Gluten-Free Easter Candy and Sweets
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Today we will be discussing what Easter candies are gluten-free. With Easter just around the corner, knowing what sweets are safe for you to enjoy can alleviate a lot of stress. We will be sharing candy that is NOT gluten-free and share alternatives that are. As well as the common sweets that ARE gluten-free. Everyone should be able to enjoy candies without the risk of becoming sick.
Spring is in full bloom, the eggs are dyed, Easter baskets are ready to be filled! However, if you or your loved one follow a gluten-free lifestyle, you might be wondering: What easter sweets are safe to enjoy without worry? No stress needed, we’ve got you covered! With a variety of gluten-free favorites, recipes, and suggestions for you.
Why Gluten-Free Matters
Gluten is a protein commonly found in wheat, barley, and rye. For those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity consuming gluten can lead to digestive issues and other health problems. Knowing which candies are truly gluten-free is incredibly important!
🚫Candy that is NOT gluten-free
Below is a list of commonly sold Easter candies that are made with gluten ingredients or processed in a facility with gluten. While some of these may look safe, they can contain hidden gluten due to shared equipment. For severe sensitivity or celiac disease, it is best to stay away from this list! We always recommend checking labels and other websites to ensure no cross-contamination.
-Airheads
-Sour Punch Straws
-GODIVA chocolate
-Haribo Gummy Bears
-Kinder Surprise Eggs
-Reese’s Eggs
-Spongebob Krabby Patty Gummies
🍫Alternatives that ARE gluten-free
These are the best gluten-free “substitutions” for the prior list. While these may not be a direct swap or the exact same, it is still a good alternative. We highly recommend all of the treats in this list. We understand that missing out on a spring favorite or even a previous favorite treat of yours is saddening. However, your safety and health is so important.
-Yay Taffy Sour Blue Raspberry
-Haribo Sour Streamers
-Hershey Bars
-Cadbury Caramel Eggs
-Justin’s peanut butter cups
-Sour Patch Kids
🍬 Classics that ARE gluten free
While we know, not every classic Easter candy is gluten free can be heartbreaking. The following candies are in-fact gluten free and safe to consume. We hope that some of these can still make your day a little sweeter! We have separated these items into a few categories so that it is easier to digest all of the information.
Chocolate Options
-Rolo
-No Whey! Chocolate bunnies
-Butterfinger
-Hershey’s Kisses and Kisses egg hunt
-Almond Joy
-Reese’s Pieces
-York eggs
Sweet Snacks
-Peeps (Dr Pepper, Blue Raspberry Icee, Rice Krispie Treat, Sour Strawberry, Sour Watermelon, Cotton Candy, and Fruit Punch flavors are all gluten-free)
-Tootsie Rolls
-Tootsie Pops
-Tootsie Brand Child’s Play Easter Mix bag
-Tootsie Roll Eggs
-Blow Pop Sweet & Sour Swirls
-Springtime DOTS
-Sour Patch Bunnies
-Dum-Dums Bunny Pops
-Jelly Bean
🌼 DIY Gluten-Free Easter Treats
If you want control over ingredients, making your own goodies is the way to go!
-Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies (bunny or egg shaped)
-Chocolate-dipped strawberries (with sprinkles)
-Homemade marshmallow eggs
-Crispy treat nests (with gluten-free cereal)
🌸 Pre-Made Cookies
We highly recommend making one of the following cookies for anyone in your life who is gluten-free. The following list is our favorites and perfect for springtime.
-Sweet Loren’s sugar cookies
-Sweet Loren’s Barbie Pink Heart Shapes
-Sweet Loren’s Lemon Cookies
🌷 Helpful Links and Suggestions
Basics with Bails
-share a variety of easy and minimal ingredient gluten-free desserts
https://basicswithbails.com/category/diet/gluten-free/
Sweet Loren’s
-share unique and fun ways to incorporate their cookies in fun Easter treats
https://sweetlorens.com/blogs/lets-dish/cookie-egg-nests
Mama Knows Gluten Free
-several gluten-free recipes for Spring
https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com/gluten-free-easter-recipes/
Iowa Girl Eats
-a yummy gluten free bunny munch mix
https://iowagirleats.com/gluten-free-bunny-munch/
Fearless Dining
-cute and simply gluten free Easter cookie recipe
https://www.fearlessdining.com/how-to-make-gluten-free-easter-cookies/
Meaningful Eats
-several gluten-free recipes, we highly suggest the gluten-free carrot cake recipe
https://meaningfuleats.com/gluten-free-carrot-cake/
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We understand how stressful it can be to find gluten-free sweets that are safe for you to enjoy. We hope that this blog was able to give you new suggestions and helpful tips for finding sweets for you or your loved ones. If you have any suggestions, please fill out this form! We would love to hear from you. If you would like to share a recipe with us, please do so here! Feel free to check out our other blog posts for more helpful gluten-free tips and recipes. Thank you for taking the time to read our most recent blog post. We will also be linking a few helpful resources for you below!
A great resource for finding good recommendations is the Celiac Disease Foundation website!
We also suggest using GF Scanner to check labels for safety. Both of these can be found below.
https://www.scanglutenfree.com/
