Twenty exceptional non-candy Halloween goodies to consider for a healthier trick-or-treat experience this All Hallows' Eve
As Halloween approaches, the excitement is palpable, and so is the candy! However, for those looking to provide healthier options for school parties, trunk or treats, or trick-or-treaters, there are plenty of creative and fun alternatives. This article explores a range of non-candy treats that combine creativity, healthiness, and the Halloween spirit.
One such idea is the Mummy Raisin Box or Food Pouch, decorated with masking tape and eyes for a fun, spooky look. Mini bags of pretzels make a crunchy, salty snack alternative, and can be decorated with a free printable saying "I witch you a happy Halloween!"
Oranges transformed into pumpkins by drawing faces on peeled oranges or clementines are another great option. String cheese ghosts, decorated with eyes made from a marker or small food bits, are also popular. Babybel cheese monsters, with added facial features using edible markers or food bits, are sure to be a hit.
Fruit cup pumpkins, such as small cups filled with fruit chunks, decorated like pumpkins, offer a refreshing, fruit-based treat. Monster-themed juice boxes wrapped with paper or tape and eyes attached provide a Halloween flair.
Popcorn, preferably air-popped without oil, serves as a light, whole-grain snack. Fruit-based snacks like boo-nanas (bananas decorated with chia seeds and raisins) or mixed fruit skewers are another healthy choice.
For those who prefer baked goods, homemade or store-bought options like apple chips, banana muffins, or protein cookies are healthier than candy. Candied or baked apples, using natural sweetness and seasonal fruits, are another delicious option.
Healthy snack boxes with items like turkey slices, cheese, crackers, and nuts (for older kids with no allergies) are a great way to offer a variety of snacks. Healthy fruit salads or fruit roll-ups made at home for controlled ingredients provide a nutritious treat.
In addition to these treats, there are several crafty ideas that can add a spooky touch to everyday items. For instance, Glow in the Dark Slime can be made by adding glow in the dark paint, and details can be found at Learn Play Imagine. Juice boxes can be decorated as monsters by wrapping them with solid color felt and adding google eyes.
LEGO Pumpkins can be wrapped in clear cellophane, tied with twine and a green leaf, following a tutorial at Repeat Crafter Me. Crazy Straws can be given a Halloween makeover with a free printable from It's Always Autumn. Spooky Play Dough can be packaged in cellophane bags with Frankenstein, ghost, and pumpkin faces added to the corresponding colours, as detailed at One Krieger Chick.
Glow in the Dark Fangs can be printed and attached to glow in the dark fangs for a spooky Halloween treat. Pencil Spider Webs can be made with a free printable from Blue I Style and a pencil. Broom sticks can be made with glow sticks, white card stock, a hole punch, and a black marker. Grapes can be turned into spider eggs using a free printable.
Finally, Eye Rings can be made with a free printable from Cut, Cut Craft! and attached with twine. Mummy food pouches can be made by mummifying a food pouch with masking tape and adding eyes. Juice boxes can be given a creepy makeover with black paper and spider webs.
These ideas are perfect for children and schools encouraging less sugary options, making Halloween a fun and healthier celebration for all.
- For creative Halloween-themed snacks, try making Glow in the Dark Slime or mummifying a food pouch to create Mummy Raisin Boxes or Food Pouches.
- To offer healthier alternatives for snacks, consider decorating oranges, string cheese ghosts, or babybel cheese monsters with edible markers or food bits for a Halloween-inspired treat.
- For those who prefer baked goods, opt for apple chips, banana muffins, or protein cookies instead of candy, or make candied or baked apples using natural sweetness and seasonal fruits.
