10 Guilt-Free Halloween Treats

Posted on Oct 21st 2010 3:00PM by Kimberly Papa

Halloween is just weeks away, which means many of you are stocking up on candy for trick-or-treaters. If you're frightened by the idea of having a tempting, overflowing bowl of sweets in your home, you're not alone. We've tracked down the candies that will keep the neighborhood kids happy, but won't blow your diet if you decide to dip into the stash yourself.

Nicole Goksel, AOL

Dum Dums (per pop)
These tiny lollipops have been around since 1924 and their size keeps the calorie count low, with just 26 per pop. Keep in mind that these little treats are basically just sugar, corn syrup and artificial flavoring, so there's no nutritional value. But they are a virtually guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Nicole Goksel, AOL

Smarties (per roll)
If one piece is never enough for you, a roll of Smarties is a great option. And at just 25 calories per roll, they also won't blow your weight loss efforts. Another plus, they are gluten-free and vegan -- so they're a great choice if you have dietary restrictions.

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Hershey Kisses (per kiss)
Get your chocolate fix with this classic candy. There are 25 calories in each kiss, so as long as you keep the portions under control these are a sensible, chocolate-y option.

Nicole Goksel, AOL

Tootsie Roll (per roll)
Bite-sized, chewy and not-too-sweet, Tootsie Rolls are just 23 calories per piece. Bonus: They last a long time, so you won't be reaching for seconds right away.

Cassandra Hubbart, AOL

3 Musketeers Mini (per piece)
If you're a fan of this light and fluffy candy bar, the mini size is the perfect treat. At just 24 calories per piece, you can even afford to go for a few pieces.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures (per cup)
Love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate? This is the guilt-free treat for you. With just 36 calories in each little cup you can get your PB & C fix, without all the damage of a full-sized version, which packs a whopping 210 calories per serving.

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Snickers Miniatures (per piece)
Another candy bar favorite gets diet-friendly after a mini makeover. These little guys have just 42 calories per piece, but all the flavor of the original.

Jolie Novak, AOL

Mounds Miniatures (per piece)
Dark chocolate lovers rejoice! Mounds smallest version has 63 calories per piece and gets a fun twist with its coconut filling.

Cassandra Hubbart, AOL

Skittles Fun Fun-Sized Pack (per pack)
Get a low-calorie taste of the rainbow with the Skittles fun-sized packs. There are about 80 calories per serving and lots of fruity little bites to enjoy.

Nicole Goksel, AOL

M&M Fun-Sized Packs (per pack)
Combine portion control with a classic favorite and you can't go wrong. One fun-sized pack of chocolate M&Ms has about 108 calories.

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Anna P 10-21-2010 @ 6:44PM

All stuff that is so good to eat!

Jane 10-23-2010 @ 5:44AM

worthless calories

sparky 10-23-2010 @ 12:37PM

Confusing candy guidance! I just read the link on Halloween Candy Nightmares where it lists the 10 worst snacks including three from this Guilt Free list; Kisses, Snickers and Reeses PB cups. I just hate diet guidance...everything in moderation, don't deny yourself but don't over indulge - then you will not binge.
My rule; something "green" at every lunch and dinner but life is too short, one glass of wine, a dark chocolate Dove, a bite of bread with olive oil/vinegar, with a regular dose of an apple, banana, mango or kiwi and you are good to go.

Pat 10-23-2010 @ 1:08PM

ainiague--why do we care if your "boyfriend who is 8 years older than you thinks like you do," and WHY do we have to hear about it on every comment page? JEEEEZ...enough already, and please don't type the same crap with a different name!

Debbie 10-23-2010 @ 2:31PM

yes it is so good instead of candy why not give a free meal gift card from a place to eat or health food like raisns in small boxes Do not know about anywher else but in Ind we dont have many trick or treaters any more. I am weak if I have a lot of candy laying around I will eat it. lol

kate 10-27-2010 @ 11:42AM

yes they're worthless calories but remember eating a few pieces of candy around halloween isn't going to kill you. You still can enjoy life while eating healthy just remember to limit your candy and enjoy it! remember it's all about calories in vs calories out with weight loss, www.diet-myths.com explains it well!

u262f 10-22-2010 @ 4:59PM

If you don't feel guilty about eating candy like the above (or giving them to innocent children), then you've been giving too much money to the candy companies for far too long. Sure, one tiny serving won't hurt a diet, but are you sure you're really going to be able to stop with just one? That second serving will still make you fat.

Besides, all the above candies have lots of strange chemicals. Yes, they've all cleared FDA approval, but science doesn't understand enough to really know for sure whether they're safe or not, and there is mounting evidence that they're still bad for you.

If you want to keep little brats from pulling pranks on you, then sure, giving them the candy the candy above will make them go away happy. If you love the little darlings and care about their health (and if you care about yourself), it'd be healthier to splurge on apples and baby carrots (which are sold in little plastic single-sized baggies these days), roasted pumpkin seeds (which some places sell only around this time of year), and other treats that didn't spend quite as much time in the chemistry lab.

mom3.0 10-23-2010 @ 7:12AM

u262f: What about the salt they put on the roasted pumpkin seeds? That's created in a lab. What about the plastic bags they put those carrots in? Also, made in a lab and obviously in contact with the carrots. And then the water you use to rinse them with (even filtered, because afterall, the filter itself came from a lab). You can't just assume one thing is bad for you and then justify everything else as "good". While I don't consume sugar, I don't criticize others for it, and I sure don't imply they're terrible parents if they let their kids eat it! And what right do you have to call us bad parents if we let our kids eat a "dum dum" once in a while? I guess in your family that would be considered cannibalism huh? I guess we're better off eating "smarties" in my household!

ksdanko 10-23-2010 @ 9:47AM

What's bad for one may be good for another. Do what you want to make yourself happy. If that means binging on candy for one day at Halloween, then have-at-it. - Unless you are diabetic. Life is too short to worry about the small stuff. Good or bad - it's up to you and not what someone tells you.

SueT 10-23-2010 @ 7:54AM

In one article they are demon, in the next, they are guilt-free treats, and the only difference is the amount you eat. What an original concept

Richard 10-23-2010 @ 8:06AM

The kid's will have to buy their own candy, they have more money then i have, no matter how old they are. I wonder why snicker's and the rest of those candy bar's are not 6 for a quarter any more, i don'nt see any reason why any of it has to be so much money. R.

Carrie55 10-23-2010 @ 8:47AM

Good suggestions.. planning the kids Halloween party for next weekend and will keep these in mind.. I just found fun Halloween game and party ideas at Celebration Ideas Online (celebrationideasonline.com) Creative and fun for different age groups. the Haunted Hunt will be great for the tweens.

W. L. Huffman 10-23-2010 @ 8:48AM

I find this article to be confusing. I know plenty of people who eat these ( not approved treats) and maintain a very health body shape. Yes our habits are not always in our best interest. However, how many people do you see who are built like one their parents and are over weight just like the parent. The single most contributing factor to weight is the Fat Gene. Lets find out how to alter the gene and spare many people the humiliaton and ridicule of obesity. The teen years are the worst. Fix that peoplem and you will make the world a better place.

jojo 10-23-2010 @ 9:46AM

I see we got all the candy police on here. simmer down eat some candy and have some fun. if your so scared that your gonna get fat off of one fun holiday you probably already are fat so shut up and let everyone else enjoy. go bob for apples and get your head stuck. LOL !! I will be eating and giving the bad stuff out. Ha Ha Ha !

deejay 10-23-2010 @ 10:28AM

I have been inventive and may not the most famous, best liked person for Halloween but a few years back one of my employer offer for free or very low price a treat that was actually very well received Carrots! Sweeet! they had those handy individual packages they were promoting and it went well, because I lived in an apartment complex back then they still had unsecured doors and we got bombarted. There were 100 in my case and when out which was about 9 anyway We just posted a note on the door, "Sorry.out of treats", I don't minds the younger kids but Greed sets in at about 4th grade and they are not as cute, One year I gave out Stuffed toys/trinkets. A freind of my husband owned on of those vending machines with the floppy claw things we all hate but he gave us a box os his extras kids love that crap too. Also whats with the parents collecting treats for the baby that taking a bottle? And only about 10 years ago I hade a door bell ring at 11:20 for lone trick or treater.....Mom.....Dad.. Dont let you kids got out at this time. When I told the kid over the intercom it was too late I could hear him say as He turned to his mother and said see Mom, I told you it was too late But we really need can enjoy the costumes And all you kids that think it is a great costume to be a "bum" Get a clue. Hope all the kids have a Healthy, Safe and Happy Halloween.

holli 10-29-2010 @ 1:51PM

Please edit your posts. Half of this makes no sense. There is no punctuation and the point of your post is lost in the jumbled writing.

annabell 10-23-2010 @ 10:15AM

lol the mini peanut butter cups were on the list for 10 WORST things to eat on halloween. haaa whatever they are my fav candy yummm!

r 10-23-2010 @ 10:21AM

I love how the reese peanut butter minis are mentioned in both the guilt free article AND the 10 worst choices article... lol, make up your mind!

Diana 10-24-2010 @ 2:56PM

It is ridiculous that some items are on both this 'guilt free' list and the list of items that can ruin your diet...

Kathryn Frisina 10-23-2010 @ 11:23AM

have to agree with "r"...why guilt readers out
with complete details on the "worst" and only
give a calorie count on the "best"...we treat
our TrT's with little baggies filled with the
best of the worst. Happy Halloween! Kat