Like many other holidays, Halloween is one of those times when it’s easy to throw caution to the wind and stuff our faces with sugar robes. On the one hand, who doesn’t love an excuse to dress up as a cat and play with pumpkins? On the other hand, eating highly processed sugary candy is a one-way ticket to tooth decay, hormone imbalances, and a bad case of the grumps. Conventional sweets are full of artificial colors, “natural” flavors, refined sugars and hydrogenated oils. The good news? There are many homemade healthy Halloween options!
But what about the children?
But we’re worried about the kids, right? We don’t want them to get lost. I hear you now: “But I only buy Halloween candy for the kids!” Right. Despite your best intentions, you know the mini chocolate bar will disappear long before the trick-or-treaters hit. After all, don’t little ones deserve some health-promoting superfood-packed goodies, too? YES!!!
There may once have been a time when Halloween was the only time of year when kids ate junk. Now, treats are everywhere. Birthday parties, school functions, chocolates or sweets from benevolent grocers or local businesses, sports and activities – the list goes on. Even “healthy snacks” are it basically heals.
Too much sugar in our children’s diet is linked to portliness, risk of cardiovascular disease, dental cavities and it can affect their mental health. This is probably not news to you – the dangers of excess sugar have been making headlines for years. It’s time to stop the cycle of processed candy and there’s no time like the present!
Instead of getting candy from the store, try making these healthy treats for you and your family.
And there are some non-food treat suggestions too!
Note: Please know that I do not intend to deliver them to your door. The intention behind these Halloween treats is for situations where it is safe to interact with family and friends.
Healthy kid-friendly Halloween treats
Dark Chocolate Butter Cups
Once you try them, you won’t be able to go back to peanut butter cups.
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Easy Baked Apples
Bonus: These will make your kitchen smell amazing!
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Homemade fruit compositions
You’ll love these easy-to-customize fruit ranges, complete with dehydrator and oven instructions.
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Spicy sweet potato brownie
If your family is sensitive to cayenne, you can just leave it out.
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Grain-free Fruit Crumble
There are so many options for this recipe – make it with any seasonal fruit.
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Hazelnut coconut fudge
This brain-fueling fudge makes a great lunch or afternoon snack and is very low in sugar.
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Vegan and Paleo Chocolate Cream Pie
This recipe is always a hit in small gatherings!
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Chocolate Turtles
A delicious gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free alternative to the Turtles chocolates you know and love.
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Caramel Fudge Chocolate Bar
This super special chocolate bar is gluten free, dairy free and absolutely divine.
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Gluten-free strawberry licorice
Yes, you can make your own licorice! This is a 3-ingredient recipe that kids and adults alike will love.
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Dairy-free maple cream
These are packed with protein and nutritious fats, and if you have leftovers, this recipe freezes well.
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Gluten-free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
You can’t go wrong with a classic.
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Grain-free raw coconut cookies
The best part about these cookies is that they require no cooking time, so you can enjoy them right away!
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Coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate
These simple treats are infused with fermented protein powder and have a healthy dose of fat and fiber.
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Gluten-free buns + Vegan cinnamon
You’ll want to drizzle this coconut butter frosting over everything!
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Chocolate covered figs
Chocolate and figs: two aphrodisiac ingredients for a romantic treat after the kids fall asleep.
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Muffins/Cupcakes gluten free + lemon poppy seed free
A completely raw and delicious gluten-free, dairy-free lemon poppy seed muffin with lemon cream.
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Healthy Halloween treats without food
Don’t want to be the hippie parents who give out dried fruit? Consider sharing some of these fun things:
- Stickers
- Fun pencils, pens and erasers
- Crayons
- Yo-yos
- Non-toxic removable tattoos
What are you making this year to have a healthy Halloween?
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