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The VegOut Guide to Halloween: Must-Have Spooky Treats

We’re revealing our go-to treats for the Halloween season!

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We’re revealing our go-to treats for the Halloween season!

It’s that time of year again! Spooky, right? You’re probably putting the finishing touches on your DIY costume and rounding up all your vegan-friendly trick-or-treating candy as we speak. Let us give you a few more treats to consider for this year’s Halloween candy bowl. From tasty vegan chocolates to spooky fruit-based bites and nostalgic candy bars, you won’t want to miss out on these must-try Halloween treats. So, sit back, get cozy, prepare your holiday set-up, and check out our 2023 Vegan Halloween Guide!

Trupo Treats

Halloween costume: check! Trick-or-treat candy: also check! You know we are stocking up on Trupo Treats vegan candies this time of year! ICYMI, this plant-based brand is known for offering vegan versions of the candy bars you grew up with, and we are all about that sweet, sweet nostalgia! Think chocolate-coated crispy wafer bars, creamy milk chocolates, and chocolaty gem candies. The brand’s throwback Wafer Bars can be found in Chocolate Crème, Hazelnut Crème, and Peanut Butter Crème, while the Mylk Chocolate Bars come in Classic, Rice Crunch, and S’mores flavors. Looks like we’ll just have to get them all!

And if that sweet chocolaty variety wasn’t enough, the brand has officially launched two new candy bars, and you’re going to want to check them out ASAP! What childhood favorites have Trupo Treats veganized this time? America’s favorite Chocolatey Nougat Bars are now available for pre-order! Say what?! Both the classic Nougat Bars and the Peanut Caramel Nougat Bars will soon blow you away with their fluffy whipped nougat filling and smooth oat milk chocolate exterior. So, here’s your sign to extend this candy-loving season by pre-ordering these tasty bars today!

For a spooky deal this Halloween from Trupo Treats, buy a pack of 24 bars and get 24 more bars for free!

Trupo Treats vegan candy

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OCHO

Known for its small-batch recipes and handmade fillings, OCHO candies are organic, fair trade, and beyond delicious. We’re totally batty for their vegan-friendly candy choices, including candy bars, minis, and caramels. We would be more than happy to find them in our trick-or-treat bags this year. Both the Dark Chocolate Coconut and Dark Chocolate PB bars and minis are certified vegan, so add them to your Halloween shopping list ASAP. But don’t skimp on OCHO’s newest kids on the block, the Plant-Based Caramels! How can you say no to chocolate-coated vegan caramels? We certainly can’t!

What makes these vegan caramels so special? OCHO enlisted some help in the kitchen from Miyoko’s Creamery. So that caramelly filling you’re going to swoon over this Halloween season is made with the brand’s European-Style Cultured Vegan Butter. OCHO caramels can be found in four mouthwatering flavors: Classic, Coffee, Chocolate, and Cinnamon. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, we really love variety when it comes to fun new vegan products, especially during food-friendly celebrations.

Use promo code VEGOUT15 for 15% off your order through December 31!

Ocho vegan chocolate

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No Whey

Sure, we love all the fruit-flavored candies in our trick-or-treat bag, but there is something so nostalgic about enjoying classic chocolate candy on Halloween. And the companies that are offering vegan-friendly chocolate candies are seriously doing the most! No Whey not only features options that are vegan, but these tasty chocolates are free from the top eight allergens, making them an inclusive choice for all your Halloween festivities and beyond. That means no milk, peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, eggs, soy, sesame, or artificial colors or flavors. We love to see it!

This season you can catch us stocking up on the brand’s Halloween Minis Variety Pack. This tasty sampler features Mini Milkless (dairy-free candy bars), Choco No No’s (candy-coated chocolate pieces), Pea Not Cups (nut-free chocolate cups), and Bag of Terror (chocolate-covered pretzels). Is your mouth watering yet? Because, same! You and your trick-or-treaters are going to love the tasty selection of these vegan chocolate candies. No Whey also features chocolate lollipops in a handful of spooky shapes and other fall-friendly treats to reminisce over all year round.

Use promo code VEGOUT for 15% off your order through October 25!

No Whey vegan candy bars

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That’s it.

We’re mixing up our plant-based chocolate spread with some fun-sized fruit bars. Are you with us? Available in Mummy Mango and Wicked Banana varieties, That’s it. Spooky Fruit Bites contain only two ingredients—both of which are fruit! These new kid-friendly bites are non-GMO, allergy-friendly, kosher, and gluten-free. And because these snacks contain only fruit, they are free from added sugar, juices, purees, and concentrates, which is a welcome change for such a sweet holiday. Plus these new Halloween faves come in a 40-pack, perfect for festive parties, trick-or-treaters, and beyond.

Thinking about stocking up for the spooky season? These fruit-based bites are sure to keep you and your crew fueled all Halloween long! Find these festive treats at Costco, Amazon, and the That’s it. website. In addition to the brand’s Spooky Fruit Bites, That’s it. specializes in fruit-based bars, crunchy fruit bites, and plant-based truffles. Needless to say, we are obsessed with the brand’s lineup of better-for-you treats made from simple ingredients. You can catch us snacking on That’s it. products during travel days, long work stretches, and of course ghoulish holidays like Halloween.

That's It. vegan candy

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Nelly’s Organics

Spooky season is upon us. If you’re ISO better-for-you vegan chocolate bars to stock up on this year, you won’t want to miss Nelly’s Organics. Made with certified organic, nutrient-dense whole foods and fair-trade Italian dark chocolate, Nelly’s Organics chocolate bars are hands down the way to go this year. Not only are these treats totally delectable, but they are free from additives, preservatives, soy, gluten, GMOs, palm oil, and of course animal ingredients. What’s not to love? You’re seriously going to want to trick-or-treat yourself to one of each chocolate bar variety.

Nelly’s Organics bars can be found in several tasty flavors, nostalgic and novel alike. Choose from Caramel Nougat, Chunky Almond Butter, Coconut, Double Chocolate, German Chocolate, Nutty Nougat, Peanut Butter & Coconut, and Peanut Butter Quinoa varieties. BRB, we’re filling up our jack-o’-lantern candy bucket immediately. Can you blame us? If you want to feel good about your Halloween candy selection this year, give Nelly’s Organics chocolate bars a go!

Nelly's vegan candy bar

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LOVE CORN

Move over candy corn! This year we are passing out crunchy LOVE CORN packs to our trick-or-treaters! These vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO corn nut snacks are made with three simple ingredients—just corn, sunflower oil, and seasoning—nothing spooky here! Crunchy snack lovers can find Tasty LOVE CORN in flavors like Sea Salt, BBQ, and Salt & Vinegar. When in doubt, try them all!

Here’s your sign to shake things up and skip the sugar rush this Halloween by passing out individual bags of LOVE CORN. Stock up on your own accord or opt for LOVE CORN’s Halloween special! The vegan brand is currently featuring its limited edition Spooky Pack for the season, and we are all about it. Loaded with 20 bags of Cheddar LOVE CORN, this product is available at Whole Foods Market and on Amazon. It sounds like it’s time to secure your status as the favorite haunted house on the street with this inclusive snack.

Use promo code RIPCANDYCORN for 10% off your LOVE CORN Spooky Pack!

LOVE CORN vegan pack

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Anja Grommons

Anja Grommons

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During her studies to become a registered dietitian, Anja—a longtime vegetarian—transitioned to a vegan diet. Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the time (Go Broncos!), she met Maggie and Tammie through VegOut Kalamazoo (one of VegOut’s first focus cities) and began collaborating with the duo. When she’s not writing about new vegan eats, practicing as a pediatric clinical dietitian, and virtually coaching fellow plant-based eaters, you can find her creating veg-centric recipes, trying new cruelty-free products, and spending time with her partner Addison and cat Kovu.

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