{"id":62868,"date":"2021-10-18T11:15:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T15:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=62868"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:44:50","slug":"healthy-halloween-recipes-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-halloween-recipes-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Non-Candy Halloween Recipes That Are Ghoulishly Good"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Costumes and colorful sweets \u2014 true signs it\u2019s time for some Halloween fun. And while we\u2019d like to think those bright orange and chocolatey treats<\/a> aren\u2019t all that bad, the reality is they\u2019re far from calorie-free. Don’t fret, though! Here, you\u2019ll get plenty of alternatives to the typical Halloween recipes that call for\u00a0sugar bombs<\/a>, but without missing out on the flavor and fun factors. All you have to do is get a little creative in the kitchen and you and your guests will be wow-ed. Festive, low-calorie and made from whole, good-for-you ingredients \u2014 consider these treats anything but scary!<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Get Scary-Strong with This Halloween Workout<\/a><\/p>\n

12 Fun, Festive (Even Healthy!) Halloween Recipes<\/h2>\n

1. Boo-Nana Pops<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Not only is the ingredient list on these sweet popsicles<\/a> short, but the calorie count is under 100. Plus, the final result is pretty darn cute. Just dip a frozen banana in melted<\/a>, natural white chocolate and finish it off with two mini chocolate chips. Then, say BOO! (Okay, maybe that last part isn’t listed in the directions.) Recipe: Gina Homolka \/ SkinnyTaste<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Here\u2019s a snack you\u2019ll want to sink your teeth into. Our tip: opt for coconut oil instead of butter and go light on the sugar to make the crisps even healthier. Use a cookie cutter to get the shape<\/a> just right, then dip each piece into the cinnamon and sugar before baking on a sheet in the oven. Recipe: Elise Bauer \/ Simply Recipes <\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>14 Energy Bites Recipes That Taste Just Like Dessert<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Day of the Dead Fruit Pizza<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Don\u2019t be surprised if this pretty snack is cooler than your costume this year. Featuring a rainbow of fresh fruit, the treat packs vitamins and minerals \u2014 and far fewer calories than any candy bar on the market. Make one large skull ‘pizza,’ or opt for a few mini bite-sized skulls. Photo and recipe: Paula Bendfeldt \/ Growing Up Bilingual<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Roasted Halloween Veggies<\/a><\/h3>\n

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These festively cut vegetables will instantly liven up<\/a> your dinner plate. Potatoes become ghosts, beets transform into witches\u2019 hats and sweet potatoes morph into pumpkins. With a little imagination, the carrots even look like broomsticks! Recipe: Sarah Bond \/ Live Eat Learn<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Veggie-Packed Breakfast On-the-Go Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Spooky Black Bean Hummus<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Serve a bowl of this vegan appetizer and your guests will pester you for the secrets to all your Halloween recipes. Chipotle pepper and cumin spice up the black bean blend, but it\u2019s the tahini web and olive spider that make this dip extra special. Pair with fresh veggies or homemade chips<\/a>. Photo and recipe: Susan Voisin \/ Fat-Free Vegan Kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n

6. Frankenstein Kiwis<\/a><\/h3>\n

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With the right handiwork, your kiwi transforms<\/a> into a surprisingly festive and cute Frankenstein. Pretzels create the neck bolts while chocolate serves as the eyes. These are certainly the least creepy human-monster hybrid you\u2019ll ever encounter. Photo and recipe: Shelley \/ Two Healthy Kitchens <\/em><\/p>\n

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7. Chicken Stuffed Peppers<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Leave the sweets to the trick-or-treaters. While you fill their buckets with candy, you can fill up on these jack-o-lantern-inspired stuffed peppers<\/a>. Paired with shredded chicken, rice and black beans, you get those cozy fall flavors and feel nice and full when you\u2019re finished. Photo and recipe: Jenny \/ Everyday Jenny<\/em><\/p>\n

8. Paleo Witch Finger Cookies<\/a><\/h3>\n

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These treats definitely get involved in the creepiness of Halloween night. The paleo dough pairs with a strawberry jam and almonds for a crunchy, satisfying result that\u2019ll leave you grabbing for more. Recipe: Taylor Kiser \/ Food Faith and Fitness <\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>20 Delicious Paleo Recipes for Every Meal of the Day<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Mini Caramel Apples<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Think of these as the fun-sized version of candy apples<\/a>. Use a melon baller to shape<\/a> the mini apple, then dip each one in caramel. Leave them plain or top with nuts, chocolate, sprinkles \u2014 or all of the above. Recipe: Tiffany Ivanovsky \/ My Litter<\/em><\/p>\n

10. Graveyard Taco Dip<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Just a few healthy substitutions and you\u2019ll have a dip that won\u2019t leave you six-feet under (calories and fat, that is). Let the layers of black beans and avocado shine, but cut the diary-based layers down \u2014 or out altogether to make it a little more health-friendly. Gravestone-shaped chips will go quickly, so keep extras on hand. Recipe: Chickabug<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Vegan Artichoke Dip Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Bloody Chocolate Cups<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Spooky but sweet, these raspberry-filled chocolate cups require just three ingredients to make. Better yet, they\u2019re all vegan and gluten-free \u2014 and simply delicious. Recipe: Bianca \/ Elephantastic Vegan<\/em><\/p>\n

12. Halloween Popcorn<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Nothing screams Halloween like the orange and black color combo. In this recipe, low-calorie popcorn<\/a> gets dressed in the festive colors. Our tip: keep the candy melts to a minimum and add in a DIY mix with coconut oil paired with pumpkin pie spice for a new take on the orange coloring. Photo and recipe: Janette Fuschi \/ Culinary Ginger <\/em><\/p>\n

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Originally published on October 24, 2017. Updated on October 18, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cover image and images for the recipes 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11 via Shutterstock <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skip the candy corn. Ditch the Snickers. These 12 delicious Halloween recipes will please your palate and your guests \u2014 without shocking your healthy diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":67489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[428,27,4069,9,427],"tags":[39,177,59,87,341,388],"class_list":["post-62868","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","category-healthy","category-home-recipe","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-dessert","tag-halloween","tag-healthy-substitutions","tag-snacks","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62868","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62868"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62868\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":184687,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62868\/revisions\/184687"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}