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
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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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Child-Friendly Soft Snack Bars
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Popcorn-Infused Chocolate Bars
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Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
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Grown-Up Chocolate Bars
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Freeze-Dried Protein Ice Creams
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Natural Candy Dates
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GLP-1 Snacking
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Real-Food Prebiotic Chocolates
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Hard-Boiled Sugar-Free Candies
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Social Media-Inspired Chocolates
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Viral Chocolate Debuts
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Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
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Collectible-Inspired Chocolates
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Sustainable Cocoa Cell Chocolates
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Caffeinated Chocolate Bites
AWAKE Chocolate Seeks to Energize Consumers with a Sweet Treat
Dairy-Free Honeycomb Candy Bars
The Galaxy Dairy Free Honeycomb bar is Vegan Society Approved
Treat-Like Protein Bars
Weena's Delicious Protein Bar Features Chocolate Coating & Crisps
Winter-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
LesserEvil White Chocolate Marshmallow Popcorn Has a Clean Recipe
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
Organic Whey Protein Bars
Linear Bar Boasts Its USDA Organic Certification
Functional Kids Snacking
Zbar Expands Portable Snacks with Protein Bars and Organic Oat Bites
Chocolate-Covered Gummies
Strawberry Moochies are Multi-Textured, Fruity and Rich
Dessert-Like Bodycare Collections
The Kiehl's x Milk Bar Collab Taps into the Joy of Sweet Treats
Sweetener-Free Gummy Candies
Häppy Candy is Made with Glucose Syrup and Chicory Root Fiber
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
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Indulgent Stuffed Protein Bars
Misfits Stuffed Makes Whey and Collagen as Enjoyable as a Candy Bar
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
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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
Chocolate-Dipped Protein Treats
Blue Unicorn Protein Bars Combine Canola Protein and Collagen
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
Sugar-Free Confectionery Lines
F.U.M Imports Debuts Diablo Sugar Free and Wellibites Confectionery
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
Diana's Makes Decadent Whole-Fruit Treats from Upcycled Bananas
Snackable Superfood Candy Bars
Harken Sweets' Snack-Sized Superfood Candy Bars Have No Added Sugar
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
Satiating Cashew Butter Chocolates
These Hu Dark Chocolate Bites are Made with Simple Ingredients
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
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
Decadent High-Quality Chocolate Bars
These New Lindt Chocolate Bars Come in Several Options
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
Chocolate Bar-Inspired Muffins
The Branded Muffins from Nestlé Professional Come in Three 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
Ethical Fruit-Forward Chocolates
Dark Chocolate Fondant Cremes are Premium & Nostalgic
Dessert-Inspired Protein Bar Lineups
RAW Nutrition Has Launched RAW Protein Bars
Bite-Sized Candy Bars
toby bar Makes "Right-Sized" Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Branded Frozen Desserts
Nutella Launches Premium Hazelnut-Cocoa Ice Cream Products
High-Protein Dessert Bars
'ndulge Greek Yogurt Bars Feature Gut-Friendly Probiotics
Craveable Protein Bars
Linear Bar Rivals the Taste and Texture of a Candy Bar
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 Preschooler Snacks
Goodies Makes Nutritious, Craveable Snacks for Growing Kids
Popsicle-Flavored Gummies
Grüns Launched Nostalgic, Limited-Edition Superfood Gummies for All Ages
Multi-Texture Protein Bars
FITCRUNCH's Puff N' Crunchy Protein Bars are Marshmallowy and Crunchy
Better-For-You Lunchbox Snacks
Goodies Snacks Include Oat Bars, Fruit Chips and More
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Refined Regional Cuisine Chocolates
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Breakfast-Inspired Chocolate Bars
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Honey-Sweetened Sundaes
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High-Protein Toaster Pastries
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Ice Cream Protein Bars
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Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Products
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Protein-Rich Chocolate Bars
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Peanut Brownie Protein Snacks
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Treat-Like Energy Protein Bars
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Fair Food-Inspired Chocolate Ranges
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Indulgent Protein Brownies
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Gut-Friendly Dark Chocolates
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Satiating Soft-Baked Bars
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Low-Sugar Protein Products
Trek Launches a New Range of Low-Sugar Protein Bars
Chocolate-Coated Popcorn 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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Upcycled Fruit Chews
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Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites
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Nutty Dual-Chocolate Snack Bars
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Veggie-Packed Smoothie Pops
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Treat-Like Glossy Balms
Kulfi Beauty's Lip Snack Shares Scents Inspired by Sweet Treats
Dessert-Inspired Nut Snacks
These Octonuts Snacks Come in Two Rich, Distinct Flavors
Dessert-Inspired Yogurt Dips
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Nostalgic Free-From Dessert Bars
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Candy Bar-Inspired Cupcakes
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Low-Sugar High-Protein Bars
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Christmas Baked Good Chocolates
These New Gnaw Chocolate Bar Flavors are Festive Season-Ready
Textural Artisan Chocolate Bars
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Cookie Dough Snack Bars
The Dible Dough Cookie Dough Bars Satisfy Raw Dough Cravings
Clean Ingredient Protein Snacks
The Perfect Snacks Chocolate Covered Salted Caramel Mini
Crispy Cereal Chocolate Treats
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Whole-Food Snack Bars
Junebar Makes Nourishing Bars Without Ultra-Processed Ingredients
Protein Bar Expansions
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Fudgy Citrus Chocolates
The TCHO Lemon Twist Bar Incorporates Olive Oil & Sea Salt
Oat-Based Chocolate Truffles
Lindor Vegan Truffles Satisfy Cravings for Dairy-Free Treats
Valentine's Protein Boxes
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Pistachio-Filled Chocolate Protein Bars
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Organic Fruit-Sweetened Chocolates
Wild West Chocolate is Introducing Three New Treats
Viral Chocolate-Inspired Caramels
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Tropically Themed Protein Bars
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Pistachio-Chocolate Protein Bars
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Preventative Nutrition Snacks
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Shareable Low-Sugar Candies
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Better-For-You Halloween Candies
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Indulgent Caramel Protein Bars
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Satisfying Protein Snack Products
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Nostalgic Protein Brownies
Prime Bites' PB&J Protein Brownie Boasts 19g Protein & 5g Collagen
Snacking-Friendly Viral Chocolates
Galerie Dubai Style Truffles Come in White and Milk Chocolate
Protein Brownie Bites
CraveClean's Protein Crave Pops Satisfy Cravings Without Artificial Junk
Cinema-Inspired Chocolate Bars
Concession Snacks Inspired Raaka's New Micro-Batch Chocolate Bars
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
Grain-Powered Energy Bars
KIND Healthy Grains Energy Bars are Made with Five Supergrains