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Healthy Halloween Treat Recipes

31 Treats For the Ultimate Healthy Halloween

Oct 26 2018

The never-ending deluge of Halloween junk food can make it hard to stick to any healthy-eating resolutions. Thankfully, there are fun ways to say no to the candy bowl while still feeling like you're indulging. Read on for 30 healthy smoothies, sweets, shakes, snacks, and other treats that'll make your Halloween happy and healthy!

— Additional reporting by Jenny Sugar

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1. Vegan Almond Joy

At just 86 calories per Almond Joy, all you need are five common ingredients and a food processor, and boom — you're instantly a (healthy) candy-making genius.

Get the recipe: vegan Almond Joy

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2. Vegan Samoas

Chocolate, caramel, and coconut come together to make these scrumptious vegan Samoas that may taste even better than the originals.

Get the recipe: vegan Samoas

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3. Pumpkin-Carrot Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

No one at your Halloween party will believe that these knockout pumpkin bars are actually good for you.

Get the recipe: pumpkin-carrot bars with cream cheese frosting

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4. Vegan Snickers

Enjoy a healthy spin on the salty and sweet taste of Snickers by taking a bite out of this vegan version.

Get the recipe: vegan Snickers

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5. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffines

For breakfast or a filling snack, chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are sure to be a hit.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin muffins

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6. Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

For a treat that's something in between a brownie and a peanut butter cup, try snacking on these brownie bites that your vegan friends can enjoy, too.

Get the recipe: peanut butter brownie bites

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7. Cheesy Bat Bites

These bat bites are more cute than scary, but no matter what your guests' reaction, they'll love digging into this cheesy starter.

Get the recipe: cheesy bat bites

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8. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Crispy, rich, and decadent, these chocolate peanut butter balls are the perfect after-dinner treat.

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate peanut butter balls

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9. Candy Corn

Traditional candy corn can be full of preservatives and artificial sweeteners. However, this homemade vegan candy corn is a festive alternative.

Get the recipe: vegan candy corn

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10. Vegan Thin Mints

These flaky, chocolate Thin Mint cookies are a crowd-pleaser that even the pickiest Halloween party guests will love.

Get the recipe: vegan Thin Mints

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11. Almond Butter Cups

Mix up your nut butters and whip up a batch of these almond butter cups instead of the classic peanut butter version.

Get the recipe: almond butter cups

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12. Pumpkin Caipirinha

Using Autumn ingredients like ginger, nutmeg, and antioxidant-rich pumpkin, this pumpkin caipirinha cocktail is definitely a treat to get you in a festive Halloween mood. Best of all, it's not weighed down with sugary juices or refined sugars; since pumpkin is naturally sweet on its own, the drink only needs a touch of agave nectar to round it out.

Get the recipe: pumpkin caipirinha cocktail

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13. Peanut Butter Patties

These peanut butter patties have a similar taste to Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but without the preservatives. They are also animal-product-free for you and your vegan friends.

Get the recipe: peanut butter patties

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14. Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

Make a healthier version of a party favourite with this recipe for Rice Krispies treats. Skip the marshmallows and use peanut butter to keep your treats sticking together.

Get the recipe: Rice Krispies treats

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15. Banana Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

This smoothie's got a little bit of everything: creamy banana, sweet strawberries, satisfying peanut butter, and a hint of chocolate flavour.

Get the recipe: banana chocolate smoothie

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16. Beady Edible Eyes

This spooky twist on crudite is a cinch to make and easy for guests to pick up. Bonus: all you need are three ingredients.

Get the recipe: beady edible eyes

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17. Mint Chip Truffles

Peppermint Cream- and Junior Mint-lovers will flip for these mint chip truffles. Sweet and refreshing like the classic you're craving, this Paleo-friendly treat clocks in at less than 70 calories per serving.

Get the recipe: tasty mint chip truffles

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18. Raw Vegan Brownies

If you simply love anything and everything chocolate and often reach for classics like a Hershey's bar, then try these healthier raw vegan brownies for your new go-to no-bake chocolate fix.

Get the recipe: raw vegan brownies

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19. Jack-o'-Lantern Hummus Plate

Keep it simple yet festive with this Halloween-inspired hummus plate. Spread a 450-gram container of roasted red pepper hummus on a salad plate. Use canned black beans (rinsed and dried with a paper towel) to make a jack-o'-lantern face and a pretzel stick for the stem. Place the plate on a dinner plate and serve with chips, crackers, veg, or toasted pitas.

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20. Mint Chocolate Smoothie

Mint and chocolate are a classic combination, but that doesn't mean you should eat an endless supply of Peppermint Patties. This vegan mint chocolate chip shake uses fresh mint and raw cacao nibs to satisfy your cravings.

Get the recipe: vegan mint chocolate chip smoothie

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21. Cuke Monsters

If there are going to be kids at your Halloween party, here's a snack for them. You can either make these ahead of time or as an activity at the party — either way, any little ghoul will love these healthy monsters.

Get the recipe: cucumber monster treats

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22. Chocolate Almond Protein Bars

These protein bars are so good, you'll think they're dessert. At 166 calories and 13 grams of protein, however, they make a great post-workout snack when you're craving something sweet.

Get the recipe: chocolate almond protein bars

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23. Vegan Chocolate Shake

A chocolate shake that's good for you? After you see all the wholesome ingredients that go into this vegan chocolate shake, you'll feel good (and rightfully so) about making this for dessert.

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate shake

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24. Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bakes

You get three amazing layers — chocolate kripsies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate chip on the top. At just over 100 calories, each bite offers 3.2 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter no-bake bars

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25. Chocolate Banana Cashew Smoothie

Craving something chocolaty, but don't want to dig into your Halloween candy stash? This chocolaty smoothie should do the trick.

Get the recipe: chocolate banana cashew smoothie

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26. Cheese Pumpkins

Although these cheese pumpkins look like they're made of marzipan, they're actually a savoury treat. Using cold-packed cheddar cheese (the soft kind in a container) makes it easy to roll these little pumpkins — and it's a healthy treat, since one tablespoon of cheese is only 35 calories.

Get the recipe: cheese pumpkins

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27. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge

If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge — shhh, it's made with lentils!

Get the recipe: cookie dough freezer fudge

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28. Vegan Chocolate-Covered Banana Almond Butter Bites

Treat yourself to almond butter surrounded by slices of banana and covered in dark chocolate, and enjoy three of these crave-worthy frozen bites for 147 calories.

Get the recipe: frozen banana bites

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29. Veg Fingers Dip

Veg never looked so creepy. Whip up some veg dip using Greek yoghurt, fresh dill, garlic, and lemon juice, and pour it into a bowl. Peel the carrots and wash the green beans. Using a dab of hummus for glue, stick a sliced almond on each end to look like a fingernail, and serve with a side of veg.

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30. Banana Ghost Pops

Scare away your sugar cravings with our new favourite Halloween treat: banana ghost pops. Coated in coconut, this variation of a classic frozen banana will satisfy your taste buds and add some potassium to snack time. Watch this video to learn how to make your own ghostly treats.

Get the recipe: banana ghost pops

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31. Vegan Peppermint Patties

These homemade treats are the perfect marriage between chocolate and mint, and taste better than the original because of the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth cashew filling.

Get the recipe: dairy-Free Peppermint Patties

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