These healthy confections range from latte-flavored lollipops to dessert-inspired protein bars. Allowing consumers to indulge responsibly -- and without the guilt associated with most candy offerings -- honey-based gummy bears, teeth-cleaning confections, and raw ingredient snack bars replace artificial sweeteners with a more health-conscious alternative.
When looking at bean-to-bar chocolates, organic favorites include Compartes' Vegan Kale bars and the brand's avocado-flavored products. The healthy chocolates are not only nourishing but also feature a unique flavor profile that makes them a treat for experimental foodies with an appreciation for exotic ingredients.
Other healthy confection favorites include acai berry sorbet bites and energy-boosting chocolates that are a great alternative to more caloric candy bars and ice cream offerings.
20 Examples of Healthy Confections
From Latte-Flavored Lollipops to Dessert-Inspired Protein Bars:
Jana Pijak — Oct 18, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Avocado Chocolate Bars
This Compartes White Chocolate Bar is Filled with Fresh California Avocados
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All-Natural Gummy Candies
The New SmartSweets Candies are Made with Real, GMO-Free Ingredients
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Acai Berry Sorbet Bites
The SAMBAZON Superfruit Acai Bites are Organic and Free of Dairy
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Probiotic-Packed Plant Protein Bars
The Ona Treats Organic Functional Fuel Bars are USDA Organic
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Kale-Infused Chocolates
Compartes' Vegan Kale Bar is Loaded with Pumpkin and Sesame Seeds
15
Cricket Powder-Based Snacks
Primal Future's Healthy Products are All Based in an Important Protein
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Latte-Flavored Lollipops
These Confections from Leccare Lollipops Boast Coffee Candy Flavors
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Cricket Flour Energy Bars
Chapul's Cricket Bars Include Dark Chocolate and Matcha Varieties
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Energy-Boosting Chocolates
These Chocolate Energy Supplements Provide a Tasty Way to Refuel
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Calorie-Controlled Candies
Skinnygirl Candy Packets Serve Up Sweets in 100-Calorie Portions
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Raw Ingredient Snack Bars
The Pereg Raw Bars are a Healthy Alternative to Traditional Candy Bars
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Teeth-Cleaning Confections
Zollipops' Sugar-Free Treats Promote a Clean and Healthy Mouth
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Health-Focused Easter Eggs
Dr. Coy's Healthy Chocolate Eggs Feature Low GI "Tooth-Friendly Sugars"
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Juvenile-Focused Probiotics
The OLLY Kids Quick Melt Probiotic Sticks Boost Gut Health
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Honey-Based Gummy Bears
The Lovely Candy Company's Healthy Gummy Bears are Rich in Vitamins
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Candy-Infused Trail Mixes
The Mars Fruit and Nut Trail Mixes are Packed with Flavorful Treats
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Chocolate Coconut Chips
Coconut Beach Offers Healthy Yet Deliciously Indulgent Crunchy Snacks
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All-Organic Candy Bars
Amy's Kitchen is Now Making Its Own Healthy Candy Bars
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Dessert-Inspired Protein Bars
The New Quest Hero Protein Bars Contain Just 200 Calories Each
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Maple-Flavored Gummies
Squish Candies' 'Eh Canada' Set Features a Sweet Canadian Flavor
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Protein-Rich Refrigerated Desserts
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Gigantic Candy Deluxe are Decadent Bars Made for Adult Palates
Sustainable Cocoa Cell Chocolates
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Honey-Sweetened Ice Creams
Ice Cream For Bears Crafts Simple, Naturally Sweetened Flavors
Social Media-Inspired Chocolates
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Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
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Collectible-Inspired Chocolates
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Artisanal Summertime Chocolate Bars
These New Chocolat Stella Bars Come in Two Varieties
Bite-Sized Protein-Packed Chocolates
DEFI Snacks Debuts New Product, Focused on Protein Delivery
Dairy-Free Honeycomb Candy Bars
The Galaxy Dairy Free Honeycomb bar is Vegan Society Approved
Caffeinated Chocolate Bites
AWAKE Chocolate Seeks to Energize Consumers with a Sweet Treat
Winter-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
LesserEvil White Chocolate Marshmallow Popcorn Has a Clean Recipe
Treat-Like Protein Bars
Weena's Delicious Protein Bar Features Chocolate Coating & Crisps
Sour-Flavored Protein Confectionery Snacks
Protein Candy Announces New Flavor — Sour Berry Blast
Collagen-Based Protein Gummies
More/Less Protein Gummies Make On-the-Go Supplementation Enjoyable
High-Protein Low-Sugar Snack Bars
These Trek High Protein Bars Address the Shift Away from Sugar
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
High-Protein Easter Eggs
The High Protein Chocaholic Easter Egg Boasts 50 Grams of Protein
Frozen Candy Bar Confections
These Candy Bar Ice Cream Products Come in Three Flavors
Snackable Kefir Bars
The Milino Kefir Creme Snack is Rich in Probiotics, Live Cultures & Fiber
Pumpkin-Shaped Chocolate Confections
Chocolove Boasts Pumpkin-Shaped Confections for Autumn
Indulgent Festive Snack Lines
Gnaw Chocolate Taps Festive Characters for Its Christmas Offerings
Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks
These Biona Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks are Flavorful
Dessert-Like Energy-Forward Bites
CLIF Debuts CLIF Energy Bites & the CLIF Chocolate Berry Bar
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternatives
Win-Win is Bringing Ethical Cocoa-Free Products to Market
Small Simple-Ingredient Chocolates
Hu Debuts its 'Dark Chocolate Bites' in Three Flavors
Cafe-Inspired Vegan Protein Bars
Barebells Vegan Bars Come in Two Flavors
Nutritious Longevity Bars
The NOVOS Bar is Designed to Be Healthier Than a Healthy Meal
Chef-Developed Protein Bars
TUSOL's Limited-Edition Organic Protein Bars Tap a Michelin Star Chef
Smart Snacking Bakery Bars
These New Nature’s Bakery Snack Bars Come in Two Options
Dessert-Flavored Popcorn Snacks
Smartfood Chocolate Caramel Embraces Cold Weather Snacking
Chocolate-Dipped Banana Desserts
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Candy-Like Protein Bars
Misfit's Plant-Based Protein Bars are Chewy and Gooey
Veggie-Infused Snack Products
These New Happy Orchard Products from Rich's are Functional
Extra-Chocolatey Mini Protein Bars
The Perfect Bar Double Chocolate Mini Has Over 20 Superfoods
Fiber-Rich Fruit Bars
Eat Natural Soft Fruit Bars Have Edible Wafer Paper for Clean Snacking
Flavorful Fruit-and-Nut Bars
South 40 Snacks' Craft Bars Let Ingredients Speak for Themselves
Low-Sugar Easter Candies
UNREAL Unveiled 'Special Edition Easter Boxes'
Decadent High-Quality Chocolate Bars
These New Lindt Chocolate Bars Come in Several Options
Chocolate-Based Product Lines
Ferrero Unveils New Products at its Dedicated Innovation Day
Probiotic Yogurt Bars
A Joee Greek Yogurt Frozen Dessert Bar Has 50 Million CFU of Live Probiotics
Artisan-Inspired Plant-Based Chocolates
These New NOMO Chocolate Bars Come in Two New Flavors
Free-From Protein Bar Ranges
Junkless Protein Bars Have a Dessert-Like Flavor Profile
Gut-Healthy Snack Bars
Perfect Snacks Combines Prebiotic Protein Bars With Fresh Flavors
Protein Ice Cream Sticks
Gym Bod's Protein Dipped Sticks are a Macro-Friendly Snack
Chocolatier-Inspired Frozen Treats
These New Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars Come in Two Flavors
Limited-Edition Heart-Shaped Chocolate Bites
Chocolove's New Product is Available in Two Flavors
Chocolate-Forward Protein Snack Bars
KIND Snacks Protein Max Bars are Rolling Out Two New Flavors
Crunchy Almond-Coconut Bites
Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites Have Just Three Grams of Sugar
Naturally Flavored Protein Bars
smul's Protein Bars are Fiber-Rich, Gluten-Free & Low in Sugar
Collaboration High-Protein Snack Bars
The Hotel Chocolat x MyProtein Bar is Vegan-Friendly
Probiotic Chocolate Bars
Healthy Bites' Chocolate with Probiotics is Nutty, Creamy & Functional
Ethical Fruit-Forward Chocolates
Dark Chocolate Fondant Cremes are Premium & Nostalgic
Bite-Sized Candy Bars
toby bar Makes "Right-Sized" Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Low-Calorie High-Protein Chocolates
The Hormbles Chormbles Candy Bars Come in Four Flavors
Craveable Protein Bars
Linear Bar Rivals the Taste and Texture of a Candy Bar
High-Protein Dessert Bars
'ndulge Greek Yogurt Bars Feature Gut-Friendly Probiotics
Dessert-Inspired Protein Bar Lineups
RAW Nutrition Has Launched RAW Protein Bars
Long-Lasting Hard Candies
Sweeter Collective's Sweeter Pops are Made to Last and Crush Cravings
Convenient Nutritional Snacks
Scott’s Protein Balls Introduces Two New Snack Flavors
Cherry Chocolate Protein Bars
The Aloha Chocolate Cherry is Rich in Protein and Fiber
Fruity Protein Chocolate Snacks
Fruitine Covers Freeze-Dried Fruit in Protein Chocolate
Better-For-You Lunchbox Snacks
Goodies Snacks Include Oat Bars, Fruit Chips and More
Breakfast-Inspired Chocolate Bars
The Butterfinger French Toast Candy Bar is Limited-Edition
Honey-Sweetened Sundaes
Ice Cream for Bears Dropped Two Decadent, Naturally Sweetened Sundae Cups
High-Protein Toaster Pastries
Legendary Foods' Protein Pastry Turns Nourishment into a Treat
Ice Cream Protein Bars
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Mesquite-Based Bars
Mez's Un-Chocolate Bars are Abundant in Protein and Cocoa-Free
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Protein-Rich Chocolate Bars
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Gut-Friendly Dark Chocolates
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Low-Sugar Protein Products
Trek Launches a New Range of Low-Sugar Protein Bars
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European Confectionery Expansions
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Limited Decadent Chocolate Confections
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Dubai-Style Protein Bars
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Decadent Eco-Conscious Truffle Bars
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Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites
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Treat-Like Glossy Balms
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White Chocolate Snack Bars
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Dessert-Inspired Yogurt Dips
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Candy Bar-Inspired Cupcakes
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Christmas Baked Good Chocolates
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Low-Sugar High-Protein Bars
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Textural Artisan Chocolate Bars
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Cookie Dough Snack Bars
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Clean Ingredient Protein Snacks
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Crispy Cereal Chocolate Treats
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Free-From Drizzled Granola Bars
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Indulgent Protein Truffles
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Protein Bar Expansions
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Fudgy Citrus Chocolates
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Oat-Based Chocolate Truffles
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Valentine's Protein Boxes
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Vegan-Friendly Fruit Truffles
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Pistachio-Filled Chocolate Protein Bars
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Organic Fruit-Sweetened Chocolates
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Viral Chocolate-Inspired Caramels
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Glazed Protein Brownies
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Tropically Themed Protein Bars
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Pistachio-Chocolate Protein Bars
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Satisfying Protein Snack Products
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Snacking-Friendly Viral Chocolates
Galerie Dubai Style Truffles Come in White and Milk Chocolate
Cinema-Inspired Chocolate Bars
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Protein-Rich Brownie Treats
Sweet Addison’s Expands Protein Line with Indulgent Collagen Brownies
Probiotics-Powered Chocolate Lattes
Organic Traditions Boasts a Delicious and Nutritious Product
Plant-Based Complete Nutrition Bars
vybey's Bars are Gut-Friendly, High-Protein and Versatile
Grain-Powered Energy Bars
KIND Healthy Grains Energy Bars are Made with Five Supergrains