition.

Lemony Polenta With Chickpeas & Asparagus

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If you're craving something heartier for Easter dinner, this polenta recipe by Fat Free Vegan Kitchen uses lemon and asparagus to keep things seasonal.

Creamy Asparagus & Pea Soup

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So it might not make your pee smell great, but this asparagus pea soup by Minimalist Baker is totally worth it — and has those Easter pastels covered.

Rosemary Black Pepper Focaccia

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If you want some bread to go with your soup, this Heart of a Baker recipe keeps it spring-y with rosemary.

Creamy Kale Pesto Risotto

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Just, yum. This Connoisseurus Veg recipe is so good-looking it almost hurts.

Coconut Cookie Chicks

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Alright, onto the main event: dessert. Kids will love these adorable cookie chicks by Chocolate Covered Katie — and you can feel good knowing no actual animals were harmed in the making of these macaroons!

Fruit Pizza

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This fruit pizza (the "sauce" is a sweet cream cheese) by Daiya Foods is a showstopper.

Healthy Cadbury Creme Eggs

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Yes, that's right — healthy. Using coconut oil, this Chocolate Covered Katie recipe ensures you can eat more chocolate eggs without feeling sick afterwards.

Rainbow Unicorn Dip

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Be the hero of the kids in your family by bringing this dip by Chocolate Covered Katie to the Easter party.

Homemade Peanut Butter M&Ms

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Traditional M&Ms aren't vegan, but this Minimalist Baker rights that wrong by creating an alternative with far fewer additives — and all the taste.

1-Bowl Strawberry Cake

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Celebrate strawberry season with this easy cake by Vegan Richa.

Vegan Lemon Knot Cookies

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Easter is all about lemon desserts as well, and this Veganoisty cookie recipe brings the flavor.

Peanut Butter Eggs

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Make your own peanut butter eggs by Minimalist Baker for a vegan, whole food version of the store-bought classic.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars

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This Minimalist Baker recipe is easy to make, and perfect for pairing with her signature coconut whipped cream.

Hazelnut Carrot Cake With Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting

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Why some people don't like carrot cake I will never understand. This Veganosity recipe is gorgeous.

Fluffy 1-Bowl Sugar Cookies

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This recipe by Minimalist Baker is easy to make — and fun to decorate. Perfect for making Easter egg shapes.

Lemon Cupcakes

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Could these Wallflower Kitchen cupcakes look more like Easter if they tried?

Golden Milk Ice Cream

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This ice cream by Minimalist Baker is almost too pretty a color to eat. Almost.

Caramel-Filled Easter Eggs

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For yet another chocolate egg option, this The Pretty Bee recipe ensures the people who can't eat peanuts won't go without.

Happy Easter, and if anyone asks you why you're eating vegan on the holiday, just show them this video.

30 Vegan Easter Recipe Ideas For 2017 (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular meal for Easter? ›

Ham: Ham is a traditional Easter dish in many parts of the United States, particularly in the South. It is often glazed with a sweet sauce and served with sides such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or sweet potatoes.

Is any Easter candy vegan? ›

Jelly Beans, Gummies and Hard Candies:

Sour Patch Bunnies - Another accidentally vegan option. Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans - Original and Wild Berry Flavors are accidentally vegan.

What can you eat instead of ham for Easter? ›

From marinated chicken breasts to a whole roasted duck to herb-crusted beef tenderloin and more, there are plenty of recipes you can serve for Easter dinner that don't include ham.

What does a vegetarian eat for Easter? ›

Vegetarian Easter recipes
  • Veggie spiral pie with spiced tomato sauce & chopped salad. ...
  • Charred courgette, lemon & goat's cheese galette. ...
  • Mini malt chocolate cupcakes. ...
  • App onlySour cherry & pistachio simnel cake. ...
  • Easter cinnamon wreath. ...
  • Charred spring onion, chilli & feta flatbreads.

What did Jesus eat for Easter dinner? ›

Local experts believe that Jesus ate simple meals of bread and locally caught fish. Aside from simple meals of bread and locally caught fish, local experts believe that Jesus also ate olives. Local experts believe that Jesus drank wine with his meals.

What not to eat on Easter Sunday? ›

Every year, millions of people around the world observe the tradition of eating fish on Easter. Just like chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny, it's a staple of the holiday season, although the tradition dates back far further. In truth, many Christians, particularly Catholics, abstain from eating meat on Sundays.

What candy is 100% vegan? ›

Most dark chocolate is vegan, as are popular sweet treats such as Smarties (known as Rockets in Canada), Oreos, Airheads, Jujubes, and Swedish Fish (some Swedish Fish contain beeswax, so be sure to check the label).

What is the vegan Easter candy for 2024? ›

Vegan brand H! P has released two dairy-free Easter eggs for 2024. Bigger than before, the new Salted Caramel Oat Milk Chocolate Egg joins the popular Cookies No Cream to give oat milk fans a greater choice of treats. The chocolate is creamy and smooth in both the egg and accompanying chocolate buttons.

Are Skittles really vegan? ›

The natural and artificial flavorings, colorings, thickeners, sweeteners, and other ingredients used to make Skittles are either made synthetically or derived from plants. This means, by definition of veganism, the standard varieties of Skittles are suitable for a vegan diet.

What is a traditional Easter menu? ›

What's a traditional Easter menu include? The main dish for an Easter meal varies, but some typical dishes include honey-baked ham, pot roast, pork chops, and fish. Some popular side dishes include scalloped or mashed potatoes, spring vegetables, and dinner rolls.

What do Catholics eat for Easter dinner? ›

Traditionally, the baskets are filled with: decorated hardboiled eggs (representing Christ's Resurrection); lamb-shaped butter or sugar (representing Christ as the “Lamb of God”); bread (reminding us that Jesus is the “Bread of Life”); meats, such as ham (symbolic of great joy and abundance), sausage (symbolic of God's ...

What do vegetarians eat instead of ham? ›

Whether you're after sliced vegan ham or a vegan roast ham for the holiday table, it's easy to find different options made from ingredients like seitan, tofu, beans, and more. They all have a similar texture and taste, only without the many environmental, ethical, and health issues that come from the real thing.

Can vegans eat Easter eggs? ›

Divine Dark Chocolate Vegan Easter Eggs

Divine Chocolate have a wide array of indulgent dark and vegan white chocolate vegan Easter eggs that are also registered with the Vegan Trademark. Not only are these dark chocolate Easter eggs vegan, but they're also Fairtrade, and come in plastic free packaging.

What do vegetarians miss from meat? ›

Previous reviews have indicated that vegetarians and vegans may risk vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc and calcium deficiency as these micronutrients can mostly be found in animal foods or have a lower bioavailability in plant foods [8,9,10,11,12,13,14].

Can you get vegetarian Easter eggs? ›

Her Flavour Moo Free Easter Egg Chocolate Vegan Easter Eggs with Choccy Mini Bar | Easter 2023 | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Suitable for Vegetarian & Vegan | Thank You Chocolate Gifts | 80g,Pack of 2.

What is a traditional Catholic Easter dinner? ›

Traditionally, the baskets are filled with: decorated hardboiled eggs (representing Christ's Resurrection); lamb-shaped butter or sugar (representing Christ as the “Lamb of God”); bread (reminding us that Jesus is the “Bread of Life”); meats, such as ham (symbolic of great joy and abundance), sausage (symbolic of God's ...

What do you eat for Easter Sunday dinner? ›

45 Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes That'll Wow Your Crowd
  • 01 of 45. Apricot Glazed Ham. ...
  • 02 of 45. Roasted Lamb With Fresh-Herb Sauce. ...
  • 03 of 45. Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham. ...
  • 04 of 45. Classic Beef Pot Roast. ...
  • 05 of 45. Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Glazed Ham. ...
  • 06 of 45. Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg of Lamb. ...
  • 07 of 45. Roast Beef. ...
  • 08 of 45.
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What is the religious Easter dinner? ›

The Easter meal, which follows the religious ceremony, is often eaten at midday, bringing the long fast of Lent to an end with a series of rich and sweet dishes. Lamb, which commemorates Jesus' sacrifice, is often served as the main course, as a leg, roast or stew.

Why is ham a traditional Easter dinner? ›

Ham was a practical alternative to lamb because it was more affordable and could be purchased in a larger serving size. Not only were hogs cheaper to raise than sheep, but the farmers could slaughter the hogs in the fall and let the meat cure throughout the cold winter months.

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