This time of year, the ole’ sweet tooth can rear its ugly head and have us craving all kinds of processed sweets and treats. Processed candy contains loads of refined sugar, artificial flavors and colors, hydrogenated oils, and other questionable ingredients that can cause hyperactivity in children, weight gain, inflammation, and digestive issues (to name a few). While I’m all about moderation and enjoying the occasional treat (or two 😉), it helps to have a list of healthy, guilt-free treat recipes so that I don’t feel deprived.
Here’s a list of 25 yummy, guilt-free recipes that will take the ‘trick’ out of your treats! From Rice Crispy Treats and Smores to Butterfingers and Snickers, I’ve got you covered with these healthy and delicious upgrades!
1. Healthier Homemade Butterfingers
3. Dark Chocolate Orange Jack-O-Lanterns
6. Justin’s White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
7. Banana Ghosts and Tangerine Pumpkins
13. Healthy Caramel Apples Six Ways
14. Gluten-Free Backyard Smores
17. Organic Fruit Chews (Healthy “Starburst”)
19. Healthy Halloween Popcorn Bar
20. Fabulous Freezer Fudge (Healthy “Nestle Crunch Bar”)
24. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
What are your favorite healthy Halloween treats?
