If you celebrate Easter, you know this holiday is associated with many things! From quality time with friends and family, to colorful egg hunts, to beautiful springtime flowers, there are so many ways to celebrate. And let’s not forget about all the fun and festive foods! While there are plenty of savory options (like avocado deviled eggs and roasted carrots), we can’t forget about all of the Easter-themed sweet treats. Think: chocolate bunnies, marshmallow peeps, and jelly bean-filled Easter eggs. But, despite tasting delicious, these traditional treats aren’t very nutritious. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to eat your Easter candy and enjoy it too! By this, we mean, opting for healthier store-bought Easter treats that are both healthy and tasty.
Ahead, healthier Easter candy options that will satisfy your sweet cravings without ruining your healthy lifestyle. Hint: your kiddos will love them too!
Healthiest Easter-Themed Chocolate Treats
Hu Chocolate Bars
Chocolate lovers, if you’re looking for the healthiest store-bought option, look no further than Hu Chocolate. From vegan and paleo dark chocolate chips to naturally-sweetened chocolate bars (in a variety of delicious flavors, like Salted Chocolate, Hazelnut Butter, and Raspberry + Cashew Butter), the chocolate options are endless. Made with simple and natural ingredients, like organic cacao and coconut sugar, enjoy all the taste, without any of the guilt.
And if you tolerate dairy, they offer a product line of Grass-Fed Milk chocolate bars, including flavors such as Almond Crunch + Coconut, Hazelnut Butter Crunch, and Cashew Butter.
Lily’s Sweets Chocolate Bars
For a low-sugar stevia-sweetened option, Lily’s Sweets offers chocolate bars and truffles that are gluten-free, non-GMO, and made with no added sugar. Their chocolates come in a variety of flavors, like dark chocolate sea salt, cookies and creme, and salted chocolate caramel. Plus, you can even find chocolate chips for all your Easter baking needs (with traditional flavors like white chocolate, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate, and festive flavors like butterscotch and chocolate mint). And if you’re a chocolate caramel lover… good news. They have stevia-sweetened caramel-filled chocolate bars and new baking-style chocolate chips in multiple flavors!
Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups
Justin’s is known for their delicious nut butters, but they also make some tasty nut butter-filled chocolate treats! If you love peanut butter-filled Easter candies, their dark chocolate peanut butter cups are made with organic ingredients and are a healthier alternative to traditional treats.
Perfect for Easter eggs or Easter baskets, they come in full-sized and mini cups, with dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate flavors. And if you’re not a PB fan, you can find almond and cashew butter-filled chocolate candies, too!
Other peanut butter cup products to keep on your radar? Unreal Limited Edition Easter Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and Perfect Snacks Dark Chocolate Refrigerated PB Bars.
Unreal Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Bar
Speaking of Unreal Chocolate… If chocolate caramel bars are your guilty chocolate pleasure of choice, you’ll be happy to know there’s a healthy alternative on the market: Unreal’s Caramel Peanut Nougat Bar. Generally speaking, this brand creates better-for-you candy with natural, non-GMO ingredients — free from any artificial colors or flavors. As for this healthier take on a chocolate caramel chocolate bar, both taste and nutrition are on point! It’s everything you’d want from a candy bar, with the perfect balance of caramel, chocolate, and nougat. Except, these bars are non-GMO, fair trade, and sweetened without corn syrup or sugar alcohol!
As for their other healthy Easter candy options, you’ll want to check out their other sweet treats, like their low-sugar dark chocolate coconut bars and chocolate gems!
Tony’s Chocolonely Great Big Chocolate Eggs
A fun and festive store-bought Easter treat with a healthier spin! Celebrate Easter with Tony’s Chocolonely, mindfully made treats that come in a variety of irresistible flavors. From individually-wrapped chocolate eggs to festive cartoons filled with delicious flavors (including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel sea salt, hazelnut & almond sea salt), bite into an egg-scellent dessert that’s both sustainable and delicious.
Chocolate-Covered Nuts
Healthy chocolate-covered nuts you can find at the store! From dairy-free options like Hu Kitchen Chocolate-Covered Cashew Nuts to low-sugar options like Skinny Dipped Chocolate Almonds, here are our favorite brands:
- Skinny Dipped Almonds and Cashews
- Hu Kitchen Chocolate-Dipped Cashews
- Rawmio Chocolate-Covered Sprouted Almonds
- Lily’s Dark Chocolate-Covered Almonds
- Blue Stripes Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans
Mid-Day Squares Functional Chocolate Bars
These preservative-free refrigerated chocolate bars are not only delicious, but they’re also nutritious (for a sweet treat). Each bar contains 6 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and a mere 4 grams of sugar. Not to mention, each square is just over 150 calories! Choose from flavors like Cookie Dough, Peanut Butta, Brownie Batter, and Crunchy Peanut.
Honey Mama’s Raw Chocolate Truffle Bars
These indulgent-tasting truffle bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and made with zero refined sugar. The ingredients are organic and simple, made from whole foods like raw honey, coconut, and cocoa. Store in the fridge, and enjoy chilled!
Simply Chocolate Date Bars
This simple gum brand is expanding to venture into the sweet treats category — and their new products don’t disappoint! Perfect for guilt-free snacking, their dessert-like chocolate bars are made with just four ingredients: organic dates, peanuts, dark chocolate, and sea salt.
Gummies & Chewy Candies
Surf Sweets Jelly Beans
Let’s be real, what’s Easter without colorful gummies? If you thought you had to give up this traditional sweet all in the name of health, think again! Thanks to Surf Sweets, you can enjoy organic candies that are made with real fruit extracts and no artificial colors or flavors. They are also gluten-free, non-GMO, and free from the top eight allergens!
YumEarth Giggles
Another Easter candy classic made healthier? YumEarth Giggles. Similar to their other candy products (like lollipops and jelly beans), they are made using fruit extracts and natural colors, making them a healthier option for Easter treats.
Smart Sweets Caramels
Free from corn syrup, artificial flavors, GMOs, and hydrogenated oils, these Smart Sweet caramels are the perfect healthy store-bought Easter candy. They’re plant-based, made with just 1 gram of sugar, and have 15 grams of fiber per bag! Use them in recipes, or add them to your fun and festive Easter baskets!
Cocomels Coconut Milk Caramels
Another sweet treat you need in your Easter basket? Cocomels Caramels. Made with healthy fats from coconut milk, the vegan caramel varieties are free from dairy, gluten, and corn syrup. Plus, they’re organic, non-GMO, and come in a variety of flavors, like sea salt, vanilla, espresso, and coconut sugar.
Bear YoYo Fruit Roll
Think: Fruit roll up, but real fruit and no added sugar! Made with real fruit (no added concentrates) for a sweet and simple snack that is guilt-free.
Solely Whole Fruit Gummies
Made with real whole-food ingredients like organic mango and strawberry, these kid and adult-friendly gummy snacks are perfect for Easter baskets and beyond. Snack without guilt!
Healthier Easter-Inspired Sweet Snacks
Max Mellow Sugar-Free Marshmallows
Made with skin-loving collagen and brain-healthy MCT oil, this Keto and Paleo-friendly treat by Max Sweets is a winner! If you’re vegan, there’s a sweet treat for you too! Try the newly released Vegan Vanilla Max Mallows, free from sugar and sugar alcohols, and made with pea protein, prebiotic fiber, and MCT oil.
MadeGood Birthday Cake Bars
Perfect for Easter baskets or healthy snacks for the kiddos (and you)! With their rainbow sprinkles and chocolate drizzle, these MadeGood Birthday Cake Bars scream Easter. Plus, the Red Velvet Soft Baked Cookies are a must. Not only are they delicious, but they’re a healthy alternative to sugary granola bars, and are organic, vegan, and gluten-free.
Annie’s Organic Bunny Graham Snacks
Craving a better-for-you fun and festive Easter snack? Look no further than Annie’s Organics! Supporting the Easter Bunny theme, try their Graham cracker snacks! Plus, you can find pre-portioned snack packs, and choose from a variety of flavors and products (like fruit snacks, snack bars, and of course, bunny graham cracker snacks).
Simple Mills Sweet Thins
A sweet Easter snack that’s totally guilt-free. Serve these Simple Mills Sweet Thins on a platter alongside nut butter and fruit, or stash them in Easter eggs for a crunchy sweet treat. They’re made with wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients like watermelon seed flour, cashew flour, sunflower seed flour, and flax. Plus, they’re naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and come in three delicious flavors, including chocolate brownie, honey cinnamon, and mint chocolate.
Emmys Coconut Macaroons
These bite-sized coconut cookies are a healthy indulgence when you’re craving something sweet. Available in a variety of flavors, such as vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate, and chocolate chip, and made with vegan and gluten-free ingredients.
Mush Oatmeal Bars
These oatmeal protein bars are like dessert with a healthy twist. Made with simple ingredients like oats, dates, almonds, and honey, they’re deliciously satisfying when you want a sweet treat in a better-for-you way. Find them in the refrigerator section!
Smash Foods Superfood Bites
These oat and nut butter balls are the perfect sweet snack when you want to stay satiated and satisfied. With flavors like Sunflower Butter & Strawberry Jam or Cashew Butter & Blueberry Jam, there’s no wrong choice. Each serving size contains just over 200 calories and more than 5 grams of protein.
Celebrate Easter with Guilt-Free Sweets & Treats
Who says Easter has to be all about indulging in sugar-filled treats? This year, let’s make it a fun and healthy celebration! With these simple store-bought swaps, you can still satisfy your sweet tooth without all the sugar. And don’t forget about homemade healthy Easter candy alternatives! You can easily make your own healthy treats like trail mix, or DIY chocolate bark. Or, get creative in the kitchen and make less-traditional Easter treats like avocado chocolate mousse, or fruit kebabs! So go ahead and enjoy yourself, guilt-free.
