Top 5 Healthy Halloween Treats For Family, Friends, or To Hand Out
Indulging in healthy Halloween treats is the way forward to help not only your health, but everyone elses too. With simple, nutritious tweaks, you can enjoy delicious, spooky treats that promote healthy eating.
Here’s our top 5 healthy Halloween treats to make at home or hand out this Halloween…
1.) Healthy Halloween Treats: Pumpkin Cupcakes
Our pumpkin cupcakes are a lighter spin on a classic treat, making them a great choice as a healthy halloween treat to hand out. Made with grated pumpkin, sultanas, orange zest, and cinnamon, they’re full of seasonal flavours with a nutritional boost. Sunflower oil keeps the cupcakes moist without the heaviness of butter, making them a healthier option to satisfy your sweet tooth. These are an ideal alternative as a healthy Halloween treat to hand out or enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients:
175ml sunflower oil
175g sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g coarsely grated pumpkin
100g sultanas
1 orange (grated zest)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- Heat oven to 160C/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases.
- Pour the oil into a large bowl and add the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat together, and then add the grated pumpkin, sultanas and orange zest.
- Stir in the cinnamon, flour and bicarbonate of soda, the mixture will be quite wet. Spoon into the cases.
- Bake for 25 mins until firm and springy to the touch and a skewer inserted in the centre of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Add some toppings and enjoy.
2.) Healthy Halloween Treats For A Party: Apple Monster Mouths
Looking for healthy Halloween treats that add to your Halloween theme? Apple monster mouths are a fun, nutrient-packed alternative to sugary snacks. Slice an apple into quarters, add peanut butter between two slices, and sprinkle in slivered almonds (instead of marshmallows) to create “teeth.”
Ingredients:
- Apples
- Peanut Butter
- Almond Slices
Benefits:
- Apples provide natural fibre, keeping you full longer.
- Peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats.
- Almonds add a satisfying crunch along with fibre, healthy fats, and essential nutrients.
3.) Guilt-Free Halloween Fun with Banana Ghosts
These healthy Halloween treats are cute, easy, and super nutritious! Simply cut bananas in half and add chocolate chips or raisins for eyes and mouths to create a ghostly face. They’re a quick way to make a festive snack without any added sugar. These ghostly bananas are perfect for kids and adults alike, satisfying sweet cravings with minimal calories.
Ingredients:
- Bananas
- Raisins (or chocolate raisins)
Benefits:
- Bananas offer potassium, vitamin B6, and fibre.
- Raisins are a naturally sweet source of energy, packed with antioxidants and essential vitamins.
4.) Healthy Halloween Treats To Hand Out: Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
For a Halloween-themed twist on a classic dessert, dip fresh strawberries in dark chocolate. This combination offers natural antioxidants, a touch of Halloween red, and a perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition. These treats will satisfy chocolate cravings with much less sugar than traditional Halloween candy. Put them into individual wrappers to hand out to trick-or-treaters or serve them as part of a Halloween buffet.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries
- Dark Chocolate
Benefits:
- Strawberries are high in vitamin C.
- Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants.
5.) Healthy Halloween Treats To Hand Out: Popcorn Hands
Fill clear plastic gloves with popcorn (ensure the gloves are free from powder – something like these). Add a chocolate raisin (or single sweet) to each finger tip. Popcorn is naturally low in calories and provides fiber, making it a perfect, filling option for Halloween parties or for handing out to trick-or-treaters.
Ingredients:
- Popcorn
- Chocolate Raisins (or sweets)
Benefits:
- It’s a Low-Calorie Snack that can help fill you up.
- Adding just one piece of chocolate raisin per finger tip keeps sugar low.
- A unique, easy-to-prepare Halloween treat that kids and adults will love!
This Halloween, skip the sugar overload and instead opt for these healthy Halloween treats. From pumpkin cupcakes to creative apple monster mouths, there’s something festive and satisfying for everyone. Enjoy these treats guilt-free and stay on track with your health goals.