- Fruits and Vegetables
Don’t laugh. As it turns out, fruits and veggies could very well be a hit treat for your little tricksters. Your grocery store’s produce section may have individually wrapped fruits and vegetables, which are both tasty and delicious! And if the kids stop coming to your home for treats? Well, that means there’s more healthy snakes for you.
- Dairy
Consider dairy products—individually wrapped, of course—when handing out treats to visitors. Yogurt tubes (especially frozen!) are delicious, and string cheese or cheese sticks will also not only act as a snack, but a much-needed boost for those trick-or-treaters who treat Halloween like an extreme sport. Then again, maybe you don’t want to be helping them acquire more candy by bolstering their strength… But, if they’re like most kids, they won’t even look at what’s in there until they’re home and it’s time to trade goods with the other kids.
- Water
Small bottles of (sealed) water are a great treat option for kids, teens and even the occasional adult trick-or-treater. Bottled water is a welcome treat for parents who are chasing their little “monsters” and “witches” around the neighborhood as well.
- Sugar-Free Gum
For starters, it’s free of sugar. Secondly, gum is something kids love to have and are rarely allowed to indulge in. Also, sugar-free gum is a great option for kids to have a treat without leaving behind cavity-causing sugars that lead to plaque build-up.
- Stick to Chocolate
Chocolate is a great Halloween candy option for kids, especially kids who wear braces. Chocolate is universally loved and comes in a variety of options for every preference. Chocolate also contains no acid, which is one of the biggest cavity-causers in the candy world.
Halloween should be a fun night for families to enjoy sharing treats, applauding the best costumes and socializing with friends. Treats shouldn’t cause stress or worry, and by choosing some of these dentist-approved options, your house can be the go-to for the most fun and the best snacks. If you need more ideas about what treats to share this Halloween, ask us about some more great options at your next appointment with Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry.