Whether your Easter plans include brunch, dinner, and/or dessert, get ready for a delicious feast! We’ve gathered our best recipes for your Easter gatherings including sweet & savory brunch ideas, snack-able appetizers, creamy spring soups, comforting sides, vibrant salads, and main dishes for both vegans and omnivores.
And of course, there are lots of desserts! Everything from easy Reese’s-inspired peanut butter eggs to gorgeous gluten-free cakes, fluffy frostings, no-bake cheesecakes, and iconic spring treats!
P.S. There are even a couple recipes to help with decorating Easter eggs. Scroll through to start planning your crowd-pleasing Easter menu!
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A dreamy, creamy smoothie infused with the flavors of carrot cake! Just 7 wholesome ingredients required, including banana, carrot, plant milk, and spices.
A vibrant orange juice made without a juicer! Vitamin C-rich carrots, oranges, lemon, ginger, apple, and nectarines create this hydrating, refreshing juice packed with vitamins and minerals!
Vegan, gluten-free carrot muffins loaded with fruit and veggies. Super moist and flavorful, healthy, and made in one bowl! Perfect for on-the-go breakfast and snacking.
Vegan, gluten-free baked strawberry donuts with crisp edges, fluffy centers, and a bright pink glaze so good you’ll want to lick the bowl clean. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
Easy, CLASSIC, gluten-free crepes made with just 7 ingredients! Dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and perfectly thin with crisp edges. Just 1 bowl required!
Creamy, comforting Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oats made in the Instant Pot! The perfect quick, easy, plant-based, and gluten-free breakfast. Just 1 pot, 30 minutes, and 9 ingredients required!
Carrot cake in baked oatmeal form! Tender, nutty, wholesome, naturally sweetened, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond! 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required.
Vegan pancakes made with whole-wheat flour, carrots, coconut, and walnuts. Light, fluffy, and flavorful. Perfect with walnuts, coconut, and hot maple syrup.
THE BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles made with 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, perfectly sweet and delicious! Top with maple syrup and fruit for the ultimate cozy breakfast.
These vegan, gluten-free waffles have the crispy texture and sweet flavor of banana bread studded with chocolate chips. Plus, just 1 bowl and 30 minutes required! Enjoy as a lazy weekend treat, or make a batch ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week.
A step-by-step guide to making the BEST hash browns every time! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, buttery, salty, and just 4 ingredients required. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond!
Tender and crusty English muffins that are undetectably gluten-free! Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or topping with butter and jam! Just 10 ingredients required!
Creamy vegan hollandaise sauce made with just 8 ingredients and 1 pan and ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for (vegan) Eggs Benedict or adding richness to roasted vegetables and beyond!
Easy vegan "Eggs" Benedict with toasted English muffins, sautéed tomatoes, ripe avocado, and a decadent hollandaise sauce. A fresh, flavorful, and filling plant-based brunch! Just 30 minutes required.
Easy vegan frittata made egg-free with split mung beans! Simple ingredients, vibrant color, fluffy texture, and perfect for brunch, breakfast, and beyond!
The simplest tofu quiche on the block with just 10 basic ingredients and no fancy methods required. A hash brown crust keeps this dish gluten-free as well as vegan! Perfect for lunch, brunch, and even brinner.
Mediterranean-Inspired Quiche with Potato Crust (GF)
Mediterranean-inspired quiche with vibrant veggies, kalamata olives, and an easy potato crust. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and entirely delicious. Made with just 10 ingredients!
Savory, bean-free, hummus-inspired dip with sunflower seeds, garlic, dill, and lemon! Just 7 ingredients required, creamy, incredibly flavorful, and perfect for crackers, veggies, sandwiches, and more!
A creamy, savory artichoke dip with sautéed kale, white beans, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy kick. A protein-rich plant-based appetizer that requires just 10 ingredients!
Green goddess hummus: all the creaminess of classic hummus with a bright, herby twist. Perfect for everything from sandwiches to snack platters, with just 10 minutes and 9 ingredients required!
A modern twist on deviled eggs that are mayo-free! Perfectly spiced, ready in 30 minutes, savory-sweet, and oh-so delicious. The perfect dairy-free, gluten-free appetizer!
Simple, 30-minute roasted asparagus soup with peas, shallot, and garlic! Almond milk makes this soup so creamy and satisfying and garlic croutons add the perfect finishing touch.
7-ingredient vegan dinner rolls that are fluffy, buttery, and so simple to make. Perfect for weeknight meals and holiday gatherings! No one would guess they’re dairy-free.
Simply amazing gluten-free dinner rolls that are crusty on the outside, tender on the inside, and taste just like the real thing! Perfect for the holiday table and beyond.
Delicious, cheesy, tender scalloped potatoes made vegan thanks to almond milk and nutritional yeast! Just 10 ingredients required for this classic holiday side dish!
A simple take on potato salad with fresh herbs, onion, and a light mustard vinaigrette. The perfect plant-based side for cookouts, sandwiches, and more!
French-inspired green bean potato salad with kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and a zippy mustard vinaigrette. An easy, super satisfying vegetarian side with just 9 ingredients required! Optional jammy eggs make it a light meal.
Flavorful and eye-catching strawberry spinach salad with candied hazelnuts and dairy-free feta! Perfect for pairing with creamy pastas, soups, or your choice of protein. Just 30 minutes required!
An EASY, plant-based take on classic broccoli salad with coconut bacon, sunflower seeds, and a simple cashew dressing! Just 10 simple ingredients and 20 minutes required!
Our go-to side salad with arugula, roasted garlic, lemon vinaigrette, crispy sautéed shallot, and our 5-minute macadamia nut cheese! Perfect for hosting and beyond!
A bright, tangy, and savory snap pea salad with pistachios and basil! The perfect side for pasta and other mains. Just 10 ingredients and 15 minutes required!
Three bean salad: a GO-TO side for summer gatherings, or any time you’re craving an easy, fiber-packed dish made with pantry staples! Just 1 bowl and 10 minutes required.
A quick and easy, gingery, Japanese-inspired dressing perfect for adding to salads and bowls! Plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and just 1 blender, 8 ingredients, and 10 minutes required.
Easy vegan crab cakes that are crispy, flaky, and SO flavorful! Made with chickpeas and jackfruit for a satisfying entrée. Gluten-free optional and just 1 bowl required!
Creamy Italian White Bean Skillet Meal (25 Minutes!)
Creamy vegan skillet meal with white beans, burst cherry tomatoes, and greens in a flavorful cashew sauce. An EASY, comforting meal made with just 10 ingredients in 25 minutes!
10-ingredient vegan pot pies infused with white wine and fresh thyme. Flaky pie crust covers a savory, vegetable-white bean filling. A hearty plant-based meal that's especially comforting in the winter months.
A hearty, 10-ingredient Vegan Shepherd's Pie that's loaded with veggies and savory lentils and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. So flavorful and satisfying that you won't miss the meat!
A healthier take on risotto without oil or butter, replacing cheese with vegan parmesan cheese. Includes plenty of fresh vegetables for fiber and nutrients. An easy 30-minute, 8-ingredient recipe perfect as an entrée or a side.
Comforting, creamy, and dreamy vegan mushroom stroganoff that’s gluten-free optional, too! SO delicious and easy to make, with just 10 ingredients required!
INCREDIBLE Cashew-Crusted Cauliflower “Steak”! 10 ingredients, flavorful, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. A delicious side or entrée with plenty of protein!
Incredibly flavorful, hearty vegan lasagna made with 10 ingredients! Tender lasagna noodles are layered with Macadamia Nut Ricotta and tempeh-infused marinara sauce! Swoon.
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Herbed White Beans
Grilled romaine salad with a smoky, charred flavor, topped with lemon-herb white beans and a quick Caesar dressing! Ready in 30 minutes and BIG flavor!
All the tender meat, crispy skin, and satisfying flavor of a whole roasted chicken in just 30 minutes! Perfect for meal prep or sharing with guests. An elegant weeknight classic.
Smoky, savory, Mediterranean-inspired baked chicken thighs! Crispy skin and tender meat surrounded by onions, olives, and dates. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
The ULTIMATE salmon burgers with kale apple slaw, veggies, mayo, and sweet chili sauce. SO hearty, made with fresh salmon, and ready in just 30 minutes!
No-bake sugar cookie dough bites that are naturally sweetened and infused with vanilla! Just 1 bowl and 6 ingredients required. A deceptively healthy, quick, and easy dessert!
1-bowl vegan chocolate cake made in less than 1 hour with simple ingredients. A 2-layer buttercream-frosted cake that’s moist, fluffy, and rich with chocolate flavor.
A 1-bowl vegan gluten-free vanilla cake that's perfectly tender, fluffy, and sweet! Delicious frosted or unfrosted and SO easy to make! Just 10 ingredients required.
Thick and creamy vegan peanut butter pudding made with just 5 ingredients in 1 saucepan! Naturally sweetened, easy to make, and the perfect balance of salty and sweet! Enjoy plain, with chocolate ganache, or as a pie filling!
5-minute, no-bake vegan cheesecake cups layered like a parfait with fresh fruit and granola. A naturally sweetened, gluten-free snack or dessert. Just 7 ingredients required!
Thick, custard-like vegan chocolate cheesecakes with a date-walnut cocoa crust. Just 10 ingredients required and entirely vegan and gluten-free. Perfect topped with coconut whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Creamy, decadent vegan cheesecake made with a date-walnut crust and cashew-coconut-yogurt filling for the ultimate tangy-sweet treat. Just 10 ingredients required, no-bake, and entirely vegan and gluten-free.
A PB&J pie that's vegan-friendly, naturally sweetened, and requires just 9 ingredients. No bake besides the crust, and packs all the flavor of a classic PB&J into a healthier-for-you pie!
Vegan peanut butter cup no-bake pie with a graham cracker crust and chocolate ganache top! 8 ingredients, simple to prepare, and SO delicious you won’t be able to have just 1 slice.
Vegan, gluten-free lemon bars that taste just like the real thing: super lemony with a buttery shortbread crust! Just 8 ingredients required for this show-stopping dessert!
Undetectably vegan and optionally gluten-free key lime pie with a graham cracker crust. CLASSIC, tart, refreshing, decadent, and made with just 9 ingredients!
If you try any of these Easter recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!
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