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.
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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.
£4.50
Variety is the spice of life, which is why we love this selection of three vegan eggs: Anglesey sea salt and honey, Costa Rican coffee infused with white chocolate, and Seville orange flavoured dark chocolate. If that list doesn't whet your appetite, nothing will!
The three eggs are a little smaller than standard, which keeps the price nice and low, and means that you get to try three different flavours! It's also worth noting that the cocoa comes from Cocoa Horizons, which promotes sustainable farming to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their communities.
£6.00
From humble origins in Padstow, Cornwall, Buttermilk has gone on to make some of the UK's most delicious confectioneries. Count this one among them: a vegan caramel egg with sea salt and some crunchy caramel flakes. There's even a bag of caramel cups thrown in for good measure!
Buttermilk also commits to being an ethical company. They purchase all their coca from farmers that set their own price and know exactly how to recognise the best produce. Better still, Buttermilk has a strict zero-waste policy, using only recyclable packaging and keeping all of its products free from palm oil.
£12.99
If you're an aficionado who likes their chocolate with a kick, you'll love Cox & Co's dark chocolate Easter egg. 85% single-origin Colombian cacao with raw cacao nibs delivers an intense hit of flavour that's quite unlike anything else you've ever tasted.
Don't just take our word for it - Cox & Co were winners at the 2019 Great Taste Gold Star awards, so you can be sure they only produce the highest quality products. Better still, this egg's packaging is 100% sustainable - consisting of biodegradable cardboard, vegetable-based inks, and compostable film bags - so you can sit back and enjoy, knowing you've done no harm to the planet.
£21.99
Moo Free offers an exciting range of delicious vegan Easter eggs, and we wouldn't blame you if you can't decide which one to choose! Luckily, you won't need to with this bundle, as you get three in one box: original, bunny comb, and choccy eggsplosion!
It's clear from the get-go that Moo Free is an ethical company with the best interests of the planet and everybody that lives on it at heart. All their packaging is recyclable and made from recycled materials, and they only use rainforest alliance certified cocoa that supports local farmers. There's nothing better than responsibly sourced chocolate!
£2.50
There's no joy quite like devouring a delicious chocolate egg on Easter Sunday, but for kids, a big part of the fun is the traditional egg hunt. This Easter egg hunt box is the perfect solution for getting the kids excited to discover what the vegan Easter bunny has hidden in their garden.
The presentation is adorable, with seven foil-wrapped chocolate eggs in a cute cardboard box with a handle. What's inside is just as great, as Moo Free makes each egg from rainforest alliance certified milk chocolate, which helps improve the lives of farmers and helps protect the rainforests.
£8.99
Plamil is a proudly independent company that makes all of its products in the UK. That includes the home-grown oats that they use to make the oat milk that goes into this Easter egg. Unlike other kinds of milk, oat milk has the same smooth, sweet taste as cow's milk - of course, it's also completely vegan!
Unlike many vegan chocolates, Plamil makes this Easter egg in a completely wheat and gluten-free environment, meaning it's suitable for coeliacs. You can also enjoy your chocolate knowing it comes in fully recyclable packaging and has been made using 100% renewable energy. It even comes with a bunny bar - perfect for kids or an extra treat for you!
£4.00
Some miracles are impossible to explain, including the fact that blackcurrant and chocolate fit together so well. This egg's sweet fruity flavours are perfectly complemented by the crispy cereal pieces, which crunch every time you take a bite!
Wicked Kitchen states that its mission is to use delicious, plant-based foods to 'save animals and support the planet and the people that live on it. Their passion for plants is infectious, and they're also committed to sustainability - in fact, all of this egg's packaging is recyclable. Amazing.
£9.50
This Easter treat might confuse you at first, as it pairs a child-friendly design with a dark chocolate flavour that's better suited to more mature palettes — but who says that grown-ups can't also appreciate cutesy designs?
This adorable chocolate hen is in sustainable packaging and made from ethically-sourced cocoa. It's a bit on the pricey side, but British company Montezuma is famous for its dark chocolate, and Easter is the perfect time to give it a try.
£9.99
Chocolate eggs are the staple Easter treat, but if you really want to make your child smile, there's nothing better than chocolate shaped like the Easter Bunny himself! Better still, it's made from entirely vegan white chocolate, which makes a nice change from the standard milk chocolate alternatives.
As with all of their products, Moo Free have made this bunny from Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa in a free-from factory to ensure it's completely dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The only disappointing thing here is this is technically only an Easter Bunny head rather than a whole Easter egg!
£12.99
NOMO was founded in response to the FOMO (fear of missing out) that too many vegans experience. Their mission is to create vegan chocolate that tastes just as good, if not better, than milk chocolate. We'd argue they've already succeeded, as their caramel bar was voted Best Vegan Chocolate in 2020.
This Fruit & Crunch Egg maintains NOMO's high standard, as it contains a unique blend of cocoa and raisins while remaining completely free from milk, gluten, eggs and nuts. It's a little disappointing that there's not a wider range of fruit flavours included here, but it's still a perfect choice for vegan chocoholics on the lookout for an Easter egg with a more refined flavour.
Written and researched by Ben Willimett
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