Easter Treats: The Guide to Organic, Allergy-Friendly and Vegan Candy

Updated for 2019! You’ve probably seen my big list of Dairy-free Chocolate Bunnies for various tastes and diets, including vegans and food allergic consumers. But what would that basket of Easter treats be without some colorful candy thrown into the mix? But Peeps and plain old jellybeans are so last century. Candy is evolving as small and large manufacturers emerge with a range of organic, allergy-friendly, and vegan sweets.

Pictured above is a Strawberry Hill Lollipop.

Easter Treats: The Guide to Organic, Allergy-Friendly and Vegan Candy

If you want bunnies, jelly beans, and spring colors, look no further than this list of dairy-free, natural and organic candies.

YumEarth Organic Easter Candies & Lollipops

Founded by two kid (and sugar) loving fathers, YumEarth proudly manufactures a wide range of organic, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly candies. For Easter, they have an Assorted Lollipop package, Bunny Gummies, Sour Beans, and a Variety Pack that includes all three. They’re each Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Top Allergen-Free, and they come in fun fruit-sweetened flavors like pomegranate pucker, perfectly peach, and mango tango.
Website to Order: yumearth.com or Amazon.com
For: Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Multiple Food Allergies

Black Forest Organic Easter Candies

Black Forest has a big range of Easter candies, but you might not see them on their website. However, they are readily available online and via major stores like Target. Keep your eyes open for their Sweet & Sour Bunny Gummies and Assorted Bunny Mix. This brand isn’t strictly vegan, because they do use gelatin and beeswax in their candies.
Where to Purchase: Target or Amazon.com
For: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free, and Multiple Food Allergies

Wholesome Organic Easter Lollipops

These cute bunny lollipops are naturally flavored and come in a variety pack of Lemon, Strawberry, and Watermelon. They are labeled as nut-free, gluten-free, corn syrup-free, and naturally vegan. As for milk allergies, the company said, “There is dairy in the facility, but on a different floor with a different HVAC system.” They are certified kosher pareve.
Where to Purchase: wholesomesweet.com or Amazon
For: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, and Multiple Food Allergies

Surf Sweets Organic Jelly Beans

Surf Sweets is now produced by Wholesome, the brand noted above. But they have retained their own candy style, and are reportedly still made in a facility free of the top 10 allergens. For Easter they have Spring Jelly Beans that come in bags of mini packages. And each serving contains 100% of the daily value for Vitamin C.
Where to Purchase: wholesomesweet.com or Amazon
For: Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Multiple Food Allergies

Jed’s Maple Candy

These cute little Easter shapes are made of 100% pure maple syrup with no other ingredients. There facility does handle some top allergens, but these candies are reportedly made on a dedicated line with nothing but maple syrup.
Where to Purchase: jedsmaple.com or naturalcandystore.com
For: Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Multiple Food Allergies

Strawberry Hill Lollipops

This whimsical candy company makes lollipops for all occasions with adorable designs. And they’re labeled as corn syrup free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and made in a nut free facility. Some of their Easter-themed lollipops include bunnies, Easter eggs, duckies, and frosted cupcakes. But the lollipop designs can change from year to year.
Where to Purchase: www.strawberryhillcandy.com 
For: Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Multiple Food Allergies

Jelly Belly Organic Jelly Beans

The packaging isn’t technically Easter-themed, but the pink, orange, and yellow little jelly beans inside give a shout out to the season. It’s a fruit-flavored collection that’s certified kosher pareve, and made without gelatin, gluten, peanuts, or dairy.
Where to Purchase: Amazon
For: Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Peanut-Free

Easter Treats: Honorable Mention Candies

The following brands don’t have Easter-specific candies, but they are still great individually-wrapped options for dairy-free baskets.

• CleanCandy – This is the first brand of Fair Trade hard candy. The’re also labeled as organic, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher.
• Cocomels – These are individually wrapped dairy-free, vegan, coconut milk caramels in various flavors.
• Glee Gum – This natural gum is no longer vegan, but it is still allergy-friendly and comes in small packs.
• Torie & Howard – Their individually-wrapped hard candies come in amazing flavors.

Important Notes

Be Allergen Aware: If your special diet needs are particular, please read this article carefully and inquire with the manufacturer prior to purchasing. I have included notes on what “free-from” needs these companies cater to (including soy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free!). However, products, ingredients and processes may change at any time and cross-contamination can be a risk in manufacturing. Always double check with the manufacturer before purchasing or consuming any food whenever there is a food allergy concern.

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