Easter is fast approaching and while that may mean an onslaught of dairy-filled goodies for most, it can often be a disappointing time for those following a plant-based lifestyle.
For the dairy-free and vegans among us, there is no need to miss out on the chocolatey fun. This year's selection of Easter eggs without milk or eggs are made with creative combinations and have impressive designs that taste as good as they look.
Enjoy a decadent selection of free-from milk, dark and creamy chocolate while staying true to your dietary requirements – you won’t be able to tell the difference!
We have gathered options at all price points so that everyone can satisfy their sweet tooth this Easter.
Love Cocoa Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Luxury Egg
To create this Easter egg from Love Cocoa, sea salt flakes are hand-harvested from Maldon in Essex and the combined with organic, fair-trade 70 per cent cacao dark chocolate from Ecuador to create the brand’s award-winning flavour. It is housed in a gold foil design with a geometric embossing. It is vegan-friendly, palm oil free and the packaging is plastic-free as well as entirely recyclable.
Free-From Splat Easter Egg for Milk Chocolate Lovers
Not only is this egg aesthetically pleasing with a playful splatter design but it also offers vegans and those with dairy free requirements the opportunity to enjoy a creamy milk chocolate without any gluten, nuts, wheat, egg or milk.
Booja Booja Large Chocolate Truffles Filled Easter Egg
This beautifully designed egg was made and hand-painted in Kashmir, India but jam-packed with delectable chocolate truffles from Norfolk. It can be filled with 12 truffles of Fine De Champagne, Hazelnut or Almond & Sea Salt Caramel and is vegan, gluten, soya and wheat free as well as being organic.
£25.99 | Vegan Kind Supermarket
Moo Free Original Easter Egg
Family-run business Moo Free is offering a range of Easter eggs with varying flavours to satisfy the sweet tooth of even the pickiest of chocolate lovers. They are made from organic rice milk chocolate and come with an extra bag of Choccy Drops. They are all dairy and gluten free as well as vegan. The collection includes the Organic Sea Salt & Caramel, 65% Dark, Organic, Bunnycomb, and Orange.
Nomo Vegan Free From Creamy Chocolate Egg
If you have been disappointed by vegan chocolate in the past, that all ends with Nomo and its range of creamy and delicious Easter eggs. The brand stands for No Missing Out as it is free from dairy, gluten, eggs and nuts so everyone can enjoy. The range includes the Creamy Chocolate, Caramel & Sea Salt Chocolate Egg, and Fruit & Crunch.
Vegan Eggstravaganza Filled Easter Egg
Cutter & Squidge are on hand to ensure that no one is left out this Easter with this show-stopping egg that is free from dairy and egg. The flavour combination takes inspiration from another seasonal favourite, hot cross buns. The dark chocolate exterior is filled with caramel sauce made from coconut milk, cinnamon spiced digestive crumb, a vegan chocolate ganache and candied fruits and dark chocolate eggs.
Sainsbury's Deliciously Free From Choc Egg
Sainsbury’s dairy-free offering includes this chocolate egg that is free from wheat, gluten and milk but is still set to get your taste buds tingling.
40% Madagascar Vegan Milc Chocolate Easter Egg
This vegan egg from Chococo is crafted from a milk chocolate alternative using cashews and inside you will find four choccy gems. It is vegan, dairy and soya free.
Montezuma's Absolute Black Vegan Button Easter Egg
Montezuma is offering this Absolute Black egg that is made from 100 per cent cocoa and jam-packed with buttons.
Buttermilk Free From Honeycomb Easter Egg
Handmade in Cornwall, Buttermilk is giving you the choice between two tasty vegan treats this Easter with a Honeycomb flavoured egg as well as a Chocolate Orange.
Divine Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Easter Egg
Tickle your taste buds with this smooth dark chocolate egg from Divine that has real raspberries within the shell.
Holland & Barrett Milk Chocolate Style Egg with Bunny Bar
Don't miss out on the seasonal chocolate fun with this delicious vegan and gluten-free egg from Holland & Barrett.
Doisy & Dam Almond Butter Cup Egg
Made from 70 per cent dark chocolate, this egg comes with two packets of Nuttercups, a tasty treat filled with almond butter.
Traidcraft Organic Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Easter Egg
Traidcraft has launched its first Easter egg with a thick, dark chocolate shell that is made from Organic and Fairtrade ingredients.
Verdict:
Love Cocoa's vegan Easter egg ensures that those following a plant-based lifestyle will not miss out on the delicious chocolatey fun with the award-winning dark chocolate and sea salt flavour.
