Nut-Free Candy
28 Nut-Free Candies That Won't Disappoint Your Sweet Tooth
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If you have a peanut or tree nut allergy and also a sweet tooth that knows no boundaries, you particularly know the struggle that is finding nut-free candy — why do so many chocolate bars contain almonds or peanuts? You know better than anyone that when that sugar craving hits, you can't just reach for the first piece of candy you see; the consequences of consuming or coming into contact with nuts can be downright scary and life-threatening, and no candy is worth that risk!
So to save you the trouble of spending hours researching what candy truly offers no danger (and because we know you probably were just never going to do that), we've put together this list of candies that deliver the sugar kick you need without the potential allergy scare. Stock up!
1 Sixlets
Sixlets ($14 for 72) are a favourite among chocolate-lovers. These colourful, round, candy-coated chocolates provide the perfect combination of crunchy and smooth. Packaged in convenient snack-size tubes, eat as few or as many as you like without having to worry about nuts.
2 Swedish Fish
If you're in the mood for something sweet and chewy, Swedish Fish ($4) are sure to satisfy. These gummy fish are delicious on their own, but don't be afraid to combine them with other nut-free snacks, like pretzels and cereal, to make a tasty trail mix.
3 Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Bars
Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Bars ($34 for 12) are free from the top 14 allergens, including milk, eggs, nuts, and wheat, and are made with all natural ingredients. These bars are the perfect choice for satisfying everyday cravings.
4 Gimbal's Scottie Dogs Black Licorice
Candy has never been cuter than Gimbal's Scottie Dogs Black Licorice ($11), a delicious combination of licorice root and anise, these chewy bites are bursting with flavour.
5 Haribo Goldbears
With five fruity flavours to snack on, Haribo Goldbears ($14) are a great option when you're in the mood for gummy bears. And while this five-pound bag provides more than enough to share, we're not sure you'll want to.
6 PeaNot Cups
Snack safely with PeaNOT Cups ($27 for 12), which use sunflower seed butter instead of the peanut variety.
7 Tootsie Rolls
Tootsie Rolls ($10) are well known for having big, chocolatey flavour in a single chew. This classic candy is perfect for the office candy dish.
8 Dum-Dums
With 16 flavours to choose from, including root beer, watermelon, cotton candy, and grape, Dum-Dums ($11) are a classic go-to candy. Full of flavour and free of allergens, these lollipops are especially great to keep in your bookbag or dorm to satisfy that sweet craving.
9 YumEarth Organic Sour Beans
With flavours like Perfectly Peach and Mango Tango, YumEarth Organic Sour Beans ($9) will make your mouth water. These jelly beans are free of the top eight allergens as well as artificial flavours and colours, making it easy to treat yourself.
10 Sugar Babies
If you like caramel, you'll love Sugar Babies ($20 for 12), which boast a yummy candy coating and will melt in your mouth. These chewy treats are perfect for movie night.
11 Enjoy Life Rice Milk Chocolate Bars
Free of the top eight allergens and containing just five ingredients, Enjoy Life Rice Milk Chocolate Bars ($29 for 12) are a safe alternative to standard chocolate bars. Enjoy chocolate freely again!
12 Junior Mints
When you're looking for an extra kick of flavour, Junior Mints ($25 for 24) are a great option. These creamy, chocolate covered mints are refreshingly satisfying.
13 Choco No No's
The only reaction you'll have to these bite-size discs of candy coated chocolate is a smile. Made in an allergen-free facility, Chocolate No No's ($27 for 12) are a safe and yummy choice for chocolate lovers.
14 Sugar Daddy Milk Caramel Pop
Sugar Daddy Milk Caramel Lollipops ($28 for 24) are the perfect option for your caramel-craving tastebuds. This long-lasting treat will surely be savored.
15 Free2b Dark Chocolate Sun Cups Minis
Premium chocolate and creamy sunflower seed butter make the Free2b Dark Chocolate Sun Cups Minis ($36 for 6) a bite-size version of nut-free candy cups. Without most common allergens, you're welcomed to enjoy as many as you like!
16 Smarties
Indulge your sweet tooth with Smarties ($12). These small sugary wafers are the perfect combination of sweet and sassy and have just 25 calories per roll.
17 Tootsie Pops
Tootsie Pops ($14) come in a variety of flavours, and with a chewy Tootsie Roll in the centre of each pop, these are sure to be a favourite.
18 Surf Sweets Watermelon Rings
Surf Sweets Watermelon Rings ($5) taste like Summer, thanks to organic fruit juice, these chewy, sugar-dusted candies are just plain yummy.
19 Free2b Dark Chocolate Mint Cups
For a twist on candy cups, try Free2b Dark Chocolate Mint Cups ($33 for 12). The sunflower seed butter and peppermint oil make these a crowd-pleaser.
20 YumEarth Organic Pomegranate Licorice
Yes, YumEarth Organic Pomegranate Licorice ($11 for 2) tastes as good as it sounds — you'll want to grab some in strawberry and peach flavours, too.
21 Dots
On top of being nut-free, the sweet, fruit-flavoured Dots ($12 for 12) are gluten-free, too.
22 Surf Sweets Gummy Worms
Prefer worms to bears? Try Surf Sweets Gummy Worms ($20 for 12). Made with organic fruit juice and sweeteners, you'll get six flavours to choose from in each bag.
23 Charleston Chew Bars
The vanilla flavour of Charleston Chew Bars ($30) is simple yet satisfying. It's all because of the nougat and chocolate in this classic treat (which you can and should eat frozen).
24 Red Vines
Red Vines ($9) are fat-free and nut-free, but bursting with flavour. These licorice twists are delicious on their own or paired with salty snacks.
25 Gimbal's Gourmet Jelly Beans
A jar of Gimbal's Gourmet Jelly Beans ($20) contains 41 tantalizing flavours all made with real fruit juice and free from top allergens. You'll love mixing flavours to make your own personalized combinations.
26 Surf Sweets Sour Worms
If you like sweet and sour candy options, try Surf Sweets Sour Worms ($31 for 12). With a blend of tangy and sweet, and vitamin C in each serving, we think you'll find these to be simply irresistible.
27 YumEarth Organic Hard Candies
Each bag of YumEarth Organic Hard Candies ($31) — free of the most common allergens and instead using organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup — contains six fruit flavours to choose from.
28 Blow Pops
Blow Pops ($19) do double duty with their bubble gum centre. These lollipops will give you something to chew on long after the pop is gone.
