This article looks into one of the most frequently asked questions regarding candies that are vegan friendly: Are M&M’s Vegan?
Unfortunately, all flavors of M&M’s are non-vegan as they contain milk-based ingredients. As pointed out in our other post “Are M&M’s Vegetarian? The Answer will Surprise You!” there is even some debate that M&M’s aren’t even vegetarian as they contain Carmine and Beeswax in the UK.
Lucky for us, there is a plethora of awesome vegan-friendly M&M’s alternatives. A full list can of vegan options can be found below.
Vegan M&M's Alternatives
No Whey! Foods claims these are the perfect substitute for traditional M&M’s. They feature a crunchy candy coating and milk-less chocolate interior. Choco No No’s can be purchased on Amazon.
These minty morsels by No Whey! Foods are a great substitute for mint M&M’s. They feature a crunchy candy coating and a mint and milk-less chocolate interior. Peppermint No No’s can be purchased on Amazon.
Little Secrets’ Dark Chocolate Pieces are a great alternative to traditional M&M’s. These Little Secret treats can be purchased on Amazon.
Unreal’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems are a great vegan alternative to traditional Peanut M&M’s. These tasty treats can be purchased on Amazon.
Unreal’s Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems are a great vegan alternative to traditional Crispy M&M’s. These tasty treats can be purchased on Amazon.
Summary
While M&M’s are not vegan friendly, there are lots of great alternatives on the market today. Give one or all a try and let us know the best one in the comments below!