Everyone who knows me will tell you this is a strange blog for me, as I Love Sweets!! But as the Holidays come creeping up on us - (starting with Halloween) I try to tame myself down and have healthy snacks too. This is for my Smart Healthy Friends that are so good at being good around sweets. Here are some great Healthy Snacks and Treats that can carry us through the Holidays!
1. Dark Chocolate Bites
Skip the milk chocolate and sneak antioxidant-rich dark chocolate into trick-or-treat bags. Dark chocolate contains a healthy dose of flavonoids known for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
2. Organic Munchies
Let's face it, Halloween isn't the same without candy. But you can still do your bit for the environment and for the health of little ones by handing out preservative-free candy. Here's to a green, wholesome Halloween!
3. Chocolate-Dipped Figs
Did you know that dried figs are a nutritional powerhouse and pack more health benefits than most dried fruits? They’re full of fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron. Plus, figs are sweet to boot, especially when dipped in chocolate!
4. Soy Treats
Soy snacks can contain up to a whopping 7 grams of protein plus they aren't loaded with bad fats. We'll admit that soy doesn't sound very appealing. But if you go for the sweeter variety, you'll be surprised at how much it tastes like candy.
5. Gummy Candy
Kids will spell out yummy as they devour this fat-free treat. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, gummy letters are a healthy choice. For extra fun, try making your own gummy letters from jell-o and cutting utensils.
6. Pre-Packaged Snacks
Try pretzels, nuts, trail mix, popcorn, cheese and crackers, pumpkin or sunflower seeds. All of these snacks provide good nutrients. The sunflower seeds, in particular, are high in good fat. Be careful with nuts, though. About five percent of children have allergies, some of which are nut allergies, says Beverly Pressey, M.S., Registered Dietician.
7. Honey and Sesame Candy
Dazzle your neighborhood kids with an extra-sweet treat, such as honey sticks or bite-size honey and sesame candy. Three pieces contain 60 calories, 1 gram of protein and just 7 grams of sugar. READ MORE
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