Halloween can be a scary time if you’re trying to stick to health goals—and keep your kids from climbing the walls. But Halloween isn’t Halloween if you can’t indulge a little bit. The key is not only making smart choices about what you choose to snack on, but also to go easy on the amount. To help, here are a few suggestions picks to help satisfy the holiday’s most common cravings.

Traditional chocolate bar: 3 Musketeers (Fun Size)

63 calories, 2 grams of fat, 10 grams of sugar per bar

If you’re in the mood for a chocolate bar, consider the classic 3 Musketeers, which provides a sweet treat with somewhat lower calories that other options. It has a unique flavor due to the whipped nougat center covered in milk chocolate. For another option, if you’re into wafers, the Kit Kat snack size has similar nutritional info and a nice snap when you crack into it.

Nutty chocolate bar: Snickers (Fun Size)

80 calories, 4 grams of fat, 9 grams of sugar per bar

Some would say that if you want a chocolate bar, pick something with nuts, since they offer some healthy fat and a bit of protein. If you’re into nuts—and who isn’t—you might want to consider a Snickers, which has a pleasant salty crunch and 1.5 grams of protein, without off-the-charts sweetness.

Candy craving: Jolly Ranchers

23 calories, 0 grams of fat, 4 grams of sugar per piece

Traditional hard candies typically have a lot of sugar, so they aren’t great for your teeth. But they tend to take a while to consume, so the calories are spread out over a long period of time. Plus, you’re not likely to eat several of them in a row, especially compared to something chewier. Jolly Ranchers have a lot of flavor, so they are likely to satisfy your candy craving in a single piece. They also have less sugar than a few of the other options in this category.

And don’t forget, there are many hard candies that are tasty and sugar free. Jolly Ranchers themselves come in a sugar-free version, as do Werther’s Original and Life Savers. Several other companies specialize in low or no-sugar candies designed for diabetics.

Chewy and fruity: Twizzlers Twists (Fun Size)

50 calories, 0 grams of fat, 6 grams of sugar

This is a broad category, and many of the products contain significant amounts of sugar and corn syrup. Among the options, Twizzlers Twists have slightly fewer calories and less sugar than some of the others. If your family’s not into licorice, another option is Starburst, which is nice because it comes in small packs of two candies, with 40 calories, less than one gram of fat and 6 grams of sugar per pack. Plus, it takes a little while to chew through them, so they tend to last.

Bite sized boost: Hershey Kisses (Dark Chocolate)

21 calories, 1 gram of fat, 2 grams of sugar

Need a quick taste of something sweet? A single Hershey Kiss could be the answer. It provides a nice chocolate boost without a whole lot of calories. Plus, it’s fun to carefully unwrap the foil. The key is to keep it to one or two Kisses. They come in a variety of flavors, including milk chocolate, cookies ‘n’ crème and caramel-filled, so you’ve got options for any taste.

Crunch time: Oven Baked Lays Chips

120 calories, 2 grams of fat, 2 grams of sugar per serving

If you need a bit of crunch, look for oven-baked chips, which tend to have far less fat than fried versions. You can easily find reduced sodium packs—a simple trick that will help keep your treat from being overly unhealthy.

If goes without saying that the key to enjoying Halloween treats, and any snacks for that matter, is moderation. Try to ration candy and encourage your family to make it last by eating just a few pieces per day. Of course this is easier said than done. If someone goes a bit overboard, don’t panic! Check out my plan to help them come down from too much sugar and then read this post to help bring things back into balance after overindulging.

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