Even if you're normally pretty good at resisting sweets, October will definitely mess with you. There's the buildup to Halloween (candy everywhere!), then for two months it's a barrage of leftover Halloween candy (so much candy! And it's on sale!), Thanksgiving pies, holiday stress eating, family gatherings full of sugary treats, office cookie trays, and who knows what else. You can try to put a ban on candy, but chances are you'll just feel deprived (and will probably be more likely to succumb to the siren song of the fun-size candy bars).
To ease you into High Chocolate Season the healthier way, we've rounded up 20 better-for-you homemade candy recipes that will still make you feel like you're treating yo'self—without putting yo'self in a sugar coma every time you do.
14 Healthier Homemade Candy Recipes
Dairy-free fudge? It sounds crazy, but it's real. And it's delicious!
Candied ginger and chocolate is an obscure combo, but it's a heavenly one. This recipe from Connoisseurus Veg proves it!
Healthy Sweet Eats' vegan, date-sweetened treats will keep you from raiding the office Almond Joy stash.
You can't go wrong with chocolate and coffee. This recipe from With Food + Love makes it even better with pistachios and a touch of high-quality sea salt.
Raw chocolate with no sugar added is the way to go with these easy recipes from Nutrition Stripped.
These super-simple chocolate-almond-coconut bombs from Connoisseurus Veg are the perfect way to use up extra vegan chocolate!
Get plenty of protein with these mixed-nut, chocolate-covered goodies from My Fussy Eater.
Two great candy loves unite in one recipe from The Lean Green Bean. Keep them in the fridge—they'll remind you of ice cream when you bite in!
Calling all Nutella fans: This chocolate-hazelnut candy from Nourishing Matters will be your new obsession.
you grew up with Frango mints, these homemade dairy-free faux Frangos are a must-make this Christmas.
These DIY Twix bars from spabettie are better than the real thing, and you can make them gluten-free and/or vegan!
Who knew chia could be worked into chocolate candy? Hummusapien did.
These rich, decadent cinnamon-spiced caramels are perfect for fall.
These chocolate cups from Clean. Cheat, Repeat have a surprise inside, in the form of a bright pink beetroot filling.
DIY Candy Bar Tutorial
If you want to make your own gorgeous, gift-able candy bars with dried fruit and nuts, check out this easy video tutorial from PopSugar:
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I bet people are having a hard time choosing just one from these home-made candy recipes which of course, is pretty understandable 🙂