From mains to dessert, here's a list of the 15 best plant-based Easter recipes! Easy, healthy, and wholesome vegan Easter dinner ideas the whole family will love.
Springtime is here and Easter is one of the few times of the year when friends and family get together. And, those gatherings almost always involve a big menu.
If you’ve been worried about what to fix for everyone this year you’ve come to the right place. Creamy dips, hearty mains, tasty salads, and colorful side dishes-these recipes will make any plant-based Easter menu a success.
So sit back, relax and enjoy this delicious collection of vegan easter recipes and family favorites. All of these recipes require simple ingredients and are full of flavor! Rest assured you’ll have no problem creating one amazing Easter meal.
Ready? It’s time to set your Easter table and celebrate!
Appetizer
I love rich and decadent appetizers any time we are hosting a major gathering. Honestly, I could make a meal on finger foods alone. But, I’ve narrowed down the list just a bit to save room for other recipes in this post.
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
This vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe is easy, quick, and delicious. Blended cashews and nutritional yeast are the base for this creamy dip that is laced with spinach, artichoke hearts, and savory spices.
Just 8 simple ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need to make the best vegan version of this classic crowd-pleasing dip. It's also dairy-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.
Easy Garlic Herb Vegan Cheese Spread
This savory vegan cheese spread is packed with garlic and herbs and is so easy to make. Serve this delicious dairy-free cheese on sandwiches, crackers, toast, or bagels. Healthy, oil-free, and gluten-free!
How to Make the Ultimate Vegan Charcuterie Board
This Vegan Charcuterie Board will be a huge hit at your Easter gathering of friends and family.
Loaded with hummus, oil-free vegan cheese, crackers, olives, veggies, and fruit, these vegan snack boards are sure to be the life of the party!
Main Dish
Easter feasting needs hearty vegan recipes for the celebration. And, you’ll have no problem filling bellies and creating smiles.
Seitan Ham
Ham was always a part of our Easter dinner and this maple glazed vegan ham is perfect. It’s easy to prepare and delicious to eat. The perfect main for your Easter table.
It's smoky, sweet, savory, meaty, and makes the best vegan ham sandwiches!
Cashew-Crusted Cauliflower "Steak"
INCREDIBLE Cashew-Crusted Cauliflower "Steak"! 10 ingredients, flavorful, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. This is a delicious side or entrée for Easter that’s sure to have everyone raving!
NOTE: One part of this recipe shows using avocado oil to sauté. Simply omit this ingredient to make this completely oil-free.
Easy Vegetable Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping
Turn frozen vegetables into a comforting and savory vegetable pot pie with this easy recipe that features a biscuit topping. Healthy, oil-free, and completely WFPB.
This vegetable pot pie with biscuits is so freaking good you won't believe it. You get all the heartiness of a traditional pot pie without all the cholesterol and fat. You couldn’t ask for a better main dish than this.
Oil-Free Vegan Alfredo with Cajun Broccoli
This oil-free vegan alfredo with cajun broccoli recipe will ROCK YOUR WORLD. Get out your blender, your roasting pan, and your favorite pasta.
Serve this amazing dish at your Easter gathering and watch everyone swoon.
Vegan Baked Ziti
Vegan Baked Ziti - This super easy pasta bake is made with mostly pantry items for a comforting and delicious lunch or dinner! It's enough to feed a crowd and anything that's left is perfect for leftovers.
NOTE: Use whole-grain pasta if available.
Vegan Corn Chowder
Easy Vegan Corn Chowder recipe with no dairy or cream is one amazing soup! Made in one pot with sweet corn and potatoes, this vegan corn chowder is hearty, creamy, sweet, savory, and delicious. Gluten-free, oil-free, and ready in 30 minutes.
it’s bright and fresh just like spring.
Easter Side Dishes
I put side dishes on the same level as appetizers. But, again, I have shown great restraint so as to not overwhelm you. These three recipes are super versatile and will pair perfectly with just about anything.
The Best Vegan Potato Salad
You can’t have an Easter meal without potato salad. And, this is the best vegan potato salad! This recipe is easy, healthy, and oil-free!
Tender potatoes tossed in a rich and creamy oil-free cashew mayo with crunchy celery bring this dish to life. Creamy, easy, and delicious, it's a must for any potluck or gathering and a guaranteed favorite.
Oven Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Tahini Sauce
This Oven Roasted Asparagus with lemon tahini sauce is so quick and easy. Thick asparagus spears lightly seasoned with a little soy sauce, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper then roasted to perfection. Oil-free and absolutely delicious.
Easy Maple Roasted Carrots
This recipe takes mere minutes to throw together and is something you can serve for both a simple or fancy dinner. Regardless, they are sure to be one of your most requested side dishes.
These Maple Roasted Carrots are sweetened with maple syrup, a little salty, and so easy to make. All you need are 7 simple ingredients to make a delicious side dish even kids will love!
Easter Dessert
Finally, the best for the last – DESSERT! Vegan or not, everyone will love these amazing sweet treats and most likely will come back for seconds. I would suggest making lots of desserts.
The Best Vegan Carrot Cake
Nothing says “Easter” like carrot cakes.
The absolute best vegan carrot cake recipe! Perfectly spiced and so easy to make, this cake is moist, dense, and topped with an amazing vegan coconut cream cheese frosting made from cashews.
Perfect for your Easter menu or anytime dessert, this vegan cake is completely oil-free, dairy-free, and delicious!
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate and peanut butter have a way of making an Easter celebration super amazing. And, these cookies live up to the task.
Delicious Vegan No-Bake Cookies made with chocolate and peanut butter! Easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy snack. Made with just 7 simple ingredients.
Easy Vegan Chocolate Truffles
These vegan chocolate truffles are so easy to make with just 2 ingredients! A deliciously rich and creamy chocolate fudge recipe you will devour. Dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free.
You won't believe how easy it is to whip up a batch of these creamy, decadent, dairy-free chocolate truffles-and you'll never miss the eggs or butter!
Vegan Easter Brunch Recipes
Is the family gathering earlier in the day for Easter brunch? Check out this delicious list of Easy Vegan Easter Brunch recipes including an amazing list of sweet and savory treats.
10 Easy Vegan Easter Brunch recipes to help you create a sweet and savory plant-based Easter feast everyone will love.
I hope you enjoy any or all of these delicious vegan recipes and have a beautiful Easter Sunday.
Peace 🕊
Hi Shane,
I didn’t open this email until this week, so missed it before easter but plan on saving this great email because all of the choices look just amazing. Plan to make the maple carrots tonight.
All good, mary! These recipes are great year-round:)