Healthy Halloween Treat Swaps Your Gut Will Love

Halloween candy is fun in the moment—but it can leave your gut bloated, sluggish, and craving sugar for weeks. The good news? You can still enjoy the holiday with treats that satisfy your sweet tooth and support your gut health.

Here are some gut-friendly swaps and recipes that keep the spooky fun without the tummy troubles.

Why Traditional Candy Wrecks Havoc on Digestion

• High in refined sugar → feeds bad gut bacteria
• Artificial dyes → trigger inflammation and sensitivities
• Low in fiber → stalls digestion, can cause constipation
• Hidden dairy/gluten → often worsen bloating

Store-Bought Treat Swaps

One: Dark chocolate (70%+) → lower sugar, antioxidant-rich

Two: Coconut-covered dates → natural sweetness + fiber

Three: Fruit leather strips (no added sugar)

Four: Organic lollipops with monk fruit or honey

DIY Gut-Friendly Halloween Recipes

Probiotic Gummy Worms

• 1 cup tart cherry juice
• 2 tbsp grass-fed gelatin
• 1 capsule Booster Probiotic (sprinkled in after cooling slightly)
• Pour into gummy worm molds and refrigerate

Chocolate Pumpkin Energy Bites

• 1 cup oats
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 scoop The Gut Soother (chocolate)
• ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
• Mix, roll into balls, refrigerate

Halloween doesn’t have to mean bloating and sugar crashes. With a few smart swaps and simple recipes, you can celebrate guilt-free and keep your gut happy.

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