If you’re following a Paleo eating plan, this article will help solve the Paleo Halloween treats dilemma so you can relax and join in the fun without breaking your diet.
Halloween is a favorite holiday for families across the nation, no matter your eating plan of choice.
Most of us look forward to decking out the front porch in a spectacularly spooky fashion and welcoming trick-or-treaters to our doors.
However, if yours is a Paleo household, with candy not on your food list, you may be facing the dilemma of what to toss into your visitors’ plastic pumpkins.
On the one hand, you don’t want to be the candy police and wouldn’t dream of stopping other people’s kids from a night of fun with their friends, dressing up, and gorging on chocolate and sugar candies.
But what you buy is what you snack on. It’s pretty much a Halloween rule! And therein lies the dilemma, particularly if you are still adapting to the Paleo way of eating.
There’s usually something left over at the end of the night, and resisting the temptation to polish it off can be challenging.
So what can you hand out to trick-or-treaters that won’t railroad your dedication to caveman-healthy eating? Fortunately, there are many options.
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Paleo Halloween Treat Suggestions
Following are some Paleo Halloween treat suggestions. But first, let’s look at what not to hand out when trick-or-treaters come knocking.
There are usually a few unusual houses on every trick-or-treating block, and most of the candy alternatives the homeowners dispense are pretty cool.
The one thing you don’t want to do is give out your usual go-to Paleo solution: homemade treats.
Parents are cautious about their kids accepting unpackaged treats from strangers, fearing they could contain poison or a sharp object.
And store-bought goods in share packets aren’t acceptable unless you hand everyone an unopened pack.
So save those Paleo snacks for your party guests, and try some of the following:
Packaged Paleo Snacks
These days, there are numerous delicious Paleo-friendly packaged snacks available.
One of my favorites is the Stretch Island Fruit Leather Snack Pack, a delicious all-natural, sugar-free snack.
There are 48 individually wrapped straps per pack in assorted flavors, including apple, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, apricot, and grape.
Raisins
We don’t always remember which house it came from, but most kids wind up with at least one box of raisins in their pumpkin.
This won’t necessarily be their favorite treat, but some kids love them, and they are Paleo-friendly and healthy.
Mixed Nuts
Salted nuts and mixed nuts that don’t include peanuts are Paleo-friendly and will probably be appreciated as a change from the chocolates and lollipops most people will give them.
Paleo Trail Mix
Mix it up with packaged paleo-compliant trail mix. And if there are a few small pieces of dark chocolate, some children will be very happy.
Paleo Beef Jerky
Not all jerky is truly Paleo, in fact, most of it isn’t.
But if you want to help the trick-or-treaters fuel up on energy to ring doorbells and watch scary movies all night long, a few paleo jerkies or compressed meat sticks might be just the ticket.
Just be sure to read the label.
Natural Honey Sticks
Natural Honey Sticks are a delicious Paleo Halloween treat sure to get two thumbs up from trick-or-treaters.
Halloween Toys
Another alternative to being known as the “raisin house” or hunting down packaged Paleo snacks is to hand out toys and party favors instead.
The surprise of finding a toy in the plastic pumpkin can be fun for children. It gives them something to play with while unpacking their treats and a new toy to enjoy after the holiday is over.
And there won’t be any leftovers to tempt you!
Squishies squishy toys
Kids love playing with these animal-shaped Squishies almost as much as their parents enjoy squeezing them for stress relief.
They come in packs of 24, so there’ll be plenty to go around.
Glow Sticks
Little kids love all-night glow sticks and necklaces. Most will want to carry or wear them immediately and in doing so will be safer on the sidewalk if it’s a gloomy night.
This pack contains 100 x 8″ sticks in various bright colors, plus connectors.
Flower pens
Flower pens make doing homework fun. I’ve never met a little girl who doesn’t love them.
This particular packet contains 18 black gel ink rollerball pens. The pens’ colors change when exposed to sunlight.
Spider rings
Young kids never tire of spider rings, and they make a perfect Paleo Halloween treat.
These spider rings come in a range of colors that glow in the dark.
Parachute toys
These colorful, hand-thrown parachute toys will make many bold jumps, keeping little guys occupied for hours.
Wind Up toys
These 12-pack metal Halloween wind-Up toys are another great option. Each pack contains 12 different designs, including a pumpkin, eyeball, vampire, and more.
Mini Coil Springs
These 1″ mini metal coil springs are as engaging for adults as kids. They can even walk down stairs!
Final Thoughts on Paleo Halloween Treats
Halloween doesn’t have to mean abandoning your Paleo lifestyle. In fact, it’s the ideal time to have fun shaping your meat and veggies into an endless number of creepy configurations.
And for the kids who ring your doorbell, the Paleo Halloween treat suggestions above should bring smiles to little faces without tempting you and your family to get stuck into any leftovers that aren’t Paleo-friendly.
