If the longer days didn’t tip you off, you’d know Easter was approaching by the oodles of confections hopping onto store shelves! Armed with Allergic Living’s 2026 Allergy-Friendly Candy Guide, find the free-from gems among the bounty of chocolate bunnies and pastel bonbons.
Delectable treats to gift, nestle into baskets or indulge in yourself, these tasty heralds of spring predict a safe and happy season for all.
Note: All items and ingredients have been fact-checked with manufacturers. But always read labels to make sure ingredients haven’t changed.
Albanese – Easter Gummies
As cute as they are tasty, Albanese’s Cottontail Gummies are must-haves for Easter tables and baskets. Featuring an adorable mix of fruit-flavored bunny heads, tails and carrots, these soft, Top-9 free goodies look and taste the part.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Contain: gelatin, coconut oil, corn syrup
Shop online at Albanesecandy.com, Target.com and Walgreens.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Costco and Target. (U.S. only)
Amore Di Mona – Assorted Chocolates
A swoon-worthy gift for adults or teens, this 16-piece assortment is housed in a blush-colored box that’s ideal for spring. Made without the Top 9 allergens, these delectable chocolates are filled with luscious ganache flavored with vanilla, currant, lemon rose, and more.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, gelatin, lupine and corn
Shop online at Amoredimona.com (U.S. & Canada)
Retailers include Whole Foods Market, Nordstrom EBar (U.S. only)
Boston Fruit Slices – Fruit Jellies
Juicy and mouthwatering, Boston Fruit Slices’ Spring-Summer candy harnesses the fruity flavors of peak produce. Made in a dedicated Top 9-free facility, these sweet slices taste like biting into fresh watermelon, pink grapefruit, lime or orange. Great for any type of spring gathering, these are also certified kosher for Passover.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, corn and gelatin
Shop online at Bostonfruitslice.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Walmart. (U.S. only)
Dean’s Sweets – Chocolate Eggs
For tots with a taste for pure chocolate, Solid Chocolate Easter Eggs from Dean’s Sweets are the quickest route to bliss. Select milk, dark, or a mix of both, and receive 8 solid eggs in a plastic bag prettied up with a bow. Then, hide these Easter essentials in treat bags, crowded baskets, or around the house, as a final treasure to cap off an egg hunt.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame plus gluten, corn and gelatin
Contain: Milk and dark options contain soy. Milk contains dairy.
Shop online at Deanssweets.com (U.S. only)
Dean’s Sweets – Passover Chocolate
Though Deans Sweets’ Non-Dairy Passover Truffles come in boxes of 2-16 pieces, when ordering yours you’ll want to err on the side of excess. Filled with luscious ganache, each truffle is laced with coconut, orange, chai or stout. An elegant finale to a meal, you’ll be more than happy to devour these treats during Passover, and beyond.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame plus gluten, corn and gelatin
Contain: soy and coconut
May Contain: Dark ganache is made without dairy. See slight caution on cross-contact here.)
Shop online at Deanssweets.com (U.S. only)
Hershey’s Kisses – Chocolate
Instantly recognizable, Hershey’s Kisses Easter Milk Chocolate Candy can be piled into bowls, used to decorate baked goods or added to your Easter table. Velvety nibbles wrapped in spring-themed foils, these welcome sweets are also free of many top allergens.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame plus gluten
Contain: dairy, soy
Shop online at CVS.com and Target.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include CVS, Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Life Savers – Lollipops
Delivering bold flavor in every lick, Life Savers’ Swirled Lollipops add a dose of fun to any springtime celebration. Each bag contains 20 wrapped pops, every one flavored with vanilla and fruit, such as orange and strawberry. A tempting alternative to chocolate, these are also free of most top allergens.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame plus gluten and gelatin
Contain: corn syrup
May Contain: soy oil (highly refined)
Shop online at CVS.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. In Canada, at Amazon.ca.
Retailers include CVS, Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
No Whey Foods – Hoppy Smooches
New to No Whey’s sought-after lineup, Hoppy Smooches come in a bunny-shaped box designed for gifting. These Top 9-free chocolates expertly marry creamy with sweet. The bite-sized morsels are made in a dedicated facility, and offer the best in worry-free indulgence.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, corn and gelatin
Shop online at Nowheychocolate.com (U.S. & Canada)
PEEPS – Marshmallows
Few things finish an allergy-friendly Easter cake quite like eye-catching Peeps Pink Marshmallow Bunnies. Squishy, vibrant and sugary, these coveted sweets also make a great addition to goody bags and Easter candy hunts. A clear sign that spring has finally sprung, these popular snacks are also free of most top allergens.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame plus gluten
Contain: gelatin
May Contain: dairy
Shop online at Albertsons.com, CVS.com and Walmart.com. In Canada, at Instacart.ca and Partycity.ca.
Retailers include Albertsons, CVS, Safeway and Walmart. In Canada, Dollarama and Party City.
Smarties – Hard Candies
The perfect size for concealing inside plastic eggs, Smarties Mini Rolls are nostalgic candies few can resist. Despite their Lilliputian size, the classic assortment of flavors in each roll – including orange cream, pineapple and cherry – guarantees mouthfuls of yum.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Shop online at CVS.com, Kroger.com and Target.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include CVS, Kroger and Target. (U.S. only)
Strawberry Hill – Easter Lollipops
For larger groups, Strawberry Hill’s 25-count Easter Bunny & Eggs Lollipops are an easy fix that will satisfy. With their elegant, antiqued design, and the lip-smacking flavor of apple, strawberry or tropical fruits, these sizable pops make for a memorable gift.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, corn and gelatin
Shop online at Strawberryhillcandy.com (U.S. only)
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates – Chocolate Bunny
A stunning centerpiece for any Easter basket, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates’ Solid Bunny is available in milk, dark and white chocolate. Velvety smooth, this fabulous find is made in a facility dedicated free of peanuts, nuts, coconut, egg and sesame. (No gluten ingredients, but company doesn’t make gluten-free claims.) Not sure which delicious bunny to get? Order one of each, and create your own rabbit colony.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame and coconut
Contain: Milk and White options contain dairy and soy. Dark contains soy.
May Contain: Dark may contain dairy.
Shop online at Vermontnutfree.com (U.S. & Canada)
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates – Passover Chocolate
Stock up on Passover Pops from Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, and you’ll be ready for every visitor, young or old. In silky smooth milk or dark chocolate, these are a lovely treat to hand out at the end of a traditional seder meal.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame plus coconut
Contain: Milk option contains dairy and soy. Dark contains soy.
May Contain: Dark may contain dairy.
Shop online at Vermontnutfree.com. (U.S. & Canada)
YumEarth – Fruit Snacks
Transformed into bunnies just in time for spring, YumEarth’s Organic Gummy Fruits are chewy, fruity and undeniably cute. In very very cherry, perfectly peach and strawberry smash, these pair the familiar flavors kids love with a look that won’t disappoint. Whether you’re baking, filling baskets – or simply trying to satisfy a sweet tooth! – these juicy jellies will see you through a slew of Easter activities.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Shop online at Yumearth.com and Target.com. In Canada, at Goodnessme.ca and Well.ca.
Retailers include Target. (U.S. only)
Safe Snacks for Easter
Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP – Popcorn
Satisfying enough to power you through Easter prep, this delightfully light Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn can also appease ravenous youngsters. Made from four simple ingredients – popcorn, sunflower oil, cane sugar and sea salt – this whole-grain snack is free of the Top 9 allergens. Dole out the 14 bags per pouch on Easter day and throughout the spring season.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Contain: corn
Shop online at Target.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Target. (U.S. only)
Free2b – Sunflower Cups
Flaunting a springtime glow-up, Free 2b’s Sunflower Butter Sun Cups are now available in a lilac-hued Basket O’ Yummies bag. A boon to busy Easter bunnies, each contains 20 individually wrapped, Top 9-free candy cups for adding to loot bags, baskets and place settings. Decadently rich, with a creamy interior, these safe sweets are what Easter joy is made of.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, gelatin, corn, sulfites and mustard
Shop online at Free2bfoods.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Sprouts Farmers Market. (U.S. only)
Rule Breaker Snacks – Soft Cookies
Speckled with sprinkles and candy-coated chocolate chips, Rule Breaker Snacks’ Candy Crunch Cookies are a colorful addition to any Easter fête. In flashy wrappers sure to catch the eye of keen candy hunters, these Top 9-free, soft-baked vanilla cookies are a wise addition to this year’s bash.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, mustard and coconut
Contain: corn
Shop online at Rulebreakersnacks.com and Amazon.com. (U.S. only)
Sensible Portions – Veggie Snacks
Combat Easter’s onslaught of sugar with these crunchy, savory snacks. In a dippable egg shape, these crispy, Top 9-free treats offer a welcome reprieve from an excess of sweets. Each sack contains 12 individual bags, for popping into baskets or displaying in serving bowls.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Contain: corn
Shop online Target.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Related Reading:
Allergic Living’s Easter/Spring Recipes List
