Trick or Treat? Choose Healthy With These Simple Halloween Recipes

Halloween is a special occasion, especially for kids, who eagerly anticipate the variety of treats. However, it’s easy to overindulge in sugary and unhealthy snacks, which can negatively impact overall health and derail fitness goals. This Halloween, consider opting for healthier snacking options while still embracing the spooky spirit of the holiday. Get creative with fun Halloween treats made from nutritious ingredients that look great on the party table!

1. Rosemary Pumpkin Seed Brittle: Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. In a big bowl, combine sugar, water, butter, and golden syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, without stirring, until the caramel is light brown. Remove from heat and gently stir in baking soda. Quickly toss in the pumpkin seeds, rosemary, and pepper. Pour the mix onto the prepared baking sheet and spread thinly and evenly. Sprinkle with salt and let it cool before breaking it.
2. Baked Apple Chips: Preheat the oven. Line two pans with parchment paper or silicone mats. Slice the apples thinly and arrange the slices in an equal layer on the mat or parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle equally across the apple slices. Bake the apples for about 2 hours, until they are no longer sticky and dried. The apple slices will get crispy as they cool.
3. Pumpkin Cookies: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and sea salt. Whisk everything together completely and leave it aside. In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar and mix. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until fully integrated and make a dough. Place the dough in a large bowl and wrap it. Put it in the fridge for at least two hours to set up. Next, make small cookie pieces from the dough, place them on a prepared baking sheet and bake. Allow them to cool, and then lightly apply cream cheese frosting over top and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.
4. Apple Bites: Add the dates and dried apples to a large food processor. Mix in the kettle corn and powdered peanut butter. Blend until the kettle corn has broken down and the mixture is crumbly. Add heated coconut oil. Place the ingredients in a large bowl and add the water. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Divide the dough into your desired shape. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and coconut oil and microwave until creamy. Stir together and spread on each piece. Place the apple bites in the freezer until hard, about an hour.