Healthy Halloween Recipes for a Trick-or-Treating Pre-Party

By Recipes by Genevieve Ko
Before heading out for a night of costumes and candy, host a spooky soirée with these healthy Halloween snacks that you won't need to trick your kids into eating.
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Peeper Platter

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Comprised of fruit and candy, this semi-healthy platter will be a stunning display at any Halloween party. Need a project for the kids? Let them “glue” candy eyes onto fruit or marshmallows with frosting or nut butter.

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Spider Cheese Ball

Tara Donne
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Serve this delicious creepy-crawly with cut-up vegetables, crisp breads, or crackers.

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Pizza Ghost Crostini

Tara Donne
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Cut and refrigerate the mozzarella shapes the day before to save precious pre-party prep time.

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Haunted-House Hummus Sandwiches

Tara Donne
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Roasted-red-pepper hummus gives these eerie snacks a ghostly glow, but feel free to use regular if your little goblin prefers it.

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Turkey Meatball Eyeballs

Tara Donne
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Jeepers peepers! You can assemble these bright-eyed meatballs up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate until baking.

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Terror Toasts

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These fun produce-packed toasties are a healthy pre-trick-or-treating snack. Your kids will love the creepy faces on the open-faced Halloween treats!

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Green Witches' Brew

Tara Donne
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Don't let its spooky green hue fool you: This bewitching brew is filled with sweet melon and a hint of green tea. For a smoother sip, pour the drink through a fine-mesh sieve.

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Orange Chocolate Pudding Jack-o-Lanterns

Tara Donne
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A little ghost told us it's okay to skip steps 1 and 2 and use instant pudding if you're in a rush.

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Quick Spooky Snack

Kritsada
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Throw together some delicious munchies for a sweet and salty treat. In just 5 minutes you've got a festive snack mix the kids will love. The bowl will be empty before you can say, "Happy Halloween!"

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