If you’re like me every time a Holiday comes around, you try to scheme up a way to make your dish just a little bit healthier. Halloween is no exception. But finding healthy Halloween treats is harder than it looks.
The tricky part is that you’ve got to find healthy treats that not only look good but taste good. If you’ve ever offered treats on Halloween, you know how the treats are often laden with layer upon layer of sugar.
So, how can your healthy Halloween treats compete with candy? And what if no one eats it? Or what if you tell someone what you brought and they say, “Oh, how nice…” (enter in awkward silence)?
The key to taking healthy Halloween treats to a party or making them for your kids is in the presentation.
First, be confident in what you make. You are offering a healthier dish that you know is way better than the 100% pure sugar dishes. That is definitely something to be proud of.
Second, get creative with your dish. I’ve found that a dish is more likely to be tried the better it looks. (This is especially true with kids.)
Below are 13 healthy Halloween treats (with some slight changes). These recipes will help you impress any crowd while not sacrificing your desire to provide healthy food.
Here’s to making healthy eating fun!
Healthy Halloween Treats
Halloween Roasted Veggies
These Halloween-inspired veggies are a great way to present veggies in a fun way. This idea is great for parents out there who are having trouble getting your kids to eat veggies. Though this isn’t for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, veggies are just as important to provide as a side or snack.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Live Eat Learn’s Halloween Roasted Vegetables
Apple Mummies
If you’re looking for an easy and super fast treat to provide, this one is for you! All you need are apples and mini chocolate chips. Plus, you can make a yogurt dipping sauce on the side to add a touch of sweet to this treat.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes
Two Healthy Kitchens’ Apple Mummies
Silly Apple Bites
The most creative healthy Halloween treat goes to this recipe! This treat is a great way to provide a couple of healthy foods in one treat. Though you may think this recipe is for kids, you can make this for a family party too.
Total Prep and Cook: 15 minutes
Fork and Beans’ Silly Apple Bites
Strawberry Ghosts
Who doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries? These are sure to be a hit at any party. (You can also do this with bananas.)
If you want to make this just a tad bit healthier, try covering the strawberries in yogurt like this recipe.
Orange Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups
This recipe is a creative way to make eating fruit much more fun. If you’re low on funds but want to give out a healthy Halloween treat, check out these cool Orange Jack-O-Lanterns. This recipe will probably even go well with adults.
Total Prep Time: 15-30 minutes (depending on how long it takes you to make the orange Jack-O-Lanterns.
Frugal Coupon Living’s Orange Jack-O-Lantern Cups
Rice Krispie Treat Monsters
These Rice Krispie monsters are so creative and cute! This one is another crowd pleaser but not just for kids, adults too.
If you want to make this recipe a tad bit healthier, try this 3-ingredient rice krispie recipe.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 35-45 minutes + time for chocolate to harden
One Little Project’s Rice Krispie Treat Monsters
Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks
Another creative healthy Halloween treat, this one will surely be a hit with kids. Who knows, maybe adults would like it too…
Total Prep Time: 15 minutes (or however long it takes to tie the chive)
One Little Project’s Halloween Treat Cheese Pretzel Broomsticks
Not-As-Healthy Halloween Treats
Caramel Apple Nachos
For those who want a healthier dish while satisfying your sweet tooth, here’s a recipe for you! This recipe is great for using leftover candy bars from Halloween. You can also substitute the drizzles with honey or yogurt if you want to make this dish a little healthier.
Total Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Life in the Lofthouse’s Caramel Apple Nachos
Reese’s Peanut Butter Granola Bars
This peanut butter-packed recipe will be a hit with kids and adults. If you need it to be peanut-free, you can always substitute the peanut butter for another nut butter and the peanut butter chips and Reese pieces with chocolate chips and M&M’s.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 30-40 minutes + time for bars to cool
Mom on Timeout’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Boo Bark!
If you want to make your own chocolate candy, here’s a Halloween-inspired bark. The best part is that you get to control what you add to the bark and how large the pieces are broken into. To make it a little bit healthier, use dark chocolate and add in some fruit like this recipe.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour
Bakerella’s Halloween Chocolate Bark
Not-Healthy-But-Really-Creative Halloween Treats
‘Ghostbusters’ Green Slimed Popcorn
This recipe is not so healthy, but I thought it was really creative! There is a lot of sugar and butter in this popcorn, but you may be able to cut back on sugar and replace the light corn syrup with honey or molasses. I also found where you can make your own natural food colorings (since synthetic colors are showing to be not so good for us).
Total Prep and Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Babble’s Ghostbusters Green Slimed Popcorn
Last Minute Healthy Halloween Treats
If you need to provide healthy Halloween treats but don’t have the time to make them, here is something just for you. Below are two ways you can turn common snacks into Halloween-inspired treats in no time. All you need are individually wrapped snacks and a sharpie.
100 Directions’ Goldfish Snack Halloween Treats
Lil’ Luna’s Healthy Halloween Snacks
Do you have a favorite healthy Halloween treat? Let me know in the comments below, and place the recipe link so I can check it out! 👇