Let’s face it, with Halloween right around the corner, it’s all about treats.  But trying to keep the treats on the healthier side and still looking just as good as the regular refined sugary treats the kids want, is where this recipe fits in perfectly!

Serving fruit at a Halloween party or to bring to the children’s school for a party, or cub scouts or dance class isn’t going to work, not for my kids anyway. They want something chocolaty at this time of year. Now of course I’m all for having healthy options at all parties for the kids, but this time of year they just really want some chocolate if you know what I mean.

This quick and easy treat is made with 3 simple ingredients and two are found at your local CVS! 

Made with my favorite brand of sugar-free chocolate chips sweetened with stevia from the brand Lily’s, these little festive bundles of love are low in calories, have a good amount of fiber, and are low in natural sugar.

All it takes is a minute or two to melt the chocolate and toss with the rest of the ingredients and about an hour to harden in the fridge. Literally the fastest prep time for a kid friendly party snack!

My kids were thrilled with these and loved the sweet little fruit bites and salty combo from the popcorn. I’m happy  that I can find healthy options at my local CVS and can make a lower sugar treat for Halloween that my kids are excited about!

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3 Ingredient Chocolate Popcorn Bark

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 18

Calories 91kcal

Author Brenda Bennett | Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 6 cups CVS ABound Light Popcorn
• 4 1 ounce packages CVS Abound Superfruit Baobab fruit bites
• 9 ounces Lily’s Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

Instructions

• In a large bowl combine popcorn and 3 packages of Babao bites.
• Melt chocolate chips for 1 minute in the microwave or heat in a small pot on the stove over low heat. Stir until smooth.
• Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
• Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn and fruit bites.
• Toss until well coated then lay close together on the baking pan. Sprinkle the last package of the Babao bites over the popcorn for color.
• Refrigerate for one hour then break into pieces and serve in paper cupcake liners.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 3.6g

 This post is sponsored by CVS.  All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands I enjoy working with!

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Have you seen these healthier snacks yet at your local CVS?

The first time I was introduced to this line was at BlogHer Food in Miami. I was able to sample and read the ingredients on many of the products available. All fit my criteria of  naturally sweetened sugars only using apple juice and/or other fruits, etc.

As a busy mom of 3, writer, blogger, cub-scout leader, and writing teacher at my local home school co op, I am limited on time. Often I can make ahead many of our breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the week ahead. But if I’m having a busier week than usual with orthodontists appointments, soccer, dance and karate activities for the kids, the snacks are the first thing to go to be honest with you. They can choose a yogurt, string cheese or fruit which I always have available.

But my kids are typical kids.  They want “snacks” like every other kid does! Having the ability to purchase a healthier snack option without having to travel to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s is a blessing for me. The kids feel like they are having a typical “snack” item like other kids during lunch at our weekly co op and I’m  pleased with the ingredients they are eating in these snacks. Win win in my book!

If you missed my recent post packing a lunch for the kids you can check that out here.

These are perfect for traveling, especially when you’ve not had time to make anything to take with you. I grabbed these for my bag on a recent flight which avoided the limited options at airports anyway and the expense as well!

CVS would love you to try these snacks healthier snacks with your family and are providing a great give away today!

One lucky Sugar-Free Mom reader will receive these goodies!

Gold Emblem Prize package:

·         Gold Emblem Abound Sea Salt Flavored Rice Crisps

·         Gold Emblem Abound Blueberry and Pomegranate Superfruit Snack Bars

·         Gold Emblem Abound Superfruit Baobab Bites

·         Gold Emblem Abound Berry Edamame Blend

·         Gold Emblem Abound Chocolate Chunk and Chia Seed Snack Bars

·         Gold Emblem Abound Cranberry Oat Bran Cookies

THIS CONTEST HAS CLOSED!!Contest ends at midnight EST, on Sept.6,2014. US residents only please. Must be 18 years of age to enter. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond with mailing address or a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!

CONGRATS TO BETH!! ENJOY YOUR CVS HEALTHIER SNACKS!

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by CVS, however all opinions are 100% my own and always will be.  Thank you for supporting the brands I enjoy working with.

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