29/10/2026
It doesn’t have to be about making Halloween “sugar-free”. Instead, a few simple choices can help create a little more balance.
If you’re putting together Halloween treats, try mixing traditional lollies with some alternatives such as:
🎃 Fresh fruit or fruit skewers
🎃 Yoghurt with berries
🎃 Cheese and wholegrain crackers
🎃 Homemade oat or banana bites
🎃 Small portions of chocolate or treats
🎃 Non-food surprises such as stickers, pencils or little Halloween toys
And when choosing confectionery, consider smaller individually wrapped portions and avoid making sticky, chewy or hard lollies the main event, these tend to stay in contact with the teeth for longer. You can also compare similar packaged products using the “Sugars per 100g” section of the Nutrition Information Panel to help you make a more informed choice.
Halloween can still be fun, festive and full of treats, balance is what matters.
Lucy’s tip: Enjoy Halloween treats together rather than grazing on them continuously throughout the day, then get back to your usual nourishing meals and snacks.