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The Clean Confectionery: Dye-Free Valentine Treats for a Festive Celebration
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items 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. You could also make a fun mix with chocolate chips, popcorn and nuts. 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. These would be fun to attach to your kids' classroom Valentines. Affiliate link.
Sugar Free Valentine 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
These are made with natural ingredients only and are cute as a button. You can also customize with stickers. Affiliate link.
All Natural Cotton Candy Hearts Party Favors
Yummy alternatives to traditional gumdrops or gummies in natural ingredients. I feel l like adults like gummies as much as children do, so these could go in the adult section too.
Organic Valentine's Gummy Hearts
Certified organic hard candies in several different natural flavors. I love that pomegranate is an option. These are some good flavors.
Organic Fruit Hard Candy
This is probably as natural as candy gets! A lollipop made of pure honey could practically serve as medicine for sore throats... Affiliate link.
Sparko Sweets Honeycomb Honey Lollipops
Natural strawberry gummies that are vegan and have no carnuba wax are a nice alternative to have around at Valentine's Day.
Candy Kittens Wild Strawberry Plant-Based Candy
Protein candy? This is natural taffy that actually adds a little protein to your day. Handy for people on special protein-based diets that just want a little something now and then.
Numa Taffy Candy Strawberries & Creme
Here's another taffy option with no artificial dyes. They're individually wrapped, too, so it's super easy to give out in class.
Heaven & Earth Summer Strawberry Taffy
I love that these are made with ingredients that are GOOD for your teeth. I also love supporting young entrepreneurs. Alina Morse is very inspiring to young people, encouraging them to figure out a solution to a problem and go for it. Affiliate link.
ZOLLIPOPS Assorted Fruit Sugar Free Lollipops
Another winner from Alina Morse, the young business owner, these are hard candies, great for a little something at the emd of a meal to finish it off and clean your teeth at the same time. I'm a fan. Affiliate link.
ZOLLIPOPS Zolli Drops Natural Peppermint Hard Candy
Here's a chewy alternative that is made with the same teeth-cleaning ingredients. They come in different flavors, but this one has the most variety. Affiliate link.
ZOLLIPOPS Sour Zaffi Taffy Assorted Fruit Candy
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, these hard candies have no unnatural dyes. Could be a fun alternative for someone who really doesn't want the red dye. 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
Here are some lovely molded chocolate lollipops with no weird unpronounceable ingredients. Perfect if you're looking for something unique and special.
Vermont Nut Free Chocolate Valentine Pops
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.
Red Roses & Drizzled Strawberries