Keeping it vegan for trick-or-treaters knocking on the door or party guests mingling at your Halloween bash requires a little planning and forethought, but it can be done. Some tips and tricks for treats and more to serve ghouls, vamps and other creatures come All Hallows Eve.
Vegan Treats for Would-Be Tricksters
When the littles in the neighborhood come pounding the pavement looking for a treat, have your basket of vegan goodies ready. You’ll be happy to learn that many of kids’ favorites are vegan—including Sour Patch Kids, Airheads, Jolly Ranchers, Dum Dums, Skittles, Smarties and Laffy Taffy. And don’t forget about Annie’s Organic snacks, a vegan fave—there’s a bevy of Annie’s snacks to choose from this Halloween, from bunny grahams to chocolate chip cookie bites to fruit snacks, all in fun, individual serving-size Halloween-themed packaging.
If none of these traditional candies strikes your fancy, check out Whole Foods to find UNREAL candies, including nut butter cups, chocolate gems (they’re like M&Ms) and coconut-filled choco bars (UNREAL’s version of Mounds). You can also visit SkimResources.com to find Rule Breaker brownies and blondies—all chickpea-based. Or give them a healthy treat that’s disguised as a delicious candy bar with Larabar’s minis, available in fan favorites such as chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter chocolate chip. They’
Yummy Vegan Options for Party Goers
Hosting a Halloween bash for the besties and their plus-ones? Stir up a deliciously refreshing vegan punch for all to slurp (spiking, optional). A simple, basic recipe:
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup each pineapple and mango juice
- 4 cups sparkling water
Serve as is or add your own adult spirits.
Along with this yummy punch, consider serving vegan-friendly crackers and chips (one to try: Earth Balance vegan cheddar flavor squares) with plant-based cheeses and cheese dips. Pumpkin pie dessert hummus paired with skewered fruit or pretzels is also a yummy touch. Don’t forget your adult guests will also appreciate some sugary treats. Tempt every
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