7 Halloween Snacks That Won’t Put You In A Sugar Coma

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Halloween doesn’t have to be all about the candy. Yes, we’ll be stalking every drugstore for candy sales for the next month, but sometimes you want to celebrate the spooky holiday with some real food. So we’re here to give you some inspiration on healthy-ish Halloween snacks that won’t drop you into a sugar coma. We’re getting crafty this year.

1. Pretzel And Cheese Broomsticks

Who doesn’t love arts and crafts, especially when it involves cheese? And since crafty food isn’t just for kids, your friends will probably get a kick out of these pretzel and cheese broomsticks as well. You can balance out all of the saltiness with a creamy dip or hummus. If there was ever a time to embrace string cheese, it’d be now.

2. Clementine Pumpkins

In the midst of all of the Halloween candy this year, be that person who makes clementine pumpkins. These are, hands down, the most adorable edible pumpkins we’ve ever seen. All you need is clementines and celery. Plus, it’s a fun way to trick people into eating fruits and vegetables. Use the celery stalk as the pumpkin stem and the celery leaves for a more convincing pumpkin argument.

3. Spider Pizzas

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Little pizzas are perfect for any dinner party, but in the spirit of Halloween, it seems appropriate to make spiders out of olives and arrange them on top. For this recipe, you’ll only need four ingredients: English muffins, black olives, tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. The yield of mini pizzas from this recipe is pretty hefty, so make sure you have a hungry audience.

4. Apple And Peanut Butter Teeth

In the spirit of funky-looking teeth, make these peanut butter and apple monster teeth. You can use any kind of apples and any kind of nut butter. You’ll want to have pumpkin or sunflower seeds on hand for the teeth. For a gory element, add some jam to create a bloody effect.

5. Candy Corn Yogurt Pops

Instead of actual candy corn, try these yogurt pops with vanilla yogurt, orange juice and pineapple juice. You’ll need popsicle molds and about 30 minutes of freezer time. Of course, nothing comes close to the sugary stuff, but these candy corn yogurt pops definitely have the orange, yellow and white aesthetic down.

6. Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

We’re into stuffed vegetables, and this Halloween is no exception. These jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers are ideal for any kind of October dinner party. Just set aside about 40 minutes of cooking time for these babies. The recipe calls for ground beef, but you can use any kind of plant-based meat substitute or hearty vegetable instead. Use orange bell peppers for the full pumpkin effect.

7. Avocado Zombie Bars

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Since green is naturally a festive Halloween color, we’re into these vegan avocado bars. You need Medjool dates, raw almonds, cocoa powder, coconut oil, avocados and agave nectar. For the best results, you should use a food processor, but a blender will also work. Packed with all of the good fats, these bars will fit right in with your Halloween decor.

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