Seeking fiercely fabulous fat-fighting treats for a Halloween party or to set out around the house? We’ve spooked out the skinny sweets that can help you cut calories and scare away temptation.
Do you love candy corn? These chewy treats are also chock-full of sugar. Eeeek! A better option: Go Lightly Sugar Free Fruit Chews. The assorted flavors include orange, strawberry, peach and lemon. They have no trans fats and are gluten free as well as Kosher. Sweetened with Splenda, seven yummy pieces have only 130 calories.
From mini Tootsie Rolls to M&Ms to Reese’s Pieces, Halloween is a chocolate-coated celebration. But oh, those calories and carbohydrates! Smart solutions for chocolate lovers:
- Atkins Endulge® Chocolate Peanut Candies contain just 150 calories per packet, 0 grams of sugar and just 1 gram of net carbs. The chocolate coating covers a delicious peanut.
- Are you counting calories? Say hello to 110-calorie packets of Atkins Endulge® Chocolate Candies, which have only one gram of sugar and one gram of net carbs. They absolutely melt in your mouth.
- Sweetened with stevia, Coco Polo 70% Cocoa Cocoa Nibs Chocolate Bar are perfect for people who want the fabulous flavor of rich dark chocolate. They have just 180 calories per serving.
If you’re taking your own little ghost or goblin trick-or-treating, it can be a calorie conundrum to avoid helping yourself as you trek along. Here’s a sweet trick: Suck on sugar-free hard candy. In the category of “I can’t believe it’s sugar-free!”: Go Lightly Sugar Free Butterscotch Hard Candy. These creamy candies are sweetened with Splenda and fat-free. You can enjoy four pieces for 45 calories.