Halloween is a super fun holiday for kids and adults alike. It’s one of the only reasons to dress up every year as your dream character. When else can you be a superhero, mermaid, or tiger for a day? With these fun costumes and epic yard decorations…also come loads of unhealthy, sweet, and high-fat candy & snacks. While these are delicious, you don’t want to let your little one indulge too much. Nonetheless, the task of finding healthy Halloween treats can be daunting.
Trick-or-Treating Tips:
Here are some tips to try for trick-or-treating when you want your child to eat healthy Halloween snacks only.
- Enforce a no-eating rule while trick-or-treating so that you can inspect the Halloween treats for safety and food allergens.
- Only trick-or-treat at friends and family homes. This way you can make healthy goodie bags and deliver them before taking your child to trick-or-treat. They’ll get the goodies that you want them to have.
- If your child is young…allow them to trick-or-treat. When you get home, tell them you have to check the treats first. Dump them out and replace them with your healthy Halloween treats before giving their treat bucket back. If you don’t want to waste the treats, you can eat them or gift them to those who like regular candy.
- If you are adamant about your child not eating regular candy, skip trick-or-treating altogether and host a Halloween party with only healthy Halloween treats. Perhaps you can share the hosting duty with another health-conscious mom.
Healthy Halloween Treats (Candy)
Healthy Halloween candy and snacks are healthier alternatives to traditional candy and treats. Remember to always read the label for ingredients, allergens, and calories before choosing treats for your child. While these treats are healthier options, they aren’t calorie-free and often will contain sugar.
1. Torie & Howard Halloween Fruities
Your kid will love these delicious organic fruit candy chews. Non-GMO and no artificial colors or flavors make it a healthier option. This candy is gluten-free and vegan. Torie & Howard offers a large variety of flavors, including sour. If your child is a toddler, I wouldn’t recommend these because they are very chewy and sticky.
2. Black Forest Organic Gummy Bears
This 65-count box of gummy bears is a healthier option than regular gummies, but just as yummy! Made with real colors & real flavors! Black Forest made these gummy bears organic, fat-free, and gluten-free.
3. YumEarth Organic Lollipops
40 Organic, gluten-free, and vegan lollipops will be a sweet treat. They’re a healthier alternative to regular lollipops. These pops don’t contain any high fructose corn syrup and are free of dye, nuts, and gluten.
4. Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars
These delightful organic strawberry banana fruit bars contain no artificial flavors. They’re made with real fruit juices and fruit purees.
5. YumEarth Giggles & Gummy Fruits
YUMEARTH offers organic giggles (chewy candy bites) and gummy fruits. These candies are vegan and allergen friendly!
6. UNREAL Almond Butter Cups
This is great for those who love chocolate Reese Cups. These dark chocolate almond butter cups have less sugar and are Non-GMO. They’re free from gluten, sugar alcohol, and soy.
Healthy Halloween Treats (Snacks)
For those who don’t want candy of any sort, these are some great ideas for healthy Halloween snacks that all kids can enjoy. These snack options are geared towards those who like cookies and chips.
7. Gomacro Kids
This organic snack is great for chocolate lovers! What better snack bar than one that tastes like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies? Gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO, this vegan snack bar is sure to please.
8. Annie’s Organic Snack Variety Pack
Organic variety pack, containing tasty cheddar squares, cheddar bunnies, and bunny grahams. These healthy snacks have no synthetic colors and preservatives.
9. Garden Veggie Chips
These veggie chips are delicious and nutritious! They’re shaped like ghosts and bats. A yummy healthy Halloween snack for those with gluten allergies. Free from artificial flavors and preservatives.
10. Skinny Popcorn
This healthy Halloween treat has three simple ingredients: popcorn, sunflower oil, and salt. Skinny popcorn is non-GMO and contains zero artificial ingredients. It’s also a great treat for those with allergies, as it’s gluten, peanut, dairy, and tree nut free.
I hope you enjoyed this article and found some great Healthy Halloween treats for your kids or trick-or-treating guests.
Please share in the comments any healthy Halloween candy alternatives you’ve tried before! And did your trick-or-treaters like them?
Thanks as always.
Chosen By His Grace
September 21, 2022 at 11:16 amSo many great choices.
Mike
September 21, 2022 at 11:32 amLove this! Thanks for sharing!
Always lovin' Mama
September 23, 2022 at 10:27 amThanks.
Charlie-Elizabeth Nadeau
September 21, 2022 at 12:01 pmKinda craving candy now! These are some great tips and I love the candy suggestions, good for anyone with a sweet tooth. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to Halloween as well!
Always lovin' Mama
September 23, 2022 at 10:27 amYou’re welcome. Enjoy some…Halloween is close!
Liv
September 21, 2022 at 12:27 pmSome great healthy alternatives !
Always lovin' Mama
September 23, 2022 at 10:26 amThanks!
Akansha
September 23, 2022 at 10:35 amSo many great choices and tips. Thank you for sharing.
Fransic
September 23, 2022 at 11:47 amInteresting snacks and will keep them in mind. The spooky season is coming. Thank you for sharing!
Always lovin' Mama
September 27, 2022 at 9:55 amYou’re welcome!
Rosie
September 23, 2022 at 4:10 pmSuch a fun and healthy selection! I love the garden veggie chips and the skinny popcorn.
Always lovin' Mama
September 27, 2022 at 9:54 amSame for the garden veggie chips! 🙂