Which brings us to this list: 12 of our favorite healthier candy options.

Best healthier chocolate candies.

We could do without the palm oil, but otherwise, we’re jazzed about these dark chocolate cups.

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They’re all made with organic ingredients, and the wraps are compostable.

They’re made with organic, Fair Trade dark chocolate infused with peppermint oil.

Their fruity flavors include strawberry, raspberry, orange, and lemon.

Justin’s Super Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

They come in two flavors: strawberry-raspberry and mango-peach.

They’re also vegan and gluten-free.

They’re sweetened using allulose, which is found in raisins and figs.

hu kitchen gems

Organic Cinnamon Bears, Wholesome ($3.79)

OK, so: technically not a gummy.

Caramels are something unique in their own right.

Plus, they feature coconut sugar, whichcan be a healthier alternative to cane sugar.

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Coconut Milk Caramels, Cocomels ($4.29)

The takeaway.

A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean cutting out your favorite treatsin fact, it shouldn’t.

(Balance, right?)

unreal dark chocolate coconut bars

But they are better for you than their predecessors, and some even offer beneficial ingredients.

More of a chocolate bar person?

We’ve got alist of our favorites here, too.

little secrets salted caramel cookie bars

theo mint chocolate cookie bites

lilys sweets gummy bears

fruitella gummies

yum earth sour beans

smart sweets sweet fish

wholesome organic cinnamon bears

cocomel coconut milk caramels