Its the day before Halloween and you didnt think ahead to buy vegan candy online. Theres no way youd purchase the animal-based sweets, but then again, you dont want to be that house giving out pencils. Dont panic, and dont pay the extra overnight shipping fee for the vegan candy you should have purchased online a week agojust go to Target. VegNews editors conducted a thorough search of the Target candy aisles, inspecting each shelf for animal-free sweetsright down to the ingredients label. Grab a cart (youll need one) and fill it to the brim with these 30 vegan-friendly treats.

1. Dum DumsThese mini suckers have stood the test of timeevery generation loves them. Just be prepared to have a line at your door as the kids sift through the bucket to find their favorite flavor.

2. Jolly RanchersOne of the original candies that taught us blue is a flavor, these classic hard candies remain a staple in every well-stocked candy bucket.

3. AirheadsHalf the fun of these stretchy sweets is molding them like silly putty. Think of it as giving away a toy and a snack.

4. Sour Patch KidsTheres no gelatin or animal bones in these gummies! Save a few fun-sized bags for yourself.

5. Ring PopsReally, Ring Pops are just ordinary suckers yet they somehow taste ten times better because theyre candy bling.

6. Market Pantry Soft Peppermint PuffsIs it too soon to enjoy peppermint treats on Halloween? Nope!

7. Market Pantry Butterscotch Disc Hard CandiesDont fear the butterscotchtheyre vegan!

8. Fun-Sized Laffy TaffyThis candy can be a bit polarizingparticularly the banana flavor. Even if youre not a fan, at least read the wrapper for a good pun you can throw out at your next party. Note: only the fun-sized varieties are veganthe regular sizes contain eggs.

9. SmartiesAs of 2015, the family-run company was selling 2 billion Smarties rolls a year. Apparently, Smarties are here to stay.

10. SkittlesThis might not be what the doctors mean when they say eat the rainbow, but were going to ignore that thought for the sake of the holiday.

11. Individually-wrapped Strawberry TwizzlersIts not exactly hygenic to answer the door with a bucket of unwrapped Red Vines, but these packaged single-serve Twizzlers will do the trick for licorice-lovers.

12. Fun DipWhile Cherry Yum and Razzapple flavors might not exist in nature, kids love the interactiveness of these sweet and fruity packs of sugar powder.

13. Justins Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter CupsJustins nut butter cups are the vegan equivalent of Reeses. Target sells both full-sized and minis, so you decidewill you be that house rumored to hand out full-sized candies? Yes, yes you will.

14. Annies Bunny Fruit SnacksIf kids had the opportunity to create their own dietary guidelines, gummies and fruit snacks would definitely be a food group.

15. Gushers90s throwback! While our palettes have matured, theres no doubt these squishy artificially flavored snacks will thrill anyone under the age of 12.

16. Gogo SqueezSqueezable fruit is all the rage at the lunch table. Vegan-friendly flavors of this applesauce brand include apple, apple cinnamon, apple strawberry, apple banana, and a special Halloween pack in Raspberry Rush and Berry Madness.

17. Mamma Chia Probiotic SqueezeThe parents might steal these from their kids Halloween haul. The fruity flavors include Blueberry Acai, Strawberry Lemonade, and Strawberry Banana. With all the candy theyre consuming, trick-or-treaters could use a probiotic boost.

18. Annies Organic Chocolate Chip Cookie BitesAll trick-or-treaters are warned about accepting baked goodsthese mini cookie packs are the next best thing.

19. Oreo MinisNo one can pass up (dairy-free) milks favorite cookie.

20. Fig NewtonsWere we the only ones who loved Fig Newtons as kids? These figgy bars arent just for old people!

21. Barnums Animal Cracker Mini-PacksThese classic animal-themed cookies are so old, theyre officially retro.

22. LarabarsWith flavors such as Cherry Pie, Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, you can bet these fruit-and-nut bars wont be traded in the lunchroom the next day.

23. Oreo Handi-SnacksWe like to think of these lunchbox treats as deconstructed, interactive versions of Americas favorite accidentally vegan cookie.

24. Clif BarsGo for the nut-butter filled varieties or the minis. Theyre still sweet but offer a more robust nutritional profile than your standard Halloween candy. Parents will thank you.

25. Clif Z-BarsLike the originals, these kid-focused bars come in nut-butter filled and minis. Pick up a few boxes of the Double Peanut Butter and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

26. Angies Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle CornCandy can be divisive. Everyone loves kettle corn. The choice is obvious.

27. Utz Halloween Bats & Jacks Single-Serve Pretzel SnacksIts an unspoken rule that every Halloween haul must include a pack of holiday-themed pretzels. You can help the trick-or-treaters hit this quota.

28. Ghoul-Aid JammersOn Halloween, its okay to drink the (Scary Berry) Kool Aid.

29. Surf Sweets Organic Spooky ShapesPumpkins, witch hats, and skulls, oh my! Delight any trick-or-treater with these vegan gummy treats.

30. Kathy Kaye Foods Popcorn BallsAnother classic, popcorn balls will never go out of style. Save a few for yourself and dress them up with a coating of vegan caramel or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Tanya Flink is a Digital Editor at VegNews as well as a writer and fitness enthusiast living in Orange County, CA.

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30 Vegan Halloween Candies (and Other Treats) We Found at Target - VegNews