Easter Breakfast
Even though it seems like eggs and milk are in every breakfast item, a vegan Easter breakfast isn’t hard to master! From waffles to quiche, we have you covered with all your vegan breakfast needs.Waffles
Gluten Free & Vegan Yeast Waffles
There’s nothing like a waffle bar on Easter morning! These Gluten Free and Vegan Yeast Waffles make the perfect main dish for a vegan brunch. They’re made with ingredients like our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal, cashew milk and melted vegan butter. To complete the waffle bar, set out an assortment of vegan-friendly toppings, like fresh strawberries, blueberries, coconut butter and maple syrup. Keep in mind that many vegans don’t eat honey, so you might want to forego that as a waffle sweetener!Quiche
Potato and Kale Vegan Quiche
If an Easter quiche is a tradition in your household, you can now carry on the tradition — in a vegan-friendly way! This Potato and Kale Vegan Quiche uses garbanzo bean flour as an amazing gluten free egg substitute and makes vegan brunch a breeze! The crust is made with Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix and coconut oil, and ingredients like yellow onion, minced garlic, Dijon mustard and lemon juice are incorporated into the filling to make a truly standout quiche. This can be served for a vegan breakfast, brunch, lunch and even — vegan Easter dinner!
Pancakes
Blueberry Vegan Protein Pancakes
If pancakes are an Easter breakfast favorite, you’re in luck! These Blueberry Vegan Protein Pancakes from Emilie of Emilie Eats are easy to make and easy to eat! They’re made in the blender and loaded with plant-based fiber, protein and lots of blueberries. They’re chock full of nutritious ingredients like Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster and Flaxseed Meal and once blended, are made in a skillet just like regular pancakes. Serve this vegan breakfast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a selection of toppings! A hot cup of coffee with coconut whipped cream is a special vegan addition, too!
Poppers
Spiced Carrot Cake Muesli Energy Poppers
It wouldn’t be a vegan Easter without a plate of Spiced Carrot Cake Muesli Energy Poppers. If you’re on the go this Easter holiday or doing something active like a family hike in the morning, whip up a batch of these poppers the night before. They’re made with shredded carrots, Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, almond butter, pecans, dates, cinnamon, sea salt, coconut oil and Old Country Style Muesli for a quick and nutrition-packed treat. This recipe makes 25 balls, so make sure to adjust accordingly if you’re taking these to an Easter potluck with a big group (trust us when we say, they’ll get eaten up fast).
Easter Dinner
Easter dinner is filled with honey baked hams, mac and cheese and creamy potato dishes. For a vegan celebration, this can make things difficult! Luckily, there are lots of ways to get creative with vegan recipes for Easter dinner and still get those traditional holiday flavors everyone loves.Mac & Cheese
Nutritional Yeast Cheese Sauce
Mac and cheese is a popular dish for Easter dinner, but if you’re putting together a vegan Easter, chances are you’re likely to shy away from it. Luckily, this recipe for Nutritional Yeast Cheese Sauce makes vegan mac and cheese possible! It’s super easy to throw together and is made with just Nutritional Yeast, Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour (or Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour), sea salt, cold water, vegetable oil and dried mustard. One this delicious vegan cheese sauce is created, you can use it on everything from pasta to potatoes.
Scalloped Potatoes
Dairy and Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are a staple for the Easter dinner table — and the good news is, you can still make them even when entertaining for a vegan crowd! These Dairy and Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes are creamy and delicious, made with Yukon Gold Potatoes, caramelized onions and a smoky mix of spices. The creamy sauce is made with Garbanzo Bean Flour, vegetable broth, seasoned salt, turmeric, garlic powder and pepper. Once it thickens, it’s poured over the potatoes and baked until bubbly and brown. It’s so good, you’ll forget it’s even vegan!
Chili
Spicy Vegan Farro Chili
With the weather still being chilly in many parts of the country, lots of people opt for making a bit pot of chili for Easter gatherings alongside a pan or two of cornbread. This recipe for Spicy Vegan Farro Chili offers a way to do so without the meat and incorporates ingredients like zucchini, yellow squash, corn, kidney beans and Organic Farro. The classic seasonings of cumin and chili powder make this vegan chili shine. After the morning Easter egg hunt, whip up a batch of this chili and let the scent waft through the kitchen and entice your hungry vegan guests!
Easter Dessert
Many Easter desserts are rich with ingredients like butter, cream cheese and eggs, so we’ve rounded up our favorite springtime desserts that forego these ingredients and make them vegan-friendly. Yes, you can still have carrot cake!Cake
Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes
These personal Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes from Rebecca Pytell of Strength and Sunshine are easy, gluten free and vegan! They also have a center stuffed with “cream cheese” frosting and are decorated with coconut and sprinkles. As the headnote states, now you can have your cake and eat it, too (even if you’re going vegan). This is the type of dessert that will be easily appreciated and eaten by both vegans and non-vegans alike! In this case, you might want to make a double batch.
Vegan Lemon Pound Cake
A bright and buttery citrus pound cake is always a wonderful option for dessert and with this Vegan Lemon Pound Cake, it’s the perfect option for a vegan Easter, too! This moist and lemony cake from Raquel Smith of My California Roots is all vegan — made with vegan butter, almond milk, flaxseeds and aquafaba. If you don’t have the aquafaba on hand, you can also omit it and replace it with an equal amount of almond milk and an extra tablespoon of flaxseed (just keep in mind the cake won’t rise as much). Let the cake sit for 24 hours before eating, so the texture will improve a bit, then bring to your vegan potluck to impress your guests! Top the lemon juice glaze with fresh lemon zest for a bit of extra color and flavor.
Cookies
Vegan Raspberry Macarons
Macarons are a beautiful addition to the Easter dessert table, especially these Vegan Raspberry Macarons. They’re crisp and light with a secret ingredient — aquafaba, the liquid from a can of garbanzo beans. In addition to this liquid, they’re made with Almond Flour, freeze dried raspberries, vegan powdered sugar, vegan sugar and water. Take these beauties to your next vegan Easter gathering and they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser. If you have non-vegans in the group and are looking to take another dessert, too, whip up a batch of these colorful Easter French Macarons or these Easter Bunny Macarons for something extra fun.
Hosting or celebrating a vegan Easter can seem a bit intimidating at first. Luckily, with this complete guide, you’ll be enjoying all your favorite foods of the holiday in true vegan style.
Have any favorite vegan Easter recipes you’d like to add to your celebrations? Feel free to share them with us in the comments below! We love vegan dishes and are always on the hunt for tiny morsels of inspiration.
From all of us with Bob’s Red Mill, wishing you a joy-filled Easter — from our table to yours! 