9 Healthy Halloween Treats (KathyMaistersStartCookingBlog)
It was still summer when giant bags of Halloween candy started appearing on
store shelves. Then, the bakeries and cafes upped the ante, pushing the
fluorescent-orange-frosted cupcakes and cookies. You’re conflicted: the adult
in you hates Halloween hype, but the 10-year-old still salivates at the sight
of all that sweet stuff. The _good news_ is that you and your kids can enjoy
plenty of Halloween goodies without going into sugar shock. Here are some
ideas for Halloween treats with a healthy twist.
1. **Veggie madness: **Adam at Men in Aprons did a great job creating a
Haunted Forest Platter: its got broccoli “trees”, hard-boiled egg “ghosts” and
plenty of other creepy creatures made from vegetables.
2. **Easy, queasy appetizer:** For an eyeball-ish appetizer, follow
startcooking’s recipe for Deviled Eggs. They can be topped with either green
or black slided olive “irises”. Better Homes and Gardens took it one step
further in the photo below by adding asparagus eyebrows and using really great
shaped plates!
_Photo: Better Homes and Gardens
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3. **Forget the Candy:** We all love candy but there are so many Healthy
Trick or Treat Alternatives. Including:
Cereal bars
Snack packets of …
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