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5 Halloween Treats That Won’t Ruin Your Diet

You may not be a kid anymore, but eyeing those Halloween treats in the grocery store or the ones inside your child’s plastic pumpkin can give you a serious sweet tooth. How are you going to avoid the temptation of all your childhood favorites this Halloween?

Good news: You don’t have to avoid them all! Try these alternatives and enjoy the festivities!

1. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa is packed with nutrients like magnesium, zinc, copper, calcium, and potassium. It is also an antioxidant. Dark chocolate usually contains less sugar per serving than milk chocolate. Before you eat the entire bar, just 3 squares of Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate is 200 calories.

2. Licorice Candy

A serving of licorice candy can contain up to 1 to 2 grams of protein and up to 6 percent of the

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