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Vegan Halloween Candy

October 1, 2025 /

Halloween is one of the sweetest times of the year—literally! Between trick-or-treating, all the fall treats, and spooky-themed parties, sugar is everywhere. Unfortunately not all candy is created equal. Many popular Halloween treats contain ingredients like gelatin, milk, or confectioner’s glaze (derived from insects). The good news? There are plenty of vegan-friendly Halloween candies that taste just as good (if not better!) than their non-vegan counterparts. Whether you’re stocking up for trick-or-treaters, planning a party, or simply want to indulge in a guilt-free spooky snack, this guide will help you choose the best vegan Halloween candy.

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Ingredients to Watch Out For

Before we jump into the candy list, keep an eye out for these non-vegan culprits:

  • Gelatin (from animal bones and tendons)
  • Carmine/Red 4 (from crushed insects)
  • Confectioner’s glaze/shellac (from insects)
  • Beeswax
  • Honey
  • Milk, whey, casein, lactose (all dairy derivatives)
  • Egg whites (sometimes found in nougat or marshmallow-based candies)

Classic Candies That Are Accidentally Vegan 

You might be surprised to learn that some mainstream Halloween candies are already vegan! Here are a few to keep in your treat bowl:

  • Sour Patch Kids
  • Swedish Fish (original)
  • Mini Oreos
  • Skittles
  • Airheads
  • Dots
  • Smarties (U.S. version)
  • Twizzlers
  • Jolly Rancher hard candies
  • Pixy Stix
  • Sweet Tarts
  • Charms Blow Pops
  • Dum Dums
  • Chick-O-Stick
  • Cry Babies
  • Atomic Fireballs
Bags of Vegan Halloween Candy

Teal Pumpkin Project

Another great option for Halloween is to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project. The goal of the Teal Pumpkin Project is to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. Putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep means you have non-food treats available, such as glow sticks or small toys. This simple act promotes inclusion for trick or treaters with food allergies and dietary restrictions. You can learn more about this initiative on the FARE Food Allergy Research and Education website.

Here are some ideas for non-food items to hand out to your trick or treaters:

  • Bouncy Balls
  • Glow Sticks
  • Bubbles
  • Books
  • Coloring Pages
  • Bracelets
  • Plastic Spider Rings
  • Stickers
  • Temporary Tattoos
  • Small Toys from Dollar Tree or Target Dollar Section

vegan candy for halloween

Spooky Vegan Halloween Candy Brands 

Looking for festive, Halloween-specific vegan candy? These brands have you covered:

  • YumEarth (lollipops, gummy worms, fruit snacks) – I love giggles chewy bites.
  • Surf Sweets (gummy bears & worms)
  • Zollipops (caramel green apple sugar free lollipops)
  • No Whey! Foods Halloween assortments

Vegan Chocolate Options 

If you’re craving something chocolatey (because let’s get real, Halloween without chocolate just feels wrong), check out these vegan-friendly brands:

  • Reese’s Plant Based mini peanut butter cups
  • Enjoy Life mini chocolate bars
  • Unreal dark chocolate – coconut bars, peanut butter cups, and almond butter cups
  • Hu Kitchen dark chocolate

Marshmallow Madness

When I think of fall seasonal sweets I automatically think of marshmallow treats. I love roasting marshmallows over a campfire and making smores. Who doesn’t love a gooey sticky rice crispy cereal treat? Unfortunately most store bought marshmallow are not vegan because they are made with gelatin. To replace gelatin most vegan brands use a seaweed-derived alternative like carrageenan or agar agar which has a gelatin-like consistency and comes from red algae.

Look for these vegan marshmallow brands this fall:

  • Dandies Marshmallows – They have regular and mini vegan marshmallow that are perfect for fall treats. Also look for their fall seasonal pumpkin flavored marshmallows.
  • Trader Joe’s store brand marshmallows
  • Yummallo Vegan Marshmallows – sold at Walmart.
  • Good Mallow Plant-Based Marshmallows

Fall Vegan Treats

Want to take it one step further? Try making your own yummy vegan treats this fall.

Final Tips for a Fun Vegan Halloween 

  • Always double-check labels—brands sometimes change ingredients.
  • Stock up early—vegan-friendly candy sells out quickly around Halloween.
  • If you’re hosting, label your candy bowl so guests know the treats are vegan-friendly.

Being vegan doesn’t mean missing out on Halloween fun. With so many options—from accidentally vegan classics to specialty plant-based brands—you can enjoy a spooky, sweet holiday without compromise. So fill your pumpkin bucket, share with your friends, and have a happy (and cruelty-free) Halloween!