40 Easy Easter Recipes That Are Paleo and Gluten Free

Looking for gluten-free paleo Easter recipes? Brunch, lunch or Easter Sunday dinner—starters, entrees, sides, breads, and desserts—your holiday menu made easy!

These delicious paleo Easter recipes are perfect for your holiday brunch, lunch, or dinner menu. Here's a selection of Easter meal ideas featuring traditional holiday favorites and fresh spring ingredients.

Easter means spring has arrived. There are so many fresh vegetables in season and many of the traditional foods, like eggs, are paleo-friendly. Of course, on Easter, everyone thinks of main dishes like a delicious ham, roast turkey, or savory rack of lamb but don’t forget about the important extras—appetizers, sides, and desserts that help your holiday meal feel so special.

Spring brings delicious fresh greens, tender baby carrots, little radishes and of course artichokes and asparagus. Mushrooms are also a seasonal favorite during this time of year. Deviled eggs, smoked fish, and shrimp are beautiful options for company-worthy starters or brunch treats.

Speaking of treats, what’s an Easter meal without hot cross buns, carrot cake, and biscuits? Well, here are gluten-free and paleo Easter recipes for these delights and more! Whether you're planning a paleo Easter brunch or ham dinner, your holiday table will be complete with these delicious paleo dishes.

Paleo Easter Recipes

All of these Easter recipes are paleo, gluten-free and grain-free. And there are options that are keto, low carb, Whole30, dairy-free and vegan as well.

Easter Starters

Start your Easter meal off with a selection of these mouth-watering appetizers and small plate hors d’oeuvres. Many of these starters are ideal for brunch, lunch or dinner. Of course, deviled eggs are traditional, but the pinwheels of prosciutto with basil and the two-salmon tartare are elegant additions to your Easter menu.

Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives - Cook Eat Well

Smoked Shrimp - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Plantain Pinwheels with Prosciutto and Basil -  Physical Kitchness

Shrimp and Arugala Salad - Cook Eat Well

Primal Beet Pickled Pink Eggs - The Cave Woman Cafe

Basil Cashew Spread with Cherry Balsamic Compote - Thriving on Paleo

Entree Ideas

Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious sweet-and-savory honey-baked or maple-glazed ham? Roasted lack of lamb is always a show-stopper, but halibut, salmon or roast turkey breast will also look perfectly festive on your holiday table. All these main course recipes are paleo-friendly, and many are low-carb options fit for your Easter celebration.

Instant Pot Ham with Honey Mustard Pomegranate Glaze - Cook Eat Well

Simple Roast Turkey Breast - Cook Eat Well

Easy Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus (Paleo, Keto, Whole30) - Cook Eat Well

Slow Cooker Ham (Paleo and AIP) - Thriving on Paleo

Honey Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Peaches - Civilized Caveman Cooking

How To Cook A Smoked Ham {Spiced Maple Glaze} - Everyday Maven

Quick & Simple Roasted Rack of Lamb - Nom Nom Paleo

Poached Halibut with Beets - Paleo Porn

Roasted Lamb with Blackberry Balsamic Reduction - Plaid & Paleo

Salads & Sides

The roast is often the star of the show on your Easter table, but don’t miss out on these delicious vegetable side dishes. A cauliflower rice pilaf, sweet potatoes with pecan topping or easy roasted carrots are crowd-pleasers. Citrus pairs with nearly every seasonal delight. Of course, what Easter meal would be complete without artichokes and asparagus? Try yours with my easy blender hollandaise sauce, which is a paleo-friendly dish you don’t want to miss!

Roasted Asparagus with Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce - Cook Eat Well

Easy Roasted Carrots Recipe - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free) - Cook Eat Well

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic - Cook Eat Well

Cauliflower Rice Pilaf - Well Fed

Early Spring Salad with Grapefruit and Ginger Vinaigrette - Autoimmune Paleo

Easy Citrus Salad - The Nourishing Home

Garlic Mushrooms - Spend with Pennies

Paleo Roasted Artichokes with Garlic and Lemon - Paleo Cupboard

Sauteed Radishes with Vinegar and Herbs - Kalyn's Kitchen

Spring Salad with Prosciutto and Grapefruit - Primal Palate

Warm Beet, Kohlrabi and Watercress Salad - Empowered Sustenance

Bread Recipes

Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter favorite, so try this yummy paleo-friendly take. The seasonal paleo carrot cake loaf is a stunning addition to your Easter table. Of course, I can’t recommend my easy paleo biscuits enough—they’re perfect with ham for brunch!

Easy Paleo Biscuits - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Cornbread Recipe (Gluten Free, Grain Free) - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Banana Bread - Cook Eat Well

Walnut Muffins with Olive Oil & Honey - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Garlic Breadsticks - Paleo Grubs

Paleo Hot Cross Buns - The Merry Maker Sisters

Popovers {using coconut flour} - Comfy Belly

Savory Garlic Herb Paleo Muffins - Healy Eats Real

Paleo Easter Desserts

Every holiday meal calls for dessert, right? How about paleo coconut macaroons or keto-friendly Easter eggs fit for the bunny himself? Carrot cake inspired dishes are always a favorite but don’t miss out on the paleo strawberry rhubarb swirl blender ice cream, which is just in season. You may have to try more than one of these gluten-free desserts—it is a holiday after all!

Paleo Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe - Cook Eat Well

Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe (Paleo, Vegan, Keto) - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Strawberry Shortcake & Lime Coconut Cream - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Chocolate Pecan Tart - Cook Eat Well

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe - Cook Eat Well

Paleo Easter Eggs - Ditch the Carbs

Paleo Coconut Macaroons - Elana's Pantry

Paleo Lemon Pound Cake - Paleo Newbie

Paleo Strawberry Rhubarb Swirl Blender Ice Cream (Dairy-Free, Vegan) - My Natural Family

Healthy Carrot Cake Bites (Low-Carb, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Gluten-Free) - VegAnnie

All these Easter paleo dishes are wonderful for your holiday celebrations and get-togethers. They’re also great for any springtime meal, where you want to enjoy some fresh, seasonal produce. If you’re looking for easy paleo Easter recipes, this list will please everyone at your table!