Most of us think of Peeps and Cadbury Eggs when we think about Easter baskets, but there are many ways to thrill and delight the people we love this Sunday without the extra calories.

I remember giving my kids baskets when they were little. They’d lose interest in the sugary goodies after a few days—and then I was the one picking at it all week! I would grab a piece, get a sugar high and then crash fast—leading me to feel bad, both physically and mentally, because I’d eaten it and knew I shouldn’t have. There’s nothing worse than a case of chocolate bunny remorse, so eventually, I’d throw it away just to get it out of my sight!

But now more people are filling Easter baskets with non-edible treats, which is a much healthier way to make the holiday fun. Here are some fun, themed basket ideas from a much more health-conscious version of the Easter Bunny.

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