7 of the Best Minnesota Kid-Approved Non-Candy Treats on Halloween

Have you ever walked through the candy aisle at Target or Walmart and just been overwhelmed by the smell of sugar?  Halloween is a fun night for kids and adults and is somewhat of an excuse to throw as many fun-size candy bars down our throat.

How much candy are kids eating on Halloween night?  According to a few sources, the average kid is going to consume about 7,000 calories on Halloween.  Because most of those calories will come from candy, the average kid is also going to take in about three cups of sugar.

If you are looking for a healthier or non-candy option to hand out this Halloween, here are a few ideas that kids will love to see in their trick-or-treat bucket.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the #1 candy choice for trick-or-treaters.  This actually might be the #1 pick of the parents too.  ;)  But if you were thinking of switching things up a bit this year and passing out something that wasn't candy, below are a few ideas that kids say are great surprises on Halloween night.

Markers!

Halloween Coloring Page - maybe not as scary as this one, but there are a lot of fun printables online you could print.

Crayons - kids always love opening up a box of new crayons!

Play-Doh - These come in fun sizes that are perfect for handing out to trick-or-treaters.

Bubbles - kids instantly smile as soon as they see a container of bubbles.

Chalk - find the smaller packages that are used for parties and hand those out this year!

Glow Sticks - get the rings, necklaces, or other types and help kids stay a little bit safer this Halloween.  One mom in Minnesota started handing these out a few years ago and now is one of the most popular houses on the block for Halloween.

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