If you are vegan, Halloween can get a bit tricky. You probably don't want to deny your children any of the fun of trick or treating, or going to Halloween parties, but what can you do to ensure that they are still able to have fun while enjoying vegan food and vegan candy?
The trick here is to be prepared. Why not throw a Halloween party yourself? You could easily make only vegan food (or include non-vegan for the children who aren't, if you prefer). Or you could invite other vegan families to join in on a potluck type party so you aren't responsible for everything yourself.
Of course, not everyone wants to throw a party just because of their preferences in food. That's fine, too. Respectfully ask the host of the party if any of the food is vegan and offer to have your child bring along a few plates of her own. This will rarely be refused and it means your kids can have fun, hit the party and still enjoy Halloween food.
The other issue is trick or treating. It's surprising how many candies actually contain animal products. Fortunately, there are plenty that do not and as long as you don't mind a lot of sugar one night of the year, there's not really a good reason to ban your kids from trick or treating.
That being said, you'll want to make sure to go through all their candy before you let them eat it. Stock up on some approved candy and trade your children for their non-vegan items. They'll be happy since they still get candy and you will feel better that you are able to let them enjoy Halloween without compromising your life choices.
Which Candy Has Animal Products?
The trick is knowing which candy to ditch and which to keep. You will want to look at the ingredients list first. If the candy doesn't have this, then jump online and find out on the website. All the info should be there.
Milk chocolate and milk candies are pretty obvious, but most gummies also contain animal products in the form of gelatin. Some suckers are also made with these types of ingredients, so be careful! Make sure you know what your kids are eating before they eat it.
Having a stash of vegan goodies on hand makes it easy to enjoy a vegan Halloween that your kids will remember as being simply awesome.
Need help planning a vegan Halloween? Learn more about vegan Halloween candy and make sure your kids have a blast this holiday season!
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