I always cringe a little when I see my kids sucking on a piece of candy that I know isn't doing them any favors. So I've got here some candy alternatives that keep St. Valentine's Day fun and festive without the overload of dyes and artificial ingred...
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Candy for Kids
Sweet treats especially for children's classroom parties or friend-to-friend exchanges.
Dye-free red, pink and white candy corn is a fun alternative for school parties or to put in your own child's treat bag. Affiliate link.
Dye-Free Valentine Candy Corn
Xylitol is not just non toxic but is actually recommended for healing of dental decay! 100% guilt free. Affiliate link.
SUGAR FREE VALENTINES Cherry Sweetheart Lollipop
Raspberry lollipop with natural ingredients. I love the idea of sucking on real raspberry syrup. I guess it's the kid in me. So yum! Who needs sugar when you have raspberries? Affiliate link.
Valentine Raspberry Lollipops with Candied Vanilla Frosting
Cotton candy is a fun alternative to the typical candy hearts and chocolates. No dyes or artificial flavors. Affiliate link.
Organic Artificial Dye-Free Cotton Candy
Natural ingredients only and cute as a button. Customize with stickers. Affiliate link.
All Natural Cotton Candy Hearts Party Favors
Yummy alternatives to traditional gumdrops in natural ingredients.
Organic Valentine's Gummy Hearts
Certified organic hard candies in several different natural flavors.
Organic Fruit Hard Candy
Natural as candy gets! A lollipop made of pure honey. Could practically even serve as medicine for sore throats... Affiliate link.
Sparko Sweets Honeycomb Honey Lollipops
Natural strawberry gummies. Vegan and no carnuba wax.
Candy Kittens Wild Strawberry Plant-Based Candy
Protein candy? Natural taffy that actually adds a little protein to your day.
Numa Taffy Candy Strawberries & Creme
Exotic lollipops that clean your teeth? Someone tell the dentist!! I love that the colors come from beet juice, spirulina, blueberry, etc. And orange oil is divine.
Sugar Free Lollipops with Natural Colors
Taffy with no artificial dyes.
Heaven & Earth Summer Strawberry Taffy
Treats for Grown-ups
Gift ideas for your sweetheart or your sweet self. ;)
Fancy chocolates made with love. I love handmade gifts, especially when they come in chocolate. Affiliate link.
Valentine's Day Handmade Belgian Chocolate Bar
Love that these organic chocolates are made with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.
LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES Organic Valentine's Hearts Milk Chocolate Gift Box
Tangy and unexpected! No unnatural dyes. Affiliate link.
Sour Tangerine Hard Candy Drops
Delicious champagne truffles perfect for your Valentine. And not too many! Just a bit of indulgence.
Charbonnel et Walker Mini Red Heart Truffle Box
Molded chocolate lollipops. No weird unpronouncable ingredients.
Just straight up chocolate, nuts, natural colors. Good stuff.
UNREAL Complete Variety Pack
My dad used to give my mom chocolate covered cherries every Valentine's day because she loved them. This is a step up.
Rawmio Chocolate Covered Sweet Cherries
Healthy candy that tastes like your favorite sparkling wine. Umm, yes please. :)
California Gummy Bears in Bel Air Sparkling Rosé
I've given these as gifts multiple times and they are always appreciated. The berries are large and delicious. I suggest eating them soon after delivery. Refrigeration doesn't do them many favors.