{"id":8276,"date":"2023-09-30T15:26:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/?p=8276"},"modified":"2024-08-06T07:27:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T12:27:29","slug":"healthy-halloween-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/healthy-halloween-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Halloween Treats for You and the Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are some super cute and healthy Halloween treats to make with the kids. PLUS some low-carb Halloween ideas that will help you stay on track too!
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Be sure to make these early in the day so you and the kids can fill up on healthy treats before trick-or-treating.<\/p>\n

Healthy Halloween Treats for the Kids<\/h2>\n

Your kids will love these healthy Halloween treats made from apples, oranges, and bananas.<\/em><\/p>\n

Apple Monsters<\/h3>\n

\"Instead<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/b>
\nGranny Smith apples
\nPeanut butter
\nStrawberry slices
\nSunflower seeds
\nCandy eyes<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Quarter and core the apples. Cut a wedge for a mouth out on the skin side.<\/li>\n
  2. Press sunflower seeds on the upper edge of the wedge cut out for teeth.<\/li>\n
  3. Use a butter knife to dab some peanut butter inside the lower edge of the wedge cut out. Press a thin strawberry slice on top of the peanut butter for the tongue.<\/li>\n
  4. Dab a little peanut butter on the backs of the candy eyes and press above the wedge mouth to complete the face.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    No-carve Pumpkins<\/h3>\n

    For most parents, Halloween is a hectic night. So these little cuties are just the no-muss thing to create a festive healthy Halloween treat platter.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Ingredients:<\/b>
    \nClementines or tangerines
    \nCilantro leaves (optional)<\/p>\n

    Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. With a Sharpie pen, draw cute pumpkin faces on the skin and arrange on a plate.<\/li>\n
    2. Place cilantro leaves on top as pumpkin ‘leaves.’<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tangerine Pumpkins<\/h3>\n

      A pre-peeled orange can encourage little ones to grab them for healthy Halloween treats before grabbing for candy.<\/em><\/p>\n

      \"Peel
      \nIngredients:<\/b>
      \nOranges
      \nCelery or zucchini sticks<\/p>\n

      Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. On unpeeled oranges, use a paring knife to cut little triangle eyes, noses, and mouths into oranges. Arrange on a platter.<\/li>\n
      2. Peel several oranges and arrange on a platter. Insert celery or zucchini stick in the center to make a stem for each orange.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Banana Ghosties<\/h3>\n

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        \nIngredients:<\/b>
        \nRipe bananas
        \n6 chocolate chips per banana<\/p>\n

        Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Peel bananas and cut them in half. You may need to level the cut a little so the banana can stand upright if you are displaying them on a fruit tray.<\/li>\n
        2. Press two chips on the banana’s ‘face’ for eyes, one chip in for a mouth. Arrange on a plate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Low-Carb Healthy Halloween Treats for Everyone!<\/h2>\n

          Devilish Eggs<\/h3>\n

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          \nIngredients:<\/b>
          \nPremade Hard Boiled Eggs
          \nMayonnaise
          \nYellow Mustard
          \nDijon Mustard
          \nPaprika
          \nSalt
          \nA few olives
          \nA few slivers of red bell pepper<\/p>\n

          Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Slice boiled eggs in half long ways, scoop out egg yolk with a spoon and set aside.<\/li>\n
          2. Mix egg yolks in a bowl with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and paprika. Mix until you get a smooth and creamy texture.<\/li>\n
          3. Fill egg shells with egg yolk mixture.<\/li>\n
          4. Slice the olives to make little square eyes and triangle eyebrows. Slice slivers of red bell pepper to make devil horns.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Pumpkin Deviled Eggs<\/h3>\n

            \"Pumpkin<\/a>
            \nIngredients:<\/b>
            \nPremade Hard Boiled Eggs
            \nMayonnaise
            \nYellow Mustard
            \nDijon Mustard
            \nPaprika
            \nSalt
            \nFresh Parsley<\/p>\n

            Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Slice boiled eggs in half long ways, scoop out egg yolk with a spoon and set aside.<\/li>\n
            2. Mix egg yolks in a bowl with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and paprika. Mix until you get a smooth and creamy texture.<\/li>\n
            3. Spoon the filling into a frosting bag with a basket weave tip. Fill egg shells with egg yolk mixture.<\/li>\n
            4. Snip a \u00bd inch parsley stem for each egg half and stick them into the top of each pumpkin deviled egg.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Spicy Stuffed Pumpkin<\/h3>\n

              \"Try
              \nIngredients:<\/b>
              \n              Fajita Chicken Strips<\/a>
              \n              Fiesta Vegetable Blend<\/a>
              \nOrange Bell Pepper (pick one with a good stem)
              \nSalsa
              \nTaco Seasoning
              \n              Mozzarella String Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n

              Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Heat Fajita Chicken and Fiesta blend (available here)<\/a> in the microwave until cooked through.<\/li>\n
              2. Cut a layer off the top of the bell pepper, leaving the stem intact. Remove the extra insides of the bell pepper with a spoon or fork.<\/li>\n
              3. Cut triangle shapes to form a face on the pepper (optional).<\/li>\n
              4. Combine the chicken and fiesta blend in a bowl. Add taco seasoning and salsa to taste. Stir until mixed well.<\/li>\n
              5. Stuff the pepper with the chicken mixture and top string cheese. Place the top of the pepper back on and enjoy your little pumpkin!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Candy Corn Veggie Tray<\/h3>\n

                \"Personal<\/a>
                \nIngredients:<\/b>
                \nCarrot Sticks
                \nCauliflower
                \nYellow Bell Pepper<\/p>\n

                Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Arrange the vegetables in the shape of a candy corn for an extra Halloween touch.<\/li>\n
                2. Serve with ranch dressing in a bowl and kids will surely be tempted by your treat!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Latte<\/h3>\n

                  There’s no need to consume 49 grams of sugar when you want a pumpkin spice latte.<\/p>\n

                  \"Low-carb<\/p>\n

                  Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Latte<\/h2>\n

                  Ingredients:<\/b>
                  \n1 Mug of cup of hot coffee
                  \n2-4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
                  \nPumpkin pie spice
                  \nNon-caloric sweetener<\/p>\n

                  Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Brew your coffee, pour it into your favorite mug or cup to measure the quantity you’ll need.<\/li>\n
                  2. Pour the hot coffee into a blender. Add the butter and blend on high for 10-15 seconds until the coffee becomes light and frothy.<\/li>\n
                  3. Add pumpkin pie spice and non-caloric sweetener to taste. Pulse the blender 1 second to mix it in.<\/li>\n
                  4. Pour into your mug and find a cozy spot to enjoy your low-carb pumpkin spice latte!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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