Halloween doesn’t have to be primarily about tooth-decaying sweets. While they are super delicious, you can still enjoy festive snacks without all the extra sugar and additives. If you want to make some healthy Halloween treats this year, try out these six recipes. They are perfect for all types of parties, whether it’s your child’s Halloween party or an adult get-together. Who knows? You might even like them better than name-brand candy.
6. Pumpkin Protein Bars
Starting our list of healthy Halloween treats are pumpkin protein bars from Nourished by Nic. The best part about these bars is that they are no-bake, but also are diet-friendly, being vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Whether it’s for a treat at the end of the day or a protein boost in the middle, these bars taste just like pumpkin pie and are full of protein and fiber.
5. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Fifth on our list of healthy Halloween treats are homemade peanut butter cups from Ambitious Kitchen. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups may be a go-to in the candy aisle, but the taste of homemade candy is unmatched. Taking just 15 minutes to make, these are an easy dessert to throw together before an impromptu party. They are also low-carb, low-sugar, vegan, and gluten-free. Delicious!
4. Sweet & Salty Tahini Rice Krispies
Next on our list of healthy Halloween treats are Sweet & Salty Tahini Rice Krispies by Ambitious Kitchen. More catered towards the older Halloween crowd, the treats are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and covered in dark chocolate and pretzel pieces, providing a plethora of textures. It’s an elevated and fun twist on the signature Rice Krispies treats, and can be made vegan or gluten-free.
3. Apple Monster Mouths
Rounding out the top three healthy Halloween treats are apple monster mouths by Eating Bird Food. Impress your child’s friends and their parents with this fun and delicious treat. All you need are apples, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, strawberries, and candy eyes to complete the recipe. With no baking involved, you can build these with your child and even customize your monsters with more eyes, tongues, or teeth made with almond pieces.
2. Clementine Pumpkins
Second on our list of healthy Halloween treats are clementine pumpkins from Eating Bird Food. Add a pop of orange and some vitamin C to your Halloween platter with these fun little pumpkins. A great treat to make in just minutes, all you need are peeled clementines or mandarin oranges, and some celery stalks. After peeling the oranges, make sure there isn’t any pith, and then cut pieces of celery and place them in the center of each clementine. That’s it
1. Banana Ghosts
Last but not least on our healthy Halloween treats list are banana ghosts from Eating Bird Food. If you have pumpkins and monsters, a spooky platter is not complete without some ghosts. Another quick and easy recipe, you can make these with your kids for a fun activity. All you need are bananas, mini chocolate chips, and regular chocolate chips. All you need to do is slice the bananas in half crosswise, then put two mini and one regular chocolate chip into the banana to represent eyes and a mouth. Then enjoy!
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