40 Healthy Halloween Treats the Kids Will Love
As I walked through the grocery store this week, aisles were filled with reminders that Halloween is near. There were pumpkins, pumpkin spice cookies, and even pumpkin spice facial scrub!
The fall season is full of fun including Halloween parties and sugary treats. But Halloween can be celebrated in a fun way with healthy snacks too!
Check out these 40 healthy Halloween treats the kids are guaranteed to love. Food can be prepared in such creative ways that I bet you can’t just pick one to make!
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Halloween veggie skeleton - Fabulessly Frugal
How cute is this veggie skeleton? It's made with bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, and broccoli. Bring a large platter for school parties or a small one as a fun snack.
Candy corn popsicles - The Girl Inspired
These delicious and nutritious candy corn popsicles are made from Greek yogurt, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Talk about sweet treats without the sugar overload. Yum!
Halloween roasted veggies - Live Eat Learn
Sweet potatoes, beets, and potatoes make up these ghosts, pumpkins, and witch hats. They make a fun Halloween snack or the veggie portion of a healthy dinner.
Mini spider pizzas - Recipe Runner
Even pizza can festive and healthy with these black olive spiders. Dare you to eat one!
Witch’s broomstick snacks - Mom Foodie
As someone who loves pretzels and cheese, this snack is too good to pass up.
Additional recipes:
Spider web caramel apple slices - Urk-Art
Oven-poached pear ghosts - My Gorgeous Recipes
Witches broomsticks - Healthy Little Foodies
Crunchy Halloween mummies - Betty Crocker
Halloween jack-o’-lantern stuffed bell peppers - It’s Yummi
Healthy Halloween spider snacks - Family Food on the Table
With just 5 ingredients, these spider snacks are fast and easy to put together.
Silly apple bites - Fork & Beans
Who can resist these silly apple bites. They’re made with green apple, sunflower seeds, and strawberries. You can use peanut butter, almond butter, or another favorite butter inside the mouth.
Halloween cheese and crackers - Peas & Crayons
Use mini cookie cutters to get these festive shapes. This could be a fun activity for children to join in making. Serve as an after school snack or bring to a Halloween party.
Jack-o’-lantern deviled eggs - Be Mindful Be Human
Who knew eggs could be a part of Halloween? With a little creativity, you can turn them into these Jack-o’-lanterns. The faces are made of seaweed!
Photo courtesy of Be Mindful Be Human
Cheese monsters - Danya Banya
Additional recipes:
Orange jack-o’-lantern fruit cups - Frugal Coupon Living
Witch fingers - Mind Over Munch
Make-a-monster pizza - Taste of Home
Healthy Halloween snack candy corn fruit cocktail - Family Fresh Meals
Easy spider cracker Halloween snacks for kids - La Jolla Mom
Grape snakes - My Eclectic Kitchen
This website no longer exists, but you can still make this easy recipe with grapes, carrots, and something small and red for the eyes.
Photo courtesy of My Eclectic Kitchen
Jack-o’-lantern fruit plate - Wholesome Dinner Tonight
Fresh fruit always makes for healthier treats than candy. This fruit plate has only five ingredients - mandarin oranges, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and celery sticks. The kids might want this all year round!
High protein Halloween dirt cups - Laura Fuentes
There’s no cooking necessary for these dirt cups. How much fun are the kids going to have pretending they’re eating dirt!
Frankenstein kiwis - Two Healthy Kitchens
Could these be any cuter? The kids won’t be reaching for a piece of candy when they see these Frankenstein kiwis. Try using golden kiwi instead of regular kiwi for extra sweetness.
How to make tangerine pumpkins - Bren Did
These tangerine or clementine pumpkins are the easiest snack to make. Just peel the skin off and add a celery stick to the center.
Additional recipes:
Skull deviled eggs - Taste of Home
Halloween avocado toast - Brit
Apple mummies - Two Healthy Kitchens
Halloween guacamonsters - Fork & Beans
Frightful fruit kebabs - She Knows
Halloween banana popsicles - Well Plated
Banana ghosts? Who knew there could be such fun treats! They’re popular with both children and adults, and you can make them at any time of the year.
Monster apple bites - Crayons & Cravings
Here’s another take on apple bites that are packed with nutrients.
How to make Jell-O worms! - Spend with Pennies
These worms are the perfect addition to dirt cups. Even the teens will like this one!
Yogurt candy corn pops - Oh My! Creative
You can never have too many popsicles. Make these for the Halloween season or any time of the year.
Spooky monster eyes avocado deviled eggs - Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
These eyes are incredibly spooky. I think this is the scariest treat but makes a healthy and filling snack.
Additional recipes:
Mummy dogs - Playdates to Parties
Halloween mummy berry hand pies - Simply Delicious Food
Monster meatball sliders - Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Make your own monster pizza bagels - Hello, Wonderful
Spewed fruit watermelon monster - Mom Start
Halloween is an exciting time of year, but if you follow a healthy lifestyle, you'll want healthier options than candy and other sweets for Halloween night, get-togethers, and parties.
These healthy treats are a great way to celebrate without feeling bad about eating them yourself or serving them to your friends and family. So go on and try one, two, or even all of them.
Which ones are you planning to make?
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