No tricks, just treats: Your ultimate guide to vegan Halloween sweets
Halloween’s creeping up, and it’s time to stock up on sweets that deliver more than just a sugar rush. Whether you’re skipping dairy, avoiding all animal products, or simply exploring new treats, there are plenty of plant-based options to fill your candy bag.
Check out this lineup of the best plant-based candies to keep your Halloween vibe sweet, not spooky.
Blow Pop
Lollipop shell, bubblegum core, and often vegan. A classic that delivers the best of both worlds. Stock up and add some nostalgia to your candy bowl.
Sour Patch Kids
First they’re sour, then they’re sweet… and plant-based! Sour Patch Kids are free of gelatin and other animal products, making them a tangy treat for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Skittles
Taste the rainbow, no strings attached. Skittles ditched the gelatin, so now you can enjoy every colorful, chewy bite without any worries.
Smarties
This old-school favorite has been vegan-friendly for decades. With their sweet, melt-in-your-mouth feel, Smarties bring a touch of nostalgia to any Halloween haul.
DOTS
Another classic, another vegan win. These chewy candies are gelatin-free, making them a solid option for your Halloween haul.
Unreal
Better-for-you candy that doesn’t skimp on taste. Unreal makes tons of vegan-friendly chocolate treats with fewer additives and better ingredients. No dairy, same indulgence.
Yum Earth
YumEarth does organic, vegan-friendly candies, from fruit chews to lollipops. Bonus: they’re free of artificial colors and flavors, so no funky aftertaste.
Hershey’s Plant-Based
Yes, Hershey’s is in on it. Their new plant-based chocolate bars bring that classic Hershey’s flavor without any dairy. Perfect for a Halloween treat (or a movie night snack).
Oreo
Not technically candy, but still an icon. Oreos are accidentally vegan, and they’re perfect for crushing into your Halloween popcorn mix or dunking in some oat milk.
Treat yourself right
Halloween is about the treats, so why not go for options that are kind to animals, taste amazing, and skip the sketchy stuff? These vegan picks are easy to find and perfect for passing out to trick-or-treaters—or hoarding for yourself.
Throwing a Halloween party? Serve up some delicious, plant-based foods alongside the candy. Subscribe to Love Veg and get the starter cookbook with recipes, meal plans, and more. It’s your go-to for easy, tasty, plant-based treats that’ll make your Halloween even sweeter.
- Your free Love Veg cookbook is here!
- No tricks, just treats: Your ultimate guide to vegan Halloween sweets
- 3 must-try recipes from Dr. Greger’s top-selling cookbooks
- Michelin-starred French chef shares his signature “faux gras” recipe
- Level up your plant-based pasta with Italy’s top chef and influencer