Come this Easter holiday season, everyone is going to be colorfully dyeing hardboiled eggs, creating their best egg souffle dishes, and making chick-shaped deviled eggs. But what about those of us who don’t eat eggs? Where is our alternative? Well, I’ll tell you what. I went to a farm yesterday and plucked 1/2 dozen freshly laid vegan Easter eggs to show that we, too, can enjoy our very own egg-free Easter celebration (please do not look if you are offended by the sight of resemblance of eggs. Yes I actually just had to preface this post).
They came in this sturdy carton that may look like real eggs, but pull back the top, and what do we have?
The only type of egg a vegan will eat.
I took one out of the carton. It was still warm. As I took a bite, I could instantly taste the quality of freshness–these vegan eggs mean business, folks. So much better than anything you have ever tried. Before I knew it, I had to watch for the marshmallow yolk in the middle. These guys can be messy! {marshmallow middle made separately}*
RICE O’S EGG TREATS RECIPES
Gluten, egg, and dairy free
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 c. Nature’s Path Whole O’s gluten-free cereal
- 1/2 bag Dandies marshmallows
- 1 1/2 Tb vegan butter
DIRECTIONS:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Once melted, add marshmallows. Stir often until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Pour cereal into melted marshmallows and stir until well combined. If you need to add more cereal, do so, depending if you like your treats to be extra marshmallowy or not.
- Allow to sit for a minute to cool down briefly. Scoop out 1/4 c. worth of mix into hands and form into an egg shape.
Forget protein-packed eggs, these guys are filled with marshmallowy goodness. Perfect for the person interested in lowering their cholesterol {ignore this statement}, finding new foods that feed the brain {another untrue fact}, and looking for ways to introduce healthier options into their diet {yup, this is a lie, too}.
{no real yolks were used in the making of these eggs}
Okay, okay, so these are the perfect once-in-awhile treat that by no means have nutritional value but sure do hit that sweet tooth spot!
*For the egg yolk, in a bowl, melt 7 marshmallows with a drop of water in the microwave for 10 seconds. Pour 4-5 drops of yellow food coloring into the mix, stir until completely smooth and melted.
Butter’s not Vegan.
This just made me laugh–thank you for that! Not sure if you misread the ingredients but it says vegan butter, as in Earth Balance {a non-dairy “butter”}
these are the CUTEST little things ever. ive never tried dandies before, only suzanne’s ricemallow creme. now i need to them. and food dye. or maybe ill just use turmeric. hmmm {brain goes into overdrive…}
So many choices, huh, Elise?? hehe. If you want, you can always use India Tree Natural food coloring, that I believe uses turmeric for it’s yellow food coloring. And definitely try the Dandies. I currently have a year’s supply in the cupboard. ha!!
I’m SO HAPPY YOU COMMENTED ON MY BLOG – because now I have found yours and this is adorable and delicious. xo
You are way too cute! hehe. Thank you for such a sweet comment–just made my day 🙂
Your ideas are always the most creative ones ! What will come next ? Stuffed Vegan Turkey ? 🙂
Don’t give me ideas…I might just run with them 🙂
So creative! (and they look divine!)
I can almost feel the sticky, chewy texture of those marshmallowy cereal eggs! That’s cool that you’ve found a plant-based food coloring. I didn’t know such a thing existed! I’ve just avoided food coloring altogether, opting for things like beet juice when I want something to be red, for example. Next time I have food coloring needs, I’ll look for them!
It’s kind of crazy how more and more products are less and less gross, you know? ha. Yes, check out India Tree, if plant-based coloring is your thang 🙂 But I do love the idea of just using fruits/veggies for coloring!
On the topic of avocados and food coloring, have you seen Alton Brown’s recipe for avocado buttercream frosting? It seemed right up your alley! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/avocado-buttercream-frosting-recipe/index.html
Ooooooh, now my brain is going crazy to think of a great cake that could go below that frosting. Thanks for this link, Cadry! xo
Soooo your yolk reminds me of a Muppet nose. I find that kind of amusing. At the same time, I want to poke it. ::samples an egg::
HAHA. You are too funny–a muppet nose?! Honk Honk. <–I have no idea why but the mention of a muppet made me want to make that noise…
I might have an answer for your honking. I typed ‘muppet honk nose’ on YouTube and got this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNLBke_jvYg
…this too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0hKubYMaR0
The second one shouldn’t be an ad :p
You pretty much just made my day with these videos!! xo
You so funny, Cara! I love this idea.
I’m sure kids just love you to bits!
The only reason they love me is because I give them coffee when their moms aren’t around 🙂
HA! Boy, like kids need coffee in the first place? They must bounce off the walls.
I don’t know what the side effects are because I hand them back to their parents before I find out 🙂
Ha! I do the same thing. Don’t let the monsters eat any sugar all day, but 30 minutes before their parents come home, load ’em up with sweets. It’s one way to keep sane, and make sure the kids adore you to pieces 😉
I think Edie and I will have to make these for breakfast. But with Puffins. And as a side to our chocolate chip waffles.
Anything for adoration, that is my motto 🙂 And Puffins?? Oh my. Those used to be my favorite. Have a few for me!
Ha, I would take marshmallow over protein any day 🙂 I agree with the above comment too!
At least for me, it’s much more filling, no?
My kind of eggs. Very funny! Now I think you should coat them with chocolate.
It’s a bummer that these eggs didn’t last long enough for me to cover them with chocolate. I think I need to learn the word: control. Next time though, next time! xo
Ha, so awesome! Vegan marshmallows make just about everything better, and these are some eggs I would not mind eating one bit. 🙂
Sometimes I wonder if Dandies’ Facebook page is tired of hearing me talk about how awesome they are 🙂
Thank you for these themes Cara.. else i wouldnt even know which holiday/event/celebration was coming up next 😛 those eggs are crazy creative!
HAHA. Call me your calendar girl 🙂
🙂
Everything has been said so all I can do is smile over here!
Well played, and fabulous for a groggy Monday mo’….!
A smile is all I need! Glad to put one on your face, homie 😉
Teehee! You are so cute and so clever!
If we are twinsies then that makes YOU cute and clever as well 🙂
I’m so glad you noticed! Heheh!!
It’s like looking in a mirror 🙂
Too funny. I was wondering where you were going with this when I read the title. I know my hens don’t lay vegan eggs. 🙂
Hahah this is too cute. Can I ask what brand food colouring you use? I’m thinking of investing in some and would love any recommendations!
Hi Gabby! India Tree is known for using plant-bases in their food coloring. You have to mix them up to get different colors because I believe they only have green, red, and yellow {I think}. Happy egg making! 🙂
Thank you so much, I will look into those!
Here is their link: http://www.indiatree.com/Detail_Page.php?Category=NC&Subcategory=NC_Decorating_Colors&Name=Decorating_Colors&ID=208
I knew I botched up on the colors. Blue, not green 🙂
Hahahaha you are too cute!!! I couldn’t wait to read your post with a title like that 🙂 hmmmmm delicious treats! I love eggs but these vegan versions won me over!
Well that is saying a lot if the egg lover would be willing to switch over to the vegan egg version 🙂 haha. xo!
I don’t know what I expected but vegan eggs that come with separate yolks was definitely not remotely on the list. Very cute, just like their creator. It’s inspired me to make coconut cream pie if I ever get out of the bedroom. 🙂
I love how this inspired you to make coconut cream pie. ha. Something tells me you have had it on the brain before you even saw this post. Which reminds me, I am going to need a slice of that pie to make sure I approve of the quality 🙂
So that’s on the menu with bunny cake? I must have coconut on the brain. On the what? I don’t think I own one of those ‘b’ things.
I hear that b thing is helpful for day-to-day life. I am still waiting for mine in the mail…
aww lady, you are TOO CUTE! i love the dandy yolks! you are so damn creative.
I love it when you say curse words 🙂
I read this entire post with a huge smile on my face- you are so stink’in cute Cara – the yolk, so funny!
Then my work here is done. I was going for that smile!!
I got very confused here. Had to have a porper think about whether vegans could eat eggs! I am such an idiot. Nice post.
You are most definitely *not* an idiot! It’s simply early in the morning 🙂 xo
not in england!!!
Er, but it was in California so you get a pass 🙂
Very pretty and very clever!! I love this!!
Thanks for that eggsellent comment 🙂 Oh no, the puns are waking up this morning. *shaking my head in disapproval*
Oh wow. If you covered these in fondant you could probably “paint” on them! So exciting.
Man, where were you when I was making these??? That is a great idea! Okay Shannon, I will be expecting you to make those 🙂
I was very confused when I read the title – this is hilarious!! Where did you come up with this idea?! 😉
Haha – nice!! Love the ‘yolk’ spilling out, there. Very cute! 🙂
You know, I am rather proud of that myself! So happy to hear someone else appreciates it the way I do 🙂
You are really working your way through that supply of Dandies aren’t you! These are adorable!
I’ve got 8 more month’s worth 🙂 haha
First comment of the day, score. So thanks for the laughs. Cute idea.
*Sirens are going off. Confetti is thrown from the air. People lift you up onto their shoulders, screaming in excitement*
Now you know what happens when you are the first to comment over here 🙂 xo
oh gosh this is just too funny, i dont know what i expected when i got the email with the post “vegan eggs” but it surely wasnt marshmallowy cereal easter eggs. a classic!
hehehe. I think I am a bit early for April Fools Day, eh? Glad you got a giggle out of this. xo