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
I 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
That is so so so wonderful to hear!!! I hope this does help then!
Laurie says
A fantastic list for every little trick or treater out there.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Joanita Theron says
Thank 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
Thank you so much 🙂 Hopefully it was helpful!
Raia says
Great list, Rebecca! I love all the health options. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Mila says
Thank you for linking up last week!
Your post has been featured 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Miz Helen says
Hi Rebecca,
This is a great collection of treats for the upcoming season!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Erica says
This is a great roundup for families who need to be careful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yup!
Kim~madeinaday says
Great Recipe Ideas here! Pinned to my Halloween Party Food Board!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Kim~madeinaday says
Ooops! Sharing on Fb today too!
Shellie Bowdoin says
This is a helpful resource for parents.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yup! That was the intention.
Amber-Jane says
Such a fantastic list Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Sandy Sandmeyer says
I know a lot of moms who will appreciate this post.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Me too 😛
Mary, Living a Sunshine Life says
Thanks 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
O well that’s good! Having some non edible and edible options can be a great idea too!
Honest mum says
What a fab round-up. Your site is such a wealth of knowledge for healthy foodies.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That’s the goal of my site, a place for healthy allergy-free living!
Marla says
HI 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
Conventional candy is pretty scary 😛
Sarah says
Thank 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
I bet you could just MAKE something super fabulous!
Denise says
Thank you for this list. This will come in hand for so many… teachers should have it on hand!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s not specific, just a resource to find options!
Annmarie says
Great list! Definitely going to be sharing with other moms!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Lazy Budget Chef says
I could kiss you for this list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahaha, hopefully you can find some goodies from these great companies and websites!
Miss Polkadot says
In 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
And I say the candy tradition should stay that way like it always has!
Hannah says
Awesome list! I’m definitely going to share it around 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!!
Sina @Vegan Heaven says
What a great list, Rebecca! 🙂 I’m sure this will help a lot of parents whose kids have allergies. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Sina! So many resources!
Emma says
This 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
Exactly!!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
What a great list! The freeze-dried fruit is a GREAT idea 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Right!? A nice crunchy sweetness that can also be “healthy” 😉
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says
Great list, Rebecca. Much needed since so many kids seem to have sensitivities these days.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know, sad 🙁 But hopefulful!
Leslie says
These 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
No! That’s never fun! There are candy treat options!!
Michele says
Really love this! Halloween is definitely a day when everyone should have a little candy (or a lot!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’d go with a lot…..and at night….so no one goes to sleep 😛
Suzan says
What a great list to have – so many children can get deathly ill today…………
Thanks for sharing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
But there are some nice options for everyone to enjoy at least something!
Kathryn Grace says
Thanks for compiling this comprehensive list. Will come in mighty handy. Pinning.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Perfect collection! I should check them out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
These sites and companies have tons of options!
Camille says
This 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
There really are other safe treats at least!!
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple Blog says
This 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
Eh, but toys are pretty boring 😛 Haha!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I 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
I’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
I love this list! I need to print it and stick it on my fridge! Thanks Rebecca
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Shashi!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
what a fabulous resource! sharing this now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Jessica!
Harriet Emily says
Wow, 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
I think I need to make some of my own too!
lindsay says
thank 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
Yay! Thanks Lindsay 🙂