Healthy Halloween Treats

Traditionally referred to as "Hallow's Eve", our American Halloween shifted the holiday's focus to costumes, horror movies, scares and a lot of sugary treats. It has become synonymous with candy/treats, and can create quite a challenge in combining health with the holiday celebrations! While there can certainly be balance in fun traditions and enjoying a treat, there can also be room for healthier habits.

The list below provides some ideas for healthier seasonal treats for this year. With a little bit of creativity and help from health-conscious food companies, it isn't too challenging to enjoy your treat and be healthy, too!

Packaged options to hand-out:

• Larabars
• KIND bars
• Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds
• Fruit Cups
• Mini raisin boxes            
• Chocolate-covered raisins
• Popcorn
• Single-serving boxes of cereal or granola
• 100% Juice boxes

Not-so-tricky fun recipes for the kitchen:

• Pumpkin Seed Brittle
• Banana Chocolate Chip Sandwiches
• Chocolate Crunch
• Frozen Boo-nana Pops
• Caramel Grapes
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Three Ways)
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

 What are some of your favorite fall treats?

Let us know what recipes you would want a healthier version of, and we'll try to help out with substitutions and suggestions!

Happy Halloween!