Healthy Treats for Halloween: 3 Top Picks From a Dietitian

For health-minded parents, picking out a Halloween candy can often feel like a choice between two tough options. Go with the traditional sweet treats, or opt for the sometimes “less fun” but healthier option?

The important thing to remember is that when it comes to Halloween candy, there’s no worry that kids won’t end up with enough of the sweet stuff. For parents who are looking to hand out options that offer an alternative treat without the sugar content, there are actually more options than you might think.

What are some healthy Halloween treats for kids?

Top picks include:

• Popcorn snack packs like Angie’s BoomChickaPop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn. These contain about 70 calories, 9 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber and 4 grams sugar per pack with ingredients like sunflower oil, dried cane sugar and sea salt.
• Apple “Chips” like Bare Snacks. These are 100% apple, with no sugar added.
• Teddy Grahams and Annie’s Bunnies. These have about 50 calories per pack with 8 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber and 3 grams of sugar.
• Pepperidge Farm Goldfish with whole grain. The ingredients include whole wheat flour, cheddar cheese and are about 50 calories per pack.
• Pretzel packs or Sun Chips. They contain mostly white flour, but not a lot of sugar.

Don't forget about nonedible treats like Halloween temporary tattoos, bracelets, bubbles, bouncy balls or glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth.

A version of this article originally appeared on WGNO's "Love It, Like It, Hate It" segment.