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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.