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30 Healthy Halloween Treats, Snacks, and Recipe Ideas the Whole Family Will Love

You’ll be amazed at the creative things you can make with veggies.

By and Arielle Weg
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Want to see something really scary this Halloween? Check the ingredients list of your favorite candy. There’s not a whole lot in there besides sugar, sugar, and more sugar. While every diet has room for sweets in moderation, you can still keep your spooky spirits up with healthy Halloween treats the whole family can enjoy. From ghostly pizza bagels to monster-themed wraps to mummy pumpkin cookies, it’s easy to have lots of fun with food when Halloween is involved.

“People can have a healthy balance of sweeter treats with some healthier options,” says ​​Andrea Mathis, R.D.N., L.D., an Alabama-based dietitian and author of The Complete Book of Smoothies. She loves mixing Halloween favorites with better-for-you picks, like topping Greek yogurt with candy corn and fruit or carving bell peppers into Jack-o’-lanterns and filling them with veggies and dip.

Now, when you have kids coming home with candy at the end of a night of trick-or-treating, just go ahead and enjoy a piece or two. Then, tuck away the basket after they make their selection, so they don’t gobble it all up in one go. Choose a time each day where you’ll put the candy back out, so you can continue to enjoy the treats without overdoing it.

Ready to dive into some more creative ideas? Try these delicious, healthy Halloween treats from our recipe repertoire and some of the most creative food bloggers we’ve ever seen—we promise they won’t disappoint!

1

Pumpkin Mummy Cookies

mummy cookies
Eating Bird Food

Don’t let these spooky-looking cookies scare you. They’re really soft and delicious on the inside—and they’re gluten-free, thanks to the coconut and almond flour. Not only will kids love them, but they also only take 25 minutes to make.

Get the recipe from Eating Bird Food »

2

Monster Wraps

monster wraps

Lunchtime calls for these adorable wraps for a healthy Halloween treat. Fill them with your favorite veggies, a layer of hummus, and a lean protein for a customizable meal that is spooky and satisfying all at once.

Get the recipe from Woman’s Day »

3

Pumpkin Spice Pretzels

pumpkin spice pretzels

Swap your sugary candies for this sweet-and-salty snack. Each white chocolate-covered pretzel has a hint of pumpkin spice to keeps things feeling festive.

Get the recipe from Delish »

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4

Bat Energy Bites

Owl, Food, Buttercream, Baking, Baked goods, Dessert, Cake, Bird of prey, Icing, Snack,
Chelsea's Messy Apron

If these simple energy bites from don’t put a little spring in your step, their adorably batty appearance definitely will. They’re made of fairly simple ingredients, like dark chocolate, peanut butter, honey, and oats.

Get the recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron »

5

Snack-o’-lantern Fruit Cups

Pumpkin, Food, Calabaza, Winter squash, Fruit, Orange, Carving, Jack-o'-lantern, Produce, Plant,
Seeded at the Table

What’s cuter than a regular Jack-o’-lantern? A mini one! Seeded at the Table shows you how to transform an orange into a fruit-filled Halloween treat that looks even better than a fun-size candy bar.

Get the recipe from Seeded at the Table »

6

Witchy Guacamole Dip

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Nachos, Totopo, Produce, Recipe, Mexican food, Salad,
Fork and Beans

Looking for an easy-to-make appetizer for your next Halloween party? This festive spin on chips and dip is perfect. Set out the platter along with a side of veggie sicks for endless dipping.

Get the recipe from Fork and Beans »

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7

Blender Pumpkin Spice Muffins

blender pumpkin spice muffins
Frugal Nutrition

That’s right: You can make tasty muffins with your blender. Dates provide the sweetness here so there is no added sugar involved, and the oats offer fiber. These muffins are also gluten-free and can be made vegan if you use flax eggs.

Get the recipe from Frugal Nutrition »

8

Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs

Egg, Deviled egg, Food, Dish, Ingredient, Cuisine, Garnish, Boiled egg, Finger food, Dessert,
Delicious As It Looks

Make classic deviled eggs spooky with the addition of black-olive spiders. This dish couldn’t be easier to make and it’s pure creative genius as far as we’re concerned.

Get the recipe from Delicious As It Looks »

9

Spooky Turkey & Veggie Stuffed Bell Peppers

Food, Bell pepper, Vegetable, Bell peppers and chili peppers, Dish, Ingredient, Natural foods, Stuffed peppers, Capsicum, Produce,
Super Sister Fitness

Think beyond desserts and snacks, and plan a Halloween-themed dinner starring cute stuffed bell peppers. Packed with zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, and onions, eating veggies has never been so fun (and spooky).

Get the recipe from Super Sister Fitness »

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10

Mummy Pumpkin Bars

Food, Snack, Cuisine, Graham cracker, Dish, Cookies and crackers, Chocolate brownie, Marshmallow, Baked goods, Dessert,
Simply Quinoa

These adorable mummy-inspired pumpkin brownies almost look too cute to eat. The base is simply pumpkin muffin mix infused with real pumpkin puree. For the creamy frosting, vegan cream cheese infused with syrup is used in place of the sugary stuff. Top them with chocolate chips for the eyes, and you’ve got a healthy Halloween treat anyone would love.

Get the recipe from Simply Quinoa »

11

Pumpkin Fries and Spicy Ketchup

Dish, Food, Cuisine, French fries, Fast food, Junk food, Ingredient, Fried food, Side dish, Produce,
Prevention

For delicious finger foods you can whip up in under an hour, try these tempting pumpkin fries. Curry powder infuses these crispy fries with a flavorful kick, while the combo of hot sauce and ketchup heats things up for the ultimate snack.

Get the recipe from Prevention »

12

Silly Apple Bites

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Pink, Finger food, Snack, Fruit, Dessert, Recipe,
Fork and Beans

How can you turn a slice of apple into a creepy set of monster chompers? All it takes is a little nut butter and some imagination.

Get the recipe from Fork and Beans »

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13

Mini Mummy Pizzas

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Sweet Rolls, Ingredient, Baked goods, Dessert, Snack, Cookie, Cookies and crackers,
Simple Vegan

For some Halloween flare, get shredded cheese and decorate your pie like it’s a mummy and top with olives for the eyes. Fun fact: These mini pizzas are made with spelt flour which is a great source of fiber.

Get the recipe from Simple Vegan »

14

Warm Spiced Apple Cider

Cinnamon, Food, Drink, Hot buttered rum, Ingredient, Apple cider, Punsch, Hot toddy, Masala chai, Honey,
Jessica in the Kitchen

On a chilly Halloween night, there’s nothing more heartwarming than sipping on a spiced apple cider drink. This slow cooker recipe features apples and oranges and flavorful spices, like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.

Get the recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen »

15

Eyeball Pasta

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Recipe, Garnish, Italian food, Ingredient, Pizza, Fish, Produce,
Delish

Your kids are sure to eat this dish right up, despite how spooky it might look on the plate. We transform ordinary beef meatballs into monster eyeballs by topping them with fresh mozzarella and black olives. Serve with whole-grain or bean pasta instead of white to make the dish more satisfying and nutritious.

Get the recipe from Delish »

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16

Halloween Roasted Veggies

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Vegetarian food, Recipe, Comfort food,
Live Eat Learn

Simple and healthy, all you have to do with this recipe is get creative and chop up your favorite potatoes or root veggies into your beloved Halloween icons. Pop these into the oven with garlic, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, and honey for savory-sweet flavor.

Get the recipe from Live Eat Learn »

17

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Baked goods, Dessert, Muffin, Ingredient, Baking, Snack cake, Peanut butter cup,
Eat Drink Love

For a chocolaty treat that combines your love for peanut butter cups with pumpkin spice, try these ooey-gooey dark chocolate treats. Made with real pumpkin puree, peanut butter, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, these pumpkin butter cups offer a healthier twist to the Halloween favorite.

Get the recipe from Eat Drink Love »

18

Eyeball Caprese Salad

Dish, Cuisine, Food, Pizza, Ingredient, Salad, Finger food, Canapé, Vegetarian food, Recipe,
Ciera By Design

Is that salad…looking at me? Yes it is, thanks to this ingenious caprese setup. Featuring fresh basil, mozzarella pearls, black olives, grape tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction, this fresh salad makes for healthy and festive finger food.

Get the recipe from Ciera by Design »

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19

Halloween Banana Popsicles

Food, Marshmallow, Candy corn, Dish, Cuisine, Finger food, Comfort food, Skewer, American food, Dessert,
Well Plated

For a healthy Halloween treat without scary-high sugar content, go for these simple banana ghost pops. They’re dipped in a Greek vanilla yogurt mixture and then placed in the freezer until they’re set. Then, you can drizzle some natural peanut butter on top and sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips for the eyes.

Get the recipe from Well Plated »

20

Frankenstein Kiwis

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Kiwifruit, Recipe, Produce, Vegetarian food, Finger food, Comfort food, Baked goods,
Two Healthy Kitchens

We’ll never be able to look at another kiwi again without thinking of these cute Franken-faces developed by Two Healthy Kitchens.

Get the recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens »

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Adele Jackson-Gibson
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Adele Jackson-Gibson is a certified fitness coach, model, and writer. She earned her master's in Journalism from NYU, her bachelor's in Literature from Yale University, and has since written for various sports, fitness, beauty, and culture outlets. 

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