Just like pumpkins, costumes, and things that go bump in the night, candy is synonymous with Halloween. It’s exciting to dress up and go door to door to pick up some sweet treats, but unfortunately, some of the treats that are handed out can be downright frightful. With Halloween marking the beginning of the holiday season, it’s best not to start off on the wrong foot. Luckily, nowadays there are better, healthier choices out there for everyone to enjoy that don’t contain scary ingredients.
If you are looking for healthy Halloween candy alternatives to try out this holiday season, this collection of alternative candy options is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Annie’s Organic Variety Pack–
While bunnies aren’t exactly Halloween appropriate, these bunny snacks are just too delicious to pass up. Tasty and wholesome, Annie’s is made with no preservatives, artificial flavors, or synthetic colors.
SkinnyPop Popcorn–
A Teal Pumpkin Project-approved treat, SkinnyPop is free of all major allergens, GMO-free, and is an excellent alternative to microwave popcorn.
Halloween Unreal Milk Chocolate Gems–
An excellent alternative to M&M’s, Unreal Gems are naturally colored and contain only 6 grams of sugar per serving. Made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, Unreal Gems contain no artificial ingredients and are GMO-free.
YumEarth Halloween Organic Candy Corn–
It just wouldn’t be Halloween without candy corn, and YumEarth’s organic version of candy corn is naturally colored, all natural, nut free, gluten free, and is non-GMO.
Enjoy Life Halloween Chocolate Candy Minis Variety Pack–
Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, GMO-free, and nut-free, these bite-size chocolates are free of the top eight allergens and are made with all natural ingredients.
Snyder’s Halloween Pretzels–
This delicious fat-free treat is excellent for most trick or treaters as it does not contain any of the eight major allergens. While it does contain gluten, these pretzels are fat-free, peanut free, and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Bare Natural Apple Chips–
This simple treat will not trick anyone with its one simple ingredient, apples! An excellent source of fiber, apple chips are healthy and don’t come with any added sugar, preservatives, or sodium.
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