Many popular sweets are accidentally vegan, and in my experience, about half of the Halloween sweets tend to be vegan-friendly. I allow my children to collect all sweets, vegan or not... We host a post-trick-or-treat swap shop at home where the kids trade their non-vegan sweets for vegan alternatives. The non-vegan treats don't go to waste – we pass them on to family. After all, standing at a neighbour's door trying to read ingredients in the dark is never fun, or telling a child they must have LESS because it's not vegan is a sure-fire way to disappointment and a Halloween that's not fun for anyone. 

Halloween also offers a chance to showcase vegan treats to trick-or-treaters! I prepare individual bags filled with a variety of supermarket vegan sweets, each sealed with a fun vegan sticker. This approach is a great way to introduce the word 'vegan' to children. It's a positive way to spark curious conversations with guardians.

Remember, Halloween is about more than just the sweets – it's about the costumes, the excitement, and the community spirit. With these tips, your vegan monsters can have a brilliant time without missing out on any of the fun!