Healthy Halloween Recipes

This healthy caramel apple recipe has just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite for a tasty dessert.

Inspired by the classic fall candy but without all the sugar, these festive granola bars are a nutritious and adorable alternative.

This gingerbread-flavored homemade marshmallow recipe is a fun, naturally gluten-free alternative to holiday cookies--and you won't believe how much better homemade marshmallows are than traditional store-bought marshmallows until you taste one. Use a stand mixer to make them, though--hand mixers typically aren't powerful enough to get the job done.

This boldly spiced classic pumpkin pie recipe can be made with canned pumpkin puree, a roasted pie pumpkin or roasted squash. Make your own healthy pastry dough or look for a store-bought frozen pie crust without any partially hydrogenated oils.

Get into the Star Wars spirit with this healthy and delicious party treat. This 3-ingredient banana ice cream uses activated charcoal to make the frozen yogurt a striking black color to look like the carbonite Han Solo is frozen in.

This healthy cake recipe is like a pumpkin-flavored version of Boston cream pie. Rather than the traditional round shape, we use a 9-by-13 pan to make a four-layer rectangular cake that looks fun and provides more layers of creamy goodness.

Garlic bread meets pumpkin seeds in this baked pumpkin seed recipe--and they really hit it off!

Salty, spicy and garlicky, these roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect snack for any time of day. Increase the quantity of ground chile if you want 'em extra hot.

Salt-and-vinegar seasoning isn't just for chips. These roasted pumpkin seeds tossed with salt and vinegar are a briny, crunchy treat. Soaking the seeds in vinegar ensures that the deep vinegary flavor remains after baking.

"Everything" bagel spices give these roasted pumpkin seeds an extra hit of flavor that's delicious any time of day.

Have a little Halloween fun at breakfast or snack time with this healthy fruit smoothie bowl that's topped with chia seeds and strawberry to look like a witch.

Here's an easy way to serve up some Halloween fun at breakfast or as an after-school snack. And it's way healthier than all the candy lying around this time of year.

Make an easier, tastier jack-o'-lantern this year--no scooping or sawing required. This delicious, creamy mango smoothie bowl gets topped with chia to make a healthy Halloween-themed snack or breakfast your kids will love.

This no-bake pizza is so easy to make, and it's even more fun to eat! Kids will love the spooky "monster eyes" made from cucumbers, cheese and beans for this cute Halloween snack.

Turn an applesauce cup into a healthier "candied apple" with this easy snack idea. Just top the cup with half an apple and a drizzle of peanut butter for a cute snack kids will love.

This spooky smoothie makes for a fun, healthy Halloween snack or breakfast. The spiderweb design is much easier than it looks--a perfect task for the kids!

Kids will go crazy for these cute snacks that turn kiwi slices into Frankenstein's monster and bride. Plus, you'll feel great serving them a treat that's healthier than all that Halloween candy.

Toasted pumpkin seeds are flavored with a touch of sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper for a sweet and savory autumn treat.

Throw cinnamon, cloves, apple cider, and cranberry-raspberry juice into a slow cooker to make this easy and tasty berry-apple cider.

This honey-sweetened, nut- and date-studded pumpkin bread gets bright taste from orange zest and juice.

These pretty and easy-freezy pumpkin treats are great for a fall party or holiday dinner dessert.

Who knew you could make your own healthier homemade version of this craveable treat? And it tastes just as good.

Lightly wetting your hands helps make the cereal, apple, and peanut mixture easier to shape into balls. A drizle of white chocolate tops them off.