It’s been almost a week since Halloween, and most of the good candy from your stash is almost gone, leaving misfit pieces of marshmallow ghosts and other undesirables. Now, the most common solution to the leftover candy dilemma is just to throw it out, but there were way better solutions than to just trash those neglected sweets.
Trail mix
Whatever will you do with all those surplus m&m’s and gummies? The solution is simple! Toss some nuts, pretzels, dried fruit and candy together into a Ziploc and shake. Now you have DIY trail mix. Make it your own by cutting up smaller pieces of chocolate and throwing them in, along with any other candies you’ve got.
Food banks
Food banks are always happy to accept any donations you may have, so donate your remaining candy to a family that wasn’t able to get any at all this year. It benefits everyone and is a great way to give back to others in need.
Sell it to your local dentist
Yes, you read correctly. Some dentists will actually pay you a decent amount per pound of candy you bring in, so they can ship it to various charities in the area. I can’t guarantee all dentists do this, but there’s most likely a few in your area that will.
Ronald McDonald House Foundation
The Ronald McDonald House Foundation is an organization that helps sick kids experience life to the fullest. This time of year, Ronald McDonald House accepts donations of packaged candy to send to their patients and families that were not able to go out and collect any for themselves this Halloween.
Use it in milkshakes
Freeze all your chocolate, and when the time comes, use it as a flavour boost in your next milkshake or smoothie! You’d be surprised as to how many delicious candy bar combinations are possible and how well they taste with different fruits and other traditional milkshake ingredients.
