These Healthier Vegan Halloween Treats Are Ghoulishly Good

Like its animal-based counterpart, most vegan candy isn’t exactly nutrient-packed—it’s a treat, after all. 

“Just because it has the term ‘vegan’ slapped on the label does not necessarily mean it is healthy,” explains Blair Persyn, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC. “There are also many types of mainstream candies that are accidentally vegan but are still ultra-processed and full of sugar. Any type of candy—whether vegan or not—will be high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.”

But let’s be honest, if you’re cutting back on sugary treats, it can feel a little dull snacking on carrot sticks and hummus when your feed is filled with vegan peanut butter cups and dark chocolate Halloween skulls. Fortunately, there’s plenty of space between crunching on an apple and finishing off a full-sized bag of Skittles.

The vegan candy options below land somewhere in the middle: they’re lighter on sugar, offer a bit more nutrition, and are often less processed than the standard mass-produced sweets we all know and love.

Here are 16 vegan Halloween snacks perfect for that in-between moment.

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SkinnyDipped

1SkinnyDipped combines whole nuts with chocolaty indulgence

These tasty chocolate-coated cashews and almonds are basically a whole-foods version of the classic nut butter cup. Satisfyingly crunchy, these snacks deliver a true, unadulterated nutty flavor with a touch of chocolatey indulgence. SkinnyDipped also makes low-sugar nut butter cups, but unfortunately, they contain dairy. 
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Justin’s

2Justin’s nut butter cups make lower-sugar snacking easy 

We’re fans of Justin’s vegan peanut butter cups, but when we’re looking for a lower-sugar treat, we reach for the individual nut butter packs. It’s just like taking a generous spoonful out of the jar, but with built-in portion control. Still have peanut butter cups on the brain? The Super Dark line of nut butter cups naturally contains less sugar thanks to their 80 percent cacao content. 
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SmartSweets

3Get your gummy fix with SmartSweets’ vegan options

Gummy fanatic? SmartSweets candy is low in sugar yet still delivers the sweet, chewy texture you crave. Unfortunately, the gummy worms are not vegan, but the Dream Puffs, Sour Blast Buddies, Sweet Fish, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, Caramels, Jolly Gems, Red Twists, and Cola Gummy are all animal-free. At only three grams of sugar (or less) and 100 calories per bag, there’s no worry about going overboard with this kid-friendly candy. 
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Cocomels

4Cocomels deliver dairy-free indulgence

We keep these caramels everywhere—in our purse, our glovebox, and random dishes throughout the house. Yes, they’re that good. While on the sweeter side, each individually wrapped piece contains coconut sugar instead of cane sugar. We say a Cocomel a day keeps the fall blues away. 
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Unreal

5Unreal makes classic candy with less sugar

When you’re craving candy and a healthier alternative simply won’t do, reach for a handful of Unreal goodies. The vegan-friendly company has reformulated many of its bite-sized treats to offer a sweet option with less sugar than its candy competitors (between 36 and 60 percent less, depending on the variety). Vegan options include Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, and Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups. 
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YumEarth

6These YumEarth treats have 100 calories or less

For a classic candy taste, you can’t go wrong with YumEarth. This candy brand boasts an array of organic, vegan options, ranging from dairy-free M&M-style chocolate gems to lollipops, fruit chews, and more. The portion-controlled snack packs contain 100 calories or less, depending on the candy. Note: according to the brand, all of YumEarth’s candy treats are suitable for vegans, except for its gummy bears. 
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Rule Breaker

7 Chickpeas are the secret to these tasty chewy Rule Breaker cookies

If houses had handed out these chickpea-based treats during our trick-or-treating days, we would have been over the moon. These tender, chewy cookies are more of an after-dinner treat than a snack, but with chickpeas as the first ingredient, their nutritional profile is far superior to that of a candy bar. 
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Partake

8 Partake’s mini cookies are ready for trick-or-treaters

Some prefer cookies to candy, but handing out loose cookies on Halloween is generally frowned upon. Enter: the Partake snack pack. These mini chocolate chip morsels are free of the top nine allergens, making them safe for all trick-or-treaters. Still have leftovers after the last ghost and goblin have gone? Pour yourself a bowl of non-dairy milk and eat these like cereal.  
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Fruit Riot

9Fruit Riot turns frozen grapes into sour candy

These may be grapes, but trust us, they’re unlike any grapes you’ve ever had before. Fruit Riot’s low-calorie frozen grapes actually pack a tongue-twisting sour punch, thanks to a candy coating and a splash of lemon juice.
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Maxine’s Heavenly

10Maxine’s Heavenly’s cookies put a better-for-you twist on dessert 

Soft, oaty, and studded with chocolate chips, these wholesome cookies contain far less sugar than a king-size candy bar. Maxine’s delightfully soft cookies are made with ingredients parents can feel good about: gluten-free oats, dates, flaxseed, and organic coconut nectar, just to name a few. 
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MadeGood

11Kids and adults will love these MadeGood cookies

MadeGood’s soft-baked cookie pouches are a Halloween win for both kids and adults, so it’s worth stocking up your pantry before the spookiest day of the year arrives. They’re tasty, wholesome, and gluten-free.
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Trubar

12 Trubar protein bars taste sweet enough to be candy

Okay, it’s technically a protein bar—but hear us out. Trubar isn’t your standard “healthy” pick-me-up. These bars taste sweet enough to pass for candy and come in flavors like Whole Lotta Macchiato, Daydreaming About Donuts, and Strawberry Shorty Got Cake.
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Lärabar

13 Lärabar Minis

Finally, “fun-sized” bars that actually satisfy instead of spiking a sugar craving. Lärabar offers mini-sized versions of its most indulgent flavors: peanut butter chocolate chip, chocolate chip cookie dough, and double dark chocolate. Go ahead, have one of each! 
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Lil Bucks

14Clusterbucks prove granola can satisfy your sweet tooth

Sure, it’s granola—but don’t let that fool you. Lil Bucks’ Clusterbucks are organic, nut-free, packed with fiber, and taste just like birthday cake. What’s not to love? Other candy-inspired flavors include Snickerdoodle and Chocolate Sea Salt.
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Rind

15Rind delivers candy flavor without the candy

Fruit is nature’s candy, but Rind made it just a little bit better. The brand is known for its skin-on, upcycled dried fruit chips and chewies. Those who gravitate to gummy candy will enjoy the chewy versions of these chips. Straw-Peary is one of our favorite flavors, but we also love Cocoa Berry and Toasted Vanilla Sea Salt Coconut Crisps.
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Bare

16Bare’s fruit snacks belong in your Halloween haul

Fruit becomes candy when dehydrated and transformed into a crispy snack you can grab by the fistful. This natural snacking company has been around for years, but we finally realized that its spiced apple, banana, and coconut chips actually make a decent Halloween treat. Flavors range from Cinnamon to Granny Smith to Simply Banana. We love to mix and match.
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