Easter means many different things to different people. It is, of course, a religious holiday, so for Christians, it’s about remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But for many, the holiday has also become more secular—it’s about celebrating spring, spending time with loved ones, and, of course, eating candy—lots and lots of candy.
In fact, research suggests that in the US, around $2.6 billion worth of Easter candy is sold every year. In the UK, Brits eat more than 80 million chocolate eggs at this time of year. If you’re looking to get in the spirit of the season and indulge in some dairy-free sweet treats this Easter, then good news: we’ve gathered all of the tastiest vegan candy options on the market right now.
Why isn’t all candy vegan?
Chocolate is undeniably the most popular candy at Easter time. But most of the options on the market are made with milk, which means they’re not vegan. Milk is, of course, a product of the dairy industry. Gummy candy is another popular Easter treat, but this often includes gelatin, which is derived from the connective tissue of animals, so again, it’s not suitable for vegans.
But if you’re on the hunt for Easter candy that doesn’t include animal products, then don’t worry—there are still plenty of options! In fact, the vegan confectionery market is growing all the time—in 2022, it was valued at more than $1.2 billion.
15 vegan Easter candies
Here are some of our favorite vegan Easter candies on the market right now. Happy munching!
Lindt
1 Lindt Dark Chocolate Bunny
You can always rely on Lindt for top-quality, rich, delicious chocolate. The Swiss chocolatier offers several vegan options, including a dairy-free dark chocolate version of its signature Gold Bunny. Watch out, though; not all of its dark chocolate Easter candy is vegan, so make sure to check ingredient labels carefully.
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No Whey Foods
2 No Whey Easter Truffles
Arguably, one of the best ways to celebrate Easter is with your feet up on the couch and a box of vegan truffles on your lap. If this sounds like your kind of vibe, then No Whey’s Spring Truffle Collection—which is packed with gourmet chocolates in flavors like fudge, coffee, and salted caramel—is the ideal accompaniment to an Easter weekend night in. The brand has several other vegan Easter options, too, including chocolate bunnies, mini chocolate eggs, and an Easter lollipop collection.
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Lake Champlain
3 Lake Champlain Dark Chocolate Bunny
Vermont-based chocolatier, Lake Champlain Chocolates caters to all dietary preferences with its large range of carefully crafted Easter chocolates. Like Lindt, it offers a cute dark chocolate bunny option.
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Sour Patch Kids
4 Sour Patch Kids Bunnies
If you’re not a big chocolate fan, then another great option is Easter gummy candy. Loved by adults and kids alike, these fruity bunnies from Sour Patch Kids are gelatin-free and totally vegan!
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Purdy’s
5 Purdy’s Vegan Mylk Chocolate Spring Egg
Canadian chocolatier Purdy’s isn’t short on Easter candy options, and it even has a whole section dedicated to vegan chocolate. Try this Vegan Mylk Chocolate Spring Egg, which is made with rice syrup powder instead of cow’s milk, or, if you prefer a tray of chocolates, the brand also offers Vegan Hawaiian Black Salt Caramels and Vegan Mylk Chocolate Sweet Georgia Browns (both of which are bestsellers!).
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6 Moo Free Bunnycomb Easter Egg
Moo Free offers a whole range of fun, unique, dairy-free Easter options. The Bunnycomb Easter Egg features velvety, dairy-free milk chocolate infused with vegan honey. For something that amps up the mix-ins, go for the Natural Rocky Road Easter Egg, which features a tasty mix of biscuit rice balls, raisins, marshmallows, and cinder toffee pieces.
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Montezuma’s
7Montezuma’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Eggs
British chocolate brand Montezuma started back in the early 2000s with one key mission: to liven up the UK’s chocolate industry with new, innovative options. Decades later, it’s still living up to that goal, and it has plenty of vegan offerings, too. These Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Eggs are ideal for evening snacking or candy hunts for the kids. Other vegan Easter options include its dark chocolate chicks.
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Venchi
8 Venchi Dark Chocolate Chick
This sweet little chick is the perfect Easter gift for the dark chocolate lover in your life. Crafted in Italy, the deliciously rich offering features 60 percent dark chocolate. It’s also gluten-free and palm oil-free, too.
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9 Nomo Cookie Dough Bunnies
When it comes to tasty, creamy, dairy-free seasonal chocolate options, British brand Nomo never disappoints. Its sweet Mini Cookie Dough Bunnies are ideal for Easter chocolate hunts. Or, if you’re more of an Easter egg fan, it also has several delicious flavors, including Caramel and Cookie Dough Crunch.
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10 Hotel Chocolat Unbelievably Vegan Ostrich Easter Egg
British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolate is consistently upping its game when it comes to vegan options, and this year it’s on a mission to bring “plant-based springtime joy to the masses” with this, quite frankly, huge ostrich egg-sized chocolate Easter treat. Not only do you have the nut milk-based chocolate shell to enjoy, but it’s also filled with delicious dairy-free candies, including Peanut Butter Jelly Cups and an Orange & Nutmilk Baton.
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Fine & Raw
11Fine & Raw Chocolate Truffle Easter Eggs
Vegan-friendly Fine & Raw specializes in gorgeous, artisanal chocolate creations, and these hand-painted Easter egg truffles don’t disappoint. Colored with natural ingredients such as pink pitaya, blue spirulina, and turmeric powder, these truffles are as beautiful as they are delicious.
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12 Divine Treasures Boozy Bunny
If you like your Easter treats with a boozy kick, you need this vegan bunny from Divine Treasures in your life. The outside is made with indulgent dark chocolate, while the inside features gooey caramel and Woodford Reserve bourbon.
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Break Free Candy
13 Break Free Candy Cream Egg
Forget Cadbury—Break Free Candy has perfected the vegan cream egg, crafted with ingredients like vanilla extract and Violife vegan butter. It’s the ideal treat for an Easter basket (or, let’s be honest, for hiding in the cupboard so you can enjoy it in peace without sharing).
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Coracao
14Coracao Vegan Filled Chocolate Eggs
Coracao is also offering a tempting selection of vegan chocolate eggs for Easter. While these eggs don’t feature traditional cream fillings, they more than make up for it with three indulgent and equally delicious options: almond butter, salted caramel, and berries.
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Raaka
15 Raaka Robin’s Egg Meltaways
If you love zesty lemon, creamy white chocolate, and rich dark chocolate, then Raaka’s Robin’s Egg Meltaways are the Easter treat for you. The chocolate eggs come nicely packaged in festive, nest-inspired packaging, making them not only a delicious treat but also a sweet addition to your Easter celebration.
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