Disclosure: I received product from Pirate’s Booty in exchange for this post. Al thoughts and opinions are my own.
Halloween is almost here! The kids are very excited for all the candy they’re hoping to get. Me? Not so much. Although I do enjoy a good piece of chocolate every now and then, I’m not a huge fan of my kids eating tons of candy. My youngest is a candy monster and she’d finish all her Halloween candy in one day if I’d let her. Too much candy is definitely not a good thing!
I’m always happy to see a healthy treat amongst the girls other Halloween goodies. It’s definitely a nice surprise! Kids really don’t need the amount of candy they get, but they do love the experience of trick-or-treating, and I’d never take that experience away from them. This year, instead of doing the normal trick-or-treating through the neighborhood my sister is hosting a trunk-or-treat at her house for friends and family. I can’t wait. My daughter’s preschool will be hosting a trunk-or-treat as well on the 30th. That will be my first time taking part in one, and I’m pretty excited! I’ve heard of them, but have never been.
Rather than add to the tons of candy being handed out this year, I’ve decided to opt for healthier options. I’ll be handing out single serve 1/2 oz. bags of Pirate’s Booty Baked Rice & Corn Puffs this year. I’m sure the kids will enjoy them, and it’ll be a nice change from all the sugary sweets. Parents will appreciate them too, as they’re free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, and they’re Gluten free!
5 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Ideas
1. Pirate’s Booty Baked Rice & Corn Puffs
2. 100% Fruit Juice Boxes
3. Single serve fruit cups (mandarin oranges, peaches, pears)
4. Single serve apple sauce cups or pouches
5. Granola Bar
What will you be handing out this Halloween? What’s your favorite non-candy Halloween treat?
In the past I’ve given out granola bars.
I love your idea! I wish my son was trick-or-treating at your house. We’re going to give out individual bags of Goldfish.
I like pirates booty thats a good idea. I am giving out granla bars (no nits) this year.
Love Pirate’s Booty! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing these ideas, another idea is toys like army men, punch ballons, bracelets, etc
Thanks for the ideas. It would help with the candy overload.
I am giving out Surf Snacks gummy bears. They are vegan and allergy friendly. I always give out something vegan because I need to be able to consume what I don’t hand out. I like the idea of granola bars though. I may do that next year.
This is really a smart option.
I’ll be handing out snickers and milky way but I do like the idea of handing out juice boxes.
I like this, because to me Halloween is about the Dentist and Candy Makers making money off of you and your children. so think of it that way loll, so these sound good to me 🙂
I don’t always give out candy. I know some kids include their treats in their lunches for school. I have given out fruit snacks & small bags of chips & Cheez-Its.
But Pirate’s Booty’s snacks are also a great idea – thanks!!
I think Pirate’s Booty is a great idea. I would have loved to get that as a kid!
These are all good ideas, I especially like the Pirate’s Booty idea because it’s fairly healthy and it still seems like a treat.