Vegan Halloween Candy and Snacks Guide

Halloween is one of the most candy and snack intensive holidays, but not all treats are created equal. More families now look for allergen-safe, cruelty-free, and plant-based options that don’t compromise on fun. My guide will show you a selection of vegan friendly options available in stores and sometimes online. No tricks here!

Treat Tips 🛒

Before picking out candies and snacks, keep an eye out for these common non-vegan ingredients:

• Gelatin (in gummies, marshmallows, candies).
• Confectioner’s glaze/shellac (used for shiny coatings in some candies).
• Carmine/cochineal (red dye made from insects).
• Milk, whey, casein, and butterfat in chocolates.
• Beeswax, honey.

Where to Buy🍬

• Amazon/Online Retailers: Many of the items above are sold year-round or seasonally. See my links here for Amazon and Walmart.
• Mainstream Grocery & Big Box Stores: Look especially in Halloween aisles for candies, snacks, and novelty gummies.
• Trader Joe’s: seasonal gummy lines (e.g. Spooky Bats & Cats) limited time availability.
• Specialty Vegan Shops: No Whey, Free2b, etc., will also appear in vegan candy boutiques or direct brand sites.
• Regional/Health Food Chains: Sprouts, Thrive Market, and other natural grocers may roll out new vegan novelty items.
• Dollar Stores: Good for classic finds (Dots, Smarties) just inspect labels.

🍫 Popular Vegan Friendly Halloween Candies

These vegan treats are perfect for filling your Halloween candy bowl or handing out to trick-or-treaters with no known animal ingredients and all delicious! I’m including links to my creator storefronts (I make a small commission from sales which helps fund this blog) but often just performing a web search or using Instacart will give you local results where they’re available near you.

Vegan Chocolates & Peanut Butter Cups

Reese’s Plant-Based Mini Cups
Classic peanut butter flavor in an oat-milk chocolate shell. Perfect fun-size pieces for snacking and sharing. Shop on Walmart and in-store. Also available at many other regional retailers.

Hershey’s Plant-Based Almond and Sea Salt Bar
Oat-based chocolate with crunchy almonds and a touch of salt. A mainstream win for plant-based candy lovers. Shop on Walmart and in-store. Also available at many other regional retailers.

Justin’s Dark Chocolate PB Cup Minis
My personal fave, these small, snackable peanut butter cups are made with simple, dairy-free dark chocolate. Shop on Amazon or at many major and regional retailers.

No Whey! Milkless Mini Chocolates
Top-8 allergen-free chocolates in spooky seasonal shapes. Great for all-inclusive Halloween parties. Shop on Amazon and at some specialty retailers.

Unreal (Select Vegan Varieties)
Rich, dark chocolate with nut butter centers but check labels, as only some varieties are fully vegan. Shop on Amazon and many major and regional retailers.

🕷️ Gummies, Fruity Candies and Gelatin-Free Treats

Trader Joe’s Halloween Gummies
These colorful, gelatin-free gummies with natural flavors are a TJ’s seasonal Halloween staple. Available In-Store Only

Sprouts Vegan Candy Corn Gummies
Still no true vegan candy corn, but these new gummies are the next best thing and no spooky ingredients found in regular candy corn! Find at Sprouts or use Instacart.

YumEarth Halloween Gummies, Candies and Lollipops
Allergen-friendly, dye-free, and made with real fruit flavors, these a great option for sensitive eaters. Shop on Amazon or at many major and regional retailers.

👻 Classic & Budget-Friendly Vegan Candy

Dots
Old-school gumdrops that happen to be vegan! A chewy nostalgic favorite found almost everywhere but also on Amazon.

Smarties
Colorful, tangy, and 100% vegan-friendly, they’re ideal bulk candy for big trick-or-treat crowds. Find them on Amazon or at many major and regional retailers.

Sour Patch (Seasonal Shapes)
Most varieties are “accidentally vegan,” and the Halloween Monster Heads are new this year and apple harvest and zombies are back in stores. Find Halloween options on Walmart.com or at many major and regional retailers.

Stranger Things Collabs for 2025

Due to the last season of Stranger Things coming out, there have been a lot of good command and some are accidentally vegan! The Dum Dums, Dig ‘N Dips and Doritos should all be at Walmart.

🕸️ Savory & Snack Alternatives (Non-Candy Treats)

Mix things up with these vegan friendly, crunchy, and savory alternatives to candy! Perfect for those who love saltier snacks instead of chocolate.

The Good Crisp Company Creepy Crisps
Spooky-season black colored plain flavored chips made without dairy or eggs for crunchy fun. Available at Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Market and other regional retailers.

UTZ Halloween Pretzels
Classic bat and jack shapes that are salty, festive, and dairy-free. Shop on Amazon or at many national and regional retailers.

Halloween Tortilla Chips
There are a few brands like On the Border that have festive orange and black tortilla chips. .Shop on Walmart or at many national and regional retailers.

Halloween Sandwich Cookies
Many store-brands sandwich cookies are vegan friendly just look for pumpkin spice or black and orange designs! Found these Sobisk brand at Dollar Tree and Walmart stores!

Pumpkin Seeds & Popcorn
Lightly salted roasted pumpkin seeds or air-popped popcorn make a wholesome non-candy treat!

👻 Final Thoughts

Halloween is full of creative vegan candy and snack options from big-name chocolate brands to spooky pretzels and savory crisps. Stock up early, double-check ingredients, and share the love (and treats) with everyone in your neighborhood.

💡 Tip: Label your candy bowl as “Vegan & Allergy-Friendly” to help trick-or-treaters with dietary needs know they’re safe to enjoy your treats!

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