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 animal products.
- Milk is often in chocolate, a key part of many Easter treats.
- 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. This delicious milk chocolate egg with Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rondnoir and Confetteria Raffaello inside is perfect for gifting.
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. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still have an indulgent treat at this time of the year.
These delicious strawberry vegan mallows taste absolutely delicious and are totally vegan! Free From Fellows are all about fun and they have been working hard to bring you your favourite sweets but without the sugar, gelatine or gluten. In special taste tests with candy connoisseurs, they tested their sweets and nobody can tell the difference and they all thought there was sugar in them too – amazing right!
Revealing the 300g Hexagon Box of Vegan and Gluten-Free Turkish Delight, highlighting the delightful flavours of rose, lemon, orange, and mint. Crafted with care using natural ingredients derived from real plant extracts, each piece promises a burst of authentic taste. Handcrafted to perfection, this delightful treat is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship and is perfect for indulging in guilt-free pleasure.
This is their taster pack so you can find which SLW wine you prefer. All Slimline Wines are Vegan Friendly.
White Wine – Made from Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes. A dry crisp floral wine, with exotic fruit aromas and a deep rich flavour. (11% Vol).
Red Wine – Made from Merlot and Barbera grapes. A full-bodied dry wine, with red berries and violet aromas. (11% Vol).
Sparkling White – Made from Chardonnay & Pinot grapes. A fresh medium body sparkling wine with delicate perlage, with slight hints of green apple, lime, pear and elderflower aromas. (11% Vol).
However you choose to celebrate Easter and the Spring, be sure to look for products that use our internationally recognised certification marks – so you can celebrate with products you know you can trust.
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