{"id":1854,"date":"2025-02-17T17:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movewithnicole.com.au\/blog\/12-delicious-and-nutritious-easter-treat-recipes.html"},"modified":"2025-02-17T17:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:54:38","slug":"12-delicious-and-nutritious-easter-treat-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/health\/12-delicious-and-nutritious-easter-treat-recipes.html","title":{"rendered":"12 Delicious and Nutritious Easter Treat Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When Easter rolls around, grocery store displays explode with chocolate eggs, jellybeans, and marshmallow bunnies.<\/p>\n<p>Although these sugary treats seem to be staples of the spring holiday, there are plenty of healthy alternatives that can be just as festive.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re making Easter treats for an event, or you\u2019re looking for a fun activity for your kids, we found 12 snacks and desserts that won\u2019t cause a sugar crash.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Easter Yogurt Bark<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pomegranate seeds and blueberries give this beautiful holiday bark pops of Easter egg-like color and lots of antioxidants.<\/p>\n<p>Since it\u2019s made with Greek yogurt (instead of sugar-laced white chocolate), it\u2019s a great way to sneak some protein into a sweet treat.<\/p>\n<p>Get the recipe from Mrs. Happy Homemaker.<\/p>\n<p>Photo by Mrs. Happy Homemaker.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Yogurt-Dipped Strawberry Carrots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Even if your kids don\u2019t love to munch on carrots, they\u2019re sure to love these fruit faux \u201ccarrots\u201d that are perfect for the season.<\/p>\n<p>Get the recipe from A Whisk and Two Wands.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248127\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Yogurt-Dipped-Strawberry-Carrots.jpg\" alt=\"Yogurt-Dipped Strawberry Carrots\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\">Photo by A Whisk and Two Wands.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Minions Easter Eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Take your egg-decorating game to the next level with these adorably devious minions from @hannah_rex. They\u2019re simpler to make than they look \u2014 all you need are blue and yellow dye, a Sharpie, and a steady hand.<\/p>\n<p>Dunk the whole egg in yellow dye until it\u2019s completely colored, let it dry, and then hold the bottom half of the egg in blue dye for one to two\u00a0minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Googly eyes available at your local craft store make these cheerful characters come to life, but they can also be drawn on. For those who prefer something a bit more conniving, a purple minion will get kids giggling.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248128\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/minion-eggs.jpg\" alt=\"Minions Easter Eggs\" width=\"598\" height=\"596\" title=\"\">Photo by Hannah Rex.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Easter Egg Lunch Box<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This idea from A Kailo Chic Life makes lunchtime fun with veggies, crackers, fruit, and bite-sized sandwiches packed in colorful plastic eggs served in an egg carton.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248131\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Easter-Egg-Lunch-Box.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Lunch Box\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0A Kailo Chic Life.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Carrot Patches<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Taste and Tell turned the simple snack of carrots and hummus into an Easter party centerpiece. She makes individual carrot servings\u00a0by dipping carrots topped with parsley leaves into tiny flowerpots filled with\u00a0hummus.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248136\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Carrot-Patches.jpg\" alt=\"Carrot Patches\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0Taste and Tell.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Yogurt Easter Egg Popsicles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If your part of the country is hit with a springtime heatwave, you\u2019ll need something refreshing to feed your kids when they finish running around outside searching for hidden Easter eggs.<\/p>\n<p>These popsicles from Eats Amazing are a healthy, frozen treat made with yogurt, sweet berries, and crunchy granola mixed together and frozen in egg-shaped molds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248139\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Yogurt-Easter-Egg-Popsicles-.jpg\" alt=\"Yogurt Easter Egg Popsicles\" width=\"600\" height=\"841\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0Eats Amazing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sweet Potato Bunnies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All you need to make this Easter-inspired snack from With Style and Grace are sweet potatoes and a bunny-shaped cookie cutter. If you don\u2019t have a cookie cutter, try your hand at shaping slices of sweet potato with a sharp paring knife.<\/p>\n<p>Spray them with nonstick cooking spray and bake them until soft for a healthy and adorable Easter side dish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248164\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sweet-Potato-Bunnies.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Bunnies\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0With Style and Grace.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tomato Tulips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We know that April showers bring May flowers, but when Easter falls in March, Mother Nature might need help in the floral department. Brighten up any spread with these tulips made from cherry tomatoes, chives, and cheese. Use Neufchatel or ricotta cheese to keep this treat both healthy and beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>Get\u00a0the recipe from Surviving a Teacher\u2019s Salary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248143\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tomato-Tulips.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Tulips\" width=\"600\" height=\"803\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0Surviving a Teacher\u2019s Salary.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bunny Pancakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Kick off Easter morning with a darling bunny pancake breakfast like this one from Nico and Lala. Whip up a batch of Multi-Grain Banana Pancakes in sizes to make the\u00a0bunny body, head, ears, and feet.<\/p>\n<p>Decorate the \u201cpaws\u201d with banana slices and mini chocolate chips, and fashion a fluffy tail from shredded coconut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248151\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Bunny-Pancakes.jpg\" alt=\"Bunny Pancakes\" width=\"600\" height=\"630\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0Nico and Lala.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Veggie Flowers and Egg Birds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This snack idea from Artsy Craftsy Mom presents a cheerful Spring scene. Dress up peeled, hard-boiled eggs as chickens using carrot slices for feathers and beaks, and sesame seeds for eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Place them on a bed of lettuce in a garden of flowers made from decorative cucumber and carrot flowers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248155\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Veggie-Flowers-and-Egg-Birds.jpg\" alt=\"Veggie Flowers and Egg Birds\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0Artsy Craftsy Mom<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Easter Bunny Eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These Easter bunny eggs from My Fudo will hop off their centerpiece and into the mouths of happy kids. Use radishes for the ears, celery for the whiskers, and sliced black olives for the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Set the bunnies on a bed of tuna, place it all on a plate of lettuce, and serve!\u00a0 Get full instructions here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10170248157\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Easter-Bunny-Eggs.jpg\" alt=\"Easter-Bunny-Eggs\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\">Photo by\u00a0My Fudo.<\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Easter rolls around, grocery store displays explode with chocolate eggs, jellybeans, and marshmallow bunnies. Although these sugary treats seem to be staples of the spring holiday, there are plenty of healthy alternatives that can be just as festive. 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