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it's the most frightful night of the year. ghouls and goblins, pirates and princesses, mischief makers galore will be haunting your doorstep in pursuit of sweet, delectable offerings. but if high-fructose corn syrup, artificial preservatives and other spooky chemical additives make your skin crawl, here's a grab bag of organic and all-natural treats that will appease the most ravenous fiend, no tricks necessary.1. clif kids spooky s'mores clif kids reinvents the campfire classic into a healthful energy bar that's low fat and chockfull of whole-grain oats, fiber and 12 essential vitamins and minerals. free of hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors and colors, high fructose corn syrup and preservatives, this limited-edition kids' 130-calorie energy bar bursts with flavor from certified-organic ingredients such as figs, honey, chocolate chips, cocoa butter and flaxseed, which should satisfy the sweetest of sweet tooths without morphing into a nutritional nightmare. 2. divine fair trade gold coins little plunderers will delight in peeling away the gold and copper foil to reveal the delicious milk chocolate that lies sandwiched between. these chocolate coins are made with fair-trade-certified ingredients, including cocoa grown at a farmer's cooperative in ghana, as well as all-natural cocoa butter, real vanilla and gmo-free soy lecithin. 3. equal exchange organic dark chocolate minis made with organic- and fair-trade-certified ingredients, including cocoa liquor, raw cane sugar, cocoa butter and ground vanilla, these bite-size minis are so addictive, you won't be able to stop yourself from tucking a few away for your own nocturnal noshing. bonus: they're vegan-friendly and gluten-free, too. 4. yummyearth organic lollipops created by two dads who got the heebie-jeebies just thinking about what lurked in their kids' candy, yummyearth's vegan-friendly, 100% natural lollipops are handcrafted using fruit extracts and vegetable-based colors, in fun flavors like wet-face watermelon, too berry blueberry, googly grape and strawberry smash. besides being dairy-, gluten- and wheat-free, these lollies also come stamped with the certified-organic seal of approval, which means no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers were used to grow any of the ingredients. 5. pure fun fruit pinwheels real fruit juice forms the foundation of these brightly colored pinwheel candies, which pack a powerful punch of fruity flavor in varieties such as loony lemon, tangy tangerine, pure pomegranate and raging raspberry. because these sweets are certified organic, you won't find any artificial dyes, pesticides, gmos or other yucky chemicals. other candy classics available from pure fun: root beer barrels, fruit rocks, jaw boulders and chocolates that melt in your mouth. 6. college farm organic naturepops no devilish surprises in the form of artificial dyes, synthetic preservatives, gmo ingredients or any other kind of chemicalicious mumbo jumbo here: naturepops' halloween pack, which contains a mix of citrus- and chocolate-flavored candies, will fend off more greedy trick-or-treaters than you can shake a lollipop at. another plus: the wrappers of these certified-organic lollies are made from cornstarch, so you can compost them after the candy is eaten. 7. sweet earth organic chocolates peanut butter cups peanut butter and chocolate get into a harmonious groove without the need for additives, fillers or artificial sweeteners. these individually wrapped cups, which come in your choice of classic or vegan versions, are 100% organic and fair trade. (note: some children have nut allergies, so check with them or their parents before you hand these out.) need help raising some holiday spirit? sweet earth also offers bittersweet chocolates in the shape of halloween archetypes such as pumpkins, skulls, witches and bats. 8. fruitabu organic smoooshed fruit flats the extra "o" in "smoooshed" isn't a typo; it stands for organic, just as nature intended fruit to be. fruitabu's fruit leathers don't contain any added sugar — the fruit purees that make up each stretchy piece are already naturally sweet. parents will be pleased to note that their little ones will get half a serving of fruit in every flat, whether they reach for apricot, grape, apple, raspberry or strawberry. 9. endangered species halloween treats all dressed up for halloween in their orange and brown wrappers, endangered species' ethically traded, all-natural milk and dark chocolate squares contain not one lick of processed sugars, growth hormones or hydrogenated fats. as an added treat, 10% of net profits go toward wildlife and habitat conservation efforts such as chimp haven and the ocean conservancy. 10. newman's own organics california raisins although you may draw some askance looks, raisins are a more healthful alternative to candy. not only are they are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamins, but they're also remarkably versatile, since you can eat them on their own, sprinkle them over granola or add them to breads and muffins. newman's own organics raisins are certified organic and are not treated with any sulfites, which extend the shelf life of conventional raisins but can cause adverse reactions in asthmatics and the sulfite-sensitive.

it's the most frightful night of the year. ghouls and goblins, pirates and princesses, mischief makers galore will be haunting your doorstep in pursuit of sweet, delectable offerings. but if high-fructose corn syrup, artificial preservatives and other spooky chemical additives make your skin crawl, here's a grab bag of organic and all-natural treats that will appease the most ravenous fiend, no tricks necessary.1. clif kids spooky s'mores clif kids reinvents the campfire classic into a healthful energy bar that's low fat and chockfull of whole-grain oats, fiber and 12 essential vitamins and minerals. free of hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors and colors, high fructose corn syrup and preservatives, this limited-edition kids' 130-calorie energy bar bursts with flavor from certified-organic ingredients such as figs, honey, chocolate chips, cocoa butter and flaxseed, which should satisfy the sweetest of sweet tooths without morphing into a nutritional nightmare. 2. divine fair trade gold coins little plunderers will delight in peeling away the gold and copper foil to reveal the delicious milk chocolate that lies sandwiched between. these chocolate coins are made with fair-trade-certified ingredients, including cocoa grown at a farmer's cooperative in ghana, as well as all-natural cocoa butter, real vanilla and gmo-free soy lecithin. 3. equal exchange organic dark chocolate minis made with organic- and fair-trade-certified ingredients, including cocoa liquor, raw cane sugar, cocoa butter and ground vanilla, these bite-size minis are so addictive, you won't be able to stop yourself from tucking a few away for your own nocturnal noshing. bonus: they're vegan-friendly and gluten-free, too. 4. yummyearth organic lollipops created by two dads who got the heebie-jeebies just thinking about what lurked in their kids' candy, yummyearth's vegan-friendly, 100% natural lollipops are handcrafted using fruit extracts and vegetable-based colors, in fun flavors like wet-face watermelon, too berry blueberry, googly grape and strawberry smash. besides being dairy-, gluten- and wheat-free, these lollies also come stamped with the certified-organic seal of approval, which means no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers were used to grow any of the ingredients. 5. pure fun fruit pinwheels real fruit juice forms the foundation of these brightly colored pinwheel candies, which pack a powerful punch of fruity flavor in varieties such as loony lemon, tangy tangerine, pure pomegranate and raging raspberry. because these sweets are certified organic, you won't find any artificial dyes, pesticides, gmos or other yucky chemicals. other candy classics available from pure fun: root beer barrels, fruit rocks, jaw boulders and chocolates that melt in your mouth. 6. college farm organic naturepops no devilish surprises in the form of artificial dyes, synthetic preservatives, gmo ingredients or any other kind of chemicalicious mumbo jumbo here: naturepops' halloween pack, which contains a mix of citrus- and chocolate-flavored candies, will fend off more greedy trick-or-treaters than you can shake a lollipop at. another plus: the wrappers of these certified-organic lollies are made from cornstarch, so you can compost them after the candy is eaten. 7. sweet earth organic chocolates peanut butter cups peanut butter and chocolate get into a harmonious groove without the need for additives, fillers or artificial sweeteners. these individually wrapped cups, which come in your choice of classic or vegan versions, are 100% organic and fair trade. (note: some children have nut allergies, so check with them or their parents before you hand these out.) need help raising some holiday spirit? sweet earth also offers bittersweet chocolates in the shape of halloween archetypes such as pumpkins, skulls, witches and bats. 8. fruitabu organic smoooshed fruit flats the extra "o" in "smoooshed" isn't a typo; it stands for organic, just as nature intended fruit to be. fruitabu's fruit leathers don't contain any added sugar — the fruit purees that make up each stretchy piece are already naturally sweet. parents will be pleased to note that their little ones will get half a serving of fruit in every flat, whether they reach for apricot, grape, apple, raspberry or strawberry. 9. endangered species halloween treats all dressed up for halloween in their orange and brown wrappers, endangered species' ethically traded, all-natural milk and dark chocolate squares contain not one lick of processed sugars, growth hormones or hydrogenated fats. as an added treat, 10% of net profits go toward wildlife and habitat conservation efforts such as chimp haven and the ocean conservancy. 10. newman's own organics california raisins although you may draw some askance looks, raisins are a more healthful alternative to candy. not only are they are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamins, but they're also remarkably versatile, since you can eat them on their own, sprinkle them over granola or add them to breads and muffins. newman's own organics raisins are certified organic and are not treated with any sulfites, which extend the shelf life of conventional raisins but can cause adverse reactions in asthmatics and the sulfite-sensitive.