With Easter coming up, I’ve been thinking about healthier Easter treats.
I love the promise of spring that Easter brings, but the traditional chocolate overload can be a challenge. Every year I try to avoid the sugar highs and lows, yet the abundance of chocolate eggs makes that difficult. There’s always the question of whether the kids should be allowed to eat everything at once or whether I should ration it out over weeks.
This year the children gave up sugar for a few weeks before Easter. It was a useful exercise — mostly to show them they can do it. I’ve been so proud when they came home from school clutching a sweet or chocolate and resisted eating it. Their willpower has been inspiring.
Of course, once Easter arrives the sugar feasting usually begins.
Emma from Free From Farmhouse put together a helpful list of 35 non-food Easter treats last year. Those ideas work well for children with allergies and intolerances and are an excellent way to reduce sugar intake. The best part is that many of those gifts last beyond Easter.
This year I’ll give the children a non-food gift and also make a selection of healthier Easter treats.
Over time I’ve developed a range of Easter recipes that are lower in sugar than typical shop-bought options. These recipes are great alternatives and make it easy for everyone to enjoy something tasty without feeling deprived.
6 Favourite Healthy Easter Treats
Wholesome Easter Biscuits. These biscuits are crisp, lightly sweetened with a little rice syrup, and made using my wholegrain rice-free, gluten-free flour blend. They’re simple, satisfying and perfect for little hands.
Easter Tea Loaf. I created this loaf while experimenting with milk kefir. Milk kefir is a natural probiotic that supports gut and immune health, and its yeast helps the loaf rise. With a touch of honey and dried fruit for sweetness, it makes a wholesome Easter treat.
Hot Cross Bun Chocolate Rolls. These are one of my favourites — similar to cinnamon buns, but with an Easter twist and filled with good-quality dark chocolate. I use my wholegrain rice-free, gluten-free flour blend to add extra nutrition to the bake.
Healthy Homemade Chocolate & Easter Eggs. Making your own chocolate is a fantastic way to avoid the excessive sugar found in many store-bought eggs. Try filling the moulds with a strawberry cashew cream for a delicious, naturally sweet centre.
Hot Cross Buns. This recipe uses rice syrup for sweetness and swaps dried fruit for dark chocolate chunks, reducing the fructose load while keeping the familiar spiced bun flavour. It’s a great option for those who prefer chocolate to fruit in their bakes.
Raw Chocolate Truffles. These truffles, created for Christmas but ideal for Easter too, are made from dried fruit and nuts and coated with a thin layer of dark (sugar-free) chocolate. They’re a rich, bite-sized treat that feels indulgent without the excess sugar.
Wishing you a happy, healthy Easter. I’d love to hear which healthy treats you plan to make this year.
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