Looking for some plant-based Easter inspiration? I put together over 40 eggcellent vegan easter recipes that are guaranteed to impress your family and guests.
I love Easter! It brings our family together, and cooking feels a bit less stressful than Christmas! The weather starts to improve, and if it’s good enough some years, we just opt for a lovely brunch or picnic outside.
And although things last year were very different, I hope this year will bring back a bit of normality.
So, I wanted to share these inspiring recipes to give you some ideas for your Easter menu!
When I think about Easter, I think about chocolate and fresh spring vegetables: light leafy greens, asparagus, peas, carrots…and eggs! And if you are on a vegan diet, there are plenty of alternatives to real eggs that taste just as good and are much better for your health and the hens!
Ready to start cooking?
Vegan Easter Recipes
Check out these yummy Easter recipes that even your meat-eater family and friends will love!
Vegan Easter Breakfast And Brunch Recipes
Becoming vegan doesn’t mean losing out on flavor and taste. All these vegan recipes just look and taste amazing and will make your Easter brunch delicious.
1. Easter Vegan Brioche Bunnies
Who can say no to an Easter bunny? Especially if it's made of soft, fluffy brioche! These brioche bunnies are almost too cute to eat! Almost! Perfect for breakfast, but also the perfect Easter treat at the end of your meal.
2. Carrot Cake Smoothie
This creamy carrot cake smoothie is made with a few simple ingredients and it's the perfect quick breakfast for your Easter morning!
3. Easter Pancakes
These Eastern pancakes from Elephantastic Vegan look incredible! An egg on top of vegan pancakes? Yes, if it's made with canned apricot, vegan yogurt, and a sprinkle of poppy seeds!
4. Strawberry Overnight Oats
These strawberry overnight oats are creamy and delicious and are the perfect breakfast to prep in advance for your Easter morning! So good!
5. Healthy Oil-Free Granola
This homemade oil-free granola is easy to make and perfect for a quick Easter breakfast. It’s naturally sweetened, crispy, and full of crunchy clusters.
6. Healthy Breakfast Cookies
I love these cookies because you can easily bake them ahead of time and have your Easter breakfast sorted. So you can concentrate on enjoying your the rest of your day!
7. Carrot Quinoa Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Another oaty recipe! But this time with the addition of carrots! Carrots remind me of spring, fluffy bunnies, and Easter! These cookies are made with lots of good things: carrots, oats, flax, walnuts, pepitas, cranberries, and quinoa.
8. Vegan Carrot Lox
The first time I came across this recipe from Love & Lemons, I thought this really looks like the real deal!This simple vegan salmon is made out of carrots: it’s savory, salty, smokey, and the texture is spot on. It’s the perfect recipe if you don’t want to eat fish but miss its taste.
9. Vegan Chickpea Pancakes
This fluffy, savory pancake from Lazy Cat Kitchen is full of spring veggies like asparagus and broad beans, perfect to start your Easter day!
10. Mini Chickpea Flour Frittata
These mini chickpea flour frittatas from The Simple Veganista are made with gluten-free chickpea flour, bell pepper, corn, baby spinach, onion, and herbs. You can easily make them ahead and reheat them on Easter day.
Vegan Easter Appetizers
From quick bites to creamy soups, here you will find the best plant-based recipes to start your Easter dinner!
11. Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
This classic vegan carrot ginger soup is made with wholesome ingredients, creamy, and full of flavor. You can transform it into a special vegan Easter dinner appetizer by adding a swirl of coconut milk and some microgreens on top.
12. Simple Raw Zucchini Roll-Ups
These pretty raw vegan zucchini roll-ups from Green Evi are perfect as a light and healthy appetizer for your vegan Easter lunch. These zucchini rolls are filled with creamy, herbed cashew cheese, asparagus, scallions, and dill. They are easy and quick to make and look so cute!
13. Easy Hummus With Veggies
This easy hummus will make your Easter table look fantastic! Smooth, creamy, and perfect for an awesome lunch. Gluten & dairy-free. Serve it on a plate with raw veggies and crispy oatcakes.
14. Fresh Pea Soup
A creamy and delicious pea soup made with peas fresh from the garden. You can also use fresh peas too! It's the perfect start for your Easter dinner, as it can be made in advance and reheated before serving!
15. Crispy Baked Polenta Fries
These crispy baked polenta fries are so good! They are effortless to make, and you can even bake them in advance and simply reheat them in the oven just before serving. Perfect to surprise your guests with something fun and delicious!
16. Easy Zucchini Fritters
These savory and herby vegan zucchini fritters by Minimalist Baker are ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients. Although they are perfect as a side dish, I love to make them as a delicious plant-based appetizer, dipped in hummus or a garlic sauce.
17. Broad Bean Dip
This vibrant, green dip from Lazy Cat Kitchen is a good variation of a classic hummus recipe. Made with springy broad beans, a touch of lemon juice, and mint, it’s delicious with some warm pita bread.
Vegan Easter Dinner Ideas And Mains
Here are some ideas for your Easter table centerpiece: from creamy gnocchi to flavorful quiche to fresh pasta recipes. Whether you are opting for an Easter lunch or you are after some stunning dinner ideas for your vegan Easter dinner menu, here you’ll find something for everyone.
18. Asparagus Risotto
This asparagus risotto is rich and creamy, plus it looks incredible and will please everyone. It's the perfect main course to celebrate Easter with Spring produce.
19. Spanish Omelette
Have you ever tried chickpea flour? It's amazing to make an omelet, and you won't miss eggs one bit! This recipe from Wall Flower Kitchen is great as you can eat it hot or cold. You can prep the omelet in advance and have your Easter lunch ready! Plus, it’s very filling, naturally gluten-free, high in protein, and low calorie.
20. Asparagus Pesto Pasta
If you prefer pasta to risotto, try this zesty asparagus pesto! You can prepare it before your guests arrive and simply toss some pasta in at the last minute for a quick and delicious vegan Easter meal!
21. Vegan Quiche With Asparagus
This vegan quiche with asparagus from Lazy Cat Kitchen is very simple to make but tastes absolutely amazing. No one will guess it's eggless. You will fool all your non-vegan friends!
22. Zucchini Involtini With Almond Ricotta
These zucchini involtini from The First Mess with almond ricotta are perfect as your Easter main. Not only it's a beautiful dish. But you can also easily prep it the day before and put it in the oven on Easter to bake it.
23. Asparagus Shallot Tart
This incredible centerpiece from Healthy Little Vittles is perfect if you have any gluten-free guests at the table. The crust is made with just 6 ingredients, and it's grain-free. It's then topped with vegan ricotta cheese, fresh asparagus, shallots, chives, and microgreens.
24. Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Orzo
If you are after a more hearty meal, this creamy mushroom asparagus orzo from The First Mess is what your Easter table needs! It's made with leeks, garlic, capers, nutritional yeast, saffron, miso, grainy mustard, and lemon.
25. Vegan Gnocchi With Arugula Pesto
I love potato gnocchi and pesto in any form! If you want to impress your guests, this vegan gnocchi dish with arugula pesto from Lauren Carris Cooks will do the trick! And if you are looking for a different pesto alternative, try this creamy black kale pesto. It's so good!
26. Tagliatelle With Asparagus And Peas
Tagliatelle are normally made with eggs, but you can use a vegan version to make this recipe from Love And Lemons with lots of fresh and spring-inspired veggies.
Vegan Easter Sides & Salads
Here you’ll find refreshing salads and roasted vegetables filled with Spring produce. Perfect as a side to accompany your main dish, or as a light starter.
27. Spring Salad With Fresh Asparagus
A colorful salad made with radish, raw asparagus, lamb lettuce, spring onions, and a touch of lemon. Quick to make, it's the perfect Easter side dish to refresh your guests.
28. Green Spring Salad
This vibrant green salad from Green Evi celebrates the best fresh spring produce. Sweet green peas mixed with crunchy roasted arugula and broccoli, creamy avocado slices, and fresh herbs, all brought together by a simple dressing made of a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
29. Radish Salad Recipe
Another beautiful salad that is full of spring flavors. It's made with both fresh crunchy radish and roasted radish for an exciting texture combination.
30. Roasted Rainbow Potatoes
If you want to impress your guest, these roasted rainbow potatoes are crispy, beautiful, and infused with herby flavors!
31. Herb-Roasted Tri-Colored Carrots
It's not Easter without carrots on the table! These roasted carrots from Averie Cooks is straightforward to make: crisp-tender carrots, lightly caramelized and flavored with rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
Vegan Easter Desserts And Treats
Some mouth-watering vegan Easter treats and dessert recipes that the whole family will fall in love with! They include classics like chocolate eggs, carrot cakes, chocolate cakes, plenty of strawberries, and hot cross buns for your Easter feast!
33. Vegan Hot Cross Buns
I mean, look at these. You can smell how delicious they are, even from looking at this picture. These vegan hot cross chocolate buns from Vibrant Plate are perfect in so many ways: not only are they plant-based, but they are using chocolate instead of raisins! I don't think anyone is going to complain.
34. Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake
This oil-free strawberry cheesecake from Lazy Cat Kitchen is as good as it looks. Fresh, sweet, and creamy, it will amaze everyone at your Easter table.
35. Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
This healthy strawberry rhubarb cobbler from Occasionally Eggs resembles the texture of scones. It's made with spelt flour, just two tablespoons of coconut sugar to sweeten, a little coconut oil, and oat milk. Serve it with a scoop of vegan ice cream and top it with some fresh strawberries.
36. Caramel Filled Chocolate Eggs
Chocolate-covered anything is all I want for Easter! These ‘white chocolate’ peanut butter eggs are made with coconut butter and colored with natural superfood powders.
37. No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cake
And if you can't be bothered to turn on the oven to make your Easter dessert, how about a stunning decadent cake that you can make without cooking in 30 minutes? Plus, it's also gluten-free!
38. Vegan Elderflower Cake
This cake from Wall Flower Kitchen looks so pretty, and it's made with wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar! Plus, its fluffiness is given by a special ingredient that you will never guess: mashed potatoes!
39. Raw Carrot Cake With Cashew Frosting
If you love raw cakes, these are the perfect carrot mini cakes for you! It’s a pretty, sweet treat from Green Evi very similar to the texture of a classic carrot cake but much healthier. It's so good, you won't be able to stop eating this!
40. Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
More carrots coming your way. This easy 1-bowl carrot cake from Minimalist Baker looks absolutely stunning. It's simple to make, moist, and flavorful. The perfect end to your Easter dinner!
41. Dark Chocolate Beetroot Cake
This dense and fudgy chocolate cake is a bit more complex than some of the other recipes, but it looks so good and tastes even better! With dairy-free chocolate ganache frosting and marzipan eggs, it's the perfect cake to celebrate Easter!
42. Stuffed Dates
And if you are after a vegan Easter treat that will impress everyone but will take just 5 minutes to throw together, think about making these stuffed dates. You can fill them with peanut butter or almond butter. Delicious!
Vegan Easter Recipes Menu
My favorite vegan Easter recipes are guaranteed to impress! This vegan Easter menu has recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and treats ideas to satisfy your guests!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Homemade Hummus
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Asparagus Risotto
- Spring Salad
- Vegan Easter Brioche Bunnies
Instructions
- Carrot Cake Smoothie: You can prepare this in advance: Put all ingredients into a reusable, airtight bag (like these!) except for the liquid, and freeze them for up to 3 months. Once you are ready to drink your smoothie, remove the bag from the freezer, let it thaw for 10-20 minutes, then just blend it with your liquid of choice.
- Homemade Hummus: Simply prepare it the day before and store it in the freezer.
- Carrot Ginger Soup: You can keep this soup in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it after blending it. Once ready to eat, remove it from the freezer and then reheat it on the stovetop or microwave. Then add the coconut milk and toppings.
- Asparagus Risotto: This is one to make on the day. Prepare all the veggies ahead of time, and you'll just need to cook the risotto before dinner.
- Spring Salad: Wash all the veggies ahead of time, and keep them in the fridge. Dress the salad at the last minute.
- Vegan Easter Brioche Bunnies: You can prepare these bunnies a day or two ahead, altough they are best if baked on the day!
Notes
- This is just an example of what I will cook for Easter day. For full instructions, click on each recipe link.
- You can select any of these Vegan Easter recipes and make your own Easter feast.
- Try to prepare as much as possible in advance to avoid extra stress on the day!
What are your favorite Easter recipes? Let me know in the comments!
Debbie says
These recipes look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
Thank you, Debbie 🙂 I am sure you’ll love them!
Hillary says
Hi Sara! This is an amazing post, but it inspired a blogging-related question 🙂 When you do these roundups, are you in touch with every blogger you feature for use of their photos?
Thank you!
Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
Hi Hillary,
I always ask for permission! Some bloggers mention in their about page or privacy policy page that you can use one of their images if you credit them, so in that case, I just use the image and link to their blog. Always make sure you can use every image!
gursimrat thind says
These recipes are amazing. Specially White chocolate Peanut butter eggs, and avocado toasts looks so yummy. I will definitely try. Thanks for sharing these mouth watering recipes.
Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
Thank you so much Gursimrat Thind! 🙂
chicagojog says
I have several family members that eat a vegan diet. This roundup of Easter options is great. I especially want to try those carrot cake quinoa cookies!
Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
Oh yes! Those are so good! I also love the Raw Carrot Cake With Cashew Frosting! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Tina | The Worktop (@TheWorktop) says
Great round up! Looking forward to trying some recipes here
Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
Thanks so much Tina for stopping by! As you can see I LOVE your recipes and I am a big fan of your website 🙂
finsavvypanda says
As always I love the avocado toast!!
And omg those peanut butter eggs look so adorable! I’ve never seen nor heard of them but I’m sure they taste great! ❤️
You have the most gorgeous content!!
Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
Thank you my friend 🙂 ❤️