Candy seems to be the number one gift throughout the holidays, especially for Halloween. Trick-or-treating made its mark in the 1930s and continued as the main theme of Halloween ever since. While pounds of candy have been given out by the millions across the nation, cavities have been discovered by the millions around the nation. This year, instead of handing out milk chocolate bars and sugar-permeated candy along with the masses, seek this list of healthier options that can still be fun, delicious and appealing to your trick-or-treaters.
Cereal Bars
Try avoiding candy bars and give cereal bars instead, which contain more nutrients and less sugar. With brands like Nature Valley, Kellogg’s Special K, Quaker, Clif Bar and Odwalla, these breakfast-like snacks have a wide variety of flavors that can serve as meal replacements and satisfy the craving of a quick snack.
Dark Chocolates
Filled with monounsaturated fats, four times the fiber and half the sugar of milk chocolate, aim for Dove Dark Chocolate and Hershey’s Special Dark for a healthier chocolate choice.
Fruit Based Snacks
Fruit based snacks like Welch’s Fruit Snacks and Fruit by the Foot can replace the typical sugar-filled candies such as Skittles, Sweet Tarts, Starburst and Sour Patch.
Sugar-Free Candy
If you can’t resist normal candy like Jolly Ranchers and Life Savers Gummies, purchase the sugar-free types as well as other candies that offer the alternative.
Trail Mix
A treat that gives energy throughout the day, all dried fruits, nuts, granola, coconut shavings and mini chocolates always account for a satisfying combination. Ocean Spray, Planters, Chex Mix and Raisinets stand as a few of many trail mix brands.
