Scary-Cute Halloween Recipes That Won't Give You a Candy Hangover

August 27, 2019
With Halloween candy at every turn, it may seem impossible to have fun Halloween treats that are actually good for you. But these healthy and scary-cute recipes are here to change that. From arrange vegetable dippers in skeleton form, to lightened up dirt cups and homemade chocolate recipes--these treats pack in the fun without all the extra added sugar.
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Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

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Carve faces into the side of a bell pepper for a cute jack-o'-lantern you can eat too! This adorable Halloween-themed dinner is perfect for a family dinner to fuel your trick-or-treating adventure. Or serve them at a Halloween party and watch them disappear! Don't feel like freehand-carving the faces with a knife? Try using a cookie cutter instead.

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Ghost Meringue Cookies

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These lightened-up ghostly cookies are scary cute! Serve them as is for a fun Halloween treat, or use them to top a Halloween cake. When making meringues, make sure that your bowl and beaters are clean and that there is not a trace of yolk in the egg white; the smallest amount of fat will prevent the egg whites from forming meringue. Depending on the humidity in your kitchen, the baking time might vary considerably. Check to make sure your cookies are crisp throughout before removing them from the oven.

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Halloween Veggie Tray

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You'll have no problem getting your kids to eat their veggies when you present them in this fun way! Crudités make up the body of a skeleton for an easy Halloween party snack everyone will love.

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Frankenstein Kiwi Pops

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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.

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Cauldron Smoothie Bowl

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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.

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Caramel Apples

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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.

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Healthy Dirt Pudding Cup

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Upgrade classic dirt cups by replacing the gummy worm with a strawberry to make it healthier, while achieving the same earthy feel. Creamy chocolate pudding (the "mud") is the ultimate comfort food and this easy homemade version is so much better than any pudding mix or refrigerated prepared pudding! A topping of chocolate wafer crumbs (the "dirt") provides an appealing texture contrast to the silky smooth pudding for a delicious snack or dessert kids and adults alike will love.

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Spiderweb Smoothie Bowl

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This 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!

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No-Bake Monster Pita Pizza

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

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Witch Smoothie Bowl

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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.

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Candy Corn Granola Bars

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

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Jack-o'-Lantern Smoothie Bowl

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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.

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Peanut Butter "Candy" Apples

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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.

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