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I remember when my kids were little trying to think of fun snacks that didn’t pump them up with sugar and unhealthy ingredients. So here are some snack and meal ideas that are easy to make and mostly healthy for Halloween.
I’m so ready for Halloween this year! Halloween is my favorite time of year, no matter how old I get. I think it’s time to make some fun holiday snacks and meals. Take a look at some of my tips below.
Candy Apples
While it might seem like candy apples are in no way healthy, they actually can be, depending on how you make them. These make a great treat that encourages your kids to eat their fruit in a fun and festive way.
Instead of just coating the apples in sugary caramel, consider instead dipping them in a low-fat and low-sugar candy, such as cinnamon candy. This allows you to give it a sweet taste and a pretty look, while also providing a seasonal quality.
Chocolate-Dipped Fruit
Another way to use fruit in your Halloween-themed snack is to make chocolate-dipped fruit. Sliced oranges are the perfect option since when combined with dark or milk chocolate, they make an orange and black appearance that is ideal for Halloween.
Just melt your chocolate, then dip a small part of the orange slice into the chocolate, and place on wax paper to harden. Only a small amount of chocolate is being used for this treat.
Jack O’ Lantern Grilled Cheese
If you are looking for a fun and healthy lunch or dinner for the kids, why not make them some grilled cheese? You can easily make this in a healthy way that also goes along with the Halloween theme. Start with whole wheat or whole grain bread, and cut one of the slices with a Jack O’ Lantern cookie cutter. Cook your grilled cheese sandwich as you normally would, and your kids have a fun Halloween-themed grilled cheese that is just a little bit healthier.
Pumpkin Biscuits
Biscuits on their own can sometimes be a little bit high in fat, but if you reduce the amount of butter used and use canned pumpkin as a substitute, they still come out fluffy and flavorful, but with less saturated fat and calories.
Plus, the pumpkin biscuits are seasonal and can include some spice for added seasoning. This keeps you from having to add more butter to them when they are done baking since there is plenty of seasoning with them on their own.
You can turn just about any treat or meal into a healthy one for Halloween. I hope you like my post on easy healthy Halloween snack ideas and it will help you add more health and nutrition and reduce the overall fat and calories of your Halloween meals.
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Hi! I'm Michelle. You can find me planning, cooking, and often wrangling chickens in my spare time (who am I kidding? I have no spare time). I am the CEO and creator for homesteadingforwomen.com. All posts are reviewed and updated personally by ME - if you have any questions, feel free to contact me here.
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