Caramel apples, candy corn, chocolate bars; these are some of the essentials that make up Halloween. Halloween is associated with sugars, candies, and a lot of unhealthy snack options. But, this year you can avoid those unhealthy options and try these delicious, easy to make, healthy Halloween treats. So tasty that the trick-or-treaters will be knocking at your door for more!
Jack-o’-Lantern Fruit Cups
Check out these spooky and colorful treats from Simplee Thrifty. The iconic Jack-O-Lantern transformed into a fruitastic, healthy snack; perfect for after school or lunches. Simply cut a face into an orange and fill the insides with various fruits. Let your kids decide which fruits they want to put inside their Jack-O-Lantern to make it more enticing for them to snack on.
Goblin Grins & Monster Mouths
Become Dr. Jekel and transform any boring old fruit or vegetable into the creepy ghouling monsters of Halloween. With the help of Snixy Kitchen, you can turn your kitchen into a Halloween lab! Green apples and almonds are the only ingredients you need to create monster mouths.
Ghost Pops
These ghoul-tastic treats only require three ingredients and are filled with nutrients. All you need is: yogurt, raisins, and chocolate chips. You can mix up the ingredients or try different flavors depending on your children’s favorite tastes to make other Halloween monsters. Basically, spoon the yogurt into a haunting shape (like a ghost) onto wax paper. Use the raisins and chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth. Place the ghosts in the freezer for an hour or so and BOO, your ghost-tastic healthy treats are ready to be devoured!
You don’t have to dread Halloween this year because of the sugar content that your kids are bound to consume. Even though Halloween and sugar go hand in hand, this year just say boo to all that sugar and go for these healthy and tasty Halloween treats.
