Milk chocolate has historically been the Easter Bunny’s chocolate of choice yet as yummy as it is, not everyone – for a basket of reasons – can indulge in said sweet treat.
Luckily, with a bounty of options for vegan, plant based and dairy free Easter eggs hopping onto the market, these days, everyone can join in on the egg hunt.
So whether you’re shopping (on behalf of the Easter Bunny, of course) for kids or grown ups with food allergies or ethical beliefs not aligned with milk chocolate, we’ve rounded up some of our top picks of vegan Easter eggs and bunnies – as well as where to buy them.
Where can I buy vegan Easter eggs in Australia?
Read on and get hunting!
Koko Black
Established in 2003, Koko Black has become a distinctive brand known for its use of Australian flavours in its handcrafted chocolate. There is a selection of vegan-friendly products this Easter season that are made with 100 per cent natural ingredients – including 100 per cent naturally sourced cocoa and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Little eggs – dark chocolate 150g, $16 at Koko Black
Nothing completes an Easter table setting like a bowl of chocolate eggs. These ones from Koko Black are lavishly rich with 54 per cent vegan dark chocolate.
Key features:
- 54 per cent dark chocolate
- Handcrafted with 100 per cent natural and sustainably sourced ingredients
- Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, soya lecithin and natural vanilla
The Mightiest Bunny – dark chocolate 200g, $29.90 at Koko Black
The traditional supermarket egg is certainly cute, but there is simply no comparison to these handcrafted beauties. Whether you preference a smooth mylk chocolate or rich dark chocolate blend, these sweet little creatures are guaranteed to bring big smiles.
Key features:
- 54 per cent dark chocolate
- Handcrafted with 100 per cent natural and sustainably sourced ingredients
- Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, soya lecithin and natural vanilla
- Also available in mylk chocolate
Mango & passionfruit half dozen eggs – mylk chocolate, $12.50 at Koko Black
If you are looking for something with a little extra goodness then these mango and passionfruit are a must. Perfectly sized to pair with tea and coffee, indulging in these decadent treats is an experience for all to enjoy.
Key features:
- 79 per cent mylk chocolate
- Handcrafted with 100 per cent natural and sustainably sourced ingredients
- Ingredients: mylk chocolate, coconut milk powder, chicory root, sunflower, lecithin, vanilla, mango puree, passionfruit
Biome
Palm oil-free, vegan, dairy free and cruelty free, all Easter eggs and chocolates from Biome are produced with sustainable values front of mind. The site also features eco-friendly Easter chocolate that is soy free, gluten free and cane sugar free.
Loco Love twin hazelnut hares 70g, $12.75 at Biome
So, what’s better then one hazelnut ganache filled Easter bunny, two of course! Loco Love have outdone themselves this Easter, delivering silky sweets in a package that speaks for itself.
Key features:
- Made in Australia
- 70 per cent Peruvian dark chocolate
- Ingredients: hazelnuts, cacao paste, coconut blossom sugar, cacao butter and sunflower lecithin
Bahen & Co macadamia & salted honeycomb dark easter egg 200g, $29.95 at Biome
This creamy and crunchy combo with house blend chocolate from Bahen & Co makes for a well-welcomed treat this Easter. Plus, you’ll be supporting Australian business in the process.
Key features:
- Handcrafted in Margaret River, Western Australia
- Ingredients: cacao beans, organic raw sugar, organic cacao butter, macadamia, honey, bicarbonate soda & salt
Bonvita vegan chocolate praline half easter eggs 100g, $16.95 at Biome
Handmade, organic and delicious solid vegan chocolate with hazelnut praline? Say no more! As the perfect alternative to the fan-favourite Ferrero Rocher, these bite-sized chocolates are a guaranteed craving control.
Key features:
- Made in the Netherlands
- 48 per cent cocoa
- Ingredients: cane sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifiers and hazelnut
Are any Easter eggs vegan?
No, not all Easter eggs are vegan, most Easter eggs available at the supermarket contain dairy and animal by-products. If you are searching for a dairy-free chocolate egg, look for the term ‘mylk chocolate’, the plant-based version of standard dairy made chocolates.
Looking to save money on Easter eggs? Check out our coupon codes for Biome and more.
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