Lollies

What are the Healthiest Lollies to Buy?

When the sugar cravings hit and you reach for a sweet treat, lollies are the first choice for many. Whether they’re the chewy or crunchy kind, lollies appeal to both kids and adults because they’re small, tasty and fun to munch on! Unfortunately, most store-bought lollies are also highly processed and loaded with refined sugar and artificial additives that make them a poor choice when it comes to nutritional healthy snacks.

The good news is that lollies can be a part of healthy eating as long as you make smart choices and eat them in moderation. The best healthy lollies are the ones that are made with 100% natural ingredients and use natural sweeteners to give you a sweet taste without the sugar crash that follows. 

At GoodnessMe, we have delicious ginger lollies and fruit lollies to buy online that are sugar-free and free from artificial flavours, colours and other nasties. Discover Gin Gins Ginger Candy in a range of strengths and made with 10% fresh ginger. As the number 1 selling ginger candy in the USA and voted Best Candy by the Fiery Foods Association, Gin Gins are the perfect treat for when you need a pick-me-up.  

We also have Famous Candy Co who have taken your favourite childhood lollies and given them a healthy makeover. From soda bottles and snakes to red frogs, these lollies are sugar-free and 100% natural while still providing the same flavours you know and love!

Are Lollies Good for You?

Most store-bought confectionary products, such as gum, mint, lollies and chocolate, are not typically considered to be good for you. Lollies often have a very high sugar content and can be high in fat, too. Highly processed and made using a ton of artificial sweeteners, flavours and colours, many lollies offer very little nutrition and are full of empty calories.

However, there are healthier options if you look for them. A healthy lolly will:

• Be made without any artificial flavours, colours or preservatives
• Have no added sugar and will be sweetened with an ingredient such as xylitol, stevia or maltitol
• Use natural ingredients, such as real fruit, veggies, plants and spices
• Be lower in calories

What Lollies are Sugar-Free?

The healthiest lollies are free from sugar and made with natural ingredients. The Famous Candy Co range of sweet treats are not only 100% sugar-free and made with natural ingredients, they contain just 17 calories in a single serving. Choose from Famous Candy Co Frogs in pink lemonade flavour or go for Famous Candy Co Snakes or Famous Candy Co Soda Bottles in assorted flavours, including cola, pink lemonade and passionfruit.

Gin Gins Ginger Candy is also proudly free from artificial sugars and is gluten-free. Sweetened naturally with cane sugar, this spicy treat makes an excellent healthy snack but is also a great alternative to anti-nausea medication. Ginger has a soothing effect on many people and can be used to settle upset stomachs and help with nausea when travelling. Find Gin Gins in Original, Super Strength and Spicy Turmeric.

What are Vegan Lollies Made Of?

Vegan lollies are free from any animal and animal-derived ingredients. Many gummy lollies use gelatine to give them a chewy texture, an ingredient that is derived from animals and is also used in many desserts to set them, such as panacotta and cheesecake.

We have healthy gummy lollies by Gin Gins that can be enjoyed by vegans. The entire Gin Gins range is vegetarian with most products also being vegan-friendly with the exception of Gingerade and Ginger Peanut Sauce which contain honey. The ingredients list is short and sweet. In Gin Gins Ginger Candy Spicy Turmeric and Ginger, you will find:

1. Cane Sugar
2. Tapioca Syrup
3. Turmeric
4. Ginger
5. Tapioca Starch

Turmeric and ginger make a powerful combination that may provide a range of health benefits, including boosting the immune system, aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.

What are the Best Healthy Lollies for Kids?

No-one seems to love lollies more than kids! You can make sure the little ones satisfy their sweet tooth while still eating healthy by giving them the right kind of lollies. The best healthy lollies for kids are ones that are free from refined sugar, as well as preservatives and artificial nasties, such as flavours and colours.

GoodnessMe have children’s lollies that are approved by dieticians to be healthy snacks for kids when eaten in moderation. The Famous Candy Co have all of their favourites, from snakes to red frogs, but they’re all-natural and sweetened with maltitol which is an extract from fruit and vegetables. Kids will love chewing on pink lemonade-flavoured frogs or dipping their hand into a packet of colourful soda bottles in flavours like cola and blood orange. 

You can buy healthy lollies at Australia’s favourite online health food store – GoodnessMe! We offer natural and organic alternatives for snacking that are wholesome and better for you and your health. Shop now and receive free delivery to your doorstep when you spend over $75.