While Halloween is all about dressing up in creative costumes, there’s no denying that the endless Halloween candy is also a main focus.
And although eating a few pieces of candy isn’t going to hurt you, when it becomes a regular habit or when you look down and see 15 empty wrappers (you’re not alone), it’s a good idea to swap in some healthier options.
Luckily there are brands and products that are made with cleaner and better quality ingredients with a greater focus on sugar without the funk.
Sour gummies are my personal favorite, but below are a list of better for you chocolates and candies to help satisfy your sweet tooth and keep the spooky where it belongs (which is not in your food).
Remember that these treats are still made with sugar, not vegetables, so just because they’re healthier, doesn’t mean they don’t impact your blood sugar.
6 Healthier Options To Take The Spook Out Halloween
1. For chocolate with a crunch, reach for Unreal Candy Coded Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems, which are made with better ingredients and leave out the junk without leaving out the taste. The chocolate/crunch combo is perfect.
2. Similar to the crispy gems, Unreal Brand also makes plain chocolate gems that make for a great swap if you love m & ms.
3. As I previously mentioned, I’m a big fan of the candy like sour patch kids and swedish fish, and Smart Sweets is one of the best options with a healthy twist. This candy is free of junk- like corn syrup, palm oil and red 40 that we want to try and avoid. The peach rings are my personal favorite variation.
4. Another brand to go for in the fruit snack department is Yum Earth Organic. They have gummy bears, skittle copycats and lollipops, just to name a few. In fact, they have a Halloween edition that you could stock up on for your trick-or-treaters.
5. Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Truffles is a delicious and decadent chocolate treat that you can enjoy guilt-free and even feel good about. I’m a big fan of this brand for its quality, its dedication to cleaner ingredients and its support towards climate justice.
7. Something that goes under the radar when you’re craving a gummy-like candy is fruit bars. These are often marketed towards kids, but they make for a quick and healthier option. These Target brand strips are great, along with That’s It brand (the name says it all;)). I’m also a huge fan of these fruit whips.
If there’s anything you would add to this list, please me know, because I LOVE a good healthy swap- especially in the candy department. XX
