This Easter, Paint a Picture of Compassion

Holidays offer the perfect opportunity to help spread a message of compassion for all animals—both human and nonhuman. Here are some recipe and gift ideas for a cruelty-free Easter celebration that everyone can enjoy.

Animal-Friendly Easter Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert

Egg-Free Breakfast Scramble
Serves 2

• 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, chopped (optional)
• 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Using a fork or potato masher, crumble the tofu into small pieces and then sauté in oil in a frying pan. After a few minutes, add the remaining ingredients, turmeric through bell pepper, if used. Lightly toss in the pan until well-cooked. Serve warm.

Missing Egg Sandwich
Makes 4 sandwiches

• 1/2 pound firm tofu, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise® or Nayonaise®)
• 2 tablespoons pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon stoneground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices

Combine the mashed tofu with the green onions, vegan mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, cumin, turmeric, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.

Spread on whole wheat bread and garnish with lettuce and tomato slices.

Carrot Muffins
Serves 6 to 8

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup oat bran
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon all-spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup grated carrots
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour through cinnamon) and the grated carrots. Add all of the wet ingredients, maple syrup through oil. Mix well.

Pour the batter into a lightly oiled muffin pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Peanut Butter Asteroids
Makes 20 treats

• 1/4 cup granola
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup finely shredded carrots
• 1 cup peanut butter

Mix together the granola, brown sugar, sunflower seeds, raisins, and carrots. Blend in the peanut butter a little at a time to form a smooth mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Form into balls and enjoy!

For variety, dip the "asteroids" into melted vegan chocolate and refrigerate until hard before eating.

Vegan Treats to Fill Your Easter Basket with Joy

Decadent dairy-free chocolate and other tempting treats—all available at the click of a button!

Dairy-Free Chocolate Eggs from Pangea	Gummy Candy from Vegan Unlimited	Chocolate Bunnies from Vegan Essentials

Vegan Jelly Beans from Vegan Essentials	Dairy-Free Giant Truffle Easter Eggs from Chocolate Decadence	Vegan Peanut Butter Cups from Food Fight