In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we share tips and resources for enjoying a vegan Halloween. We share some basic pointers for identifying which candies are vegan, a list of our favorite vegan candies (both “accidentally vegan” and “intentionally vegan”), our favorite homemade vegan candies and treats, vegan Halloween themed foods, and resources for shopping and further reading. We include peanut free and other allergy friendly ideas as well.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Products Mentioned

Enjoy Life   https://enjoylifefoods.com/collections/shop-all

UnReal   https://getunreal.com

UnReal “Peanut M&Ms” Candy   https://shop.getunreal.com/Dark-Chocolate-Peanut-Gems-Snack-Pack/p/UNR-006413&c=UnReal@SnackBags

Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups  http://www.justins.com/nut-butter-cups

Theo Peanut Butter Cups  https://theochocolate.com/dark-chocolate-peanut-butter-cups/

Pea Not Cups   https://www.nowheychocolate.com/Milk_Free_Nut_Free_Gluten_Free_p/vegan-chocolate-peanot-cups.htm

Free to Be Sunflower Cups  https://free2bfoods.com/collections/sun-cups-minis

Cocomel Bites  https://jjssweets.com/pages/cocomel-bites-sea-salt-and-vanilla

Softer than Brittle (Pecan)  http://www.softerthanbrittle.com/stbpecan.html

Crescent Roll Dough   https://www.pillsbury.com/products/crescents/original

Dandies Marshmallows https://dandies.com

Trader Joe’s Marshmallows https://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/5128

Sprouts Chocolate Chips  https://shop.sprouts.com/product/27570/sprouts-semi-sweet-chocolate-chips-10-oz

Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chips    https://www.influenster.com/reviews/trader-joes-semi-sweet-chocolate-chips-12-oz-bag

Kirkland Chocolate Chips  https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-semi-sweet-chocolate-chips%2C-4.5-lbs.product.100381477.html

Nestle Simply Chocolate Chips  https://www.target.com/p/nestle-toll-house-simply-delicious-semi-sweet-baking-chips-10oz/-/A-53443807

 Recipes Mentioned

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups  https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Peanut-Butter-Cups-Recipe.pdf

Homemade Candy Bars (Crunch Bar & Mr. Goodbar)  https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Homemade-Vegan-Candy-Bars-Recipe.pdf

Muddy Buddies (use vegan chocolate chips and any vegan butter)  https://www.chex.com/recipes/chex-muddy-buddies/

Kettle Corn (my recipe is a little different as mentioned in the episode, but this is the same ingredients and explains the process) https://www.weelittlevegans.com/vegan-maple-kettle-corn/

Mummy Dogs (use vegan hot dogs such as Lightlife Smart Dogs) https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-mummy-dogs/d52a57d7-ab8a-4a1c-8dae-f9f90d03b912

 Mummy Calzone (use vegan cheese and vegan fillings, but use recipe for inspiration and layout)  https://www.imnotthenanny.com/2016/10/mummy-calzone-recipe.html

Spider Ring Taco (use vegan ingredients such as Gardein Beefless Crumbles, but use this recipe for inspiration) http://pocketchangegourmet.com/halloween-food-for-kids-spider-taco-ring/

 Pizza Fingers (use vegan cheese) https://tipbuzz.com/witches-fingers/

 Resources Mentioned

Sweets & Desserts Webinar   https://youtu.be/-qhG2AI72hI 

Natural Candy Store    https://www.naturalcandystore.com/category/vegan-candy  

No Whey foods  https://www.nowheychocolate.com

PETA Vegan Halloween Candy Guide    https://www.peta.org/living/food/vegan-halloween-candies/

PETA Guide to Chewing Gum    https://www.peta2.com/vegan-life/is-gum-vegan