Ghosts, Goblins and Goodies
You won't be pulling any tricks with these better-for-you Halloween treats.

Beyond the creative, wacky, scary or princess-like costumes, children delight in trick-or-treating. If you are looking to pass out healthier items, but don't want to be the neighborhood monster, pick from KIWI's top 15 alternative bag-stuffers.

1. Back to Nature mini classic crème cookies
2. Kashi granola bars
3. Clif zBars
4. Sunspire drops--natural alternative to candy-coated chocolates
5. Panda raspberry licorice
6. Endangered Species bug bites
7. Green & Blacks organic chocolate miniatures
8. Thompson Candy Halloween novelty candies
9. College Farm Naturepops organic lollipops
10. Bags of all-natural potato chips such as Madhouse Munchies
11. Snyders of Hanover peanut butter pretzel sandwiches
12. Glee Gum natural chewing gum
13. Annie's Homegrown microwavable mac & cheese pouches
14. Barbara's Bakery snackimals
15. My Family Farm baked cheese crackers

Easy Chocolate Fondue

Let's face it: Halloween is not a holiday that promotes healthful eating. But when pure indulgence is the name of the game, we believe in using organic ingredients and enjoying the treat to its fullest. And what could be more decadent than melted chocolate?

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Pour in marshmallows and chocolate. Stir steadily until chocolate and marshmallows are melted and mixed. Reduce heat if scorching occurs. Blend in half and half and vanilla. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. (If desired, you can add more half and half for a thinner liquid or more sugar for greater sweetness.)

Remove from heat. Refrigerate for later use or pour directly into a serving bowl, place on a large platter and surround with foods for dipping.

DELIGHTFUL DIPPERS:
Ideal items to dip are mildly sweet or salty foods that will hold up to the grabbing and dunking. Consider apple slices, semi-firm pear slices, whole strawberries, banana chunks, pretzel sticks or plain biscuits.

Servings: 16 (about 1/3 cup each)
Nutritional information per serving: calories 198, fat 12g, sodium 44mg, carbohydrate 24g, fiber 1g, protein 2g.

This is based on a recipe by Debbie Kulp, owner/operator of Incredible Edibles, winner of Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly" award for her homemade fudge. Kulp is at work on a book of Halloween treats.

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