Looking for my best Vegan Easter recipes? Well you've found them. With this collection of all my favourites, you can prepare for a massive, compassionate and very delicious holiday feast.
I've rounded up my favorite vegan Easter recipes for brunch, lunch/dinner, and dessert!
This collection of Easter recipes has all you need to plan a memorable vegan Easter menu from start to finish. You'll find everything from the essential vegan Hot Cross Buns, brunch ideas, easy fresh salads and hearty main courses for your Easter dinner as well as side dishes, vegan cake recipes, desserts like my crowd-pleasing vegan trifle, and of course vegan chocolate eggs.
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Vegan Easter Candy & Cookies
Vegan Creme Eggs
Homemade Vegan Creme Eggs with rich chocolate & a sweet, creamy fondant filling & a yellow 'yolk'. Just 5 ingredients! A copycat version of that oh-so-popular Easter treat from Cadbury.
make this recipeVegan Caramel Eggs
Easy Vegan Caramel Eggs with magical, refined sugar free insides. Yes, it's caramel, yes it's yummy, but it's actually made from dates! So if you are watching your refined sugar intake you can have your cake egg and eat it....
make this recipeHot Cross Cookies
These soft, chewy, spicy, fruit & nut studded Hot Cross Cookies have all the flavours of a hot cross bun in cookie form. Just perfect for your vegan Easter!
make this recipeLemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Beautifully rich, Lemon Lavender Shortbread that is full of zesty lemon flavour with delicious subtle bursts of floral lavender in every bite. It literally melts in your mouth!
make this recipeI've included my vegan creme eggs and vegan caramel eggs recipes above, but if you aren't up for making your own there are many delicious vegan treats available to buy. This Easter candy guide from Go Dairy Free is a really useful place to start if you aren't sure where to find them.
Vegan Easter Buns
Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Indulge yourself this Easter, with these fruit flecked, fragrant & lightly sweetened Vegan Hot Cross Buns. Perfect warm from the oven, or gently toasted!
make this recipeNo Knead Hot Cross Buns
You really can't go wrong with this very easy No Knead Hot Cross Buns recipe this Easter. . It's virtually foolproof with no kneading involved at all!
make this recipeStrawberry Rolls
This Strawberry Roll recipe is easy to make and downright decadent. Soft, fluffy, oozing with sticky, sweet strawberry filling & covered in swathes of zingy lemony frosting. And it’s ready in a little over 1 hour….Grab your rolling pin because it’s time to get baking!
make this recipeVegan Easter Brunch
Vegan Quiche
This is the perfect base recipe for an incredible vegan quiche baked up in a flaky and delicious vegan pie crust. The filling is super creamy, rich and cheesy and you can customize it with all of your favourite quiche add-ins!
make this recipeVegan French Toast
Your brunch dreams are about to come true with THE best Vegan French Toast ever. It's soft, sweet, vanilla-scented, golden perfection and it has a texture just like French Toast made with eggs! Made quickly and easily in under 15 minutes!
make this recipeVegan French Toast Casserole
Make your brunch dreams come true with this Vegan French Toast Casserole. Cubes of crusty bread are drowned in cinnamon infused custard and baked until crispy & toasty on top & soft and custardy (but not soggy!) underneath. Then comes the drizzle of frosting which takes it over-the-top. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd & can even be prepped the night before if you need to.
make this recipeVegan Blueberry Pancake
A super thick and fluffy, giant, no flip, giant Vegan Blueberry Pancake that is melt in your mouth golden and bursting with juicy blueberries. Perfect for feeding a family without having to stand over the stove for ages!
make this recipeVegan Scrambled Eggs
This easy foolproof recipe will get you perfect Vegan Scrambled Eggs every time!. We’re talking soft, rich, buttery, on the verge of custardy and just perfect for piling on thick, hot, buttered toast. And as an added bonus, it packs a massive protein punch!
make this recipeChocolate Banana Pancakes
Treat yourself to a stack of my super soft and fluffy Chocolate Banana Pancakes for breakfast or brunch. They are melt in your mouth delicious with amazing, rich banana chocolate flavour!
make this recipeVegan Banana Pancakes
Hands down THE best Vegan Banana Pancakes. Made from pantry staples, they are quick and easy to make and so soft and fluffy!
make this recipeVegan Shakshuka
Vegan Shakshuka (or Tofu in Purgatory as I like to call it) is a 30-minute, 1-pot meal consisting of silky, soft, "eggy" tofu rounds cooked gently in a chunky, spicy, garlicky tomato sauce. It makes the perfect brunch or light dinner!
make this recipeVegan English Pancakes
Foolproof Vegan English Pancakes. Quick & easy to make & great for dessert or brunch! They are beautifully freckled and so good straight from the pan, served glistening with fresh lemon juice & sugar.
make this recipeVegan Easter Soups & Salads
Vegan Pea Soup
Easy Vegan Pea Soup made with a bag of frozen peas in less than 20 minutes! Just 5 ingredients, plus some optional fresh mint if you have it. This simple soup is vibrant, healthy, and delicious!
make this recipeSugar Snap Pea Salad
Fresh, vibrant, crunchy and delicious Sugar Snap Pea Salad with a fresh and zingy lemon, mustard, garlic vinaigrette. It makes a great warm-weather side or light meal.
make this recipeTomato Chickpea Salad
My Tomato Chickpea Salad is healthy, filling, packed with fresh, citrusy, herby flavour and can be made in minutes!
make this recipeVegan Broccoli Salad
This Vegan Broccoli Salad is made with a delicious blend of broccoli, red grapes, toasted slivered almonds and a tangy, creamy dressing. It’s perfectly crunchy, creamy, sweet and savoury and great for making ahead!
make this recipeGluten-Free Tabbouleh
Bright, herby Gluten-Free Tabbouleh using quinoa instead of bulgur wheat. Naturally vegan, easy to make & full of delicious fresh flavors and textures!
make this recipeStrawberry Spinach Salad
A simple, super tasty Strawberry Spinach Salad made with soft, deep green spinach, ripe juicy strawberries & buttery avocado all finished off with a fresh, oil-free, strawberry vinaigrette and some optional creamy, salty crumbles of vegan feta cheese or crunchy nuts..
make this recipeVegan Leek and Potato Soup
Cozy and comforting, this creamy Vegan Leek and Potato Soup combines just a handful of ingredients for a simple, quick, homemade vegan soup the whole family will love!
make this recipeVegan Easter Sides
Air Fryer Carrots
Air Fryer Carrots tossed with brown sugar, vegan butter and thyme, then air fried so they become sticky, savory-sweet with gorgeous caramelized edges, This super quick and easy vegan carrot side dish is so delicious you'll have to stop yourself from eating the entire bat
make this recipeVegan Mashed Potatoes
The best vegan mashed potatoes! Mashed with vegan butter, garlic and herb-infused soy milk, they are rich and packed with flavour. Serve these perfect dairy-free mashed potatoes at any time of the year. They are easy enough for weeknight dinners and special enough for the holidays!
make this recipeHealthy No Oil Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Golden Crispy Roasted Potatoes without a single drop of oil. Easy, healthy, low calorie and virtually fat-free!
make this recipeVegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and savoury Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes that are incredibly creamy and delicious. Just perfect for serving with your holiday meals!
make this recipeNo Knead Focaccia
Completely foolproof No Knead Focaccia bread! It is so easy! Mix everything up in a bowl with a spoon, leave for a few hours, then bake!
make this recipeLemon Garlic Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Introducing your new favourite potato recipe …. golden, crispy, herby, Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes! Flavourful, well seasoned, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside & super quick & low effort in your Air Fryer!
make this recipeVegan Red Wine Gravy
Not your average Vegan Red Wine Gravy! This one is infused with sweet vegetable & fresh herb flavour and is super tasty, rich & flavoursome. Just perfect for serving with your holiday feast!
make this recipeVegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
Soft, sweet and buttery homemade Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits. Quick and easy to make and perfectly tall, flaky and tender. Comfort food at it’s best!
make this recipeRed Cabbage with Apples
Red Cabbage with Apples is a really delicious way to transform red cabbage. Baked with apples, onion and herbs until it's fall-apart tender it makes the perfect fall or winter side that can also easily be transformed into a main meal with the addition of some vegan sausages.
make this recipeVegan Easter Dinner
Beyond Meat Meatloaf
Vegan friendly Beyond Meat Meatloaf that's juicy, packed with flavour, perfectly tender and slices perfectly without crumbling. All finished off with a sticky caramelized meatloaf glaze!
make this recipeVegan Roast
A simple, easy, rustic and hearty Vegan Roast that's sliceable, ultra tender and full of flavour. Just perfect for serving with copious amounts of gravy, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Leftovers are great in sandwiches too!
make this recipeVegan Beef
Mouthwateringly good vegan beef that's perfectly tender and simple to make. Use this versatile beef seitan recipe to make a classic vegan beef roast with all the trimmings, use as a substitute for beef in your favorite recipes, or slice it like deli-meat for sandwiches.
make this recipeGluten-Free Seitan Roast
Now you can make seitan without the gluten! This Gluten-Free Seitan Roast has a deep meaty flavour, a soft, meaty, slightly chewy texture and is just perfect for slicing and serving for holiday dinners or Sunday roasts.
make this recipeVegan Chicken Breasts
Foolproof Vegan Chicken Breasts with chicken flavour and texture you never dreamt possible! This seitan chicken recipe is super high in protein, easy to make, freezer friendly, and a great vegan substitute for chicken in any recipe. Serve whole, slice, dice or make vegan shredded chicken.
make this recipeVegan Spanakopita
Vegan Spanakopita. My take on the great Greek spinach and feta pie! Featuring shatteringly crisp phyllo pastry, and a soft, salty, feta-cheesy, spinachy filling, all baked up to golden perfection. Comfort food at it's finest.
make this recipeRisi e Bisi
Risi e Bisi (Italian Rice & Peas) is a simple, humble and comforting one-pot recipe which originates from Venice. It's got a great flavour base from plenty of sweet leeks and green peas and it's creamy and rich with none of the fussiness of a risotto. In fact it's really easy to make and very family friendly.
make this recipeLentil Shepherd’s Pie
The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Easy, healthy, comforting and filling!
make this recipeVegan Meatloaf with Gravy
This vegan meatloaf is incredibly easy to make & is sure to please with it's deep & savoury flavour. Serve sliced & smothered in rich, thick gravy for a truly satisfying meal!
make this recipeVegan Easter Desserts
Vegan Trifle
Incredible Vegan Trifle! This British favourite has layers upon layers of vegan sponge cake, mixed berry compote, vegan custard, vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit. Dessert doesn't get better than this!
make this recipeVegan Carrot Cake
The perfect Vegan Carrot Cake! It’s perfectly spiced with a super moist crumb and is smothered in decadent, ultra-creamy vegan cream cheese frosting.
make this recipeVegan Lava Cakes
Vegan Lava Cakes featuring warm chocolate cake surrounding a gooey, molten chocolate middle. It doesn't get any better than this because they are incredibly delicious and super quick and easy to make. A treat every chocoholic will love!
make this recipeVegan Hummingbird Cake
An incredible Vegan Hummingbird Cake! It's fluffy, incredibly flavourful, super sweet and bursting with banana, pineapple and pecans then smothered in silky, luscious cream cheese frosting.
make this recipeVegan Chocolate Cheesecake
The BEST Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake featuring crunchy, buttery, cookie crust with rich, creamy, velvety smooth and super chocolatey cheesecake filling. This easy no bake vegan cheesecake is quick to make and keeps for ages so you can prepare it well ahead. Directions for a scaled down smaller version also included for those not feeding a crowd.
make this recipeVegan New York Cheesecake
It’s only a baked Vegan New York Cheesecake..♡...It is ultra-rich, decadently creamy, dessert perfection & you absolutely need it in your life…..
make this recipeVegan Butter Tarts
The holidays aren’t complete without Vegan Butter Tarts! Pie pastry is moulded into a muffin pan and then filled with raisins, nuts and a gooey and sweet buttery, maple filling. These little tarts are a Canadian tradition & make a great holiday or Canada Day dessert!
make this recipeVegan Almond Cake
Moist, fragrant and delicate Vegan Almond Cake with a pop of lemon flavor. Made with almond flour it is naturally gluten-free and vegan, and quite possibly the easiest cake you'll ever make.
make this recipeVegan Lemon Muffins
These Vegan Lemon Muffins are OMG-level good! With fluffy, lemon-scented insides, buttery, crumbly, streusel topping, and a drizzle of zippy, sweet lemon glaze to take them over the top. You're going to love every last crumb!
make this recipeLemon Blueberry Loaf
Soft & fluffy Lemon Blueberry Loaf. Loaded with juicy, fresh lemon, studded with blueberries and drizzled in lemon glaze. Made in one bowl and no mixer required!
make this recipeDessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
This Dessert Strawberry Salsa is packed with sweet, juicy, fresh strawberries & is served with homemade crunchy Cinnamon Chips that make the perfect scoopers! This is a dessert meets dip meets snack situation that is just perfect for feeding a crowd.
make this recipeTips for a stress-free vegan Easter dinner
- Plan your menu ahead of time. Make a shopping list and pick up everything you need in plenty of time so there's no last minute panic. You can prepare some of these vegan Easter recipes in advance. Some can be made ahead or have components that can be made ahead. Check each individual recipe post for any make ahead instructions.
- Prep your ingredients as much as possible. Once you have decided what you will be making for your Easter meal, prepare as much as you can in advance. Whether that is peeling and chopping vegetables, making frosting for a cake, or throwing together a salad with a vinaigrette stored separately.
- Set the table the night before. It's one less thing to worry about on the day!
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And that's a wrap! Here's to a delicious and compassionate vegan Easter. I hope these vegan recipes make planning your Easter dinner menu easy and stress-free!
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