11 Creative Halloween Treats Kids and Moms will Love

By: Bob's Red Mill | October 24 2016
Looking for a way to get into the Halloween spirit without giving your kids an overdose on sugar? Halloween is meant for both the tricks and the treats, but the alarming amount of candy during this holiday can be a chilling thought in itself. Give your witches, goblins, and vampires a fun and nutritious spin to their everyday snack by adding a dash of Halloween spirit. We have compiled 11 Halloween inspired healthy treats that both you and your kids will absolutely love!

"Boo"nana Pops

frozen-27boo27-nana-pops-550x725 Cover half of a banana in melted white chocolate or yogurt, then freeze until hardened. Then add chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth. To take it up a notch, cover the banana in shredded coconut flakes to add some texture. Your little monsters will go crazy for these delicious “Boo”nana pops.

Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

A delicious, protein-packed pumpkin treat these pumpkin spice protein balls are a easy on-the-go snack. All the flavor of fall combined into a healthy snack, what could be better than that?

Apple Monster Slices

[caption id="attachment_1057357" align="aligncenter" width="480"]silly-apple-bites-683x1024 forkandbeans.com[/caption] These apple monster slices are perfect for an afternoon snack! All you need are apple slices, peanut butter, and sunflower seeds for the teeth. For some extra fun add candy eyes and a strawberry slice tongue. These crazy little monsters will put your kids straight into the Halloween spirit.

Candy Corn Popsicles

Candy Corn Popsicles - Fun and SUPER HEALTHY for the kids! Now what’s better than candy corn during the month of October? For a festive and healthy treat, try these candy corn-inspired popsicles. Layer plain or vanilla yogurt, orange juice, and pineapple juice in your popsicle trays and freeze until frozen. Add food coloring to get that perfect candy corn color.

Pizza Mummies

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Spiders on a Log

[caption id="attachment_1060286" align="aligncenter" width="600"]spiders-on-a-log2 chelseasmessyapron.com[/caption] Spiders on a log are just asking to be eaten (well this kind anyway)! Use celery stocks as your log, peanut butter as the mud, and chocolate chips or raisins for the spiders. Use melted dark chocolate to paint on your spider legs.

 Ghost Chocolate Covered Strawberries

strawberry-ghosts-96b Who doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries? Dip strawberries into white chocolate or melted white yogurt chips. Then use melted dark chocolate to draw on the eyes and mouth. These spooky treats will disappear before you know it.

Witches Brew Smoothie

Get your kids to eat their greens with this delicious smoothie. Packed with nutrients, this green concoction is perfect for Halloween! Add spinach to your favorite banana smoothie to make a vibrant green Witches brew.

Jack-o'-Lantern Fruit Tray

img_4578 Create a spooky jack-o'-lantern out of tangerine slices, colorful berries, and celery stocks. Bring this treat to an after-school get-together or the neighborhood Halloween party. Your jack-o'-lantern fruit tray will be the center of attention at any gathering!

Candy Corn Parfait

What’s more festive than candy corn? Recreate a fun and healthy spin to the festive treat by layering pineapple chunks, tangerine wedges, and whipped cream or vanilla yogurt in a glass cup. Your kids will love this Halloween-inspired treat, and best of all, it's mommy approved.

Cheese Witch Broom Stick

easy-witchs-broomstick-snacks Use string cheese and pretzel sticks to create a witch's broom! Whether it’s an afternoon snack or a school lunch box addition, your kids will love the fun surprise.

6 Comments

  1. DENNIS
    SINCE YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT INFO I MUST TRY THIS WAY OF FINDING OUT THINGS.

    DO YOU HAVE RECIPES BY GRAIN.
    LIKE RICE. OATS, ETC ETC?

    DO YOU HAVE A FLAVOR INHANCING RECIPE FOR RICE BASED GRAVY?
    MY CLIENT CAN NOT EAT WHEAT, AROWROOT, OR CORN STARCH.
    Reply
  2. DENNIS
    SINCE YOU HAVE NO CONTGACT INFO ON THIS SITE I NEED TO TRY HERE,

    DO YOU HAVE RECIPIES ORGINIZED BY THYPE OF GRAIN, LIKE RICE, WHEAT
    AND SUCH?
    LIKE FLAVOR INHANCED RICE GRAVY.
    Reply
    1. Cassidy Stockton
      Dennis,

      Unfortunately, we do not have our recipes organized like that. You can find recipes using a particular grain by visiting the product page on our website and scrolling down to recipes. Please email [email protected] to request specific recipes.
      Reply
  3. Rhonda
    Lots of pretty, good, yummy ideas. I am interested in gluten free ideas too
    Thank you
    Rhonda
    Reply
  4. Darlene
    There isn't a link for the protein balls recipe
    Reply
    1. Cassidy Stockton
      Darlene,

      We're sorry about that. It should be fixed now. The recipe title will link through to here: http://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes/how-to-make/pumpkin-spice-protein-balls/
      Reply

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