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This post was written by Luba Guzei.

There’s no way around candy on Halloween, but for those of us concerned about our health and the health of the environment, the thought of all that individually-wrapped commercially produced candy can be a little spooky! But so is being “that house” that gives out healthy snacks.

Your challenge this Halloween (should you choose to accept it) is to stray from the pack and offer your house guests and trick-or-treaters some delicious organic sweets. The ingredients are better for the land, as well as your tummy. Usually, organic sweets make it a point to be preservative/additive free (but check the label), making them healthier for children and those of us who eat the leftover candy for weeks to come. Some caring companies also use eco-friendly packaging, minimizing the environmental impact of all those wrappers. With organics so prevalent, a number of great options are probably available at any nearby grocery stores.

Below are just a few suggestions to get you started. Keep in mind, that most larger grocery stores (and of course any specialty/health stores) will probably have some selection of organic candy options.

College Farm Organic Candy
Artificial ingredient/preservative free, and wrappers made of compostable material. Available at many locations nationwide.

Yummy Earth Organic Candy Drops
Vegan, no artificial dyes/flavors, no corn syrup, nut/soy/wheat/dairy free. Available at a number of retailers like Whole Foods and Shaws.

Green and Black’s Chocolate Squares
Available in bags of milk or dark bite-size pieces, these chocolates are a delicious way to promote organics. A far healthier (and more natural!) alternative to prepackaged candy bar minis. Available practically everywhere.