Halloween Candy
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Every year I receive countless emails requesting ideas for healthier Halloween candy. Now there’s an oxymoron if I’ve ever heard one –”healthy candy.” Does such a thing exist? Well, probably not.
Now, with suggestions from many readers, I’ve gone ahead and compiled a list that is full of what I refer to as the “lesser of all evils” when it comes to candy. Trust me, I will not be eating any of the items below. That kind of sugary stuff –organic or not, doesn’t sit well in my body.
My children, on the other hand, are getting older (we’re pushing into the pre-teen years around here) and in an attempt not to be a total grinch I have compromised and chosen to give out decent (well, decent to them) treats that they themselves would actually want to consume. When they were little (that would be the year before last) I gave out organic fruit leathers
Thanks to your suggestions, this list is longer than I had anticipated and full of fun ideas for Halloween treats.
- Organic Milk Chocolate is what I will be handing out to my trick or treaters this year
- Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops were suggested by Elana, my doppelganger on the East Coast
- College Farm Organic Naturepops are a favorite of Jen’s
- Kind Bars
are a delicious fruit and nut bar that Sandra likes
- Organic Gummi Bears -this idea was contributed by Kelly
- Organic Berry Patch Bunny Fruit Snacks -another gummy treat option
We’re all different, so see if anything on the list above meets your criteria. If you have other ideas go ahead and leave a comment so others can hop on your Halloween bandwagon!
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I thought I read that you were going to publish a cookbook - Is this true?? Can’t wait!
October 15th, 2008 5:15 pm
Hi Elana,
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and information. I made the whole Rosh Hashanoh dinner and what a hit! Got any plans for recipes for Thanksgiving coming up?
Again, thank you, you do a wonderful job.
Jenna
October 15th, 2008 7:28 pm
You may also want to check out sunspire organic ’sundrops’…these are ‘m&m’ type treats that can be purchased in bulk section of the healthfood shop or food co-ops…again, wouldn’t want to make a staple but nice alternative for the childrens party scene or halloween
October 15th, 2008 7:40 pm
This is an area that I, too, am torn about. When it comes to sugar, what difference does it make if it is organic or not? It’s still bad and does the same things as regular sugar, so I never could understand to point. But all in all it is a better. I agree with you, it’s tough to not be a “grinch” so to speak, lol and hand out toothbrushes!
October 15th, 2008 8:19 pm
There is a website out there that sells actual candy and lollies that are only fruit juice sweetened but I can’t recall the name. I was very curious about them!
October 15th, 2008 8:21 pm
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October 16th, 2008 2:07 am
As a child, I can remember the lady in the neighborhood that handed out cartons of juice for Halloween. It was much different than what the other neighbors were handing out and it was also much appreciated after the rigorous running from house to house.
October 16th, 2008 6:44 am
ANYTHING Dark chocolate — it satisfies the palette for more unnecessary sweets (plus it’s a super food!)
October 16th, 2008 11:34 am
Thanks for all the great ideas everyone!
October 16th, 2008 12:01 pm
Paula -Yes, it’s true!
Jenna -Yes, in the first or second week of November I will do a recipe round up. You can also look at last year’s if you want to get a jump on things :-)
Kate -Thanks for your suggestion!
Athy -Thanks for a great comment.
Rob -Thanks, that’s so generous!
Courtney -I like that idea.
SDK -Couldn’t agree with you more.
Jennifer -Thanks for your comment.
October 17th, 2008 9:16 pm
Thanks for the great recipe ideas! I haven’t tried any yet, but keep printing them out and adding them to my cookbook.
October 18th, 2008 8:15 pm
Thanks for your comment Rachel :-)
October 21st, 2008 11:18 am
What about organic sesame snaps? The coffee shop near my house sells them, and I for one am addicted!
For people with younger kids: My neighbour “trades” her little ones’ for their treats. She pre buys stuff that is suitable, and when they get home they barter and trade in the more offensive candy for things she’s bought. They love it!! She also reads the labels with them so they know what is good and bad (who wants to let a 5 year old eat shellac??)
October 26th, 2008 3:27 pm
I am struggling to get the proportions right to make a gluten-free flour mix. I was wondering if anyone has one that works well. Thanks.
October 27th, 2008 7:35 am
Emily -Thanks for sharing your great ideas. I used to barter my children for candy when they were too young to know the difference –that was up until last year.
Tracie -This would be a great question for the forums, you might want to post it there.
October 27th, 2008 9:57 am
The all-fruit bars from Trader Joes are decently healthy (just the fruit, nothing more or less), prepackaged, and not too costly. I’d imagine that they would make good treats. I particularly like the pineapple - it’s sweet and slightly tangy, just like fresh pineapple!
October 28th, 2008 5:36 am
~M,
Those Trader Joe all-fruit bars sound delicious. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks as always for your comment!
xo Elana
October 29th, 2008 9:33 am