Halloween is such an exciting time! There’s candy and costumes and spooky movies and chilly weather. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, Halloween can be pretty hard to navigate if you’ve got dietary restrictions or you’re trying to keep your eating healthy. But it doesn’t have to be! This list is chock full of delicious Halloween treats that are sure to delight without spiking anyone’s blood sugar or causing kids to stay up way too late.
There’s something for everyone, whether you’re just looking for low-sugar, you’re keto, or you’re just not much of a chocolate person. You can find something here to enjoy no matter what your candy situation is, because everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the delicious treats of Halloween, no matter what we can eat, and no matter how old we may get. Halloween is forever!
Keep It Keto
Keto used to mean no fun anymore, but that’s all changed. Now, you can enjoy your Halloween with treats and all. No more watching your kids tear into their treats and staring longingly at the tasty chocolate and the silky caramel and the soft nougat. These are the replacement for your beloved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Salty and Sweet
Sweet and salty go together like… peanut butter and jelly! Chocolate covered pretzels are one of the best treats you could ask for, and these individually wrapped pretzels are a delicious way for you to add something to the trick-or-treater’s bags that has a little more substance than the average candy bars.
A Little Slice of Heaven
These individually wrapped fruit slices are a bright and delicious choice for Halloween candy. They’re healthier than lots of other gummies, and just as tasty! Not to mention, colorful and exciting to look at. The slices are individually wrapped so you can hand them out easily on the big night.
Soft and Spooky
Peeps aren’t just for Easter anymore! Now, there are year-round options so you can enjoy your favorite marshmallows in a seasonally-exciting way. No more boring s’mores; make them ghost s’mores. Or eat them on their own! These light sweet bites are lower in calories and sugar than lots of the candies stuffed in Halloween goodie bags.
Change Things Up Completely
You might want to change it up entirely by offering something that’s not sweet at all. These jerky sticks are a delicious and nutritious choice you can slip into the Halloween bags of the kids that show up. But maybe keep some candy on hand, too. You don’t want to let anyone down!
A Tasty Snack
Themed snacks are fun snacks, and these veggie chips are a cute way to make your kiddo’s favorite afternoon treat exciting — with spooky bat and ghost shapes. You could even give these out on Halloween if you’re trying to offset all of the sugary goodness everyone else puts in the bags.
Good, Clean, Chocolate
This chocolate is good, clean stuff! You don’t have to worry about what you’re getting in your candies when you buy these, which means you don’t have to worry what sort of candy you’re giving to trick-or-treaters when they come by. Gluten free, vegan, and dairy free, among other things, these are a great and healthy Halloween treat!
A Healthy Alternative
These soft and chewy fruit chews are going to be your new favorite! They’re a healthy and lighter version of your favorite, standard fruit chew. They’re so delightfully juicy you might have a hard time stepping away from them and remembering to give them to the kids that show up.
Bring Some Salt
This opinion might be unpopular, but I always loved getting these delicious, salty snacks in my trick-or-treating bag. It helped to mitigate the intense sweetness from all of the tasty candy. Plus, who doesn’t like pretzels? They’re delicious. And since these are individually wrapped, you can use any leftovers for an easy kid’s lunch side.
There Are Plenty of Fish in the Sea
If gummy fish are your favorite, you’re going to want to buy multiple bags of these. They’re delicious and are so much better for you than your sugary, childhood favorite. If you’re looking for something that’s healthier for you, but just as tasty, look no further than these SmartSweets treats.
Nothing But the Fruit!
A fruit bar might not be the sort of thing you’d consider sticking in someone’s Halloween bag, but it’s a great option! It’s sweet, without being too sweet, and it’s definitely healthy. You can pass these out, guilt-free, knowing your sending the trick-or-treaters off with something they’re sure to enjoy without the sugar crash.
Lollipops You’ll Go Wild Over
You’re going to want to keep these on the back burner for Halloweens to come. And for yourself, too. They’re a tasty treat you won’t feel bad about giving to your kiddos, or to the kiddos that show up on Halloween. Low on sugar, high on taste, these are everything you’re looking for!
Crunchy, But Still Sweet
Do you like puffed rice? Do you like Crunch bars? These little bites are awesome ways to enjoy your favorite crunchy treats with half the sugar you get in your favorite candy bar. And, if you have a rice allergy, there’s no worries! This is made with puffed quinoa instead.
Fruit Snacks for the Win
Fruit snacks are an underrated treat and an underrated snack that shouldn’t just be for kids anymore. These are a treat that kids are sure to be thrilled to find in their candy bags, and they’re allowed to take them to school with them the next day, too, which is priceless.
Sun Sweetened Goodness
Raisins aren’t necessarily a kid’s favorite treat, but it’s definitely a treat that’s far better for them, and their teeth, than the candy that usually gets passed out. These mini boxes are ideal for passing out on Hallows Eve for a guilt-free treat parents are going to love you for.
You’ve Gotta Have Gummy Bears
Gummy bears are a Halloween must. These gummies are far healthier than the little bears you’re used to passing out every spooky season. They don’t actually have tiny skeletons like the picture suggests (though, wouldn’t that be cool?), they’re just tasty and healthy and you don’t need much more than that.
Halloween, the Dutch Way
Okay, I don’t actually know what the Dutch do for Halloween, but I imagine they give out baby stroopwafles like this. These individually packed cookies are a soft but crisp way to enjoy just a touch of sweet, but nothing over the top, that you’re going to fall in love with!
Sugar In Its Purest Form
Sugar is the name of the Halloween game and one of the best and cleanest ways to enjoy your sugar is through honey packets like these. They’re free of the nasty additives and preservatives that so many of the other Halloween candies have. Your local trick-or-treaters are going to have a new favorite!
Sweet, But Not Too Sweet
Cookies are an awesome Halloween treat! I don’t know why more people don’t pass them out every year, because they’re such a good treat that doesn’t go overboard with the sugar. And these are pretty dang healthy for you, too and they’re vegan and gluten free for health and dietary restrictions.
Everyone’s Favorite Snack Food
Not only are granola bars everyone’s favorite snack food, but these granola bars come with a Halloween theme you’re going to love! They’re a little sweet, but mostly they’re nutritious and a great choice for your kids post-Halloween lunch. No candy going with them to school, but they still get a little sweet.
Not Everyone Likes Candy
I know that sounds crazy, but it’s true! I know quite a few people that just don’t have a sweet tooth. If your one of those people, you’re going to love this pack of delicious nuts. You can hand them out to your fellow non-candy folks or keep them for yourself to enjoy on Halloween night.
Fruit Rolls, But Make Them Healthy
Fruit rolls are a great choice for the smaller kids that come to your door. They’re not overly sweet, but still sweet enough to make them happy. The last thing you want is to send kids home with too much sugar — it has a way of making a parent feel a little guilty.