Easter is just around the corner...
...and as we prepare for it, the true meaning often gets lost amid eggs and chocolate bunnies. 🐣
So, let's focus on food and animals!
Because where there's celebration, there's also feasting! Families and friends gather for Easter brunch, where the traditional Easter egg symbolizes not only fertility but also the cycle of life and rebirth.
**Eating eggs contributes to animal suffering. **
Unfortunately, modern egg production is often associated with animal cruelty.
Laying hens have been bred to lay up to 300 eggs per year, far exceeding their natural capacity of 12-30 eggs. They endure conditions far from their natural habitat, suffering from broken bones, feather loss, and immense stress. In cage, floor, and free-range systems, 9-18 chickens are crammed into one square meter. In organic farming, there are 6 chickens per square meter, and in outdoor runs, 4m².
Chickens love to bathe, a behavior denied to them in the egg industry.
A free-range chicken could live up to 8 years, while most laying hens are slaughtered after just 18 months.
All male chicks are sorted and either shredded or gassed alive! This is simply terrible.
Chickens are intelligent, sensitive, and emotional beings,
just like dogs and cats. They enjoy being petted, recognize their human
family, and even respond to their names when given.
Egg substitutes:
Fortunately, there are numerous ways to celebrate Easter without eggs, without sacrificing taste.
Eggs can easily be replaced with various alternatives.
binding and moisture in baked goods:
- Soak 20g of ground flaxseeds or chia seeds in 50ml of water.
- Use 60g of applesauce.
- Mix 1-2 tablespoons of chickpea or soy flour with 2 tablespoons of water.
- Crush 1 ripe banana.
- Use silken tofu or cashew butter.
- Add soy or coconut yogurt.
- Use cornstarch as an alternative.
- Baking soda for lightness in pancakes, muffins, cakes, etc.
There are also egg replacement mixes available in stores. Often, the egg can simply be omitted from the recipe.
Another tip: To mimic the taste of eggs, season savory dishes with black salt, also known as Kala Namak.
I'll share delicious recipes with you below! This way, you can enjoy a delicious vegan Easter brunch without compromise.
By reflecting on the original symbolism of the Easter festival and making conscious choices, we can not only reduce animal suffering but also rediscover the true meaning of easter: the pursuit of personal growth, inner renewal, and rebirth (See my other article part 1:
Thank you for allowing me to inspire you! I look forward to working together to make the world a more peaceful place. 🙏🏽
Happy Easter!
Recipe 1 Chia Pudding with Topping
Mash bananas and mix with oat milk and chia seeds. Let it sit for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reaches a pudding-like consistency. Fill into bowls and top/decorate with fruits, nuts, seeds, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, etc. as desired. To give the chia pudding a nice color, I mixed in blueberry powder.
Recipe 2 Vegan-Glutenfree-Oat-Bread
Mix 250g oat flour, 150g brown rice flour, 100g buckwheat flour, yeast (dry or fresh), 1-2 teaspoons of sea salt, and 2 teaspoons of guar gum. Combine everything with 500ml of water and let it rise in a greased baking pan (e.g., 25x10cm) for 20 minutes. Smooth the top with water and then with a little oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 60 minutes. Remove from the pan and let it cool on a rack.
Recipe 3 Vegan Egg Salad
Mix 3 tablespoons of almond butter, juice of 1/2 lemon, vinegar, mustard, salt, a pinch of turmeric powder, a little oat milk, garlic powder, and Kala Namak for an eggy flavor. Stir everything well. Be careful not to oversalt, as the capers are salty. Add diced pickles and capers. Incorporate onion sprouts or chives. Drain 300g of tofu well and cut into small cubes. Add the tofu to the dressing, rubbing some tofu pieces with your fingers. It's best to cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
