Halloween conjures up images of little goblins and pointy-hat witches roaming the neighborhoods clutching their trick-or-treat bags. While they’ll likely haul in plenty of candy, you might be worried about contributing to all the sweets they’ll be eating and thinking about candy alternatives for Halloween. Plus, with so many food allergies and sensitivities, you never know if something might be off-limits for kids to eat once they get back home.
With this spooktacular celebration lurking just around the corner, consider giving some fun Halloween candy alternatives, including both healthier food options and non-food treats. While you can find many of these items at your local Kroger grocery store, you can also look at dollar stores, party supply stores and online retailers like Oriental Trading Company, which often sell individual packets and “fun-size” non-candy Halloween treats specifically with trick-or-treaters in mind.
Need some ideas for candy alternatives for Halloween? We’ve got you covered!
Healthier Food Options:
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Simple Truth Organic Seedless Raisins
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Simple Truth Organic Roasted & Salted Almonds
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Simple Truth Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar
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Simple Truth Organic Banana Chips
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Simple Truth Organic Strawberry Fruit and Grain Bars
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Simple Truth Organic Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Pouches
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Also try:
– Bottled water
– Fresh fruit (such as tangerines or clementines)
– Organic fruit snacks or gummies
– Honey sticks
– Sugar-free gum
– Applesauce pouches
– Fruit leather
– Packets of seeds (such as sunflower kernels or pumpkin seeds)
– Packets of seasoned, roasted chickpeas
Non-Food Goodies
– Colorful stickers
– Halloween-themed pencils
– Pumpkin-shaped erasers
– Box of pastel chalk
– Bubbles
– Bookmarks
– Glow sticks (to carry or bend into glow-in-the-dark necklaces or bracelets)
– Hair scrunchies
– Vampire teeth (so kids can say, “Fang you very much!”)
– Mini yo-yos
– Fidget spinners
– Squeezable stress toys (in shapes like pumpkins and skulls)
– Slinky toys
– Finger puppets
– Temporary tattoos
– Toy jewelry (like spider rings, clip-on bat-shaped earrings and slap bracelets)
Stock up on the above alternatives to candy for Halloween and treat your pint-size neighbors to a healthier holiday this spooky season. The kids will enjoy your surprise treats and you’ll endear yourself to other parents concerned about the sugar overload of Halloween candy.