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Want to provide healthier treats to trick-or-treaters this year? Below you’ll find some better-for-you snacks and sweets (no artificial ingredients or preservatives), so you can feel good about giving them out at Halloween!

This time of year, it gets extremely difficult to keep our kiddos away from sweets. Halloween candy quickly turns into Thanksgiving’s feast of pumpkin rolls and apple pies, followed by a variety of Christmas cookies. It is nearly impossible to escape the sugary desserts after every meal (and often in between meals).

While our family does try to eat wholesome, real food the majority of the time, we also can appreciate special events (like birthday parties and holidays) when we can lower our guard *just a bit* to allow for some special treats as well.

However, we’re aware that just about as soon as we begin to let down our guard to enjoy a sugary treat or two, it is extremely difficult to apply the brakes and stop indulging in ALL the sweet things. Can you relate?

During Halloween, you’ll be faced with tons of popular kids’ candies, bursting with artificial colors and sweeteners, preservatives, trans fats, corn syrup, and (obviously) sugar. These ingredients are known to contribute to behavioral issues, allergies, increased risk of cancer, diabetes, and more.

Although you may not be able to completely control all the candy your kids receive, you CAN control what you do with it. You can also choose what to give out to other families who come knocking on your door. If you’d rather not be “that” house that gives out fresh fruit, try some of the ideas below instead. Remember, sugar is sugar, so even the organic/healthier options still contain sugar; BUT, you can at least limit the extra additives in the most common junkie Halloween chocolates and candies.

Don’t forget that healthy options include more than just candy! You could also give out popcorn, stickers, small toys, etc. Don’t be afraid to be creative!

Healthy Halloween Candy Alternatives

I’ve included the current cost per treat or snack pack. (Ordering with Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program will often give you the best price with FREE shipping.)

YumEarth Organic Lollipops ($0.09 each, with Subscribe & Save)

Naturally flavored and colored with real fruit juice instead of artificial colors and flavors, these lollipops are sweet and fruity in fun flavors like Very Very Cherry, Strawberry Smash, Razzmatazz Berry, Mango Tango, and more.

YumEarth Organic Gummy Bears ($0.39/pack, with Subscribe & Save)

Like the YumEarth lollipops, these gummy bears are flavored and colored with real fruit juice. They are free from gluten and other top allergens, so all kids can enjoy a healthy handful of gummy bears!

Stretch Island Fruit Strips ($0.44 each)

Our kids enjoy these organic fruit strips that we discovered at Costco a while ago. (My husband and I also grab them occasionally as an on-the-go snack!) Strips contain no added sugar, preservatives, or artificial colors or flavors. Each individually-wrapped strip boasts 1/4 cup of real fruit.

Pirate’s Booty ($0.42/pack, with Subscribe & Save)

Pirate’s Booty baked puffs are a favorite of many kids. With no artificial ingredients and zero trans fat, they’re also a favorite for parents!

Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks ($0.44/pack, with online coupon + Subscribe & Save)

Our kids devour all Annie’s products! These fun bunny fruit snacks are free from synthetic colors and preservatives, and are made from real fruit juice. Each pack gives kids 100% of the daily value of vitamin C.

Organic Clif Kid Z Bars ($0.48 each, with Subscribe & Save)

Kids will seriously think they are eating a soft chocolate chip cookie when they try this snack bar. What they don’t know is they’ll also get a nutritious boost of 10 grams of whole grains—without high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients—to keep their little belly satisfied longer.

YumEarth Organic Candy Corn ($0.95/pack)

If you like to stick to traditional fall candies like candy corn, YumEarth makes a healthier version (naturally flavored and colored, gluten free, and non-GMO) for trick-or-treaters.

Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups ($2.08/pack)

While these tasty peanut butter cups may be a bit pricy for trick-or-treaters, they are an excellent indulgence to enjoy after all your visitors go home. These treats are made with high quality, fair-trade chocolate and organic peanut butter. (YUM!)

Where to Buy These

The above treats (and many others) are available in most mainstream stores like Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and even some dollar stores like Dollar Tree. Of course, you can also conveniently order from online sources like Amazon and Thrive Market.

What are your favorite treats to give out on Halloween? Comment below!