Krispy Kreme Vegan Options in Australia – What You Need to Know
If you’ve been looking for a vegan doughnut fix from Krispy Kreme, you’ll be glad to know that in Australia the brand actually offers a large variety of vegan-friendly options. There’s often some confusion sounding what Krispy Kreme doughnuts are vegan, but thankfully the brand does a great of labelling the options, as well as ticking a lot of boxes for those vegans looking for some vegan doughnuts in Australia.
Which Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are Vegan-friendly?
Let’s just jump straight into it - “which Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are vegan?”
Krispy Kreme Australia lists the following items as vegan friendly:
Apple Custard Crumble
Original Glazed
Original Glazed Bites
Strawberry Jam
Traditional Cinnamon
Kookies ‘n’ Kreme
Biscoff Creme
That’s an incredible 7 suitable vegan options at Krispy Kreme to choose from!
South Australia separate: If you live in SA, note that Krispy Kreme’s operations there are managed differently - availability of vegan options may vary.
What does “vegan friendly” at Krispy Kreme actually mean?
While there’s 7 vegan friendly doughnuts available at Krispy Kreme, only the Apple Custard Crumble Doughnut is labelled and certified as being vegan through ingredients and the making process.
Thankfully, Krispy Kreme lists the ingredients for the other doughnuts and notes “MAY BE PRESENT: milk, egg” in the allergen note. While the recipe is free from eggs and milk, the production process isn’t fully separated. That means it falls into the accidentally vegan category rather than being certified strictly vegan. They also clearly state these items are produced in the same factory where doughnuts with dairy or egg are made - so cross-contamination is possible.
‘The label present on the Krispy Kreme website’
This clarity is great for vegan consumers who want transparency, and each of their products clearly label this on their website - if you have an egg/milk allergy, you’ll may want to treat it cautiously.
Where can you buy Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Australia?
Krispy Kreme has dedicated shops/stores across Australia in NSW, Victoria (VIC), Queensland (QLD), Tasmania (TAS), and Western Australia (WA) as well as in New Zealand. Their official page clearly notes that South Australia (SA) operates differently and you should check with Krispy Kreme South Australia.
Beyond the dedicated Krispy Kreme store network, you’ll also find Krispy Kreme doughnuts are available in select supermarkets and convenience stores across Australia, which makes it even easier to grab vegan-friendly treats. Check out the below links for an easy to follow store locator:
*Please Note: Not every store or convenience location may carry the full vegan-friendly range - check ahead or use the store locator.
Krispy Kreme strawberry jam
If you’re after a quick, accessible vegan doughnut in Australia, Krispy Kreme has you sorted!
After Krispy Kreme Australia changed their doughnut recipe back in 2023, it’s been a welcomed change for all vegans in Australia. While only the Apple Custard Crumble is certified vegan, if you don’t mind cross-contamination there’s plenty of vegan doughnut options available at Krispy Kreme.
It’s great to see a major doughnut brand embracing vegan friendly options in a meaningful way.