Halloween is usually a time when kids shove their faces with candy and so much sugar that they may go crazy and then have a sugar crash. At least, that’s how I remember it! But, with this new generation, the one we are raising; I’m hoping we don’t give into this craze. I’m opting for healthy Halloween treats for my girls!
Healthy homemade Halloween treats can still be fun for kids, even if they don’t contain 25 grams of sugar in every bite.
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Take a look at all of these fun and healthy Halloween treats. Towards the end there are vegan copycats of ‘regular’ candy bars, and even a special recipe for us moms who love coffee! (That would be me, and probably you, too.)
Originally Published: August 13th, 2018
Fruit & Veggie Based Treats
If you’re looking for vegan Halloween treats for your kids, and you have little ones, then chances are you’re looking for healthier treats and everyone knows that fruits and veggies are good for them!
Check out the fruit and veggies based treats below, and then we’ll get to more fun and vegan treats for this spooky holiday!
I couldn't not start off this vegan (and healthy-ish) round up article of Halloween treats without first sharing this watermelon fruit salad Jack-O-Lantern!
Photo Credit: stresslessbehealthy.comThese clementine pumpkins are so cute, and super easy to make with just two ingredients. Can you guess what they are? I'll give you a hint, a fruit and a veggie; you can't get much healthier than that. Head over to this Halloween Clementine Pumpkins Recipe to check out the full post on these healthy Halloween Treats.
Photo Credit: thriftyjinxy.com These adorable little jack-o-lanterns are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party! Or, as a cute healthy Halloween treat anytime during the day on Halloween. This treat also provides anti-oxidents and vitamin C.
Photo Credit: healthyslowcooking.comThe awesomeness of this healthy Halloween treat may be missed by toddlers and kids under 10, but they'll still love it and so will you! If you have older kids, or know anyone obsessed with Harry Potter (like I do), then you'll want to share this with them, as well. Find the recipe over at healthyslowcooking.com.
Photo Credit: stresslessbehealthy.comFor your little ones who get frightened by the simplest of things, this banana ghost or mummy may be more their speed! Check out the full post about this cute and healthy Halloween treat by clicking the title above.
Photo Credit: tikkido.comAnother adorable and healthy Halloween treat, check out these Fruit Bat Skewers. You may just want to help little ones with these and put the fruit in a bowl, but for older kids leave them on and let them eat them as is!
Photo Credit: stresslessbehealthy.comOr, be a little more creative and make Silly apple monsters! My 5 year old said they look like frogs, and they kind of do, it may be the teeth that helps them look more like monsters. Find out how to make them at by clicking on the photo!
This Halloween punch is perfect for kids as it's made with wholesome fruit, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sparkling water, and maple syrup! Add some dry ice for some spooky fun and get the full recipe by clicking on the button!
Photo Credit: stresslessbehealthy.comThese fruit filled, simple popsicles are perfect for kids, babies, adults, anyone really! Using simple ingredients and something that kids can help make, it's really a no-brainer to try these out! Grab the recipe at stresslessbehealthy.com (that's the site you're on now!)
This easy homemade pumpkin hummus is loaded with savory autumn flavors with a spicy kick! Depending on your kids tolerance for spiciness, you may need to decrease the amount of spices you add in. I know one of my kids loves spicy foods and outright adds hot sauce on anything, but another can barely handle a pinch of paprika.
Get your kids to eat their veggies this Halloween with these fun roasted Halloween vegetables! Just be sure to sub out the honey for maple syrup or something similar to be 100% vegan.
Photo Credit: fabfood4all.co.uk Are your kids huge fans of smoothie bowls, like my girls are? Smoothie bowls are a great way to get tons of nutrients into your kids without them even realizing it. This Halloween smoothie bowl is no exception! Go check out what’s in it at fabfood4all.co.uk, and try it out yourself!
Photo Credit: healthyslowcooking.com These adorable little monster biscuits are healthy and, though using a purple vegetable as the most distinct ingredient, don’t taste like beets. Honestly, if they did contain beets I wouldn’t have included them in this list; you can only go so far with trying to turn holiday treats healthy. Head over to healthyslowcooking.com for the full recipe.
Photo Credit: stresslessbehealthy.comYour kids will love helping you make these vegan Halloween sugar cookies with you and decorate them in their own unique way!
Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.comThese zombie fingers are a must-have for any kids who are obsessed with zombies, my 5 year old daughter included! They'll be eating these zombie fingers like zombies eat brains. Find out the delicious ingredients needed for these fingers at recipesfromapantry.com.
These cute little Homemade Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights is a copycat pumpkin cookie that's healthier, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Click the button below for the FULL recipe to enjoy!
These mummy cookies have no dye in them, just uses a special cocoa powder to get their black color! They can be gluten-free, or use whole wheat or all purpose flour, whatever you have on hand is fine! Be sure to use vegan candy eyes!
Halloween Spiders! Not really cookies, but they would be a great Halloween snack to eat before trick-or-treating with having the base of the recipe peanut butter, which is full of protein!
These vegan chocolate cupcakes with blackberry coulis filling and Swiss buttercream frosting topped with chocolate skulls are perfect for Halloween. Spooky and delicious!
These Hocus pocus halloween pretzels are perfect for kids (or adults) obsessed with Hocus Pocus (like my 4 year old is)! They're dipped in dark chocolate and covered in purple and silver icing sugar for a fancy Halloween treat.
And now for what you may have been waiting for; Halloween candy & treat copycats! But homemade and made with real ingredients, with names you can pronounce, unlike store-bought candy! They’re also dairy free, egg-free, and some are very allergy friendly.
These easy vegan peanut butter cups are just like the original peanut butter cups that we love so much! But, with real ingredients and without the dairy!
These Healthy Halloween Dirt Cups are perfect for a Halloween party! Filled with layers of coconut milk mousse and crushed sandwich cookies, this lightened-up spooky treat is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Just be sure to use vegan gummy worms or omit!
Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.comThis healthy Halloween treat, aka a healthy veganized candy bar, can be found over at strengthandsunshine.com and tastes just like a mounds bar! Plus, it's needs less ingredients than the vegan Twix bar. So, try whichever one you prefer, or both!
These sweet little Vegan Snickers Bites are ridiculously easy to make and involve no baking and barely any labor. Go ahead an MAKE THESE if you're craving Snickers, but know how bad the store bought candy is for you.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats! These Rice Krispy treat copycats are crisp, soft, & chewy, as well as easy to make, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, & allergy-free bars are made without marshmallows! Find out how to make this magical treat by clicking the button to get the recipe!
Luckily, your kids won't have to miss out on Halloween dirt cups this year! These are just as easy to make as 'normal' ones and uses rich and creamy chocolate pudding, homemade chocolate cookie crumbs, and banana ghosts, like in the recipe in the fruit & veggie section. Just don't include the gummy worms unless you can find some without gelatin and know the dyes are vegan.
If you’re anything like me, then you probably completely forget about dinner on Halloween night (it happens every year). But, with the meals below, you won’t want to forget! Go check them out now and surprise your kids with them, whether it’s an early dinner before trick-or-treating, or a late one afterwards!
Chili Mac Halloween Stuffed Peppers combine two favorite comfort foods for a super fun dinner before a night of trick or treating. There are recommended vegan recipes for the insides of these peppers, however, to save a ton of time, feel free use this 2 ingredient (+ spices) chili and this 2 ingredient vegan mac & cheese.
These adorable spider bagel bites would be a quick and fun Halloween dinner(?) idea for right before or right after trick-or-treating. The perfect low effort meal we all need on this spooky night!
Unfortunately Candy Corn is not vegan. Even if you’re able to find some without dairy or egg-whites, chances are it’ll still have gelatin in it, and gelatin is most definitely NOT vegan. That’s why I created the candy corn popsicles (seen above) for my kids for Halloween, so they can still have the fun of candy corn, without gelatin, even if it’s not the same, it’s something! But, you can find other Halloween Candy that’s store bought! Take a look here for all your store bought vegan candy needs!
What should I not include on my Halloween snack tray?
This depends on your own preference. For smaller kids, don’t include any food that’s a choking hazard, like nuts or seeds. If this is your first Halloween snack tray that you’re making vegan, be sure to check the snacks and don’t include any with: gelatin, dairy, eggs, or any derivative of those, also no meat, seafood, etc. It’s best to stick to fresh fruits, veggies, and other fun treats that you can find above!
What is the best food to eat on Halloween?
The best food to eat on Halloween is something that is filling, quick and easy to make, and kid-friendly. So, pretty much anything above!
What kind of food do you have at a kids Halloween party?
You’ll want to have fresh fruits and veggies – if you can turn them into a special treat, like the many examples above, then awesome! Also, anything in the shape of Halloween icons or Halloween themed treats. Homemade, healthier, candy would also be great!
What do vegans do for Halloween?
Honestly, we do the same thing as everyone else! We still go trick-or-treating and hold Halloween parties – the only difference is what we eat…and there are plenty of options for fun Halloween treats to give our kids in exchange for the processed stuff they may gather during trick-or-treating. And there are always people in our lives who would love the free candy we pick up for them that night.
Be sure to also check out these other Vegan Halloween Treats!
Love these delicious, healthy and fun Halloween recipes:-)
What an awesome round up, I feel all inspired to get creating for this Halloween already!