Halloween comes with many traditions, from the careful selection of your costume to carving the perfect pumpkin. Then there’s the ever-loved excuse of indulging in more than your fair share of Halloween candy. However, these treats are often filled with heaps of refined sugar, chemical additives, gelatin, and allergy-causing ingredients. Whether you’re looking for options with natural ingredients or ones that are vegan-friendly, we’ve got you covered with these 10 vegan alternatives to your Halloween favorites. With each one of these recipes clocking in at fewer than 10 ingredients, grab your food processor and enjoy these wholesome treats this Halloween season!
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Peppermint Patties
If you crave peppermint patties with their cool, creamy, minty filling surrounded by that layer of dark chocolate, make this homemade version that’s lower in sugars.
Get the recipe: vegan peppermint patties
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Candy Corn
A bag of candy corn often signifies the beginning of the Halloween season. Unfortunately, these little kernel-themed candies are filled with gelatin and other artificial ingredients. Enjoy a handful of vegan candy corn instead. These candies are made with natural selections like cashew butter and anti-inflammatory turmeric for the iconic color!
Get the recipe: vegan candy corn
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Almond Joy
For just 86 calories a pop, you can enjoy your favorite tropical-inspired Halloween candy with just five ingredients and a food processor!
Get the recipe: healthy Almond Joy
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Snickers
One of the best parts about Snickers is that they have a little bit of something for everyone. This all-natural, all-vegan option packs all the deliciousness of nuts, caramel, and chocolate without dairy or an excess of sugar.
Get the recipe: vegan Snickers bar recipe
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Chocolate-Covered Caramels
With just four ingredients, you can make your own delectable vegan chocolate-covered caramels fit for even the fanciest of chocolate boxes. Top with sea salt for an added dimension.
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate-covered caramels
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
One of America’s most loved Halloween candies can be re-created to be dairy (and even nut) free without losing its characteristic flavor and texture with these vegan chocolate sunbutter cups.
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate sunbutter cups
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Caramel Apples
Channel all the nostalgia of classic caramel-dipped apples with these bite-sized, 100 percent vegan treats.
Get the recipe: mini vegan caramel apples
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Mint Truffles
Create your own refreshing and delicious peppermint patty look-alikes at home with these Paleo and vegan-friendly peppermint truffles.
Get the recipe: Paleo truffles
