Vegan Mooncakes in Australia: Where to Buy, What’s Inside & Why They’re Worth Trying

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for tradition, reunion, and of course - mooncakes. But for plant-based eaters or anyone looking to reduce dairy and egg in their diet, vegan mooncakes offer a delicious and inclusive alternative.

In Australia, demand for vegan mooncakes is growing fast. Whether you're vegan for health, ethics, or just curious about cleaner ingredients, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know: what makes a mooncake vegan, popular flavours, and where to buy them in Australia.

🌱 What Makes a Mooncake Vegan?

A vegan mooncake contains no animal products - meaning no dairy, no eggs, no lard, and no gelatin.

Instead, vegan mooncakes are made with plant-based oils, and fillings are often crafted from natural, wholesome ingredients like:

• Lotus seed paste (without egg yolk)
• Red bean paste
• Pineapple Lotus
• Mixed nuts
• Pandan coconut
• Durian paste
• Roasted sesame
  

The pastry outer layer can be traditional baked or soft snow skin style - both can be made vegan with the right ingredients.

🥮 Why Choose Vegan Mooncakes?

Besides being suitable for vegans and vegetarians, vegan mooncakes are often:

• Lower in cholesterol

• Dairy-free for those with intolerances

• Halal-friendly (depending on ingredients)

• Environmentally conscious, as they avoid animal-derived products

They also tend to feel lighter, with clean flavours and natural sweetness.

🇦🇺 Where to Buy Vegan Mooncakes in Australia

Here are some places offering vegan-friendly options in 2025:

1. Amour Desserts (Melbourne)

We craft handmade vegan mooncakes with premium ingredients - no artificial nasties, and no compromise on taste.

At Amour Desserts, we make 2 types of Vegan mooncakes - Traditional baked Mooncakes & Snow Skin mooncakes. Popular vegan-friendly flavours include:

• Traditional Lotus Paste with Melon Seeds

• Red Bean Paste

• Pineapple Lotus

• Pandan Gula Melaka (Snow Skin) - Melbourne only

• Roasted Black Sesame (Snow Skin) - Melbourne only

• Durian (Snow Skin) - Melbourne only

👉 Browse our full mooncake range here

We offer Australia-wide courier delivery (except snow skin), Melbourne wide deliveries as well as self-pickup in Melbourne.

2. Vegan Grocery Stores

Specialty vegan grocers like The Cruelty Free Shop or Vegan Grocery Store (Sydney/Melbourne) occasionally stock pre-packaged imported vegan mooncakes, especially around Mid-Autumn.

3. Asian Supermarkets

Some Asian grocers in major cities like Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane may carry vegan-labelled mooncakes (usually snow skin), but always check the label carefully—many “vegetarian” mooncakes may still include dairy or eggs.

🔍 How to Read Labels When Buying Vegan Mooncakes

Mooncake labels can be tricky. Here’s what to look out for:

✅ Look for words like: "Plant-based", "Vegan", "No egg or dairy", "Suitable for vegans"
🚫 Avoid ingredients like: Milk powder, egg yolk, butter, lard, casein, whey

When in doubt, ask the seller or opt for mooncakes from clearly labeled vegan-friendly bakeries like ours.

🧊 Can You Freeze Vegan Mooncakes?

Yes, most baked vegan mooncakes freeze well for 1–2 months. Snow skin mooncakes (which are usually vegan-friendly) are best kept chilled and consumed within a week or so, depending on its filling.

If you're stocking up ahead of the festival, freezing is a great way to extend shelf life - just thaw overnight in the fridge & reheat slightly before serving.

💡 Vegan Mooncakes for Gifting

Gifting mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a beloved tradition. Vegan mooncakes make thoughtful gifts for:

• Vegan friends and family

• Health-conscious recipients

• Eco-conscious givers

• Anyone with food sensitivities

At Amour Desserts, we offer beautifully packaged vegan traditional mooncake options - just choose from our vegan collection.

✨ Final Thoughts

You don’t have to miss out on mooncakes just because you're avoiding animal products. Vegan mooncakes in Australia are not only possible - they’re delicious, inclusive, and increasingly accessible.

Whether you're plant-based or just want to try something lighter this Mid-Autumn Festival, give vegan mooncakes a try. You might be surprised how much you enjoy the clean, authentic flavours.

👉 Ready to Try Vegan Mooncakes?

Preorders for our Vegan Mooncake Collection 2025 are now open until sold out.

🛒 Order yours here
📦 Delivery available Australia-wide (excluding snow skin)

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival the plant-based way - one mooncake at a time.