Healthy Halloween Treat Alternatives for your Big Party
As an adult, our favorite thing about Halloween is grown-up Halloween parties and seeing who can come up with the cleverest idea for a costume. As you plan your first Halloween party on your brand new farm, your costume may be at the top of your must-do list. Now, while some kids may also look forward to whom or what they want to be for Halloween, the vast majority will tell you their favorite part of the holiday is the candy. Their idea of a successful haul will be full-sized candy bars and sugar-filled treats that keep dentists in business.
It can be difficult to provide your kids with an alternative to the unhealthy candy that’s given out in mass quantities every Halloween. They tend to balk at anything described as healthy, especially for this candy and treat-centric holiday. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a few healthy Halloween treat options for your party that can trick your kids into thinking they’re just as indulgent as the king-sized candy bars the neighbors pass out each year.
Frozen “Boo”-nana Pops
Even though this tasty treat calls for 1 cup of white chocolate, it still only has 98 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, and only 10.7 grams of sugar per serving. They’re perfect for Halloween as they end up looking like adorable spooky little ghosts! You only need three ingredients (bananas, white chocolate, and mini chocolate chips) and a few popsicle sticks to create this sweet treat for your little ones.
Halloween Veggie Skeleton
One of the easiest ways to get your kids to eat vegetables is to get creative with its presentation. You can create a super cute and tasty vegetable skeleton with several different vegetables. Cut up red bell peppers make an excellent rib cage while celery sticks can be used for leg bones. Throw in some carrots for the arms, cauliflower or broccoli for the hands and feet with a bowl of dip for the head, and your kids will jump right into munching on this healthy Halloween treat.
Spooky Apple Smiles
Wind-up chattering teeth were also a common sight on Halloween back in the day, so this healthy sweet treat may bring back a sense of nostalgia for some parents. With sliced red apples for the lips, you can use peanut butter as the glue to hold the marshmallow teeth in place. Your kids will love seeing these cute, yet spooky apple smiles on display for your Halloween party.
Popcorn Witch Hands
These popcorn witch hands are super easy to make and can be given out to trick or treaters in place of unhealthy candy options. Kids love popcorn, so they won’t really feel like they’re being forced into taking a healthy alternative. All you’ll need is some clear plastic gloves, candy corn for the nails, and lots of popcorn to make a tasty treat that kids and adults alike will love!
Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean you have to stray from your usual healthy eating habits. These are just a few of the healthy treat options you can trick your finicky kids into enjoying this spooky holiday season! Happy Halloween and healthy eating for all!