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30 Best Vegan Easter Desserts and Treats

Published: Mar 23, 2025 · Modified: Mar 27, 2025 by Kim Grimmett · This post may contain affiliate links. This blog generates income via ads. Please read the Affiliate Disclosure and Privacy Policy.

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Looking for delicious vegan Easter desserts and treats? I've rounded up a fantastic collection of recipes with all kinds of options from vegan Easter cakes and cupcakes to vegan Easter cookies and homemade chocolates to honor the springtime celebration.

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🐣 Vegan Easter Dessert Recipes

It’s that time of year again and Easter is just around the corner. Once you’ve figured out your main courses, it’s time to plan the best part of the meal, dessert!

I’ve put together a list of my own recipes along with some favorites from other food bloggers to help you pick out some delicious desserts and treats for your Easter gathering. They all are based on the vegan diet but each and every one of them will win over non vegans too!

So if you're on the hunt for vegan desserts Easter guests will actually get excited about, you're in the right place.

⭐️ Check out the recipe card below for my recommended desserts based on what you may be looking for!

1. Vegan Carrot Cake

Photo Credit: www.earthly-provisions.com

This vegan carrot cake is soft, tender, and filled with freshly grated carrots, and cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s layered with a creamy vegan cream cheese frosting that makes every bite feel special.

Whether you’re hosting an Easter dinner or bringing dessert to a spring get-together, this cake is a crowd-pleaser.

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2. Easter Egg Cupcakes

Photo Credit: www.strengthandsunshine.com

These festive Easter cupcakes are super moist and yummy! Topped with colorful dairy-free frosting and vegan decorations these vegan Easter treats taste as good as they look.

Each cupcake is like a personal-size vegan mini egg cake!

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3. Vegan Lemon Bars

Photo Credit: www.strengthandsunshine.com

With a buttery gluten-free crust and a bright, tangy lemon filling, these vegan lemon bars are perfect for an Easter table spread. If you're like me and love citrusy sweets it doesn't get much better than lemon bars to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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4. Vegan Hot Cross Buns

Photo Credit: www.bakedbyclo.com

These soft and fluffy vegan hot cross buns are spiced just right and studded with raisins just like the traditional version. They are perfect served warm or at room temperature with a little flora plant butter and make a lovely addition to any Easter brunch.

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5. Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs

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Rich, creamy, and coated in dark chocolate, these homemade peanut butter chocolate eggs are just like the Easter classic but made with simple vegan ingredients like maple syrup and coconut flour.

They’re great vegan Easter eggs to make for the family or gift to friends in little Easter egg nests.

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6. Vegan Almond Flour Cake

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Made with simple ingredients, my vegan almond flour cake is soft, tender, and perfectly sweetened. It's a really easy recipe that comes together with very little effort.

I like to serve it topped with fresh strawberries or fresh blueberries, my homemade strawberry sauce, and vegan whipped cream!

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7. Vegan Lemon Cupcakes

Photo Credit: www.earthly-provisions.com

This is an Easter dessert recipe for lemon lovers! These vegan lemon cupcakes are soft and fluffy and are filled with tangy lemon curd that's heaven. Then they are topped with lemon buttercream frosting made with dairy-free butter!

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8. Vegan Creme Eggs

Photo Credit: www.addictedtodates.com

If you're looking for simple vegan Easter desserts that impress, these vegan creme eggs are a homemade take on the iconic Easter candy. They taste like Cadbury Creme Eggs and just take a couple of hours to set.

They are so good this will become one of your go-to vegan Easter candy recipes.

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9. Vegan Easter Chick Cupcakes

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An Easter dessert doesn't get any more adorable than these Easter chick cupcakes. Made with moist vegan vanilla cupcakes and decorated with yellow frosting, they’re a kid-friendly, festive treat that’s perfect for Easter Sunday.

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10. Vegan Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Photo Credit: www.hasslefreevegan.com

This layered vegan carrot cake cheesecake combines two classics in one incredible dessert. A spiced carrot cake base is topped with a rich, creamy vegan cheesecake filling, making it super yummy and impressive.

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11. Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins

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These comforting vegan carrot cake muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with shredded carrots, warming spices, and crunchy walnuts. They turn out perfectly every time thanks to my apple cider vinegar trick.

Top them with vegan cream cheese frosting and you've got an easy vegan dessert for Easter.

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12. Vegan Lemon Cookies

Photo Credit: www.hauteandhealthyliving.com

It’s hard to resist a cookie, especially when they’re zesty and delicious! This is one of my favorite vegan Easter recipes.

Slightly golden on the outside and soft, and chewy on the inside, these pretty lemon almond flour cookies have a fresh and tangy lemon flavor.

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13. Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

Photo Credit: www.chefani.com

Perfect for Easter, these beautiful creations are perfect vegan vanilla cupcakes topped with a creamy light frosting. Made with a simple cake batter, you don't need any fancy skills to make this dessert.

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14. Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Photo Credit: www.veganhuggs.com

These homemade vegan peanut butter cups are simple to make and way better than store-bought. With just a few ingredients, you get a rich chocolate shell filled with creamy peanut butter filling perfect for an Easter basket or snacking straight from the fridge.

You can also make these homemade treats with almond butter.

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15. Strawberry Almond Milk

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My homemade strawberry almond milk recipe is creamy and full of fresh berry flavor with a hint of sweetness. It’s a refreshing way to end an Easter meal or serve alongside a slice of cake.

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16. Carrot Cake Loaf

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Incredibly flavorful and easy to make this vegan carrot cake loaf is topped with a vanilla brown butter glaze and candied walnuts. This easy vegan quick bread is delicious and there is no grating required!

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17. Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Photo Credit: www.foodwineandlove.com

Sweet, tart, and topped with a golden oat crumble, this vegan strawberry rhubarb crisp is irresistibly delicious. It’s easy to make and best served warm with a scoop of vegan ice cream.

If you're looking for vegan Easter desserts recipes that celebrate the start of spring, this recipe is a must-try.

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18. Vegan Fruit Dip

Photo Credit: www.healthmylifestyle.com

If you're looking for vegan easter desserts healthy enough to enjoy without the sugar crash, this vegan fruit dip is a great choice. It's an easy dessert that the whole family will enjoy and goes with any kind of fresh fruit.

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19. Vegan Chocolate Coconut Clusters

Photo Credit: www.dailyveganmeal.com

Made with just three simple ingredients, these vegan chocolate coconut clusters are crunchy, chewy, and loaded with coconut. Great for gifting, snacking, or adding to your dessert spread.

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20. Almond Milk Matcha Latte

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If you want to skip a rich dessert but still treat yourself to something special, my vegan matcha latte is a cozy way to wind down.

Made with creamy plant milk, earthy matcha, and a drop of vanilla extract, it’s perfect for sipping. And it only takes 2-3 minutes to make!

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21. Vegan Hummingbird Cake

Photo Credit: www.zardyplants.com

Sweet, fruity, and fluffy, this vegan hummingbird cake is absolutely delicious and easy to make. It's an impressive dessert that's ideal for Easter celebrations.

Trust me, your family will want to eat the whole cake on Easter day.

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22. Vegan Funfetti Rice Krispy Treats

Made with only 5 ingredients, including vegan marshmallows, these vegan rice krispie treats are crunchy and gooey and topped with colorful sprinkles.

This yummy vegan version is a twist on the old-time no bake treats and a fun way to spend an afternoon in the kitchen with the kids.

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23. Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

If you want a showstopper vegan Easter cake this recipe is like three easy vegan Easter desserts in one! It's got a layer of dark chocolate mousse and a layer of vegan white chocolate raspberry mousse that sit on top of a layer of rich, moist vegan chocolate cake.

Top it off with some fresh berries and the vegan chocolate mousse cake is just gorgeous!

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24. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy, sweet, and cinnamon-y, and these vegan cinnamon rolls are so easy to make and perfect for an Easter brunch or dessert! You may even want to make a double batch. These baked treats go quickly.

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25. Vegan Bird's Nest Cookies

Vegan and gluten-free, these bird nest cookies are a fun Easter treat to make with the kids. It's a simple recipe made with melted chocolate and is super easy.

You can fill these easy Easter vegan desserts with little jelly beans, vegan mini eggs, or any candy you like.

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26. Vegan Easter Bunny Pastries

With a little bunny head with ears and bunny noses, these Easter bunny pastries are adorable dairy free Easter desserts. Made with orange cream cheese on puff pastry, this recipe proves that making Easter desserts vegan can be super easy.

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27. Vegan Coconut Cake

Super moist and topped with fresh berries, vegan coconut cake is always a great dessert for Easter. Made with vegan sour cream, coconut cream, and coconut extract it's full of flavor.

If you don't want to make a full cake, this recipe also works as cupcakes too!

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28. Vegan Mini Egg Cookies

Instead of chocolate chips, this vegan Easter cookie recipe calls for vegan mini eggs to create delicious chewy cookies. They disappear the minute you take the baking sheet out of the oven.

This is one of my personal favorite easy vegan Easter desserts! vegan easter cookie

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29. Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

A little pink sprinkle always adds some spring vibes to the dessert table and if you're trying to find no bake vegan Easter desserts, these strawberry shortcake ice cream bars are ideal!

Made with creamy vegan vanilla ice cream, strawberry sorbet, and coated in a delicious strawberry cookie crumble, these ice cream pops will remind you of your favorite ice cream truck dessert.

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30. Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

This light and fluffy vegan lemon poppy seed cake is full of amazing flavor and so easy to make. All you have to do is mix a few dry ingredients together with a few wet ingredients and that's it!

To finish it's topped with homemade lemon buttercream with the perfect texture. You can serve this dessert for brunch or after dinner!

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❤️ One Last Thing! If you try any of these vegan Easter desserts please leave a review and rating to let me know how you liked them! Doing so helps other readers and me too! Your feedback makes a difference to everyone.

🌟 Featured Easter Vegan Desserts

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30 Vegan Easter Desserts and Treats

I’ve rounded up 30 vegan Easter desserts and treats, including everything from cakes and cupcakes to cookies and homemade chocolates. To make it even easier, I’ve highlighted a few top picks—whether you need something no-bake, easy, festive, or perfect as a showstopping centerpiece.
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Most Festive

  • Easter Egg Cupcakes

Best Showstopper

  • Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Best Easy

  • Vegan Almond Flour Cake

Best No Bake

  • Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Best Homemade Candy

  • Vegan Creme Eggs

Instructions

  • Look over my list of vegan Easter desserts and treats and pick out your favorites.
  • Go to the links and make the recipes.
  • Enjoy and have a Happy Easter!

Notes

All the Vegan Easter Desserts:
  1. Vegan Carrot Cake
  2. Easter Egg Cupcakes
  3. Vegan Lemon Bars
  4. Vegan Hot Cross Buns
  5. Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs
  6. Vegan Almond Flour Cake
  7. Vegan Lemon Cupcakes
  8. Vegan Creme Eggs
  9. Vegan Easter Chick Cupcakes
  10. Vegan Carrot Cake Cheesecake
  11. Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins
  12. Vegan Lemon Cookies
  13. Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
  14. Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  15. Strawberry Almond Milk
  16. Carrot Cake Loaf
  17. Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  18. Vegan Fruit Dip
  19. Vegan Chocolate Coconut Clusters
  20. Almond Milk Matcha Latte
  21. Vegan Hummingbird Cake
  22. Vegan Funfetti Rice Krispy Treats
  23. Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
  24. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
  25. Vegan Bird's Nest Cookies
  26. Vegan Easter Bunny Pastries
  27. Vegan Coconut Cake
  28. Vegan Mini Egg Cookies
  29. Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
  30. Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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