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Rainbow Without the Dye: Artificial Dye Free Favorites

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Dive into our family's favorite artificial dye-free delights! Bid farewell to artificial hues and welcome a vibrant celebration of naturally colorful treats. Each bite is a delightful and healthy experience that adds a burst of joy to your palate. Ex...
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Candy

These are our favorite candy swaps that have no artificial food dyes. I try to give my kid's teachers a bag with these at the beginning of the year to swap out when the class gets a treat throughout the year. 

 
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My kids absolutely love these and I feel good about letting them have these because they are dye free!
YumEarth Organic Gummy Bears - Allergy Friendly
 
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These are favorite dye free Skittles alternative!
YumEarth Organic Giggles Chewy Candy Bites
 
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My kids LOVE M&M's and these are the perfect dye free alternatives!
UNREAL Milk Chocolate Gems | 12 Snack Packs
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Love Laffy Taffy's? These are the best dye free alternative!
Heaven & Earth Lil Taffy Fruit Mix (40 Count)
 
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Dye Free Starburst Alternative, yes please!
YumEarth Organic Chewys Fruit Flavored Candy
 
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These are my kiddos favorite lollipops!!
YumEarth Organic Fruit Pops, 50 Lollipops
 
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So happy to have dye free candy canes for the Holiday's!!
YumEarth Organic Mini Candy Canes
 
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Full Size Dye Free Candy Canes!!
YumEarth Organic Candy Canes, Full Size
 
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Have you tried Little Secrets candies? They're a lifesaver for me! They satisfy my sweet tooth without the guilt trip. The dark chocolate peanut butter pieces are my favorite - creamy peanut butter dipped in rich chocolate, and they're individually w...
Little Secrets Candy
 
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Justin's PB Cups are delicious!! They help satisfy my sweet tooth without the guilt trip, since they're made with clean ingredients. Plus, my kids go nuts for them (pun intended!) and they come in milk and dark chocolate so there's something for ever...
Justin's Dark Chocolate Candy Peanut Butter Cups - 4.7oz

Baking Supplies

My favorite baking supplies like sprinkles and plant based food coloring!! We use these instead of mainstream products.

 
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I love to use these to make colored frosting for cookies, cakes and more! Love that we can still have colored foods without the artificial dyes!
Watkins Assorted Food Coloring, 4 Colors, .3 oz
 
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Our favorite dye free Sprinkles for all occasions!
Rainbow Pop! Natural Nonpareil Sprinkles
 
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Love these Sprinkles for Ice Cream Sundaes!
Rainbow Softies Natural Sprinkles, No Dyes
 
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These cookies are soo good! They are nice and fudgy and no artificial food dyes with better ingredients too!
Sweet Loren's Gluten Free Vegan Fudgy Brownie Cookie Dough - 12oz
 
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My kids love Kodiak! No artificial food dyes and has protein. Win win in my book!
Kodiak Protein-Packed Flapjack & Waffle Mix Buttermilk - 20oz
 
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As a parent who tries to avoid artificial dyes, I'm obsessed with Color Kitchen's plant-based food coloring packets! They come in fun colors and work great for frosting and baked goods. My kids love helping me bake and decorate with them, and it feel...
COLOR KITCHEN: Plant-Based Colors
 
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You gotta try Simple Mills cake mix! It's a lifesaver for me when I want to whip up a delicious cake without all the artificial stuff. They're gluten-free and dye-free, which is perfect for my crew, and they still taste amazing. Plus, the mixes are s...
Simple Mills
 
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You have to try Miss Jones Co frosting! It's a lifesaver for busy parents like us. Not only is it delicious and creamy, but it's also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. No more worrying about allergies or special diets at birthday parties! Plus, it ...
Miss Jones Baking Co.

Snacks

These are snacks I swap for the typical mainstream snacks that have artificial food dyes and other ingredients we don't like!

 
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These are a favorite for my kiddos in their school lunches!
BEAR Real Fruit Snack Minis, Raspberry/Blueberry
 
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The best fruit roll up snacks that are dye free!
BEAR Real Fruit Snack Rolls
 
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We love these chips, they remind of us Pringles but with better ingredients!
The Good Crisp Company, Good Crisps Minis
 
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These are always a go-to for lunch snacks in our house!!
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs
 
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My kids absolutely love these treats!
This Saves Lives Rice Krispy Treats Cookies
 
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I've been loving Stonyfield Organic yogurt lately! It's a win-win for me and the kids. It tastes great, nice and creamy, and has tons of flavor options. Plus, it's organic and packed with probiotics, so I feel good about them having it as a snack.
Stonyfield : Yogurt
 
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MadeGood snacks are a staple in our house! The kids love the taste and variety of flavors, and they're perfect for on-the-go or after school. Plus, they're packed with nutrients and free from allergens, which is a huge win for us. We always feel good...
MadeGood
 
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My kids are obsessed with LesserEvil popcorn! It's a lifesaver for after-school hunger attacks. They love all the flavors, and it feels good knowing it's a healthy snack option. They especially love the Himalyan Gold- it tastes so good, I have to hid...
Lesser Evil Popcorn
 
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You gotta try Goodpops! They're a lifesaver for those hot afternoons. My kids love the taste - they come in fun flavors and aren't too sweet. Plus, they're made with real fruit juice and are free of artificial stuff, so I feel good about handing them...
Organic Freezer Pops - 100% Fruit Juice
 
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Olipop has been a game-changer for me! It totally satisfies my soda cravings, but without all the sugar. They have fun flavors, and it even has prebiotics which is a bonus. It's a bit pricier than regular soda, but worth it for a healthier treat!
OLIPOP
 
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If you're looking for a healthier soda option, I can't recommend Zevia enough! They have tons of flavors, just like regular soda, but they're sweetened with stevia so they're zero sugar and calories. My kids love them, and I feel good about them havi...
Zevia : Soda & Pop
 
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You gotta try Beanfield chips! Especially the Nacho flavor. They're seriously addictive but way better for you than Doritos. They have this bold, cheesy taste that totally satisfies my chip cravings, and they're packed with protein and fiber. Plus, t...
Beanfields Bean Chips, High Protein and Fiber ...
 
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Have you tried Siete grain-free chips yet? They're a lifesaver in our house! Since they're paleo-friendly and gluten-free, everyone can enjoy them. Plus, they're delicious - crispy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping with salsa or guacamole. We serio...
Grain Free Tortilla Chips

Miscellaneous

Here's my catch all list with other products we love that don't have artificial food dyes or that I feel have helped us on this dye free life! Items like medicine, vitamins and more!

 
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Our medicine cabinet is complete with Genexa Medicine. I love that this brand is dye free and more natural with their ingredients. I also love the mission of the two dads who created the brand! When I have to give my kids our my husband and I medicin...
Shop All Clean Medicine Products
 
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Of course, these are dye-free, but I love using these essential oils for my kids for calming, detoxing and general wellness! Especially for calming when my kids do have artificial food dyes once in a while.
Plant Therapy: Plant-Based Beauty Products | Natural Living Solutions
 
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I get the Mary Ruth's Multivitamin with probiotics for my kiddos! Love they are dye free and don't contain corn syrup. Love there is probiotics for healthy gut for my kiddos!
Kids Vitamins by MaryRuth's | 2 Month Supply ...
 
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I've been using Badger sunscreen on my kids and they love it! It's gentle and made with natural ingredients, so I feel good about putting it on their skin. Plus it's water-resistant and goes on smoothly, which is a win for both of us!
Badger Mineral Kids Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 - 2.9 fl.oz
 
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I just wanted to recommend these all-terrain bandages I've been using. They're great for everyday scrapes and cuts because they're flexible and comfortable to wear. My kids love the fun neon colors too, which makes putting a bandage on a bit less of ...
All Terrain Bandages, Latex-Free
 
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You won't believe this stuff! I found this Badger itch relief balm and it's been a lifesaver for my kid's bug bites. It's all-natural, so I feel good putting it on their skin, and it stops the itching fast. Plus, it comes in a handy stick, perfect fo...
Badger : Insect & Pest Control
 
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I really love the Honest Company's sanitizing wipes! They're perfect for tossing in my bag or backpack for on-the-go cleanups. They've got 65% ethyl alcohol to kill germs, but also have aloe to keep my hands from getting dried out. Plus, they're unsc...
The Honest Company Alcohol Hand Sanitizing Wipes