Easter is so nearly upon us, so it’s high time for some Easter Treats! To celebrate, we’re taking a look at the best Easter treats to indulge in – that don’t involve a single slither of chocolate!
Whether you’re looking for something to treat a friend or loved one – or yourself, godammit! – or, you’re looking for some options that don’t involve sugar highs and sugar crashes for little ones, or just some fun ways to kick off the school holidays, we have got you covered!
The Cosiest Bunny…
If you’re looking for snuggling, novelty themed pyjamas, you can’t really go past Peter Alexander. They have so many ridiculously cute pastel, chocolate and Peter Rabbit themed pjs for Easter, including this perfect Peter Rabbit fleece nightie for coming into the cooler months.
Peter Alexander Peter Rabbit Fleece Sweater Nightie, $109
A Spot Of Tea…
T2, one of our fave places to go to for our morning/afternoon/every 10 mins cuppa, is suggesting everyone hop to their store (or online) to pick one of their easter inspired teas.
Our pick of the bunch is Baxter’s Hot Cross Buns Flavoured Black Tea (containing buckets of cinnamon spice with fruity doughy deliciousness). It can be brewed alone, or as a latte, but either way it’s the perfect accompaniment to a buttery hot cross bun or sweet treat!
T2 Baxter’s Hot Cross Buns Flavoured Black Tea, $32.
An Easter Soak…
If you really want to maximise your cup of tea and hot cross bun, do it while taking time out having an Easter inspired soak in the tub. Lush has an insane range of bath bombs, shower gels, scrubs and soaks for decadent Easter treats, without the chocolate! Our faves are the Baby Rainbow Carrot Bubble Bar ($8.50), Golden Egg Bath Melt ($13 – seriously, this one is deeelish, with a caramel scent, and cocoa butter to leave your skin feeling super soft) and the Follow The White Rabbit bath bomb ($10).
Lush Easter Bath Bombs, Bubble Bars, Bath Melts and Shower Gels from $6.90 each
A Hot Cross Bun with a Difference…
If you are in Auckland this weekend then I recommend high-tailing it down to The Pantry at the Park Hyatt asap, where they are doing a Hot Cross Bun Donut. Lordy.
It’s a traditional brioche dough packed with Earl Grey soaked sultana and citrus peel and an array of spices that pack a punch – cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coriander, tonka bean, black pepper, cardamom, cloves. Traditional house made whipped CARAMEL egg-based VANILLA custard – finished with a caramel glaze.
HOT X BUN | CARAMEL VANILLA DONUT, $8 each
For the Kids
An Eggcellent Option…
If you like the idea of them hunting down something that’s sugar free, but still fun, here’s your best bet. It’s an egg with a difference – an egg that you submerge in water then wait 24-48 hours as you watch your egg slowly break and your little dino hatches. The more water, the bigger your dinosaur!
This one requires a fair bit of patience, because there’s a wait to get your final result – but it’s worth it!
Dinosaur Egg, $3 from The Warehouse
Build your own Bunny
It’s not quite your traditional Easter gift, but, this one sure goes down a treat! Last Easter we got our eldest this LEGO 3-in-1 creator Cute Bunny (you can also build a llama or a seal – and all three come with a little accessory). It lasts a lot longer than a sugar rush AND it’s a good way to take up a few hours, especially during the school holidays!
LEGO Cute Bunny $29.99
An Easter Tale…
Another wonderful sugar-free options for the kiddos, is this gorgeous Beatrix Potter Easter book.
Join Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail in their adventure to find the best hiding places for their special easter egg hunt! It’s Easter, and Peter and his sisters are hiding easter eggs for all their forest friends to find. Can you lift-the-flaps and help them find the perfect hiding spots? Perfect for busy little bunnies everywhere, follow Peter and his sisters on this new Easter adventure with a lift-the-flap on every page and a very special fold-out surprise!
Peter Rabbit Easter Fun by Beatrix Potter, $19 from The Warehouse
Hop To A Easter Hunt…
Pack up the kids and head to Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens on Easter Sunday for their Easter Egg Hunt event. The kids can hunt for coloured tokens along the trail, and swap these for real eggs when they meet the easter bunny.
There’s also something for everyone with kids playground areas, picnic and Petanque areas, plus a 1Km sculpture trail which has over 40 new sculptures on display. They also have their cute little coffee shop on site which will be running a BBQ throughout the day, to keep those blood sugar levels in check.
Family Pass to the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens Easter Egg Hunt, $50 (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
Easter bunnies, treats and… dinosaurs?
If you’re in Auckland, the classic Easter Show is back on again for another year, with crowds of around 65,000 expected over the longweekend.
Step into a world of thrills with Carnival Rides that will have you soaring through the skies, and get up close with the Dinosaurs of Patagonia, where you can experience these incredible creatures like never before. From the animals of Farmworld to the high-energy Action Arena Show, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! And don’t miss the Taste of Cultures, where you can indulge in delicious foods from around the world, bringing a feast for your senses.
It’s all on at the Auckland Show Grounds from Friday 18th – 21st with doors open from 10am until 6pm (or join the evening carnival from 7-10pm!)
An adult pass to the Easter Show is $12 online, or $15 at the gates. Kids under 5 are free. 5-10 year olds are $10.
