Offering better-for-you treats during Halloween
Halloween is a time of fun and excitement for kids who will be picking up sweet treats from door-to-door candy collecting. Luckily, having a spectacular Halloween doesn’t have to mean calorie overload for your kids.
Offer trick-or-treaters a different kind of sweet treat – nature’s own “candy” – fruits and veggies of course!
Here are some healthy picks that won’t compromise the spirit of the holiday.
For trick-or-treaters try…
- Individual baby carrit packs
- Individual pre-sliced apple packs (available with and without caramel for dipping)
- Mini box of raisins
- Shelf stable 4-ounce fruit bowls
Halloween Fun Tip: Tie a black and orange ribbon around each package and attached a plastic spider ring.
Host a Halloween party in your home
This is a great opportunity to offer better-for-you Halloween treats parents and kids can enjoy together.
- Veggie and cheese kabobs – garnish serving tray with plastic spiders, bugs, and bats!
- Pick up mini Halloween candy bags and fill with home-made trail mix. Combine dried fruits such cranberries, apricots & raisins with granola and dark chocolate pieces.
- Invite your guests to make their own chocolate covered apples and dip in pecan pieces, coconut, or cereal.
- Bake quick breads such as zucchini and banana bread – add apples, pears or dried fruits for extra sweetness and nutrients.
- Serve 100% juice.
Tip to manage treats…
Limit candy to one piece per day at an agreed-upon time and combine with a fruit or veggie.
