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With Easter approaching, (April 5 this year) it’s not too early to begin to plan Easter baskets for your family. While it’s pretty easy to fill a basket full of goodies for younger kids, coming up with Easter basket ideas for teens or college students can be a little more difficult. If you still want to keep this family tradition, even if the Easter Bunny isn’t quite as believable, we have some great ideas considered cool enough while still sticking to an Easter basket budget.
From classic candies to self-care accessories to gifts, we took inspiration from our Grown and Flown Parents community to find the best Easter basket ideas for teens and young adults.
Our Top Easter Basket Picks
- Best Basket: Leziazany Easter Basket – $6.99 at Amazon
- Best Easter Gift: Anker Nano Power Bank – $22.99 at Amazon
- Best Chocolate Bunny Alternative: Lindt Chocolate Carrots – $11.98 at Amazon
- Best Toy for Big Kids: Lego 3-in-1 LEGO White Rabbit – $16.79 at Amazon
1. Leziazany Easter Basket (Amazon)
While some Easter baskets might seem a little childish for your teen, this chic seersucker one is the perfect container for stashing their Easter morning goodies. And the cute bag can be used year after year without tearing. Available in six colors.
2. Anker Zolo Portable Power Bank (Amazon)
Teens and young adults could always use a portable charger to stay connected. The Anker Zolo Power Bank is lightweight, compact and has a built-in charing cable. It can power up an iPhone 17/16, Galaxy and many other devices. Travel and Leisure ranks it as tops for a quick charge. Available in black and white, and also pink and blue which would look pretty in your Easter basket.
3. Lindt Chocolate Carrots – 2 Pack (Amazon)
Chocolate bunnies are fun — but a little inconvenient. From the clunky size to the sheer amount of chocolate, something more bite-sized but just as seasonally appropriate would do the trick, like these chocolate carrots from world-renowned chocolate maker, Lindt.
4. LEGO Creator 3-in-1 White Rabbit (Amazon)
While this LEGO set would be a fun activity for anyone, it’s especially great for a teen’s Easter basket. It’s not too childish and not too challenging — the perfect addition to their LEGO collection and a great Easter day activity. Best of all, it comes with three designs in one, so they could always take it apart and rebuild it as a seal or a parrot later on, making it a versatile Easter basket idea for teens. This is the #1 bestseller in Toy Building Sets on Amazon.
5. LEGO Mini Orchid (Amazon)
Another good LEGO building set is the mini orchid kit. After putting together 274 pieces, they will have a cute year-round decoration for their dorm or apartment
6. Touchland Glow Mist Revitalizing Hand Sanitizer Spray (Amazon)
This pocket‑size hand sanitizer mist leaves hands fresh, clean, and lightly scented with rosewater. Lots of different scents to choose from.
7. The Woobles Bunny Crochet Kit (Amazon)
Even if your teen has never crocheted before, this beginner-friendly kit from The Woobles will make them a pro in no time. It comes with everything they need to make a festive Easter bunny, including step-by-step video tutorials. And once they’re hooked on crochet (pun intended), you’ll be shopping for The Woobles’ many other crochet kits for future gifts. This is the #1 bestseller in Crochet Kits on Amazon.
8. The Original MakeUp Eraser (Amazon)
If your teen loves makeup, this makeup eraser removes all makeup with just water. It effectively clears away waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation, lipstick, and more.
9. The Chameleon– Big Potato Store (Amazon)
If your teen doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, a board game is a great option. This gets excellent reviews and is a sneaky board game of social deduction where players must race to catch the chameleon before it’s too late.
10. Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter (Amazon)
This luxurious, whipped body butter nourishes the skin’s barrier to lock in moisture for up to 24 hours, providing relief for dry skin.
11. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (Amazon)
Just because Easter baskets are traditionally full of sweets doesn’t mean you can’t add a little self-care in too. Upgrade her generic tube lip balm for this viral lip mask from Korean beauty brand Laneige. The silky balm will last her months, and it’s the perfect little luxury to add to their school bag.
12. Apple AirTag -2nd Generation (Amazon)
If your teen struggles to keep track of their wallet, backpack, purse, or other belongings, an AirTag will help them find it easily.
13. Celavi Korean Skin Care Masks – 12 Pack (Amazon)
Pamper your teen with the Celavi Skin Mask Collection. The “12 Essence Set” includes -collagen, seaweed, honey, pomegranate, aloe vera, Vitamin C, acai berry, tea tree, Avocado, ginseng, cucumber, and charcoal. This hydrating skin-care therapy will provide an at-home spa day for your teen.
14. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse – 2021 (Amazon)
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole. “Kind,” said the boy. This beautifully illustrated, compact book about home and friendship has become an international bestseller.
If your teen loved this book, author/illustrator Charlie Mackesy has a new one out – Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse, and the Storm. (2025)
15. Silly Putty Eggs – 24 pack (Amazon)
Before today’s fidget toys, there was Silly Putty. For a fun throwback, add Silly Putty eggs to your teen’s basket for popping, snapping, bouncing, and more. If anything, it’ll give them a good chuckle.
16. Owala FreeSip Water Bottle – 24 ounce (Amazon)
Every teen could use a little help staying hydrated, and the Owala FreeSip is a great way to do it. It’s easy to throw in a backpack with its leak-proof lid and easy to take sips between classes thanks to its hidden straw. Plus, it has lots of bright color options, so you can match the water bottle to the spring season.
17. Sol De Janeiro Hair & Body Fragrance Mist (Amazon)
One of the most trendy scents of the past year, Sol De Janeiro’s sweet, warm body mist will quickly become part of her daily rotation. The Cheirosa ’62 has notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla, but there are five other scents to choose from. With over 104,000 Amazon ratings and an overall 4.6 stars, this long-lasting fragrance is sure to get lots of wear in the warmer months.
18. BAGSMART Tote Bag for Women (Amazon)
Your teen or young adult daughter might be very happy to find the Easter Bunny had chosen this practical tote bag to use as her Easter basket this year. Many pretty colors are available. This is the #1 bestseller in Women’s Tote Handbags on Amazon.
19. Henbay Beach Towel (Amazon)
Get your student excited for summer with a brand-new beach towel. This one gets excellent reviews and comes in 12 pretty colors.
20. Repel Travel Umbrella (Amazon)
This highly-rated umbrella is a practical gift for your teen to keep in their backpack, a dorm room, or car. Comes in many bright, spring-like colors, too. It is the #1 bestseller in Folding Umbrellas on Amazon.
21. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Hydrating Lip Butter Balm (Amazon)
This nourishing vegan lip butter deeply hydrates and softens dry lips with rich cupuaçu and coconut oils, leaving a dewy, naturally plump finish and a vanilla scent.
22. Lonely Planet Dream Trips of the World – 2024 (Amazon)
Inspire wanderlust in your teen or college student with this gorgeous bucket-list travel guide! It is packed with 100 unforgettable trips around the globe, detailed itineraries, insider tips, stunning photography, and planning advice to fuel big dreams and future adventures.
23. RUGGED & DAPPER Lip Balm for Men – 4 Pack (Amazon)
Keep his lips hydrated and smooth with this all-natural, non-greasy men’s lip balm. Made in the USA with organic ingredients like beeswax and jojoba oil.
24. La Chatelaine Hand Cream – 3 Pack (Amazon)
This trio of French hand creams is packed with 20% organic shea butter, argan oil, and vitamin E to deeply moisturize dry skin.
25. Spongelle Body Scrubber (Amazon)
Spongelle is a unique beauty product with an infusion of fragrant soap in a loofah with a choice of many scents.
26. LuSeren Hair Clips – 8 pack (Amazon)
These popular oversized hair clips are available in pink, purple, red as well as neutral colors.
27. Neliblu Stress Balls – 12 Pack (Amazon)
These cute stress balls would be perfect in an Easter basket.
28. CRAVEBOX Easter Care Package – 45 Pieces (Amazon)
If you want to send your college student an Easter care package to share with his hall mates, this could be a good option.
29. Hugabox Easter Care Package (Hugabox)
Filled with festive treats like Lindt chocolates, Kit Kat bunny chocolates, filled Easter eggs, gummies, Rice Krispy treats, a hot cocoa mug & more, it’s the perfect way to send love and Easter cheer while giving back — 90% of proceeds support childhood cancer research!
30. BAGSMART Men’s Toiletries Bag (Amazon)
Using a toiletries bag as an Easter Basket is a practical idea for your young adult or teen son. This one, in navy, has lots a nice features. Other colors available.
31. Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bars – 6 count (Amazon)
This 6-pack of assorted Tony’s chocolate bars would be popular with your teens and young adults. This company produces their chocolates with Fairtrade traceable cocoa from farms in West Africa, supporting cocoa farmers to get paid a fair living income.
32. Clinique Almost Lipstick Lip Balm – Black Honey (Amazon)
This is the #1 bestseller in lipsticks on Amazon. More shades available.
33. Hershey’s Kisses – 17 oz (Amazon)
These are classics for Easter!
34. Lenox Easter Candy Dish (Amazon)
Looking for a pretty dish your young adult can use for their candy? This is a keepsake that can become an Easter decor tradition for their apartment.
35. TONYMOLY Easter Basket Stuffers (Amazon)
Find loads of cute Easter-theme cosmetics from Korean cosmetics company, TONYMOLY, including lip gloss, hand cream, skin masks and more.
36. Lanolips 101 Ointment – 2 Pack (Amazon)
Lanolips is my favorite lip balm and, with the pink lamb decoration, it would be very cute in an Easter basket. Works well on dry skin and dry cuticles, too.
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Why You Can Trust Us
I’m Madeleine Korn, a shopping writer and editor with years of experience researching the best products for teens, college students, and recent graduates. I stay up-to-date with trends and know which items are not only popular but also deliver real value. For this Easter basket guide, I developed a list of the best ideas for teens and college students based on in-depth research. With recommendations from major retailers, trustworthy publications, and social media influencers, I selected a range of products, paying close attention to reviews and price tags.
I’m part of the Grown and Flown team, which includes three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on product lists for over 14 years now, making them experts. When selecting products, they survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of over 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. They do opinion polls, surveys and ask open-ended questions. They search for products that combine reasonable prices with high quality and are recommended by our large following.
Prices were accurate at time of publication.
