Dye-Free Halloween Treats (And Tricks!)

A few years ago, we became a food dye-free household after seeing a major difference in one of my kids when he didn’t have any of them in his diet. Everyone has their own take on this, but for us, it was hard to ignore the incredible change that has come from removing foods and medicines with dyes from our lives. Food dyes are common, but alternatives are out there if you look! That’s why I’m excited to share some dye-free Halloween treats.

Obviously, you can’t always control the food that’s provided outside of your home. And I will say, Halloween and other holidays are probably the trickiest times to be dye-free. To address this, I send my kids to school with dye-free treats for their teachers to hand out to them if the other children are also getting treats. And if my kids bring home treats with dye in them, we swap them out for something else. It takes a little extra planning, but it’s so worth it to us.

Now that you know my reasons why, let’s get into the good stuff—the treats!

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Dye-Free Halloween Treats

YumEarth, Unreal, and Smart Sweets are some of our favorite brands for dye-free candy. The ingredients are great, and they taste good too! I’ve included our top picks from those brands below, along with some other yummy dye-free snacks.

Dye-Free Halloween Tricks

Toys and small trinkets make the perfect “tricks”—fun, dye-free alternatives to traditional Halloween treats. The picks below are affordable and sure to be a hit with every kiddo.

Which treats are you choosing?

I hope this list gives you some treat ideas for Halloween and beyond! Whether you’re looking to fill a trick-or-treat bag, reward good behavior, or add a little surprise to a party favor, these dye-free options make celebrating a breeze. Happy Halloween!

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