Are you looking for a fun treat or snack to make with your kids on Halloween? Try one of these 13 fun and scary recipes. (Photo: Mary Ellen Phipps of Milk and Honey Nutrition)
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SALT LAKE CITY – Halloween is just around the corner, which means Halloween parties are on too. Whether you’re attending a party or not, make the vacation even funnier by going to the kitchen and making a fun Halloween recipe together.
Even if you don’t have children at home, there is sure to be someone who is a child at heart. These 13 kid-friendly Halloween snack and treat recipes are a hit with kids of all ages!
Kids will surely enjoy sipping this green witch brew. What you won’t know is that registered nutritionist Betsy Ramirez’s fun concoction not only tastes delicious, but also contains useful ingredients like spinach, banana, and milk to help provide the nutrients they need for the day.
From registered nutritionist Mary Ellen Phipps, these cute monsters are a fun activity for your kids and also a fun treat to eat when you’re done. You can get creative with different toppings to make your monster your own.
This rind from registered nutritionist Rebecca Clyde is a great way to use up any leftover Halloween candy. The secret ingredient of roasted quinoa makes for a fun crunch and a pleasantly nutty taste, as well as some nutrients like fiber, vegetable protein, manganese, phosphorus and folic acid
This recipe from nutritionist Chelsea Jackle takes the Halloween classic caramel apples and reinterprets them in a delicious trail mix. Full of grains, fiber, healthy fats and the perfect balance between sweet and salty, this Halloween student mix hits the mark.
If you’re a fan of the kid-friendly afternoon snack with ants on a log, you shouldn’t miss this Halloween version from Andrea Mathis, a registered nutritionist and qualified dietitian. Swapping the raisins for creepy eyes takes this healthy snack to the next creepy level.
Naturally sweetened with dates, these pumpkin balls from dietician Elysia Cartlidge are a delicious fall snack for children and adults. With your food processor or high-speed mixer, this simple recipe is a breeze.
These sweet apple nachos from registered nutritionist Judy Barbe won’t last long at your next meeting. With lots of crispness and a mix of sweet and savory, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike.
Get in the Halloween mood without too much added sugar with these candy-corn-fruit parfaits from registered nutritionist Kristy Hegner. With just three ingredients, children will have a lot of fun preparing and even more fun eating.
Simple but creepy and fun, those “BooNana” ghost bangs from Registered Nutritionist Katie Sullivan Morford are sure to be a hit with the kids. Wrapped in yogurt with mini chocolate chips for the eyes, this healthy recipe will get you in the Halloween mood.
Take a break from the sweet and enjoy something savory with this Halloween guacamole from registered nutritionist Christie Gagnon. Choose between two different designs for this simple Halloween dip that is easy to make and a fun way to ingest healthy fats, fiber, and flavor.
Kids are sure to love this Halloween treat from Registered Nutritionist Anne Mauney. These maple brownie Halloween cobweb cookies use whole grain pastry flour that adds fiber, vitamins, and minerals without sacrificing taste or texture. Do the spider web design or Anne will share a simple mummy design too if little kids want to help out.
Bring Halloween vibes with this orange-purple Halloween popcorn mix from Andrea Mathis. Whether you’re hosting a family movie night or a Halloween party, this delicious sweet and savory treat won’t last long.
What is Halloween without a pumpkin? These pumpkin and chocolate chip muffins from registered nutritionist Stacey Mattinson reduced the added sugar by replacing some of them with unsweetened applesauce. Use Halloween-themed cupcake liners to add more Halloween fun, or make mini-muffins (shorten baking time) so they’re the perfect size for little chicks.
About the author: Brittany Poulson
Brittany Poulson is a Utah Registered Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator. She shares her passion for health, food and nutrition on her blog www.yourchoicenutrition.com, where she encourages you to live healthy lives in your own unique way. To contact Brittany or to read more articles, visit her KSL.com author page.
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