16 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids

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Aside from starting with the letter H, Halloween and health don't have much in common. The upcoming candy-filled holiday often results in your kids loading up on sugar, which isn't good for them or fun for you.

While it's difficult to encourage healthy eating on Halloween, it's not impossible–especially when better-for-you foods have a fun twist. Try these cute, spooky and downright tasty treats to get kids excited about eating healthy on Halloween.
Monster Teeth
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This cute idea uses only five ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Feel free to substitute red or golden apples, if you prefer, as well as your kids' favorite nut butter.
Boo-Nana Pops
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The versatile banana inspires more than a few of our favorite Halloween goodies. Here, the humble fruit is dunked, decorated and served on a stick.
Candy Corn Parfaits
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Try this Halloween-y twist on fruit-and-cream parfaits as a healthy treat for family movie night.
String Cheese Witch's Brooms
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Sure, cheese and crackers are easy enough, but why not take it to the next level for Halloween?
Cinnamon Sugar Bats
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Healthier than pre-packed cookies and chips, you can amp up the nutrition factor in this treat even more with whole wheat tortillas.
Spooky Spider Eggs
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A potluck favorite gets a Halloween twist, thanks to creative décor. Take these eggs to a party and watch them crawl away fast!
Fruity Ghosts and Pumpkins
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This seasonal lunch box surprise is just about as easy as it gets. Simply adorn bananas with mini chocolate chips and top clementines with celery sticks.
Tropical Candy Corn Pops
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Made with coconut milk and pureed fruit, these pretty pops are gluten-free and vegan. Even better, they'll beat the store-bought versions for sheer deliciousness.
Spiced Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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There's no reason to waste any of Mr. Jack-o-Lantern when it's this easy to turn seeds into an irresistibly nutritious treat.
Chocolate Graveyard
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You wouldn't guess there's tofu in this spooky, edible scene–and your kids don't need to know, either! The protein-packed ingredient mixes beautifully with dark chocolate to form a base for crushed cookies and other yummy goodies.
Spider Sandwiches
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Beyond peanut butter, this creepy-crawly sandwich idea works for turkey, ham and cheese and tuna salad, too. Try olives or raisins for the "eyes" with savory fillings.
Pumpkin Quesadillas
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Feel free to fill these kid-pleasing snacks with low fat or vegan cheese if preferred, as well as extra veggies and salsa.
Mummy Toast
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Consider this cheese-topped treat a healthier and more affordable alternative to Halloween night pizza delivery.
Ghost Fruit Kabobs
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Ready in no time, flat and easily portable, these marshmallow-adorned fruit kabobs are a sure-fire hit with kids.
Veggie Skeleton
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When was the last time a vegetable tray made you giggle?
Guacamole Witch
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Halloween's the perfect excuse to play with your food, and this spooky sculpture is almost too cute to eat!