5 Healthy Alternatives to Halloween Candy
Halloween candy is notorious for being a storehouse of sugar. But get ready for this number: the average kid consumes about 3 cups of sugar (or 144 teaspoons) on Halloween!
If you’d like to lighten the sugar load in your child’s Halloween basket this year (or pass out some healthier options to the neighbor kids), this blog’s for you. We’ve rounded up our favorite healthier alternatives to Halloween candy. No tricks here…it’s all treats!
5 Healthy Halloween Treats
Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Bars: These treats are made without 15 of the most common allergens, making them a great option for little ones with food allergies.
Smart Sweets Treats & Gummy Bears: Smart Sweets is committed to researching ingredients for quality and safety as well as cutting down on as many grams of sugar as possible while still producing tasty treats.
Justin’s Nut Butter Packets: For a non-candy treat, consider mini nut butter packets, a great source of fat and protein.
Unreal Peanut Butter Cups: Unreal’s products are made with organic ingredients and are relatively low in sugar compared to most traditional candies.
Non-Food Treats: Try slap bracelets, glow sticks, slime, playdough, stickers, pencils, erasers, or mini slinkies.
When you’re shopping for Halloween treats, read labels and keep an eye out for sneaky ingredients that can be hiding in many candies. A few to watch for:
High fructose corn syrup
Artificial colors and flavors
MSG
Partially hydrogenated oils
Artificial sweeteners (common on products labeled “sugar-free”)
Remember, you’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to your family’s health. By all means, enjoy the spirit of holidays and celebrations! But do your research too. Make healthier choices where you can and spread the wellness joy on to others.
