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25 Healthy(ish) Halloween Treats for Kids and Adults

You can keep the festivities fun without going all-in on sugar!

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REN FULLER

Halloween is a tough time for helping the family to eat healthy. It's easy enough to just lean into the avalanche of trick-or-treat candy. If you're trying to get something in their stomachs that has a little protein or nutrition, you know it has to compete on the fun scale. To help you out, we've rounded up a couple dozen of our favorite healthy(ish) Halloween treats.

Some are sweet treats that are just a little healthier. Others are healthy foods with some fun decoration. Whatever you choose, you know it'll be easy to make, and it'll taste great.

1

Spiderweb Pancakes

spiderweb pancakes
Ian Palmer

Start the day off right — or give the kids a snack they'll love — with these fun pancakes!

Get the recipe for Spiderweb Pancakes.

2

Halloween Scarecrow Cheese Ball

halloween scarecrow cheese ball
Ian Palmer

Packed with protein (from cheese and pecans) this party snack offers a fun counterpoint to all the candy.

Get the recipe for Halloween Scarecrow Cheese Ball.

3

Bagel Pizza Mummies

bagel pizza mummies
Ian Palmer

The best part of this fun treat is that it takes so little time to make.

Get the recipe for Bagel Pizza Mummies.

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4

Candy Corn Gelatin Cups

candy corn gelatin cups
Ian Palmer

Low-sugar gelatin and whipped topping are easy ways to make this tasty, fun treat a little healthier.

Get the recipe for Candy Corn Gelatin Cups.

5

Hot Dog Rattlesnake Bites

hot dog rattlesnake bites
Ian Palmer

Make these cute little hot dog bites to put something filling in the kiddos' stomachs before trick-or-treating.

Get the recipe for Hot Dog Rattlesnake Bites.

6

Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle

rosemary pumpkin seed brittle broken into pieces on a baking sheet
Ren Fuller

Roasted pepitas, fall herbs, and a dash of spice give this treat a spooky mix of flavors, as well as some heart-healthy seed oils. Give it a nibble!

Get the recipe for Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle.

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7

Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

mummy pumpkin hand pies with google eye sprinkles arranged on a gold oval serving plate
Ren Fuller

These easy Halloween treats make a spooky breakfast or after-school treat, and a can of real pumpkin adds some much-needed nutrition.

Get the recipe for Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

8

Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

smokey pumpkin deviled eggs arranged on a black serving tray
Ren Fuller

Deviled eggs sound like they were made just for the holiday, don't they? With a fork and some cornichons, they make perfect little pumpkins.

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.

9

Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake

spiced pumpkin molasses cake topped with a powdered sugar jackolantern face
Ren Fuller

Healthy cake? We skip the frosting and fill the crumb with flavor so that even a small slice satisfies. Pumpkin purée keeps it moist and nutritious. And a simple jack-o'-lantern template lets you decorate it with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Get the recipe for Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake.

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10

Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze

pumpkin spiced buns with spiderweb glaze on individual plates with forks and cups of coffee
Ren Fuller

Make these pumpkin spice buns on the weekend, and you'll have an easy, delicious, and seasonal breakfast with some healthy nutrition snuck in.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze.

11

Breadstick Rattlers

breadsticks in the shape of twisted snakes with eyes and an dried chiles cut into forked tongues
Brian Woodcock

Serve these slithery little breadsticks with a cauldron of tomato soup for a healthy dinner.

Get the recipe for Breadstick Rattlers.

12

Peanut Butter Acorns

peanut butter acorns
Tara Donne

A small peanut butter cookie and a chocolate kiss in the form of an acorn make a tasty and festive fall dessert—and the small-bite portion keeps it healthy!

Get the recipe for Peanut Butter Acorns.

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13

"Poison" Candy Apples

granny smith apples dipped in black candy coating
Tara Donne

Black food coloring lends these candy apples a fun, ghoulish appearance—and lets you eat a candy treat that's mostly apple.

Get the recipe for "Poison" Candy Apples.

14

Apple-Cardamom Cakes with Cider Icing

woman holding a white tray with black trim with six mini apple cardamom cakes with apple cider icing on it
Debra McClinton

Applesauce keeps these miniature apple cakes moist and flavorful without adding fat. Drizzled with apple glaze, they are the perfect fall snack.

Get the recipe for Apple-Cardamom Cakes with Cider Icing.

15

Sweet Popcorn Balls

one sweet popcorn ball in a small bowl and more wrapped in yellow treat bags arranged in a serving tray
Charles Schiller

Mix in your favorite candies into these popcorn balls for an irresistibly sweet and sticky treat that's still more high-fiber popcorn than anything.

Get the recipe for Sweet Popcorn Balls.

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16

Upside-Down Pear Tartlets

upside down pear tartlets in white paper cupcake liners on a wooden tabletop

Frozen puff pastries and fresh pears keep these desserts sweet and easy, while cutting down on added sugars.

Get the recipe for Upside-Down Pear Tartlets.

17

Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini

pumpkin  pesto crostini
REN FULLER

Avoiding all sugar? These tasty snacks are great for hors d'oeuvres and still have plenty of seasonal flair.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini.

18

Banana Mummies

banana mummies  on sticks the sticks are set in a little blue pot filled with blue m n ms
Antonis Achilleos

With white chocolate "bandages" and candy eyes, these adorably spooky banana mummies will be the hit of any Halloween party treat table.

Get the recipe for Banana Mummies.

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19

Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron

spinach dip in bread bowl with a bread handle to look like a cauldron and pumpkin shaped tortilla chips
Mark Ferri

Impress guests with this crafty Halloween appetizer, which cleverly transforms pumpernickel bread into a basket filled it with a super-simple creamy spinach dip. Serve 'em up with Pumpkin-Shaped Tortilla Dippers, pictured.

Get the recipe for Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron.

20

Mummy Meat Loaves

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Jonny Valiant/Woman's Day

Sweet cherry tomatoes are hidden in the center of these mini-meat loaves, offering an unexpected surprise when you take a bite.

Get the recipe for Mummy Meat Loaves.

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