Nutrition Experts Eat Halloween Candy, Too — Here Are 8 Brands They're Trick-or-Treating For

Rachel's personal favorite Halloween candy? KitKat bars ($10), she said. "I encourage my clients that the healthiest Halloween candy is always the one that will satisfy you most," she explained. Try choosing your favorite over a "healthier" alternative; you might feel happier, more full, and less likely to overeat.

Krista told POPSUGAR that she loves 100 Grand Bars ($3). "I love the crunchy outside and caramel in the middle," she said. Growing up, she remembered, "it was fun to get those because they were more rare than some other candies people were giving out." During Halloween, the holiday season, and beyond, Krista said it's important to continue eating consistently throughout the day. "It's easy to think that skipping a meal will allow permission to eat more candy," she said, but that makes it easier to overeat. Make sure each meal is balanced with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Snickers ($29 for a three-pound pack) have a reputation for being satisfying, and these dietitians concur. "I am a huge Snickers fan and I love their fun-size bars during the Halloween season," said registered dietitian nutritionist Frances Largeman-Roth, who's based in Brooklyn, NY. "There's something really satisfying about the combo of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel — yum!" From a nutritional standpoint, Krista Linares, RDN, recommended any kind of candy with nuts or peanut butter. "While they still have a lot of sugar, the extra protein and fat from the nuts is more satisfying, making it easier for you to move on after one or two pieces."

Don't waste time on treats that aren't your absolute favorite, Krista added. If you start getting a stomachache or feeling full or thirsty, "it's time to move on and drink some water," she told POPSUGAR.

KeyVion Miller, RDN, gave us a list of her favorite candies: Dove chocolates ($15), Twix, Jolly Ranchers, and even gummy bears. "No, not necessarily healthy, but they are still my favorites!" she told POPSUGAR. "I believe in telling people to enjoy a little of what they really like for a short period of time." Staying healthy is a long-term goal that won't go off the rails just because you eat candy for a couple of days. Remember to continue eating plenty of fruits and vegetables while you treat yourself, KeyVion added.

Peanut M&M's ($8) have always been the Halloween treat of choice for Angela Goscilo, MS, RD. "They remind me of trick-or-treating as a kid," she told POPSUGAR. She recommends enjoying sweet treats all year-round and especially during Halloween season; it's totally possible to do it while staying healthy and active. If portion control is hard, she recommended the mini, fun-size packs for a treat with just enough sweetness.

"My favorite Halloween candy by far are See's Candies Lollypops," said Adrienne Youdim, MD, a nutrition specialist at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. See's Lollypops ($20) and many other brands have low calories and sugar compared to many other sweet treats, Dr. Youdim said, especially high-sugar gummy bears.

Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins ($20 for a 2-pound pack) and the classic cups were the most popular RD recommendation we got, and for good reason. Emily Tills, RD, said she loves the combination of chocolate with salty peanut butter, with provides a little bit of protein. "It's going to fill you up and keep you fuller longer," she said. Granted, the amount of protein in one peanut butter cup is going to be pretty small, said Diana Gariglio-Clelland, an RD at Balance One Supplements. Still, "having some protein with sugary candy helps balance blood sugars a little bit more," she said.

Candy corn is one of the more controversial of Halloween candies, but you can't deny they're also one of the few that really scream "Halloween," as Dana Plummer, RDN, puts it. She loves the classic Brach's Candy Corn ($8) because the nostalgia factor, and as a bonus, she's found that just a small handful satisfies her sweet tooth. "I really only crave them this time of year, and no other brand will do — I've tried!" Dana told POPSUGAR.