There's no better way to celebrate spring than with a delicious chocolate Easter egg. Nowadays, even vegans can join in the fun, as there's a wide range of vegan Easter eggs that substitute milk for alternatives like oat or coconut milk. The recipes are often just as good and sometimes even better than traditional milk chocolate Easter eggs! The bonus is that vegan Easter egg companies are often committed to sustainable and responsible sourcing.
This buying guide will walk you through everything you need to consider when shopping for your eggs, from chocolate type to ingredients. To make your search even easier, we've included the ten best vegan Easter eggs you can buy online in the UK from Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose, and Amazon that can be delivered right to your door. With everything from dark to white chocolate, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect vegan Easter egg.
For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of vegan Easter eggs available and understand how our ranking was determined.
This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.
Image | 1 ![]() ASDA Extra Special | 2 ![]() Buttermilk | 3 ![]() Cox & Co | 4 ![]() Moo Free | 5 ![]() Moo Free | 6 ![]() Plamil So Free | 7 ![]() Wicked Kitchen | 8 ![]() Montezuma's | 9 ![]() Moo Free | 10 ![]() NOMO |
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Name | Free From Easter Egg Selection | Salted Caramel Choccy Egg & Caramel Cups | 85% Colombian Cacao Dark Chocolate Egg With Raw Cacao Nibs | Easter Egg Collection | Easter Egg Hunt Box | Vegan Smooth Cocoa & Oat Milk Hollow Egg + Bunny Bar | Fruity Blackcurrant Flavour Choc Egg | Frizzle Dark Chocolate Hen | White Easter Bunny | Fruit & Crunch Egg & Bar |
Features | A Selection of Three Mouth-Watering Eggs Bursting With Unique Flavours | Delicious Caramel and Sea Salt From Cornwall’s Finest Ethical Confectionary Business | A Dark Chocolate Egg With Raw Cacao Nibs for an Intense Cocoa Kick | A Trio of Exciting Vegan Eggs Made From Rainforest-Alliance Certified Cocoa | Seven Eggs and a Cute Box That’s Perfect for a Vegan Easter Egg Hunt | A Gluten-Free Vegan Egg Made With Home-Grown Ingredients | A Fruity Treat by a Company With a Passion for Plants | A Cute Hen Made by the Famous Dark Chocolatiers Made From Ethically-Sourced Cocoa | A White Chocolate Bunny That’s a Perfect for Little Ones | A Vegan Easter Egg for Those That Like Their Chocolate With a Fruity Twist |
Price | £4.50 | £6.00 | £12.99 | £21.99 | £2.50 | £8.99 | £4.00 | £9.50 | £9.99 | £12.99 |
Chocolate Type | Milk, White, Dark | Milk | Dark (85% Colombian Cacao) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Dark | White | Milk |
Sugar (per 100 g) | 33 g | 35.6 g | 14.36 g | Original: 43 g; bunny comb: 43 g; choccy eggsplosion: 44g | 43 g | 49 g | No | 28 g | Yes - colourful packaging, bunny shape | 36 g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free, egg-free | Gluten-free | - | Gluten-free, soya-free | Gluten-free, soya-free | Gluten-free, no nuts | - | Gluten-free | 41 g | Gluten-free, egg-free, no nuts |
Suitable for Kids | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | Gluten-free, Soya-free | No |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, locally sourced ingredients | Sustainably sourced, No palm oil, Zero-Waste | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste | Sustainably sourced, No palm oil, Zero-Waste | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil |
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The quickest way to narrow down your Easter egg hunt is by deciding which type of chocolate you or your recipient would prefer: milk, white, or dark. Each one differs significantly in its flavour and sweetness, so the decision is important!
A high percentage of cocoa gives dark chocolate its appearance and rich taste. At its best, dark chocolate delivers an intense burst of flavour that's quite unlike anything else, though some may find the taste a little bitter. Surprisingly, dark chocolate can also grant some unexpected health benefits. It's full of disease-fighting antioxidants and can even help reduce blood pressure.
Milk or white chocolate is a safe bet for those who prefer something a little smoother. Both are made with milk (or, in the case of vegan chocolate, milk substitute), giving them a creamy taste. They tend to have high sugar content, so watch how much you eat!
You'd be forgiven for thinking that a vegan Easter egg must be healthier than a standard one, but unfortunately, that's not the case. By checking the ingredients, you'll see that vegan Easter eggs contain just as much sugar as traditional varieties.
While Easter is undoubtedly the time to indulge, you should still take care not to exceed the recommended daily allowance too much. NHS guidelines recommend that adults consume no more than 30g of sugar per day, and children shouldn't exceed between 19 and 24g, depending on their age.
Generally speaking, the higher an egg's cocoa content, the less sugar it contains. This means that dark chocolate is usually healthier, particularly as it contains minerals such as iron and magnesium. We get it, though; sometimes you crave that sweet taste - just don't overdo it!
The great thing about vegan food companies is that they're often very transparent when listing the contents of their vegan chocolate. It's usually straightforward to find a vegan Easter egg suitable for those with dietary requirements, such as coeliac.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't check the label, though. While most vegan products are also gluten-free, many do contain common allergens such as nuts and soya, which isn't always obvious. We will, of course, help you out by labelling whether the products in our top 10 list contain gluten or nuts.
Grown-ups and kids of all ages love chocolate, but if you're buying for young children, make their Easter extra special by giving them an Easter egg designed especially for little ones. Look out for packaging decorated with cute Easter-themed designs, and pay attention to the egg itself - as well as the classic egg, you can also find chocolate in the shape of cute Easter bunny rabbits and chicks!
Cute designs aren't so important to older kids, but it's still important to consider the chocolate itself. The bitter taste of dark chocolate won't appeal to most kids, who are much more likely to prefer the smooth taste of milk or white chocolate. Unless you're buying for a child with an oddly mature palate, you should steer clear of eggs with a high cocoa content.
Veganism and sustainability go hand in hand. You may come across the term 'Rainforest Alliance-certified' quite a bit when shopping for vegan Easter eggs, which means the business has sourced its chocolate sustainably. In short, Rainforest Alliance-certified chocolate conserves wildlife and gives cocoa farmers a fair deal.
It goes without saying that you should also avoid products containing palm oil wherever possible. It's desirable to food manufacturers because it's cheap to produce, but its production involves mass deforestation, which destroys the homes of animals such as orangutans and rhinos. Fortunately, many vegan companies are outspoken about their refusal to use the ingredient.
Finally, it's also worth seeking out Easter eggs that use locally-sourced ingredients. They often taste better, but they also reduce the need for transportation such as lorries and aircraft, which means a smaller carbon footprint, fewer pollutants, and less damage to the planet.
This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
£4.50
Chocolate Type | Milk, White, Dark |
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Sugar (per 100 g) | 33 g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free, egg-free |
Suitable for Kids | No |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil |
£6.00
Chocolate Type | Milk |
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Sugar (per 100 g) | 35.6 g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free |
Suitable for Kids | No |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste |
£12.99
Chocolate Type | Dark (85% Colombian Cacao) |
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Sugar (per 100 g) | 14.36 g |
Dietary Specifications | - |
Suitable for Kids | No |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste |
£21.99
Chocolate Type | Milk |
---|---|
Sugar (per 100 g) | Original: 43 g; bunny comb: 43 g; choccy eggsplosion: 44g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free, soya-free |
Suitable for Kids | Yes |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste |
£2.50
Chocolate Type | Milk |
---|---|
Sugar (per 100 g) | 43 g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free, soya-free |
Suitable for Kids | Yes |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste |
£8.99
Chocolate Type | Milk |
---|---|
Sugar (per 100 g) | 49 g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free, no nuts |
Suitable for Kids | Yes |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, locally sourced ingredients |
£4.00
Chocolate Type | Milk |
---|---|
Suitable for Kids | No |
Sugar Content (per 100 g) | - |
Dietary Requirements | - |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, No palm oil, Zero-Waste |
£9.50
Chocolate Type | Dark |
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Sugar (per 100 g) | 28 g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free |
Suitable for Kids | No |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil, zero-waste |
£9.99
Chocolate Type | White |
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Suitable for Kids | Yes - colourful packaging, bunny shape |
Sugar Content (per 100 g) | 41 g |
Dietary Requirements | Gluten-free, Soya-free |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, No palm oil, Zero-Waste |
£12.99
Chocolate Type | Milk |
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Sugar (per 100 g) | 36 g |
Dietary Specifications | Gluten-free, egg-free, no nuts |
Suitable for Kids | No |
Eco-Friendly | Sustainably sourced, free-from palm oil |
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