Give the Easter Bunny an assist with this handy gluten free Easter Candy List, followed by a list of candies on the “do not buy” list for any gluten free kiddo.

Gluten Free Easter Candy List

Here’s a quick run-down of some good gluten free candy options to keep on your Easter Bunny radar (check updated candy lists for even more safe and unsafe products):

• M&Ms (always read the labels though – some themed varieties are in shared facilities and some contain wheat like crispy, pretzel, and some seasonal M&Ms)
• Hershey’s Kisses (not all! check labels)
• Jelly Belly Jelly Beans
• Surf Sweets vegan, top 8 allergen-free, dye-free, kosher gummies & candy
• Starburst
• Tootsie Roll candies including pops
• Necco Candy Eggs
• Yum Earth Organic Gluten Free Licorice
• Candy Tree Licorice Shoestrings

• Marshmallow Peeps (*except Oreo flavor — check all labels)
• Kraft Bunny Marshmallows
• UNREAL candies (all are vegan & lower in sugar, these are certified gluten free) 
  • Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
  • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  • Dark Chocolate Crispy Peanut Butter Cups
  • Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars
• organic Fruit Leather from companies like Wacky Apple
• Zolli Candy (also sugar free)
• That’s It. (dark chocolate truffles — paleo)
• The Natural Candy Store — gluten free options sorted for you!

Easter Candy to Avoid — Not Gluten Free

Always avoid Whoppers & other malted candies. 

Always avoid any candy that contains barley, malt, or barley malt as an ingredient.

Avoid Cadbury products (they are not included in Hershey’s gluten free list).

Many otherwise safe candies are manufactured in special holiday shapes and the manufacturer uses different facilities for these candies. They will therefore not claim gluten free status for these shaped candies due to the potential for cross-contamination. Check packaging first and manufacturer websites for any products you are unsure of.  

Licorice (Twizzlers are NOT gluten free!) nearly always contains gluten, but Candy Tree makes great gluten free licorice laces and gluten free licorice bites if you can find them. To repurpose these as handles for Easter Basket Cupcakes, hop to my recipe!