No tricks, just gluten-free treats!

 

Halloween is a time when we rely on the kindness of strangers. For those with food allergies and intolerances, it can be a worrying time, particularly frightening for those who a have a nut allergy. Natasha's Law has now been implemented for businesses, which requires full ingredient and allergen labelling on all food made on premises and pre-packed for direct sale. With this, there has been  more awareness in the press for those with allergies, and we can all do our part. 
So whether you're having a Halloween party or planning for trick or treaters,  a little consideration goes a long way to ensure those who need a gluten-free diet can enjoy the celebrations. 

Here are my top finds for those on a GF diet from our local grocery stores. 

For the safest and up to date information on this topic, please visit Coeliac UK. 

Asda 

1. Happy Halloween Gruesome Gummies £0.59

Similar to Haribo, these great tasting sweets will look frightfully good on your party table. 

2. Asda Free From Chocolate Coins £1 

These were a great find. Many 'free from' or 'made without' ranges will not always find it cost productive to brand their usual products for the seasons, but they do gain brand loyalty,  particularly for parents of gluten-free children.  

Lidl

3. Snaktastic Potato Snacks £0.82

Lidl's potato snacks are great tasting, cheap and gluten free. As one of C's favourite treats were Pringles, which he can no longer have, he really enjoys this version.

4. Snaktastic Pea Snacks £1.29 

Another alternative to potato crisps, this heatlhier options is packed full of flavour. 

Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer has a great range of Halloween treats available - the good news is that most of what I've come across are gluten-free! 

5. Vampire Fangs £2.00

6. Colin the Caterpillar Spooky Mini Faces £2.00

Can be enjoyed on their own, or add them to some gluten free Rice krispies for a fun party snack. 

Tesco

7. Kettle Chips Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar £1.99

Although crisps are made from potatoes, many brands are not gluten free and may contain wheat. Kettle chips are all labelled gluten free and the good news? They're delicious! 

8. Create A Cake Halloween Purple Frosting £1.75

This quick and easy to use frosting comes in a variety of perfect for Halloween colours- purple, orange and black. 

9. Tesco Free From Halloween Cupcakes

I found some online, but unfortunately, I haven't found these yet at my local stores. Have you come across them yet? We'd love to know! 

10. Haribo Scaremix

Suitable for many allergy sufferers, this Scaremix can be divided into little gift bags for trick or treaters.

Or Customise Your Own Spooky Treats- 

11. Schar Gluten Free Waffles £2

Just add icing sugar and blueberries to create ghosts for your haunting Halloween breakfast/ brunch. 

12. Asda Free From 6 Donuts £1.40

Drizzle with orange icing or green for some spooky donuts. 

Some Healthy Alternatives -

13. Orange Pumpkins 

Super simple to make!  Take an unpeeled clementine, mandarin or tangerine, draw face with a black marker, or peel and and squeeze celery stalk through the middle to look like a pumpkin. 

14. Banana Ghosts

Another simple, healthy treat. Chop banana in half, add to a stick. Cover in coconut and add some gluten free chocolate chips.