# Homemade Autumnal Sweets This Recipe For Vegan Candy Corn Lets You Enjoy the Treats Guilt-Free By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-candy-corn References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/10/vegan-candy-corn/) This recipe for homemade vegan candy corn allows you to indulge in a [festive fall treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-spice-cupcake) while also adhering to your dietary restrictions. From Julie at the Free People blog, the alternative autumnal sweet is easy to make as well. The vegan candy corn contains far less ingredients than the standard version you would find on grocery store shelves. According to its creator, it also tastes surprisingly similar to cookie dough. You can make your own at home with Lyle's golden syrup, vanilla, coconut oil, confectioner's sugar, gluten-free or tapioca flour. To get the characteristic tri-color variety, food coloring is used. This fresh vegan treat is perfect for this time of year, especially with Halloween coming up right around the corner. They also make a thoughtful gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Confectionary:** Creating vegan recipes of traditional confectionaries. Exploring different tastes, textures and alternatives to animal products. - **Gluten-free Treats:** Innovating on a gluten-free flavor and texture range. Highlighting more natural and nutritious sweeteners along with gluten-free flour options. - **Homemade Snack Alternatives:** Encouraging homemade and natural snack alternatives which are guilt-free, diets friendly while offering a creative and fun food experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Industry:** The food industry could look at more dietary friendly options along with more seasonal offerings. - **Candy Industry:** Experimenting with new and natural flavors while promoting transparency on ingredients and dietary restrictions. - **Retail Industry:** Offering unique and interesting snack alternatives to consumers depending on specific dietary requirements and encouraging experimentation with homemade snack ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-friendly-halloween-treats.md) - [Plant-Based Chewy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-candy.md) - [Ghostly Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-ghost.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Maple Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandies-vegan-maple-flavored-marshmallows.md) - [Veganized Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-candy-bar.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mummy-meegz-mz-gems.md) - [Plant-Based Low-Sugar Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-thingz.md) - [Vegan Caramel Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-caramel-poinsettias.md) - [Creamy Vegan Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-caramel.md)