By: DairyFreeGina

Non-Chocolate Ideas

Traditional Easter baskets are filled with chocolate and candy: chocolate covered eggs, Peeps, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans. But what happens when these traditional items don’t work for everyone? Not everyone is in love with chocolate (including me). Some people can’t eat chocolate due to food allergies and other dietary concerns. Most chocolate contains milk so not appropriate for those with a milk allergy or who eat vegan. Some candy and chocolate contain nuts so not a good choice for those allergic to nuts. Some items contain other allergens making Easter basket items limiting and even dangerous for some.

This year, think outside of the Easter basket for non- chocolate ideas. There are so many to choose from and many items can be found at dollar stores and other inexpensive sites. Here is a list of ideas — certainly more could be added — but this list will get you started:

Pens and pencils

Colored Markers, crayons, colored chalk

Stickers

Post-It Notes and fun stationary paper and notebooks.

Flower and vegetable garden seeds

Fun Socks

Bath bombs, sugar scrubs, decorative soap

Coloring books

Art supplies

Stitch markers for knitters

Tea and coffee

Gift Cards

…Truly the list is endless. With some creativity you can fill everyone’s Easter basket with fun and safe options.

Just remember , if you live with a cat or gifting to someone who does , DO NOT GIVE AN EASTER LILY. EASTER LILYS ARE HIGHLY POISONOUS TO CATS AND EASTER LILYS KILL CATS

What do you hope to find in your Easter basket? Share in our Comments section ! And if you liked this post and/or found it useful , please share on social media and send to your friends. Happy Spring!

DairyFreeGina is allergic to milk and lamb, and eats vegan and gluten free. Gina is a life long fitness enthusiast, runner and dancer who is passionate about talking food, nutrition, health and exercise. Gina is certified in Nutrition and Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Gina loves cats big and small, calls Disney World her 2nd home– and often blogs on these topics too