Halloween doesn't have to be all about the sugar. You can make plenty of healthy Halloween treats that are spooky and fun without being unhealthy. Read on for plenty of healthy Halloween ideas.
Halloween doesn't have to be all about the junk
For health conscious parents Halloween can be a bit of a nightmare.
We want our kids to have fun and enjoy trick or treating with their friends.
But we don't necessarily want them to come home with bags and bags of sweets (candies), chocolates and lollies that are going to last for weeks on end.
The Switch Witch
I've seen some good ideas for managing the overload of Halloween treats.
For example the Switch Witch who comes overnight and swaps the Halloween candy for a toy or book. But I don't really like the waste involved in this - do those sweets end up in landfill or do I have to eat them myself?
I do feel a bit like the Halloween-equivalent of Scrooge to be honest but I'm sure I'm not alone!
If you're like me and don't love all the junk that comes at this time of year don't worry - there are plenty of ways to enjoy Halloween in a healthy, yet still fun and spooky way.
It is possible to make healthy Halloween treats
The recipes below are from my fellow kid food bloggers and you'll find a mix of ones that are suitable for parties, lunchboxes, snacks and even breakfast - what they have in common is that they are all healthy ways of enjoying Halloween.
If you're on Instagram then check out the #halloweenfunfoodforkids tag - there are heaps of amazing ideas there. Over on Pinterest I've started a Healthy Halloween recipes board, which I'd love you to check out.
Healthy Halloween recipes for kids
1. Healthy witch boots
By DTR Supastar.
2. Spider energy balls
By Sneaky Veg.
3. Vampire pancake
4. Monster mouths and apple letters
5. Veggie mummy sausage rolls
By Sneaky Veg
6. Scary fruit platter
7. Almond coconut pumpkin muffins
8. Halloween bento lunch
By Bento Lunch.
9. Ghost raisin boxes
By Eats Amazing.
10. Halloween lunchbox
By Lunchbox World.
11. Healthy pumpkin muffins
By Sneaky Veg.
12. Green Goblin spinach soup
By My Fussy Eater.
13. Spooky Halloween bento lunch
By Kidgredients.
14. Halloween monster platter using your children’s own art (post no longer available)
By Play with Food.
15. Count Pancula
By Fork and Beans.
16. Pumpkin cookie dough pumpkins
17. Coconut monsters
By Sneaky Veg.
18. Pumpkin seeds
By Sneaky Veg.
What about you? What are your favourite healthy Halloween treats to make?
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Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com
Fab roundup - I'm not much of a fan of Halloween, and even less so all the sugar (it is ridiculous!) but I do love the sound of some of these...the almond coconut pumpkin muffins- YUM! Thanks for linking up with #CookBlogShare 🙂 Eb x
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Eb - good to be able to celebrate without all the sugar X
Vicki Montague
What a fab selection of recipes! I love the different pancake ideas...I might just have to do them.
Mandy Mazliah
They're so cute aren't they - there are loads of similar ones on Instagram too Vicki if you're looking for further inspiration x
Corina
Lovely ideas! I'm quite tempted by the pancakes!
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Corina - they are so creative aren't they!
Le Coin de Mel
Such a brilliant round up! I'm saving it on Pinterest right now! x
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Mel - am in awe of all the creative ideas out there from other bloggers!