The thought of the highs and lows a child gets from binging on Halloween [1] candy is enough to put the scare in any parent. But kids don't need to succumb to sugar's roller coaster ride. Though a few pieces of candy on Halloween night are almost non-negotiable, we've rounded up 14 healthier Halloween goodies that are not only adorable, but are sure to be a treat.
Silly Monster Parfaits
Silly Monster Parfaits [3] (inspired by Netflix's Super Monsters [4]) are a nonscary treat featuring yogurt, granola, and fruit, as well as apple slice teeth, blueberry-grape eyes, and pretzel stick antennae.
Franken-kiwis
Create a monster with these adorable Frankenstein Kiwis [5]!
Clementine Pumpkins
Kids can help you make a variety of faces on clementine pumpkins. If you don't want to use a permanent marker on the skin, black contact paper or stickers are a good substitute.
Witches' Hands
Witches' hands [6] can be made by filling food handler gloves with popcorn. Use an almond or candy corn for fingernails, tie them off with a string, and add a spider ring to give them that spooky touch.
Ghostly Fruit Dip
Healthy fruit dip [7] has an extra freaky feel, thanks to the ghost shape and seasonal dippers.
Mummy Dogs
As much as kids like hot dogs, mummy dogs [8] made from hot dogs, crescent rolls, and a little drop of mustard are sure to be a hit on Halloween [9].
Monster Apple Bites
Monster apple bites [10] use slivered almonds for teeth. To prevent the apples from turning brown, soak them in lemon water for about 10 minutes.
Pretzel Brooms
Pretzel brooms [11] made with string cheese are a savory snack.
Apple Mummies
Mummify apples [12] by peeling off parts of the skin and adding mini chocolate chip eyes!
Mummy Cups and Halloween Popcorn
Fill these adorable DIY [13] mummy cups with your kids' favorite popcorn, and add some candy bats for a little extra Halloween [14] fun!
Soup, Dip, and Sandwich
A dinner full of spooky snacks has Halloween [15] written all over it! Cemetery Seven-Layer Dip, Mummy Open-Faced Broiled Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, and Spider Web Tomato Soup [16] sound like the perfect meal before an evening of trick-or-treating.
DIY Banana Mummies
Bananas get a bit of a Halloween [17] makeover with Lexie's Kitchen's Frozen Banana Mummies [18]. Drizzled in caramel and/or sprinkled with coconut, they're a fun addition to your Halloween celebration.
Banana Ghosts and Clementine Pumpkins
These creations are as simple as it gets! Just add some chocolate chips to your bananas or a piece of celery to your clementines and you're done!
Spooky Spider Eggs
These deviled eggs get a Halloween addition [19] when some black olives are attached to them!
Spider Sandwiches
Your kids' favorite sandwich can be transformed into a spider sandwich [20] with a few pretzel sticks and cookie cutters!
