Sweeten Your Easter with These Handy Candy Hints!

One dietitian names this her absolute favorite Easter candy: "It's made from high-quality chocolate that has a perfect, velvety texture, and its shape means that each piece varies in thickness, which keeps every bite interesting." One mini bunny has 290 calories and 21 grams of added sugar, much less than the full-size version — and you don't have to eat the whole thing in one sitting, so save some to enjoy tomorrow.

There's something about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate that goes together so perfectly, and some people swear the holiday-themed egg shape makes it taste better. There's just 150 calories in three of them, plus the peanut butter offers some satiating healthy fat and protein.

For parents navigating food allergies during the holidays, brands like YumEarth make candy free from the top allergens, with portion-controlled packaging that helps prevent kids from constantly asking for more. One bag of jelly beans has 90 calories and 11 grams of added sugar, less than many other candies.

This candy-coated milk chocolate egg is crunchy on the outside and creamy in the middle. Nine eggs — about a small handful — give you 160 calories and 22 grams of added sugar, similar to what you'd get in the same amount of any milk chocolate treat. Chocolate's combination of sugar and fat can also lead to less of a blood sugar spike than a more sugar-heavy candy like jelly beans.

Part of having a healthy relationship with food, Easter candy included, means you can keep favorites like these in your house, enjoy them on occasion, and savor the memories they bring. These eggs are small, so a serving consists of six candies for 150 calories.

Each egg has a chocolate hazelnut filling housed in a crispy, chocolate and hazelnut shell. Three eggs have 170 calories and 11 grams of added sugar, slightly lower than many other candies — and since each egg is pretty small, they're great for when you just want a little something sweet.

For those who like the refreshing combination of dark chocolate and mint, these peppermint pattie eggs are a winner. Two eggs have just 100 calories and satisfy the need for something sweet and tasty, and dark chocolate also has some well-documented health benefits.

If you like fruity candy, these cute Twizzlers Easter bunnies are the treat for you. These bite-sized cherry-flavored licorice pieces have 100 calories in 16 bunnies — unlike the chocolate candies that have a smaller serving size, you can eat a good-sized portion of these bunnies in one serving.