It doesn’t matter what anyone says now in the decades of scrutinizing food, parenting, and the lifestyle. Halloween is a tradition where sweet treats are involved and nothing should change that. Not even food allergies. If you want some candy, something sweet, you should be able to enjoy that tradition and choice. I learned about my food allergies and Celiac Disease at a later age so my trick-or-treating days were almost over anyway. But if I had them when I was in the height of my dressing up, going door-to-door, and filling my huge pillowcase with candy days, I would have felt extremely left out and angry.
So may it be Celiac Disease, a wheat allergy, egg allergy, dairy allergy, soy allergy, tree nut allergy, peanut allergy, corn allergy, fish allergy, shellfish allergy, thankfully there are some great companies and online retailers out there making some fun candy and treats (free of all the above allergens) so we can all still have a little Halloween celebration!
Amanda’s Own Confections (Various candies and chocolates of all kinds)
Annie’s Homegrown (Fruit Snacks)
Bare Snacks (Fruit and Coconut Chips)
Brother’s All Natural (Free-Dried Fruit and Fruit Clusters)
Candy Tree (Jelly/Gummy Candy, Lollipops)
Crispy Green (Freeze-Dried Fruit)
Crunchies Food (Freeze-Dried Fruit)
Enjoy Life Foods (Chocolate Bars, Trail Mixes)
Funky Monkey Snacks (Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks)
Gerbs Allergy Friendly Foods (Chocolates, Trail Mixes)
Gimbals Fine Candies (Jelly/Gummy and Hard Candies, Licorice)
Glee Gum (Gum, Gum Pops)
Go Organic (Chews and Hard Candies)
Go Raw (Chocolates, Various sweet snacks)
Indie Candy (Various candies and chocolates of all kinds)
Premium Chocolatiers (Various chocolate candies)
Natural Candy Store (Various candies and chocolates of all kinds/brands)
Smarties (All the Smarties!)
Surf Sweets (Jelly/Gummy Candies)
Tasty Brand (Gummies, Fruit Snacks)
Yummy Earth (Jelly/Gummy Candies, Lollipops, Fruit Snacks)
Of course, if you happen to be throwing your own shin-dig, you could also make some homemade treats like:
Soft & Grainless Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
Crunchy Cinnamon “Sugar” Chickpeas
Mint Chocolate Sunflower Bites
I hope by posting this a month in advance you’ll have ample time to decide on some awesome and safe candies and treats for every little trick-or-treater and Halloween party-goer! Fun holidays should be able to be enjoyed by all (even if a bit modified!). Happy treating!
So tell me:
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M says
October 17, 2015 at 1:58 amI found your page via Google, searching for allergy free candy. I just found out a little neighbor has peanut and egg allergies, so I want to be able to find some candy that will be enjoyed without having to worry (much, hopefully). Thank you for list, it has helped me so much!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 17, 2015 at 3:21 amThat is so so so wonderful to hear!!! I hope this does help then!
Laurie says
October 15, 2015 at 11:29 amA fantastic list for every little trick or treater out there.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 15, 2015 at 11:30 amThanks!
Joanita Theron says
October 10, 2015 at 3:02 amThank you so much for sharing this awesome list. Sometimes is the spirit of celebrating a Holiday or special occasion the consideration of children (or adults) with allergies are often lost. This is such a great list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 10, 2015 at 3:32 amThank you so much 🙂 Hopefully it was helpful!
Raia says
October 8, 2015 at 2:03 pmGreat list, Rebecca! I love all the health options. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 8, 2015 at 2:03 pmThanks!
Mila says
October 8, 2015 at 8:07 amThank you for linking up last week!
Your post has been featured 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 8, 2015 at 10:23 amThanks!
Miz Helen says
October 6, 2015 at 12:47 pmHi Rebecca,
This is a great collection of treats for the upcoming season!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 6, 2015 at 12:51 pmThanks!
Erica says
October 5, 2015 at 12:56 pmThis is a great roundup for families who need to be careful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 5, 2015 at 2:07 pmYup!
Kim~madeinaday says
October 5, 2015 at 11:26 amGreat Recipe Ideas here! Pinned to my Halloween Party Food Board!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 5, 2015 at 11:49 amThanks!
Kim~madeinaday says
October 5, 2015 at 12:51 pmOoops! Sharing on Fb today too!
Shellie Bowdoin says
October 5, 2015 at 5:47 amThis is a helpful resource for parents.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 5, 2015 at 7:20 amYup! That was the intention.
Amber-Jane says
October 5, 2015 at 5:23 amSuch a fantastic list Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 5, 2015 at 7:19 amThanks!
Sandy Sandmeyer says
October 4, 2015 at 8:47 pmI know a lot of moms who will appreciate this post.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 4, 2015 at 11:10 pmMe too 😛
Mary, Living a Sunshine Life says
October 3, 2015 at 10:33 pmThanks for this list. My daughter has an allergy to Red dye 40 where she breaks out in hives, so Halloween treats are always a time for her to sigh and accept that she can’t enjoy over 50% of what’s in her bag. We’re doing the Teal Pumpkin Project this year and handing out little toys instead of food. I know a few places in our neighborhood do this already, and I have friends whose kids have kids with peanut allergies, and my brother in law has tree nut allergies, so this post is a big positive for us. I can’t wait to share it with others!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 4, 2015 at 12:52 amO well that’s good! Having some non edible and edible options can be a great idea too!
Honest mum says
October 3, 2015 at 8:03 amWhat a fab round-up. Your site is such a wealth of knowledge for healthy foodies.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 3, 2015 at 1:14 pmThat’s the goal of my site, a place for healthy allergy-free living!
Marla says
October 2, 2015 at 4:15 pmHI Rebecca,
I truly appreciate you giving such a great list of alternative treats for Halloween because there sure are a lot of children out there that have so many food allergies. Besides the treats you buy in most stores are filled toxic chemicals.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 2, 2015 at 4:33 pmConventional candy is pretty scary 😛
Sarah says
October 2, 2015 at 12:05 pmThank you for posting this list! With so many allergies out there it can be hard sometimes to come up with treats that all kids can have. I’m in charge of the Halloween Party for Aurora’s class this year so this will come in handy as I know this year there are children with both dairy allergies as well as gluten free, but will be checking to see if there are others.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 2, 2015 at 12:14 pmI bet you could just MAKE something super fabulous!
Denise says
October 2, 2015 at 9:11 amThank you for this list. This will come in hand for so many… teachers should have it on hand!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 2, 2015 at 11:12 amIt’s not specific, just a resource to find options!
Annmarie says
October 2, 2015 at 7:50 amGreat list! Definitely going to be sharing with other moms!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 2, 2015 at 7:54 amThanks!
Lazy Budget Chef says
October 1, 2015 at 1:58 pmI could kiss you for this list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 1, 2015 at 3:32 pmHahaha, hopefully you can find some goodies from these great companies and websites!
Miss Polkadot says
October 1, 2015 at 10:39 amIn your excitement about all the options you forgot to let us know what we should tell you ;). But I’ll just go ahead and say that I went trick-or-treating less times than I can count on one hand in my childhood. Halloween’s not popular over here but we did particpate in ‘Laternelaufen’/lantern parades. And the candy was obviously the best part. What’s not to like about getting oodles more of candy than your parents would ever allow you?! (:
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 1, 2015 at 11:31 amAnd I say the candy tradition should stay that way like it always has!
Hannah says
September 30, 2015 at 1:41 pmAwesome list! I’m definitely going to share it around 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2015 at 2:06 pmThank you!!
Sina @Vegan Heaven says
September 30, 2015 at 9:07 amWhat a great list, Rebecca! 🙂 I’m sure this will help a lot of parents whose kids have allergies. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2015 at 9:54 amThanks Sina! So many resources!
Emma says
September 30, 2015 at 8:25 amThis is a great idea for a post. No child should miss out on yummy treats on Halloween – or, even more important, *feel* like they are missing out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2015 at 9:53 amExactly!!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
September 30, 2015 at 7:29 amWhat a great list! The freeze-dried fruit is a GREAT idea 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2015 at 7:40 amRight!? A nice crunchy sweetness that can also be “healthy” 😉
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says
September 30, 2015 at 12:22 amGreat list, Rebecca. Much needed since so many kids seem to have sensitivities these days.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2015 at 1:32 amI know, sad 🙁 But hopefulful!
Leslie says
September 29, 2015 at 10:49 pmThese are great ideas! A lot of little mouths are allergic to things. I thought about doing a non candy treat this year.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2015 at 1:31 amNo! That’s never fun! There are candy treat options!!
Michele says
September 29, 2015 at 9:13 pmReally love this! Halloween is definitely a day when everyone should have a little candy (or a lot!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2015 at 1:29 amI’d go with a lot…..and at night….so no one goes to sleep 😛
Suzan says
September 29, 2015 at 6:07 pmWhat a great list to have – so many children can get deathly ill today…………
Thanks for sharing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 6:20 pmBut there are some nice options for everyone to enjoy at least something!
Kathryn Grace says
September 29, 2015 at 2:40 pmThanks for compiling this comprehensive list. Will come in mighty handy. Pinning.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 2:52 pmThank you!!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
September 29, 2015 at 2:25 pmPerfect collection! I should check them out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 2:52 pmThese sites and companies have tons of options!
Camille says
September 29, 2015 at 12:54 pmThis is a great list! It drives me nuts when all the peanut and peanut butter candy is marketed hard around Halloween. Half the people can’t even eat that stuff anymore.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 12:55 pmThere really are other safe treats at least!!
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple Blog says
September 29, 2015 at 11:36 amThis is such a great guide!!! It is also good to keep small toys around for kids who have allergies beyond just celiac disease.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 12:41 pmEh, but toys are pretty boring 😛 Haha!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
September 29, 2015 at 10:22 amI think a pillowcase full of these treats would be far more tasty then a pillowcase full of the usual stuff! Actually I’ll just take an entire pillowcase full of the Bare Fruit cinnamon apple chips, those are my jam I could eat them all night 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 12:40 pmI’m more of a chocolate candy kinda person 😉 Maybe I should give out bags of chia seeds to the kiddos 😉 Although….I might get arrested!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
September 29, 2015 at 9:55 amI love this list! I need to print it and stick it on my fridge! Thanks Rebecca
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 12:39 pmThanks Shashi!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
September 29, 2015 at 9:39 amwhat a fabulous resource! sharing this now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 12:39 pmThanks Jessica!
Harriet Emily says
September 29, 2015 at 9:27 amWow, this is such an amazing list Rebecca! What a great idea to share too – this will help so many people! I love the sound of all of these treats, I can see myself being very busing making candy for Halloween this year!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 12:38 pmI think I need to make some of my own too!
lindsay says
September 29, 2015 at 8:10 amthank you for this! i get asked a lot and i can never remember it all. You’re the best! sharing with my friends. <3 happy safe halloween
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2015 at 8:29 amYay! Thanks Lindsay 🙂