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Want to avoid candy overload this year?

Looks like meriahmn has the right idea. In response to a CafeMom Question about favorite candy, she responded with caramel apple pops, which, according to the Hungry Girl's Guide to a Guilt-Free Halloween, is one of the smartest sweets to snack on.

What else made the cut?


Twizzlers, Smarties, and Blow Pops are low in calories and fat as well. Yahoo! Food lists eight additional healthy yet still tasty Halloween treats—like gummi bears and caramels. Or, eschew the sugar altogether and check out today's Healthy Living Channel for some great alternatives to passing out Hallowen candy.