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What are some healthy alternatives to give out on
Halloween that kids will actually enjoy?
Some great ideas for alternatives to hand out
on Halloween are trail mix, which gives the children a healthy variety in its
package. Also granola or healthy cereal bars like Kashi offer a sugar
free cereal bar with nutritional value. Plain raisins or yogurt covered raisins
are a great choice for fiber and of course a healthy option for your trick or
treaters. Another great choice is dried fruit. Everyone loves regular fruit ,
but dried fruit makes it seem like your having something sweet like candy but
in all reality you’re not. The trick is the treat itself! Sugar free gum
is also a great treat that can help promote cleaner teeth after indulging in a
sweet treat or two. Lastly, one of my all time favorites are mini protein bars.
Now these come in many different flavors but basic flavors such as chocolate
and peanut butter are always the favorites since they so closely compare to
those unhealthy candy bars everyone hands out. Not only are you handing out
something that looks like a candy bar, you’re giving out something packed with protein
and vitamins.
If you're looking to be the healthy house on
Halloween, here are some healthy alternatives to hand out other than candy:
beef jerky, fruit such as apples or oranges, snack sized cheese and crackers,
pretzels, raisins, hot chocolate packets, sugar free gum, granola bars, trail
mix packs, or popcorn.
If you're looking for some healthy alternatives that you can make with the kids, there are plenty of options. Frozen chocolate drizzled bananas (dark chocolate offers plenty anti oxidants), Rice Krispies treats, pumpkin or carrot cupcakes. Orange foods such as pumpkins are nutrient dense with vitamins, minerals, antioxidant and carotene.
There's no reason why you can't enjoy Halloween and be health conscious as well.
If you're looking for some healthy alternatives that you can make with the kids, there are plenty of options. Frozen chocolate drizzled bananas (dark chocolate offers plenty anti oxidants), Rice Krispies treats, pumpkin or carrot cupcakes. Orange foods such as pumpkins are nutrient dense with vitamins, minerals, antioxidant and carotene.
There's no reason why you can't enjoy Halloween and be health conscious as well.
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