Healthy Halloween Treats

Halloween will be here soon and with it lots of candy. Trying to steer clear of Halloween candy may be difficult but stocking your house with lots of festive treats that aren’t as sugary will let you celebrate the holiday while curbing your sweet tooth. 

One way to do this is to start dressing up your daily fruit. Below are some ideas for homemade Halloween treats. These are fun to do with your kids and fun to show off to your guests at a Halloween themed party. 

Here are some simple tips to not overdo the candy:

• Transform snacks into spooky Halloween treats! Get creative with your kids and use different toppings to create jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, mummies & spiders on homemade pizzas or quesadillas.  
• Get creative with fruit by adding peanut butter or eating it with a cheese stick.
• Buy candy in bite-sized pieces. 

Try these easy, healthy and fun treats that the family can make together to get ready for this holiday!

A Candy Corn Parfait is a sweet and festive breakfast or snack for Halloween or any time of the year! All you need for this treat are oranges or clementines, pineapples, and non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt. 

Healthy Spider Munch is a fresh, creepy-crawly snack that kids will love to make and munch!

Peanut Butter Spiders are another spooky snack that is fun to make and keep the sweet tooth at bay. 

Cheesy Witches Broomsticks are a really easy and fun party favorite that goes great with a piece of fruit.

Make clementines into fun jack-o-lanterns with the help of a permanent marker. These make sweet snacks to-go!

One final tip is to serve your family a balanced meal before heading out trick-or-treating. This will give your kids a chance to fill up on nutrients that their bodies need before the candy starts coming in.  Combine different food groups (protein, grains, vegetables, fruit, dairy) to keep them satisfied longer. Try ONIE’s Beef & Veggie Mac or Chicken Pot Pie Pasta! Each of these recipes contains protein, grains & vegetables & is ready in 30 minutes or less! 

Have a Safe & Happy Halloween!