Holiday Guides:
The ecofab Guide to Halloween Candy
When they ring the bell, trick-or-treaters give us two simple choices: smell my feet or give me something good to eat. Given the options, we have scoured the candy stores and organic markets to find a bevy of delicious, earth-friendly treats to offer the boos and ghouls. Read below for a list of our top ecofab picks for healthy candy - you’ll have all the neighbor kids tricked, unknowingly devouring goodies made with natural ingredients!
If you’re still in search of the perfect costume, check out our recent guide for PVC-free outfits and ideas that’ll serve as dress up fun long after the 31st!
The ultimate mixed bag of natural candy comes packed in a home-compostable cellophane bag. With gummy bears, lollipops, mini gum, and a host of other organic candies, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Also great for stuffing piñatas! 1 bag of 100 pieces is $29.99. |
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For chocolate treats, try Endangered Species’ Milk Chocolate Bug Bites. Kids will love that each individually wrapped square of chocolate comes with a trading card inside. And if you want to be remembered as the house that passes out the big bars, check out Dagoba Chocolate, which is widely available in stores. |
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These pure fun pops are purely delicious! With flavors like Go Goji Berry, Tangy Tangerine, Loony Lemon and Pure Pomegranate, they’re sure to be a hit amongst the kids - all flavored with organic brown rice syrup, organic cane juice, and colored with flavors from real fruit. Check for a list of retailers near you. |
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Glenny’s crispy, creamy brown rice marshmallow treats are a nice surprise in a bag full of hard candy. Available in Classic Vanilla, Peanut Caramel, and Chocolate - without the high fructose corn syrup (and only 100 calories per bar!). $4.99 for a box of 5. |
Using only the best organic ingredients, this black licorice is made from a Finnish recipe dating back to the 1800′s! Available at NatureMart.com or at health food stores around the country. |
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Perfect for parties, these pre-made vegan halloween goody bags come with sour berry bears, lollipops, spicy cinnamon candy, organic dark chocolate and more. $4.99 per bag! |
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YummyEarth gummy bear packs have delicious flavors like strawberry smash, sour apple tart, and pomegranate pucker. The gummies are full of Vitamin C and have less than 90 calories per pack - delicious snacking for tricker treaters of all ages. $15.98 for a pack of 24. |
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Mini packs of all-natural, eco-friendly chewing gum provide a little refreshment for the evening. Made with sustainably harvested rainforest chicle, mini Glee Gum packs are available in packs of 80 (4 pieces to each pack) for $20. |
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