Looking for Halloween treats that won’t stuff kids full of sugar and fat? Still want to keep it fun? It’s time to get creative, and Clemson University Extension has some great suggestions to fit any budget. (Note: Some of these ideas fit all ages, but small items, which could lead to choking, should be limited to children over age 3.)
Snack packets of dried fruit, baked pretzels or trail mix
Packages of low-fat crackers with cheese
Goldfish
Graham crackers
Crayons
Comic books
Small, plastic whistles (these and other small toys listed here often come in multi packs at party stores)
Yogurt-store coupons
Small bouncy balls
Sidewalk chalk
Beanbags for hacky sack
Chocolate-covered raisins
Fig cookies
Sugar-free gum
Pudding snack pack (the kind that does not require refrigeration)
Single-serve packet of microwave popcorn
Glow sticks
Funny Halloween glasses
Funny false teeth
Mini magnifying glasses
Tiny decks of cards
Small stuffed animals
Colored pencils
Stickers
Rub-on temporary tattoos
When giving out food items, make sure each item is in the individual manufacturer’s packaging so that parents and guardians won’t have safety concerns.
Source: Clemson University Extension