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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Eileen says
Yeah, there's definitely some sickness floating around at our house too. I hope you guys feel better soon! Also: PUPPY.
spabettie says
thanks, I am getting there, hopefully just another day or two... finally went out and about today 🙂 and yes, PUPPY. 😀
nik says
lol...love the canine-convict-on-the-run costume!
Lots of yumful booty...hurray for Lindsay for organizing such a cool swap! All good stuff!
spabettie says
I know - I love these kind of things, so fun to send and receive packages...
Kelly Klepfer says
Could Basil be any cuter? Uh no!
spabettie says
😀 hee hee. thanks, Kelly!
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
I want that pup at my house immediately. Our lab grew up with a dachsie but the owner couldn't keep them any longer. So they went to two separate families. My point is...my lab would love up Basil as she loved Bowman.
spabettie says
awww... they need to meet! 🙂 perhaps our next trip to wine country will include Basil... 😉
Shirley @ gfe says
So sorry you are still sick, dear! Sending healing hugs to you!
Basil is cute in that new costume, but obviously he was framed. There's no way sweet Basil (pun intended) committed a crime! 😉
xo,
Shirley
spabettie says
thanks, Shirley! I'm getting better - this was a LONG cold!! and yes, Basil was definitely framed 😉
Cara says
LOVE the puppy pics!
spabettie says
thanks Cara 😀 we kinda like this guy 😉
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
Wow that's a seriously great haul! I loooove stuffed grape leaves and that chia cereal is AMAZING!
That blue algae nut butter sounds so intriguing! You'll have to let us know what you make of it!
spabettie says
I will definitely report back about the blue algae nut butter... and probably many other things also! 🙂
lindsay says
is that a turtle in a half shell? just kidding. I love basil. He is such a looker.
😉
spabettie says
hee hee, isn't that turtle just so cute?? I was looking through old photos the other day, and found the one of Basil sitting with James while we were using those leg pumped up pants things- so cute! 🙂
lindsay says
awwww, i miss you guys.
spabettie says
I know, me too! <3
Julie Hasson says
How fun! Care packages are the best.
I hope you feel better soon!
spabettie says
thanks, Julie! getting there...
the 3volution of j3nn says
Halloweenie! LOVE IT! We have a HalloChiweenie. So adorable. Last year, we got him a cliche hot dog costume. But it was too small and he looked like a butterfly, LOL.
spabettie says
haa - I can imagine! so cute.. what will the ChiWeenie wear this year?
the 3volution of j3nn says
Not sure yet! We better figure that out soon. 🙂
spabettie says
pictures!! 🙂