The Vegetarian Society Approved Guide to Easter
Easter is coming up quickly, and you might be thinking about ways to celebrate it with your friends and family. For many of us, that means chocolate, and all the traditional events and celebrations – Easter egg hunts, meals with loved ones and trying to spend some time in the improving weather. Some of these can be an issue if you are a vegetarian or vegan however – and that’s not to mention the weather part!
Easter for Vegetarians and Vegans
Many traditional elements of Easter celebration can prove difficult for vegetarians and vegans to take part in. Particularly for vegans, traditional Easter sweet treats often contain milk and other animals products.
- Milk is often in chocolate, a key part of many Easter chocolates.
- Honey can be in other sweets.
- Butter is often used in pastries or in cooking.
This is why we’ve put together a quick guide to celebrating Easter as a vegetarian or vegan, with products that span the range of traditions, as well as a look at alternative easter options you might not have considered.
Chocolate
Chocolate is undeniably the most famous traditional easter food in the 21st century. We eat millions of Easter Eggs every year in the UK, along with a range of other sweet treats. Many of these contain ingredients that vegans can’t eat
A bold, aromatic creation for coffee lovers – and what Plamil believes to be the world’s first dedicated Coffee Easter Egg. Suitable for vegans, this Easter Egg appeals to both chocolate and coffee lovers equally. Contains both an Easter Egg and a chocolate bar.
Experience the joy of Easter with Ferrero Rocher’s special hollow milk chocolate egg, enriched with fragrant hazelnut inclusions, uniquely dedicated to Easter.
Wrapped in an elegant gold foil, the perfect gift during special occasions. his delicious milk chocolate egg with Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rondnoir and Confetteria Raffaello inside is perfect for gifting at Easter.
KINDER JOY® is a delicious treat made of two soft cream layers – one sweet milk-cream flavored and one cocoa flavored. Nestled into the creamy layers are two round, chocolate-covered wafer bites that are filled with sweet cocoa cream, to be eaten with the included spoon. Perfect for kids, this chocolate treat also contains a toy!
Alternative Easter Plans with the Vegetarian Society
Easter doesn’t have to mean chocolate. Many people don’t particularly enjoy chocolate – or may not celebrate Easter at all. Fortunately, Easter this year arrives just at the same time as Spring is on the way – so there’s lots you can do without chocolate or eggs of any time! We suggest that a picnic might be the perfect way to celebrate the spring coming in! *Weather permitting, of course…
Human Nature Cheese Flavour Lentil Snacks
Snacks are an essential part of a picnic – these lentil snacks are lighter than a traditional crisp, while still just as delicious.
These bold & crunchy lentil sticks are made with moreish plant-based ingredients. Cooked with red lentils, and rice adding natural seasonings to give a rich, mature cheddar cheese flavour!
You’ll need something to drink on your picnic, and knowing the British weather, you might want something warming!
A wide range of 23 health boosting chai beverages and products made with authentic ground spices: so breathe in the intoxicating aroma of cinnamon, ginger and cloves and sip the creamy, sweet spiced drink to take yourself away to a relaxing, comforting place.
Just because you aren’t celebrating a traditional Easter doesn’t mean that you can’t have something sweet.
These handy, no-mess, resealable pouches provide a refreshing burst of flavour and are available in four flavours, Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange and Apple & Blackcurrant. Each pouch is under 65 cals and doesn’t contain any added sugars* or artificial sweeteners, plus they’re suitable for Vegans!
No need to refrigerate, keep them in the cupboard at home or pop a couple in your bag to make a ideal anytime snack for your mini-adventurers!
Serve up vegetarian cocktail sausages at your next picnic for a treat everyone will love – even the meat eaters! Quorn Cocktail Sausages are a tasty ready-to-eat snack and perfect for vegetarians who don’t want to miss out. High in protein, vegetarian and low in sat fat – what’s not to love?
These vegetarian cocktail sausages are available in two pack sizes – a smaller 140g and a 240g value family pack. These delicious mini sausages are packed full of flavour and completely meat-free, get ready to change your snacking game!
Let us know what your favourite way to celebrate Easter – or the springtime – is as a vegetarian or vegan.
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