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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    30 Vegan Halloween Recipes

    Published: Aug 19, 2022 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Collage of four best vegan Halloween Recipes with text title overlay.

    Whether you're looking for a spooky treat, fun vegan Halloween food ideas for a party, or some vegan Halloween candy recipes, you'll find some great ideas in this collection of vegan Halloween recipes. We hope you fund the perfect vegan treats for your Halloween and have so much fun making them!

    Collage of four best vegan Halloween Recipes with text title overlay.

    If you're looking for the perfect vegan Halloween party treats, don't limit yourself to carrot fingers and peeled grape eyeballs.

    This collection features pumpkin- and Halloween-themed goodies as well as classic candies and snacks made vegan. With these delightful sweet treats, you won’t miss out on creative displays of creepy, ghostly or other mysterious foods. 

    It's a great way to embrace the wicked, silly fun of this time of year with a healthy snack for the whole family!

    Meringue Ghosts by Gathering Dreams
    You can create these darling meringue ghosts with aquafaba (unsalted chickpea water). If you can’t find unsalted, you can make your own from dried chickpeas. Half a cup of brine is enough for 15 of these friendly treats. Make them even cuter by adding two chocolate or googly eyes and a little mouth as well.
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    Meringue Ghosts on a surface.
    Halloween Toffee Apples (Candy Apples) by My Goodness Kitchen
    These breathtakingly beautiful toffee apples will make you want to run out and pick a few twigs from your yard. You can either use activated charcoal or black food coloring to achieve the gorgeous candy shell. The recipe also gives you tips on making the ideal candy coating using a candy thermometer and careful attention to the boiling pot!
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    Halloween Toffee Apples on a wood table with sticks.
    Spooky Mummy Cupcakes by The Pretty Bee
    You’ll have a lot of fun piping the icing onto these delicious vegan cupcakes. Use Wilton tip #150 to get the special ‘bandage’ effects and dairy-free mini chocolate chips for the eyes. The cupcake itself is chocolate-flavored, using cocoa powder. For the base, you can either use a store-bought gluten-free flour blend or mix your own version.
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    Spooky Mummy Cupcakes on a kitchen towel.
    Bloody Eyeball Monster Sheet Pan Cookie by Any Reason Vegans
    Sheet pan cookies are easy to make and even easier to serve. This particular recipe features candy eyeballs, red gel frosting (‘blood’) and a dark sheet cake using blue food coloring. The result is a frighteningly delicious and spooky dessert. If you don't know how many candy pieces to put on top, just 'eyeball it’.
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    Bloody Eyeball Monster Sheet Pan Cookie in a pan.
    Dye-Free Candy Corn Smoothie by Eating by Elaine
    Why not let the Halloween festivities begin as soon as the kids wake up?! These healthy and refreshing smoothies use a magic ingredient straight from the freezer (no, it’s not ice!). It’s a great way to add creaminess to this breakfast drink and you might find yourself using it in other smoothies as well.
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    Dye-Free Vegan Candy Corn Smoothie in a glass with a straw.
    Frankenstein Pie by Pretty Pies
    These adorable mini pies are quick and easy to make in a food processor but here’s the best part: you don’t have to bake them! Use dark chocolate to outline the vintage Frankenstein grimace and messy hair. Plus, learn about a fantastic secret ingredient to naturally color the pies green. You may or may not want to tell the kids about it. 
    Check out this recipe
    Frankenstein Pie on a plate.
    Gluten-Free Ghost Cupcakes by Strength and Sunshine
    These cupcakes are flavored with cocoa powder but you’ll learn multiple ways to get a very dark color to contrast with the white frosting. Don’t have a piping bag? Use a plastic freezer bag with one corner snipped off - attach a frosting tip and make your beautiful swirls! 
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    Gluten-Free Ghost Cupcakes on a white surface.
    Oil-free Crackers by Vegan Dollhouse
    It’s time to bring out all your favorite dips because everyone is going to be dunking these fanciful bat crackers at your next Halloween party! They’re crispy, savory and tahini-flavored. And you can vary the shapes by using a different cookie cutter.
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    Oil-free Crackers in a bowl and dipping a cracker into dip.
    Secretly Healthy Halloween Cookies by This Healthy Kitchen
    These monster cookies look hysterical with their green coloring and candy eyeballs and are quite satisfying. That’s because they’re made with chickpeas and sweetened with all-natural, wholesome ingredients. Your Halloween dinner guests will be circling back for more!
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    Secretly Healthy Halloween Cookies on a cooling rack.
    Vampire Bite Cupcakes by VNutrition
    I know you can’t wait to take a bite out of these luscious cupcakes but it looks like someone has already done so! Using a pair of straws and strawberry jam, you can recreate the effect of a bloody vampire bite on the sweet frosting. This unique treat truly captures the Halloween spirit!
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    Vampire Bite Cupcake on fabric with sparkles.
    No-Waste Halloween Toast by Eating by Elaine
    It’s possible that you can eat a whole meal, including dessert, with just toast. These inventive and delicious vegan Halloween recipes will have your kids jumping for joy even before they take a bite of toast. And even though cookie cutters are used, not a single piece of bread went to waste!
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    No-Waste Halloween Toasts on a marble surface.
    Mummy Cookies by Go Dairy Free
    This recipe uses pre-made sugar cookies but you can also start with your own homemade version. And be ready to get your hands covered in chocolate because this decadent cookie is worth the mess. The thick, easy-to-use frosting goes on smoothly and the vegan chocolate chips maximize cuteness!
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    Mummy Cookies on a tray.
    Scary Halloween Monsters Bites by Gathering Dreams
    These cute little power balls of nutrition are only a tiny bit scary but easy to make! Even the bat wings are effortless if you use small, round cookie cutters. And if you have trouble positioning the licorice spider legs, use a toothpick to make holes for them. These sweet treats are addictive and work as both a healthy snack and a delicious candy. 
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    Scary Halloween Monsters Bites on a white surface.
    Creepy Halloween Candy Creatures by Masala Herb
    Marzipan can turn your Halloween party table into a creepy crawler hangout, at least until someone takes a bite out of these interesting confections. Slugs, maggots and woodworms…they’re all here, waiting to be crafted! Most ingredients are easy to find although you can make your own marzipan paste if you want. It’s also a good idea to use marzipan modeling tools to avoid frustration when shaping these disgustingly delicious treats.
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    Creepy Halloween Candy Creatures in cocoa.
    Vegan Halloween Cookies by By The Forkful
    Witch’s fingers and huge spiders adorn these humongous chocolate chip cookies. They’re a fast treat to make. Simply blend the wet and dry ingredients separately and combine quickly in a bowl - no need to pull out the mixer. Use pre-made decorating materials like vegan shortbread cookies and malt balls to make it even easier.  
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    Vegan Halloween Cookies decorated with Halloween decorations.
    Homemade Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights by Strength and Sunshine
    The rich molasses and spice flavor of these soft, chewy pumpkin cookies will have you drooling. You can easily recreate the classic autumn favorite from Little Debbie in your own kitchen, with a less menacing smile. Buy a jar of pumpkin butter or get creative and make your own filling. Pumpkin season just got a new rockstar in your house, with a slightly lopsided grin.
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights on a plate.
    Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Muffins by Eating by Elaine
    If you like the idea of a pumpkin chocolate cake, try this hearty muffin! It has the perfect fall taste and it’s versatile enough to fit in with any meal. And with a base of homemade pumpkin puree, rolled oats and almond flour, you can’t go wrong - the texture is divine! 
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    Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Muffins on a dish with Halloween decorations.
    Homemade Toffee Apples (Candy Apples) by Thinly Spread
    Toffee or candy apples are a great way to add crunch and a tart sweetness for the perfect vegan Halloween party. This recipe uses Pink Lady apples instead of the usual Granny Smith green ones. You can work with a candy thermometer but it’s also possible to do without. The best way to safely handle the boiling sugar syrup is to have everything set up before you begin. Have fun making these sweet, jeweled apples.
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    Homemade Toffee Apples with a sparkler.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes by Delightful Adventures
    Pumpkin puree transforms any food into something divine! This recipe is very thorough, with plenty of tips to get the softest, tastiest cupcakes. There’s a link that shows you how to properly measure flour to get best results. And you also have a variety of sumptuous frosting ideas to choose from.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes in cupcake wrappers.
    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
    It might be a hard task but you will have to stop yourself from filling up your entire bowl with these incredible cookie dough bites. They’re easy to make and full of autumn flavor. If you want to make ahead, you can store in the fridge for a few days or freeze for a couple of weeks.
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    front view of pumpkin bites in a bowl with bite taken out of one of them
    Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Filling by Veggie Fun Kitchen
    Not only is this sublime pumpkin cake completely vegan but it also has a surprise filling made from silken tofu! One important tip is to use canned pumpkin puree, not the pumpkin pie filling. There are quite a few steps so take your time and follow the directions to the full recipe carefully.
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    Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Filling on a plate.
    Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes by My Goodness Kitchen
    This simple recipe will yield delicious pumpkin-flavored results. You’ll also find a quick tip for making pumpkin puree from scratch if you don’t want to use the canned version. And what’s more cozy than a vegan cream cheese frosting piped onto your freshly made cupcakes? Maybe a cute-as-a-button pumpkin topping!
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    Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes in cupcake wrappers.
    Caramel Popcorn by This Wife Cooks
    Here’s a fabulous snack to make the night before your party. Pop the corn, mix with a vegan caramel syrup and bake for a few minutes. Once it’s cooled, you can store in an airtight container until ready to serve. It’s sure to be a ‘pop’ular sweet treat!
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    Caramel Popcorn in a bowl.
    Vegan Rice Crispy Treats by Zardyplants
    Rice crispy treats are a favorite Halloween treat for all ages. Look for vegan marshmallows and vegan rice krispies for the ultimate crunchy yet gooey snack.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Rice Crispy Treats on parchment paper.
    Monster Cookie Bars by This Wife Cooks
    This spectacular monster bar cookie takes a classic treat and easily makes it vegan with the help of vegan chocolate candies and vegan heavy cream. This recipe walks you through the fun layering process to create a mouthwatering snack.
    Check out this recipe
    Stack of Monster Cookie Bars.
    Vegan Baby Ruth Candy Bar by Courtney's Homestead
    Here’s an intricate candy bar that’s an undeniable hit once it’s made. You’ll start by making a nougat by mixing a hot sugar syrup to peanut butter and other flavorings. Then, you’ll whip up a caramel sauce to ladle over the nougat logs, then squeeze with a peanut topping. Finally, you’ll dip the candies into vegan chocolate for a sophisticated and irresistible treat.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Baby Ruth Candy Bars open on a surface.
    Vegan Snickers Bites by ZardyPlants
    We are on a roll with vegan candy bars and here’s one for Snickers fans. A delectable Medjool date is filled with cashew butter, chopped peanuts, and coconut shreds, then covered in melted vegan chocolate. Easiest Snickers candy bar you ever made!  
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Snickers Bites open on a plate.
    Coconut Candy Bars by A Sweet Alternative
    If you’re craving a Mounds bar, try this vegan recipe. Use a food processor to blend unsweetened coconut and other ingredients to a fine consistency. Then, mold into the log shape of the popular candy. Here’s the fun part: dip into melted chocolate and let cool. When ready to eat, it will look similar to the actual candy but taste even better.
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    Coconut Candy Bars on a plate.
    Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
    Many kids have ended their evening of trick or treating with a large number of the famous peanut butter cups mysteriously missing from their loot bags. Parents and kids alike love this buttery chocolate candy. Even if you’re not vegan, these decadent vegan versions are so delicious that they may find themselves in a similar situation before your Halloween party even begins!
    Check out this recipe
    stack of peanut butter cups with with bite taken out of top one and one leaning on the stack to the left and some more in the background
    Easy Vegan Twix Bars by Courtney's Homestead
    Crunchy shortbread, gooey caramel and smooth chocolate…are we making a Twix bar? Yes, we are, and it’s totally vegan! This recipe has excellent tips on properly tempering the melted chocolate. Once you’ve made the shortbread and caramel topping, do not be tempted to devour them as is. Continue to the finish line, with the chocolate covering, and you’ll finally reach chocolate paradise!
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    Easy Vegan Twix Bars on a plate.

    So, what will you be making from this list of vegan Halloween recipes for your Halloween night or Halloween party?

    Be sure to get ready for the next holiday too and check out this collection of the best vegan Thanksgiving recipes.

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