Our Top 8 Non-Candy Halloween Treats

Looking to do Halloween a little differently?

Halloween is so exciting for kids, but if you're looking to mix things up beyond the usual candy haul, you're not alone. Many parents are searching for non-candy Halloween treats that still feel festive and fun.

Here are our top 8 non-candy Halloween treats that bring a little variety to the season, offer some nutritional value, and give busy families practical snacks they can pack into lunchboxes in the weeks that follow.

1. GoGo squeeZ Fruit Pouches

Fruit pouches have become a lunchbox staple for good reason. The individual pouches are easy to toss into backpacks, require no prep, and offer a fun way for kids to enjoy fruit on the go. 

2. Garden Veggie Ghost & Bats Chips

Add a fun Halloween twist to snack time with these festive shapes and convenient individual packs. They're an easy savory option for treat bags that bring a little balance to the Halloween fun.

3. Annie's Sweet & Sour Bunnies & Bats

Annie's snacks are a long time favorite, thanks to their fun shapes, kid-approved flavors, and easy-to-pack portions. Their sweet and sour bunnies and bats bring a playful element that feels right at home during Halloween. 

4. Lesser Evil Spooky Popcorn

Lesser Evil Popcorn is light and crunchy, and made with simple ingredients. Their fun, Halloween-themed snack packs are perfectly portioned for trick-or-treat bags, classroom celebrations, or adding to lunchboxes throughout the season. 

5. Nature’s Garden Probiotic Yoggies

These prebiotic yogurt-covered fruit bites can be a fun surprise in a Halloween treat bag. With a chewy fruit centre and a creamy yogurt coating, they’re a bit like yogurt covered raisins, and taste like a treat while still being easy to pack and enjoy. 

6. Archer Mini Grass-Fed Beef Sticks

These mini beef sticks are an unexpected addition to Halloween treat bags. Packed with protein and individually wrapped for easy sharing, they offer a savory alternative to sweet treats and help add a little balance to the celebration. 

7. Martin’s Mini Apple Chips

Apple chips bring a sweet seasonal crunch to Halloween treat bags. Made from real apples and conveniently packaged, they're a fun fruit-based option that adds variety alongside classic Halloween treats.

8. MadeGood Granola Minis

MadeGood makes mini organic granola bites that are easy to pack, with ingredients parents can feel good about. With organic oats and nutrients from plants, they're a familiar snack that kids love and parents can feel good about. 

9. DeeBee’s SuperJuice Prebiotic Juice Boxes

DeeBee's Prebiotic Juice Boxes make a fun (and hydrating) addition to Halloween treat bags, boo baskets, and spooky movie nights. Bonus points because they’ve got benefits for your gut too!

10. Wonderful Pistachios

Pistachios are a crunchy Halloween snack option for older kids, packed with protein-powered grab-and-go goodness!

Sweet Picks for Parents and Kids

While most of the treats on this list aren't candy, SmartSweets and Unreal Snacks are fun exceptions that parents love too.

SmartSweets is known for their lower-sugar take on classic candies, they recently launched their Halloween collection featuring mini fish, sour zombies, and gummy worms. You can now also find them in the snack aisle with fruit flavored snacks designed with lunch boxes in mind!

Unreal Snacks has individually wrapped dark chocolate favorites made with simple ingredients and no artificial flavors or preservatives, making them a fun alternative to traditional Halloween candy.

Where to Shop for Non-Candy Halloween Treats 

The good news is you don’t have to look too hard to find plenty of kid-approved options that can be handed out on Halloween and packed into lunchboxes long after the costumes are put away. You can find these and other great brands at many grocery stores and online at retailers like Costco, Target, Walmart, Instacart, and Amazon.

Shopping for Non-Candy Halloween Treats in Canada?

Canadian families can find many of these non-candy snacks online through naturamarket.ca and Well.ca, along with grocery and specialty retailers nationwide!

Making Halloween a Little More Practical 

Halloween is about creating memories, sharing treats, and enjoying the excitement of the season. A few lunchbox-friendly favorites can help keep that Halloween magic going long after October 31.

For more Halloween inspiration, don’t miss our Healthy Halloween Party Ideas and How to Include Everyone in the Halloween Fun.