A collection of the best Easter basket ideas for adults that work perfectly for a significant other, friend, or adult children. With so many great basket ideas out there, I wanted to put them all in one place to make your life a little easier this Easter season. You’ll find great Easter basket stuffers for whatever adult you are shopping for this year.
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Well yes, yes it is. It’s actually a big thing – Easter is a really good excuse to give something to the adults in your life you care about, all in the form of an Easter basket!
And while many of these Easter basket ideas for adults could actually just be given as gift baskets all year round, they also make great Easter baskets – especially if you add in some Easter candy and Easter eggs.
I know I for one am hoping that my husband reads this post and thinks this is the year I finally get my very own Easter basket. Probably not going to happen but a girl can dream right?
After all the spring break travel we did (hello Disney Cruise), I’d much rather open an Easter basket from the Easter bunny on Easter morning than play Easter games or bake an Easter glazed ham this year! I’d even be willing to go on an Easter scavenger hunt to find it!
Food-themed easter baskets Ideas
There is nothing better than tasty Easter treats or a delicious Easter brunch. Food is such a universally loved thing that it makes for a great Easter basket!
So whether you have a super foodie or a traditionalist, these baskets full of sweet treats, have some great ideas that will work for everyone!
Cookie Kit Easter Basket
There are few things better than a homemade cookie, which is the focal point of this cute basket. Complete with everything you need to make your very own cookies, including a cute mixing bowl as the basket! A great choice for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for baking. You could even add one of these just because gift tags to finish it off!
Even on a holiday, you can’t skip breakfast. Enjoy quality time making breakfast together with this cute pancake-themed basket. Add fun accessories and hand towels to make it extra cute. If you aren’t a pancake lover consider changing it out for muffins or waffle mix along with this blueberry muffin recipe!
You can never go wrong with ice cream, no matter what the season. Grab a traditional basket or a cute bucket and stuff it full of ice cream toppings. With so many great options for toppings, the possibilities are endless and easy to personalize. It would be really fun to fill plastic Easter eggs with toppings for a fun Easter twist!
Easter is a big holiday for chocolate, you can literally fill an entire basket with it! There are so many items to choose from like chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, see’s candies, or even luxurious chocolates. Whatever you choose, you really can’t go wrong.
Looking for someone who loves food? Take their basket to the next level with this elegant basket. Filled with things like fancy cheese or artisan meat, this basket has everything you need for a fancy picnic or to build a beautiful charcuterie board. The perfect easter basket for your favorite foodie.
For this next section, I wanted to highlight some great non-candy easter baskets. These baskets are more personalized, which is something I always appreciate. So whether you are shopping for a traveler or an artist, there are great ideas for you.
Favorite Color Easter Basket
This is one of my favorite easter basket ideas because it is the perfect way to give thoughtful gifts. This basket is great for close friends, family members, or a pink-obsessed daughter. Pick their favorite color then fill it with their favorite things in that color. It’s that simple! Feel free to choose rainbow as the color, it still counts.
This craft basket would be great for extended family, an older adult, or anyone who loves to craft. It’s stuffed with craft supplies that best suit their interests instead of traditional easter basket fillers.
Skipping the traditional easter basket and replacing it with a reusable box or bin is a great gift idea. Fill it with a single gift like a polaroid camera or a whole lot of stuffed easter eggs. I love the bright colors and how simple she kept the basket, great gift for a special day without being too over the top. Finish it off with a weekend packing list to encourage someone to really get away!
Another art basket filled with great ideas for the art lover in your life. There are plenty of ideas to help you decide what to put in the basket, or personalize it to whatever art they are into.
Men are notoriously hard to shop for, so I made them their own section to help you out. These creative easter basket ideas are full of fun ideas that work for any type of man.
Handyman Easter Basket
If you are shopping for a handyman, this basket has some good ideas to help you get started. Feel free to sneak in a to-do list so they have a reason to break their new toys in.
Food is a man’s universal love language, as the old saying goes, “quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” This basket is full of delicious snack ideas to help you get started. Simply personalize it to the man in your life and their taste buds and you are all set.
You can never go wrong with gift cards, especially if you are shopping for young adults. Put them in a planter like shown or into a new wallet. Either way, they make an easy gift that people always appreciate.
Let’s finish this list up with something the whole family will love as much as him. Skip the traditional basket and fill a cooler with summer essentials instead. This post has great ideas to make the heat not just bearable but fun. Don’t forget to add one of our favorite outdoor games too!
In my opinion, one of the best adult easter basket ideas is one that encourages self-care is filled with self-care gift ideas. We are going to close up this list with relaxation baskets because being an adult is hard work and we all need a break sometimes.
Beach-themed Easter Basket
Dreaming of a warm beach somewhere or an upcoming trip to somewhere warm and sunny? Help take the stress of planning a trip away by filling their easter basket up with everything you need for a perfect beach day. This post has lots of great ideas to make it a relaxing day.
This is the perfect basket to pull out on a cold night or to unwind after the kids have gone to bed. Inside of the basket you’ll find a bunch of cozy ideas that make curling up and reading a good book easy and enjoyable. Great for someone who loves to read or to sit by a warm fire.
I love this at-home spa basket, filled with fancy things like gorgeous chocolate and face masks to help you relax in your house. Easily add a bathrobe, e-gift card for a spa, or babysitting coupon to enhance the experience.
Great things come in small packages, like this mug gift basket idea. While this is filled with beauty products, you could easily personalize it with treats, bath bombs, a journal, sudoku, or anything you can think of. The possibilities are endless.
To finish off the list you’ll find some of the best most recent Easter basket ideas for adults out there. In this section you’ll find a variety of trendy ideas that range from gardening essentials to kitchen must-haves to everyday wants. There are so many great ideas to help you create the best Easter basket for that special person in your life.
Gardening Hose Easter Basket
This Easter basket is one of the most creative ideas out there and perfect for anyone with a green thumb. With just a little effort on the givers part you can have a one of a kind Easter basket that you know they will use on a regular basis. Fill it with fresh flowers, gardening gloves, and other essentials to start gardening this spring season.
Owning a crock pot is a perfect addition to any kitchen. Line the inside of the pot with a plastic liners then stuff it full of fresh vegetables, artisan cheeses, and other natural ingredients that they can enjoy. A simple Easter basket idea that they can use for years to come.
You can never go wrong with filing an Easter basket with a bunch of things that you know the person will use. In this post, they give several different categories for fillers that they think are the perfect basket stuffers.
Whether you’re a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate drinker this idea is perfect. Fill it with a variety of drinks you know that they love to have on hand so that’s one less thing they have to get themselves. It’s a great idea if you are wanting to be thoughtful and practical with your basket.
This is such a great option for an Easter basket grown ups. It’s practical, simple, and something they will get a lot of use out of. Add a side of gourmet chocolates and you’ve have a near perfect gift.
Often the best gift is a simple one. This basket is nothing fancy but can easily be filled with items that you know they love or are their guilty pleasures. It’s a great way to show you are thinking about someone without having to go over the top.
This fun basket is filled with scratcher tickets, perfect for an adult who is feeling lucky after St. Patrick’s Day. You can easily balance out the basket with a little treat or two so it’s not all scratchers.
This is one of my favorite themed-gifts in this post. Rather than spend the money on a basket, buy a new purse and fill it with all the essentials like lip gloss or lip balm, a new wallet, and sunglasses. Instead of using a purse use a crossbody or duffle bag for men. This is also a great gift idea for a teen. For this and more great Easter baskets ideas for teens click the link.
With a little bit of everything, this list of favorite easter baskets has ideas that work for everyone. So skip the pre-made easter baskets or standard fruit baskets, and make a personalized easter basket for someone special. I’d love to hear which one is your favorite or how you made it your own. Let me know in the comment section below!
Adult Easter Basket FAQs
Do adults get Easter baskets?
Anyone can get an Easter basket – adults included! It totally just depends on if the Easter bunny in your life wants to make an Easter basket for the adults in their life. I’m all for it and say adults should get Easter baskets too!
What do you put in a grown man’s Easter basket?
Fill a grown man’s Easter basket with things he loves like snacks and things he can use like tools! It’s similar to filling a stocking for an adult – just pick their favorite things and fill it on up! Some other great options are sports gear, gift cards, socks, and more!
What goes in a grown woman’s Easter basket?
Fill a grown woman’s Easter basket with her favorite treats, snacks, and things to pamper herself! Most women don’t get much time on their own so anything that allows them to relax and rejuvenate is sure to be a win! Add in one our of favorite books to read, some edible sugar cookie dough, and a cozy pair of socks for the win!
More Fun Easter Ideas
Make your Easter even more fun with these great Easter activities for adults and the rest of the family!
Easter egg hunt ideas – the best and most creative Easter egg hunts for adults down to kids!
Tissue paper butterflies – make this fun craft together as a great Easter project for the entire family!
Egg games – host an Easter egg Olympic with these funny games that use just plastic Easter eggs!
Easter bingo – an Easter variation of the classic game is always a hit with the entire family!
Easter coloring pages – have a coloring party as a family while you watch an Easter movie or show together!
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