every year there are more options to choose from! this list includes some of our favorite Vegan Halloween Candy and Alternatives to candy.
originally published October 2010 - updated October 2019
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Vegan Candy List
Do you like to answer the door for trick or treaters?
We love it, and often dress up, make some appetizers and cocktails, and invite friends over.
To the trick or treaters, we offer allergy friendly candy and non candy alternatives. I am continually surprised that as much as the kids love the candy, they also really like the non candy options!
We LOVE Halloween. We have an extensive costume closet, and love to go to costume parties. Portland just knows how to do Halloween, and we celebrate most of the month. Our dogs even get into the spirit. We call the dachshunds our Halloweenies.
Basil dachshund actually LOVED this Dog Skeleton Costume. It's like a comfy pajama.
Planning a Halloween party and looking for activities? These Pumpkin Carving Ideas will help!
Because we have dogs, you can usually find us at home on Halloween night. Honestly, there is NO PLACE I'd rather be, because I also love greeting trick or treaters!
Halloween Dinner Recipes
Need Halloween Dinner ideas? Our Bell Pepper Pumpkins have been a hit for a decade! See all the recipes.
not a stuffed pepper fan? You’ll love our Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies with a familiar Halloween face, and our Mini Carrot Mummies should be invited to every Halloween party.
What Makes Candy Not Vegan?
- Dairy is one of the most common ingredients in chocolate and candy.
- Honey is another non vegan sweetener used often in candies.
- Egg White is a less common ingredient, but is used for texture (taffy, candy corn).
- Gelatin is another common ingredient that is not vegan.
- Carmine is an insect derived pigment used for color.
- Lac Resin / Shellac is also from insects, and is used for food glaze / shine.
Vegan Halloween Candy and Alternatives
Vegan Halloween Candy
our favorite Vegan Halloween Candy options and a few kid tested and approved alternatives to candy. offer something different for your Halloween parties and trick or treaters!
Vego Whole Hazelnut Chocolate Bar
I had to begin this list with Vego. This rich, creamy mini bar is like a stick of nutella. gloriously vegan.
Cocomels Caramels
our favorite caramels! we enjoy these as is, and I use them in recipes like our Vegan Twix candy bars. so many flavors to choose from, too!
PeaNot Cups
vegan peanut butter cups! these tasty chocolates are also Dairy Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Gluten Free! one of our favorites.
Skittles Fruit Candy
this one makes me SO happy! these fruity sweet candies remind me of childhood afternoons spent at the movie theater.
No Whey Foods Caramel and Nougat Bars
another Dairy Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Gluten Free option! these chocolate covered caramel + nougat bars are like an old favorite...
Smarties Candy Rolls
pure nostalgia! these pastel rolls of tiny tart candies cause your mouth to pucker or smart - hence the name. a classic Vegan Halloween Candy.
Choco No No's
a vegan chocolate with a candy coating... also Dairy Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Gluten Free!
Atomic Fireballs Cinnamon Candy
my husband's favorite, you will likely find a tub of these spicy cinnamon candies in our pantry any time of year...
Chick-O-Sticks
like the middle of a Butterfinger candy bar, these chewy peanut butter bites are SO good and are indeed vegan!
Airheads Fruit Taffy
these bars of fruit taffy were recommended by my dentist, ha! I had a dental cleaning around Halloween, and he could not believe I had never tried Airheads.
SWEDISH FISH
this was the first candy I learned was vegan! a childhood favorite that we can all enjoy!
Milkless Bars
a delicious "milk" chocolate bar, plain and simple! another Dairy Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Gluten Free option - YUM
SOUR PATCH KIDS
another vegan option for those of us who LOVE THE PUCKER of a good sweet and sour candy!
Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
this classic cookie is vegan! many of the seasonal and featured flavors are vegan as well, but check the label to be sure. a perfect Vegan Halloween Candy alternative...
Crazy Loop Straws - Colorful Reusable - BPA and PFOA Free
we have had these in our Vegan Halloween Candy bowl the last few years, and they are chosen as often as the candy - the kids in our neighborhood LOVE these!
Glow Sticks - 200 Extra Bright Glow in The Dark
the best accessory to walk around with on Halloween night! a favorite choice outside of Vegan Halloween Candy...
Mini Bubble Wands Party Favors
always a classic, this was a favorite when I was a kid. I love to see that our friends with young kids are still love bubbles too.
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Richa says
awww. the halloweenies are super super cute!
spabettie says
😀 thank you!!
Karista's Kitchen says
I'm laughing so hard my eyes are tearing! Love, love that sweet dog! Saw this feed on Heather's Twitter (Farmgirl Gourmet)
spabettie says
hello Karista, great to "meet" you! 🙂 so happy to have you here, glad you like Basil and his shenanigans!
Lindsay says
So glad you like all of your things!!
spabettie says
I LOVE it all! I feel like I need to send you a holiday package as well 😉