The thrill of trick-or-treating doesn’t have to stem from candy grabs alone. While most spooky-themed bags will have their fair share of chocolate and sweet and sour treats, sometimes kiddos also crave a savory snack.
Switch it up this season with a welcome surprise of non-candy Halloween treats thrown into the candy mix.
Halloween Candy Alternatives Everyone Will Enjoy
Grab-and-go savory snacks will catch the attention of any young trick-or-treater and be much appreciated by older siblings and adult chaperones looking for something a little more substantial.
Individual Bags of Turkey Jerky
Perfectly seasoned and full of flavor, turkey jerky is an ideal, portable, protein-rich snack to offset all the sweet treats. Think of it as on-the-go fuel to help kids power through the Halloween festivities without losing steam.
Dried Fruit Packs
Healthier Halloween snacks like dried mango, apple chips, and craisins deliver the sweetness trick-or-treaters typically crave without the sugar crash or stomach aches from eating too much candy.
Cheese or Peanut Butter Cracker Packs
Cheese crackers or peanut butter cracker packs are Halloween snacks for trick-or-treaters everyone will love. Don’t be surprised by how fast they disappear, and count on them to satisfy an appetite until dinnertime.
Mini Trail Mix Packs
There are several versions of trail mix to put into trick-or-treat bags. From a savory and sweet combination of pretzels, rice cereal mix, and chocolate candies to a salty version made up completely of mixed nuts, there’s a bag for everyone’s taste.
Trade the Sugar Rush for a Protein Boost
Kids go for flavor, regardless of whether it comes from a sugary candy bar, a sour fruit gummy, or a savory bite.
Perky Jerky offers a key source of protein in every package with beef and turkey jerky flavors made with all-natural ingredients and none of the junk.
Choose from Tasty Teriyaki, Sweet and Snappy, Hot & Bothered, or the OG when picking out Halloween candy alternatives.
Perky Jerky's 1-oz. turkey jerky bags are fun-sized yet filling and fit in Halloween bowls and trick-or-treat bags like any other treat.
How to Choose Better Halloween Handouts
Keep it simple, flavorful, and mess-free. No need to overthink it when there are so many options readily available.
Choose Individually Sealed Snacks
While homemade trail mix, pumpkin-shaped cookies, or popcorn balls are great if gifting Halloween treats besides candy to close friends and family, stick with pre-packaged, melt-free snacks when handing out snacks at the door.
Think Beyond Younger Kids
Trick-or-treaters of all ages appreciate variety, which makes boldly flavored, protein-centric snacks as appealing as all the candy bars. Celebrate all types of treats; the Halloween haul can have it all.
Candy Isn't the Enemy — Variety Is the Treat
Healthier Halloween snacks are easy to come by. When deciding what to hand out on Halloween besides candy, look no further than a salty, spicy, seasoned boost to switch things up.
Many savory snacks are ones kids are already familiar with and love because they’re easy to sneak into a lunchbox and perfect as an after-school snack.
If you want to be the house handing out something seriously tasty and unexpected, a snack-size bag of Perky Jerky might just beat another miniature candy bar. Shop your favorite flavors today.