CURRENT AS AT MARCH 2026

Is it just me, or do Hot Cross Buns and Easter Eggs start to hit the shelves earlier and earlier every single year??  I’m sure I saw Easter Bunnies on the shelves New Years Day.  Crazy!!

So which eggs are the best when you live an additive-free lifestyle?   We’ve been on the hunt, let us share our favs.

But first…

As with anything DIY is the best, that way you’ll know exactly what you’re eating…  #dontstressit though, we have store-bought options below.

Grab a big chunk of organic chocolate from the health food store and melt it down.  Super simple.

  

Pick up a cute little easter box from the $2 store, some pretty serviettes and you’re done.  I know that my kids are happy with a box full of DIY chocolates, a new set of PJ’s, a sticker book and a toy sitting at the end of their bed Easter Sunday morning.

Easter Bunny may also put in a block of Loving Earth, or Alter Ego Chocolate in the basket – or leave a trail of it along the floor with his footprints…

 

 

But… what if you don’t want to make your own? 

Ingredients to look out for:

160b –  This is a ‘natural’ additive, but one linked to all sorts of behavioural issues, headaches, headbanging and more.

150/caramel – This additive is also classed as ‘natural’ because it’s derived from cane sugar.  However, it’s heavily processed and anyone with allergies should avoid it as it’s not likely you’ll ever know what they put into it.

Vegetable oil/Palm oil – Heavily processed and inflammatory to the body.

Artificial colours – Linked to behavioural issues, learning difficulties, insomnia and asthmatics should avoid.

Flavours and/or Natural Flavours – Who knows what’s in these two ingredients?  Sometimes it’s a chemical cocktail to create that ‘flavour’, but then sometimes it could be a vanilla bean.  You just won’t know and if you contact the company to ask, they’ll probably tell you it’s a copyrighted ingredient.

🐰 Best Options Available

ORGANIC TIMES WHITE CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY
Where to purchase: Online via their website or possibly some health food stores (check their website for stockists)
Ingredients: Cristallino Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Butter*†, Whole Milk Powder*.
*Ingredients certified organic †Hand-In-Hand Fair-Trade Certified

The milk and dark chocolate bunnies from Organic Times are mostly additive-free.  They do have sunflower lecithin in them, which is an orange caution additive in our app.  However, it is certified organic sunflower lecithin, which is a better option.  We would happily purchase the milk and dark chocolate bunnies because it’s organic ingredients.

THE CAROB KITCHEN AUSTRALIA – BANJO THE CAROB BEAR
Where to purchase: Online via their website or from Part & Parcel – use code additive-free-20 for $20 off orders over $99
Ingredients: Milk solids, cocoa butter, organically grown carob powder (25.5%), natural vanilla extract, emulsifier (GMO-free sunflower lecithin).

Whilst this did come up with one additive, given it’s sunflower and GMO-free, we think this is still a good option.

KOKO BLACK MILK CHOCOLATE BUNNY
Where to purchase: Koko Black Stores or Online
Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole MilkPowder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier (SoyaLecithin), Natural Vanilla.

LOCO LOVE – SALTED CARAMEL MINI EGGS
Where to purchase: Online via their website or possibly some health food stores (check their website for stockists)
Ingredients: Filling (maple sugar (11.3%), inulin, cocoa butter, coconut oil, caramel granulate (5%) (cane sugar, glucose syrup, water), tigernut flour (2%), soy lecithin, sea salt (fleur de sel) (0.3%), vanilla bean), chocolate (cocoa mass, maple sugar (16.8%), cocoa butter, tigernut flour (5%), soy lecithin).

They also make coconut flavoured and hazelnut flavoured mini eggs that are also pretty good.

GINGERBREAD FOLK – GINGERBREAD BUNNIES
Where to purchase: Online via their website or possibly some health food stores (check their website for stockists)
Discount Code: ADDITIVEFREELIFESTYLE for 10% off
Ingredients: Filling (maple sugar (11.3%), inulin, cocoa butter, coconut oil, caramel granulate (5%) (cane sugar, glucose syrup, water), tigernut flour (2%), soy lecithin, sea salt (fleur de sel) (0.3%), vanilla bean), chocolate (cocoa mass, maple sugar (16.8%), cocoa butter, tigernut flour (5%), soy lecithin).

🛒 Supermarket or In-Store Options

We are including these, but bear in mind they are not perfectly additive-free, but if we had to choose some from the supermarket, here is what we would go with:

NATURALLY GOOD ORIGINAL MYLK PARTYZ
Where to purchase: Woolworths
Ingredients: Mylk Chocolate (63%) (Tapioca Fibre, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Natural Vanilla Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Monk Fruit), Sugar, Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Acacia Gum, Carnauba Wax, Natural Colours (Spirulina Blue, Beta Carotene, Beetroot Powder, Black Carrot Extract).

MILK CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS
Where to purchase: Woolworths
Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Whey Powder (Milk), Milk Powder, Emulsifiers (476, Lecithin (Soy)), Natural Flavour (Vanilla), Peanuts, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Wheat Flour.

SWEET WILLIAM VEGAN MYLK CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNIES
Where to purchase: Woolworths + Coles
Ingredients: Cocoa 35% (Cocoa Butter Non-Dairy, Cocoa Mass), Raw Cane Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Caster Sugar, Maltodextrin, Rice Flour, Chicory Fibre, Emulsifiers (Sunflower Lecithin, 476), Natural Flavours.

SPRINGHILL FARM BOODLES CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS SPECKLED
Where to purchase: Woolworths + Coles
Ingredients: Chocolate 53% (Sugar, Cocoa Solids [35%], Coconut Milk Powder, Chicory Root, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavour), Grain Mix 38% (Cocoa Soy Crisp, Cocoa Rice Crisp, Quinoa Crisp, Buckwheat), Dark Choc Chips (Soy), Sprinkles 2% (Carotene, Anthocyanin, Curcumin, Chlorophyll).

EASTER MILK CHOCOLATE BUNNY
Where to purchase: Woolworths
Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier (322, From Sunflower And/Or Rapeseed), Natural Vanilla Flavouring.

CHOCEUR HOLLOW EGG
Where to purchase: Aldi
Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Solids (Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass), Milk Solids, Emulsifiers [322 (Soy), 476], Natural Flavour.

HEALTH LAB LOW SUGAR HALF EGGS WITH GOOEY CARAMEL
Where to purchase: Coles
Ingredients: Mylk Chocolate (60%) (Prebiotic Tapioca Fibre, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Coconut Milk Powder, Natural Vanilla Flavour, Natural Sweetener (Monk Fruit), Sunflower Lecithin), Gooey Caramel Filling (40%) (Prebiotic Tapioca Fibre, Cocoa Butter, Natural Caramel Flavour, Sea Salt, Natural Sweetener (Monk Fruit)).

You will see that none of these supermarket options is perfect. We have highlighted in orange the ingredients we are cautious about as well as showing you how they scan in our Additive-Free Lifestyle App. These aren’t ingredients we wouldn’t want to be eating every day, but as a sometimes option, you may wish to go with any of these if that’s all that is available to you.

A great chocolate-free option is these really yummy ginger cookies.

Make sure you look around for your local chocolatier to see what they have.  We all know how important it is to support local.

And it wouldn’t be an Easter blog without hot cross buns.  We have a few recipes you can choose from:

Traditional Hot Cross Buns
Apricot and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns

As you can see, you can have your chocolate and eat it too, but you can’t leave it until the last minute.

You’ll need to get in soon and order some online, or call your local organic store and see if they’re stocking any this year.

These might be a little more expensive than you’re used too, so give less.  Still spend the same amount of money, but lower the quantity of sugar.  Fill the basket with pencils, colouring-in books, craft or a puzzle.  Does it all need to be chocolate?

Trust me, it’s harder to deal with behavioural issues, tummy upsets and emotional meltdowns than it is to get a little prepared and shop a little earlier.

But if your family does overindulge, run an Epsom salt bath, pop on all the calming essential oils and ride the wave until it’s out of everyone’s system.

🐣 Non-Chocolate Easter Gift Ideas

If you want to steer away from chocolate, or maybe just limit to 1 chocolate egg and some non-chocolate gifts, then we’ve got you covered with some great ideas:

1. Plush + Soft Toys
A cute bunny, lamb, chick or koala soft toy makes a sweet keepsake that outlasts chocolate. Great for toddlers through to the big kids.

2. Easter Books
Think Easter‑themed storytime… classics like The Velveteen Rabbit or We’re Going on an Egg Hunt make great Easter good ideas.  Even Bluey has an Easter book. A quick online search for Easter themed kids books came up with plenty of options.

3. Craft + Activity Kits
DIY bunny decorations, paint‑your‑own egg or bunny kits, or Easter craft sets keep hands busy and give little ones something to create rather than consume.

🎨 Creative, Screen‑Free + Playful

4. Non‑Edible Easter Egg Fillers
Colouring books, stickers, chalk, bubbles (bonus points for making your own using low-tox dishwashing liquid and water), mini figures or activity books.

5. Travel + Adventure Play
Travel games, activity sets, and compact board games are ideal for holidays or downtime over the Easter break.

6. Gardening + Nature Kits
Mini seed kits (flowers or herbs), little shovels or kid‑size watering cans tie into spring and help nurture curiosity.  Check out Bunnings for options.

👕 Practical Gifts with Easter Vibes

7. Themed Clothing + Accessories
Easter PJs (or any PJs for that matter), bunny tees, headbands, sunnies or backpacks give kids something they’ll wear and love. We would also get PJs at Easter and we have continued that tradition with our own children.

8. Personalised Keepsakes
Personalised towels or name puzzles turn Easter into a moment worth keeping.

🧘‍♀️ Gifts for Teens + Adults

9. Self Care + Relaxation
Pure beeswax candles or some handmade body products – we have a range of easy recipes on our website. Homemade always feels like a luxe and thoughtful gift.

10. Practical Treats
Reusable water bottles (you can get ones that are name personalised now), cute mugs, socks, books, or hobby gear (gardening, cooking, crafts) are winners for adults.

11. Experience Gifts
Instead of things, consider passes to a local farm visit, zoo, pottery painting session or picnic gear for shared family Easter memories.

We create a whole social media post about it showing you non-chocolate gift ideas you can get from Big W.  You can check it out here.

Thinking a little outside the box can bring some great ideas that are unique and would definitely be well received.  We would recommend checking out your local Kmart and Big W, they have a wealth of Easter gift ideas that can keep your little ones entertained for hours.

Hoppy Easter!

Jo (& Tracey) x