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Easter Dessert Ideas

Easter dessert inspirations Happy Easter!

If you are looking for some last minute Easter desserts or simple treats to give to family and friends, I have a few ideas for you! Here are some of my last year’s Easter recipes that are still favorites of mine:

Don’t forget to also check out the Easter recipes I created this year. 

What are you most looking forward on Easter Sunday? I can’t wait for a lazy brunch, full of homemade treats :)

Xo Vicki

 

 

 

 

 

Cakes/ Easter/ Gluten-free/ Healthy/ Sweets/ Vegan

Raw Carrot Cake

raw carrot cake

Inspired by my favorite healthy snack bar from the UK, Nakd’s “Cashew cookie”, I wanted to create a raw carrot cake version for Easter. Nakd bars are a raw, delicious snack and deliver energy in the form of only natural sugar. And with only a handful of ingredients, it was very easy to recreate my favorite snack bar. I, however, wanted to go one step further and create a raw carrot cake version in the form of little cakes, topped with a creamy frosting. And so my raw and vegan take on a classic dessert was born. Continue Reading…

Easter/ One Bowl/ Sweets/ Vegan

Carrot Hot Cross Buns

carrot hot cross buns

When I was in London, I saw hot cross buns in every bakery. So I did a little research and learned that they are a classic Easter treat in England, comparable to “Osterpinzen” in Austria. Apparently Hot Cross Buns are traditionally served on Good Friday. The cross on the sweet yeast buns represents the Cross of Christ. Intrigued, I tried my hands on this Easter treat but gave them my own little twist. I added finely grated carrots, orange zest and a orange-flavored icing. I also made the yeast dough dairy-free and almost vegan.  Continue Reading…

Easter/ Sweets

Coconut Easter Nests

coconut easter nests

I love Easter time. Spring has officially sprung and it is a great excuse to decorate the home in pastel colors. Every year I like to create homemade Easter treats as presents for friends and family. While a Lindt bunny is always a nice little treat, gifting a homemade Easter surprise makes it even more special. And delicious and fun desserts are an egg-cellent way to celebrate Easter with loved ones.

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