Happy Halloween!
Posted by LauraLovesFitness
Forget the ghosts and goblins. You know what’s really spooky about Halloween? The amount of calories, fat and sugar in one grab bag of treats!
This is a tough holiday for me, because along with my red wine, I really do love chocolate. Luckily, there are some treats that aren’t quite as scary as others when it comes to the calorie content. If you still need to stock up on some last-minute treats, here are some options that can help you feel a little better if your hand finds its way into that plastic pumpkin basket to grab a treat of your own:
- York Peppermint Patties: who says you can’t enjoy a full-size candy bar without a side order of guilt? This cool treat drenched in dark chocolate is 140 calories with 2.5 grams of fat. (Compare that to a full-size Snickers bar that has 280 calories and 14 grams of fat, and you’ve got a good reason to be satisfied by all that minty goodness!)
- Mini Three Musketeer Bars: You can enjoy three minis for 24 calories and less than one gram of fat.
- Hershey Kisses: Three smooches come in at 67 calories and 4 grams of fat.
- Tootsie Roll: One piece has 26 calories and five grams of fat.
- Candy Corn: You can have a whole handful of 10 pieces for only 64 calories and 0 grams of fat.
- 100 Calorie Packs: A good alternative to candy bars, these individual packs can satisfy your sweet tooth and take the guess-work out of portion control.

I wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! Remember, even this sweet holiday doesn’t have to ruin your quest to have fun, be fit and feel fabulous!
About LauraLovesFitness
After spending more than 10 years in the communications industry, this lifetime fitness lover and newly certified fitness professional wants to share my passion for health and well-being with others.Posted on October 31, 2011, in Health, Nutrition and tagged Candy, Halloween, Hershey Kisses, Laura DeAngelis, Three Musketeer Bars, Tootsie Roll, York Peppermint Patty. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
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Now that’s a Hogwart’s student!!
Where is your Z scare.
I always enjoy your articles. Keep em coming.
Miss seeing ya. Say Hello to the folks,
Bob G
Why, thank you so much, Dr. Bob! Glad you are enjoying my blog. If you’d ever like me to address a specific topic, please let me know! Hope you and the family are well…miss seeing you, too! Happy Halloween!