Vegan Candy Guide - 11 Delicious Vegan Candy You Should Try In 2023

Let’s address the elephant in the room. Is candy vegan? Like a lot of food out there, not all of them are. That’s why we’re taking the time to put the spotlight on candies that are vegan.

Also, everyone has their own definition of what candy is. Some limit candies to hard sweets, gummies, and lollipops. But, there are folks who consider chocolates to be candies or candy bars. No matter where you fall on the what is candy spectrum, don’t worry. Our list is extensive and will cover just about anything sweet your heart desires.

Yum Earth’s Sour Giggles Organic Chewy Candy Bites

Sweet and sour, you can see why it’s a fave of ours. You can a non-sour Original Giggles variant, but we think there’s just something about the Sour Giggles. Plus, they’re lip-puckeringly good! Because of their size and how they’re shaped, these are the vegan alternative to candies that rhyme with “littles” (if you know what we mean). Even better, these are free of artificial dyes and flavors. 

Yum Earth Organic Lollipops

We’re suckers for Yum Earth’s Organic Lollipops! Free from common allergens like wheat, gluten, soy, and nuts, a pack is great for sharing. The pops also come in assorted flavors, not just one. Folks can choose from pomegranate, peach, strawberry, and cherry flavors!

Yum Earth Organic Wild Peppermint Drops

We know they’re on the minty side, but candy is still candy! True to Yum Earth fashion, these Peppermint Drops are free from common allergens. A minty candy like this can be helpful for upset tummies. If you’re feeling a little dizzy, some folks swear by minty treats to help ease the symptoms.

Major English Toffee Bar by Go Max Go Foods

Some of the best vegan candies are chocolatey and sweet… just like this. The Major English Toffee Bar is a rich, decadent treat that’s free from dairy…oh, and gluten, too! Plant-based and free from artificial ingredients, it’s a tasty bar with crisp toffee and chocolate coating, If you’re on the hunt for one of the best dairy-free chocolate candies, you’re already looking at it!

Whims Peanut Butter Cups

Say hello to the vegan alternative to candies that rhyme with pieces! We know you know what we mean. Whims’ Peanut Butter Cups are perfectly balanced and made with 100% plant-based and non-GMO ingredients. Creamy and dreamy, we like packing these treats into a packed lunch or backpack!

White Cleo's Peanut Butter Cups by Go Max Go Foods

Another peanut butter cup on our list of the best dairy-free candies (are these candy bars or chocolate bars?) is made by Go Max Go Foods. White Cleo's Peanut Butter Cups are made with the creamiest peanut butter and coated with the smoothest dairy-free choc. 

Caramel Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Bar by Hands Off My Chocolate

It may look like a pack or bar of chocolate, but not quite. Well, yeah, Caramel Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Bars have BAR in the name, which can be confusing…Let us explain! Every pack contains individual rice milk-based chocolates. Since these are filled with hazelnut praline and bits of sea salt caramel, we’re glad that these are chocolate pieces instead of a whole bar - it makes portion control so much easier!'

Project 7 Low-Sugar Gummy Bears 

On to more familiar candies that are vegan! If you belong to a sweet-loving household, then you’d better keep packs of Project 7 Low-Sugar Gummy Bears around! For the whole pack, you’re only getting 3 grams of sugar, making them safer to keep around your kids… and you! Did we mention that they’re also just 60 calories for the entire thing?

Smart Sweets Sweet Fish Gummy Candies

Smart Sweets Sweet Fish Gummy Candies are your alternatives to a particular Swedish candy. 13 grams of fiber, 100 calories, and ONLY 3 grams of sugar for the entire pack? How is that even possible? You know, we don’t really need to spend too much brainpower trying to figure it out - we’re just happy to be chewing the best vegan candy out there!

Chewie Fruities Organic Candy Packs by Torie & Howard

These little fruity morsels are made by none other than Torie & Howard! Their Chewie Fruities Organic Candy Pack are chewy, organic candies. No soy, wheat, nuts, gluten, or dairy are used to make them. They’re also free from any artificial colors and dreaded corn syrup!

Candy People’s VegoBears

Juicy, gelatin-free, and delightfully chewy, Candy People’s VegoBears come in a Malibu Foamy or Venice Beach Sour variant. And, when we say foamy, we mean that they’re soft and fluffy. Totally opposite from those gummies that are harder than usual - we know how much those candies are misleading.

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There you have it. We didn't just give you THE best vegan candy - we gave you 11! If your sweet tooth is looking for something to enjoy, you now know what to get!