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25 Spooky and Easy Halloween Treats

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September 20, 2023 By Lisa Sharp 23 Comments

Explore a delightful array of easy-to-make Halloween treats, both savory and sweet, crafted with all-natural ingredients. Get ready to indulge in the magic of a healthier Halloween!

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Halloween will be here before we know it! As a kid with a major sweet tooth, that loved to play dress-up, I always loved Halloween. 

Natural Halloween Treats

My brother and I, many years ago. Weren’t we cute?!

Let’s be honest, I still have a sweet tooth and I still enjoy playing dress-up! One thing that has changed after all of these years is I’m better at listening to my mom and I make better food choices. She tried to get us to stick to healthier treats before it was cool. But let’s be honest, what kid is really thinking about those kinds of things?

Now I generally try to stick to more natural ingredients. But Halloween is a time we all want treats and these easy Halloween treats use natural ingredients and no-dyes. And you can still enjoy the candy just maybe a little less of that and more of these treats.

And if you are looking for natural Halloween candy that is free of dyes, artificial flavors, or even organic, check out the Natural Candy Store. It’s my favorite place to buy candy. They also have a great selection of allergy-friendly candy. 

You can also make your own easy Halloween treats. Most are a bit more nutrient dense but they are still delicious and also a lot of fun!

Easy Halloween Treat Ideas

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These muffins have real bits of apple and are delicious. They'd make a great Halloween breakfast treat.

Photo Credit: thestressfreehalloween.com

Mummy Cookies

These white chocolate-covered Oreos are made to look like mummies and are simple to make and delicious!

Photo Credit: veggiedesserts.com

Green Witch Finger Cookies

Avoiding artificial dyes but want a spooky treat? These witch finger cookies are naturally dyed peanut butter cookies.

Photo Credit: www.findingzest.com

Bloodshot Halloween Drink for Kids

This Bloodshot Halloween Drink for Kids is a perfect option for those that want to still wow their kids without any guilt.

Fun and Easy Breadstick Bones

Most Halloween treats tend to be sweet but these bone breadsticks are a fun savory option.

Photo Credit: www.dessertfortwo.com

Caramel Popcorn Balls

These light popcorn balls are sweetened with brown rice syrup and maple syrup and are delicious!

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Zombie Fingers 

These Zombie Fingers Halloween party favors are no-bake Halloween treats that kids and adults alike will love. 

Photo Credit: www.texanerin.com

Monster Mouths 

These monster mouths are perfect healthy Halloween treats and just use fruit, strawberry jam, nut butter, and almonds/sunflower seeds. Naturally paleo, vegan, nut-free, grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.

Photo Credit: littlefamilyadventure.com

Halloween Veggie Platter

This fun veggie platter includes a spinach ranch dip that kids will love. It's a fun way to get kids to eat more veggies.

Photo Credit: brendid.com

Tangerine Pumpkins

Healthy and adorable Halloween snacks for kids made with tangerines and celery.

Photo Credit: www.amodernhomestead.com

5 Healthy Halloween Treats

Use a mason jar and a sharpie to add a little fun without adding any additional sugar to these fun healthy Halloween snacks!

Photo Credit: simply-well-balanced.com

Healthy Candy Corn Fruit Parfaits

These Candy Corn Fruit Parfaits are so easy to make and so yummy! The perfect guilt free Halloween treat.

Photo Credit: alittlepinchofperfect.com

Caramel Apple Slices

Make caramel apple slices to delight your Halloween crowd. They are easy to make, serve, and eat!

Photo Credit: takestwoeggs.com

Homemade Black Sesame Pop Tarts

These mummy homemade black sesame pop tarts are the perfect breakfast, dessert, snack for the Halloween season. These spooky pop tarts are amazingly buttery, flakey, nutty, and sweet.

Photo Credit: myhappybakes.com

Black Cat Cookies

These Black Cat Cookies are spooky sugar cookies flavored with black cocoa powder! They use zero food coloring and are perfect for Halloween!

Photo Credit: simplelivingrecipes.com

Strawberry and Chocolate Fudge mice

These Spooky Chocolate Cookies with sprinkles, chocolate chips and candy eyes are the perfect Halloween treat!

Photo Credit: artofnaturalliving.com

Meringue Ghost Cookies

Halloween is a holiday made for fun! Make something cute like these Meringue Ghost Cookies–just 5 ingredients–before time gets away!

Photo Credit: tikkido.com

Fruit Bat Skewers

Healthy Halloween snacks can be fun and delicious, too! Just check out these adorable Halloween bat fruit skewers.

Photo Credit: www.saltysidedish.com

Strawberry Ghosts

Strawberry ghosts are a fun and easy Halloween treat made with fresh strawberries dipped in white chocolate and decorated with chocolate chips for eyes and a mouth. They're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

Photo Credit: mykidslickthebowl.com

Coconut Boonanas

These banana ghosts or boo- nanas are so easy to make, adorable to look at and fun to eat!

Photo Credit: mykidslickthebowl.com

Spider Web Pretzels

Spider web pretzels with raisins as flys are a fun cooking project for Halloween. Kids and adults will love them

Photo Credit: www.kitchenathoskins.com

Vegan Chocolate Mice

Chocolate Mice are made using wholesome good-for-you ingredients and are fun to make with kids. There is no baking involved; they make an adorable Halloween treat and are shockingly easy to make. They taste as good as they look!

Photo Credit: www.primaverakitchen.com

2-Ingredient Ghost Chocolate Cups

Easy 2-ingredient Ghost Chocolate Cups are the perfect, fun Halloween treat that is done in less than 15 minutes. Your kids can even help you to make them!

Photo Credit: bestservedvegan.com

Vegan Butterfingers

Craving a chocolaty, decadent candy bar, but don't want all of the added sugar? Try this homemade vegan Butterfingers recipe that will satisfy your cravings but only has 7 ingredients and is so much healthier than store-bought candy!

Photo Credit: kidscraftroom.com

SPIDER PIZZA

These Halloween Spider Pizzas are super simple to make and will add some creepy fun to your celebrations!

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Comments

  1. Bren says

    October 2, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Great list of Halloween snacks! Thanks for sharing my Halloween cupcakes and tangerine oranges.

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 2, 2015 at 10:02 am

      You’re welcome! Those cupcakes are just amazing.

      Reply
  2. Laura Adney says

    October 2, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I love Annie’s brand but have never tried any of their candy. These definitely are the most appealing choice for me!
    xo, Laura

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 2, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Their fruit snacks are quite good and such better ingredients than many brands.

      Reply
  3. Tianna says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:47 am

    ahhh so many awesome picks! Love those brain cupcakes!! love your minnie mouse outfit!! Thanks for sharing some more natural candy options ? have an awesome weekend!

    stop by and chat with me 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 3, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Aren’t they so cute! I love them. Thanks, it was such an easy costume. 🙂

      You’re welcome. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maureen says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Great ideas! The treats look so yummy too— not like “healthy” treats!

    Now that my kids are older they would really love these treats. I’m going to try some this year!

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 3, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Trying new treats is always fun. 🙂 There are some great options out there now.

      Reply
  5. Jul's says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I love, love the crochet ears! You are the cutest Minnie Mouse! Adorable pics of your retro Halloween. Can you come over to my house and help me with this year’s costume? I always took my boys trick or treating and dressed up with them..so much fun to join in.

    Thanks for all these alternative and healthy Halloween snacks…a few new ones for me!

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 3, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Aw, thanks! It was a last minute idea, I had a red polka dot dress and I love Disney so seemed like the perfect idea.

      Reply
  6. GiGi Eats says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    OKAY THOSE TANGERINE pumpkins are the best thing I have ever seen!

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 3, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Aren’t they cute?! And such a fun healthy option.

      Reply
  7. Susan York Meyers says

    October 2, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    wonderful ideas ~they look tasty.

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 3, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      I want to eat it all. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Angie Scheie says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    Love this! Only in the last few years have I really understood how many bad ingredients are in the foods we eat. This is such a great post to show other alternatives during this season.

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 3, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      The options really continue to grow as we learn more about the artificial ingredients. I’ve found the natural stuff is often far better in taste and quality than the conventional stuff. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Deanna says

    October 3, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I love that picture of you and Chris. Ha! You had fallen asleep in the car and then were a little giddy with excitement.

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 3, 2015 at 11:59 am

      I remember that Halloween. I remember being very excited to be a clown and really loving the wig.

      Reply
  10. Laurie Duncan says

    October 4, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Cute costume! Love those ears! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 5, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kate says

    August 24, 2018 at 7:19 am

    So many wonderful spooooky ideas here! Thanks for including my green witch finger cookies 🙂

    Reply
  12. Camilla Hawkins says

    October 18, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    Loving all these healthy Halloween treats, makes a nice change! Thanks for linking to my smoothie bowl:-)

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 18, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      Glad you liked the post! Your recipe looks amazing!

      Reply

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