Halloween is a time of spooky fun and lots of treats. While candy often takes center stage, it’s possible to make Halloween both fun and healthy!
Monster Peppers
For a monstrously good snack, try serving these monster peppers. Start with orange, yellow, or red bell peppers, and carve out jack-o’-lantern faces on one side. Carefully remove the top and clean out the seeds. Fill the base of each pepper with a tasty dip made from Greek yogurt and herbs or ranch dressing. Arrange an assortment of colorful veggie sticks, like carrots, slices of green bell peppers, or broccoli, inside each pepper to resemble hair or even arms! These edible jack-o’-lanterns are a creative and nutritious way to encourage kids to eat more vegetables!
Ghost Pizzas
Pizza is always a hit with kids, and it can easily be given a Halloween makeover. Cut mozzarella cheese into mini ghost-like figures using a knife or ghost-shaped cookie cutter. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on top of the crust, then top with mozzarella ghosts. Use bits of black olives to create facial features. Use whole black olives and slices to make spiders. Add some mini pepperonis if desired. Bake per crust directions. Ghost pizzas are a fun way to serve up a kid-friendly dish that sneaks in some whole grains and calcium.
Spooked Apples
For a spooky and nutritious treat, create spooked apples. Begin by selecting bright green or red apples and slicing them into quarters. Carefully carve out a section from the quarter for the “mouth” in each apple slice and coat the inside with a layer of peanut or almond butter. Use sunflower seeds, slivered almonds, or even small pieces of granola for the teeth—slice strawberries for the tongues. Apply candy eyes with a small amount of peanut butter. These spooked apples are a fun, healthy treat!
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