Dealing with Leftover Halloween Candy

November 3, 2009

With Halloween now three days past, if leftover candy is still sitting on your counter, consider creative options for rationing the amount your children are eating:

• Portion out a few more days worth and freeze the rest. It will last for months and can be eaten after defrosting.
• Chop candy into small pieces and freeze to use as toppings for ice cream and other frozen treats.
• Dried fruit like raisins make tasty additions to hot cereal, a homemade trail mix or puddings.

Candy and sweets are okay for children when eaten in moderation. Get creative and find fun and appropriate ways to allow your children to reap the rewards of their trick-or-treating adventure.

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