I know I’m a little late to the party and totally lack originality, as I’m giving you practically the exact same menu I did last year… but you know me and my love of Halloween, right? If I could skip the whole thing altogether, I more than gladly would!
People dressed up in silly costumes, especially when they’re all grown-up, tend to make me feel extremely uneasy. Yes, even when they’re dressed up as princesses and fairies… So imagine when they choose to impersonate creepy characters such as dead people, zombies, vampires, monsters, crazy doctors, ax murderers, etc. BRRRRRRR! Sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. If I had my way, I would totally hide under a rock on Halloween day and just wait there for it to pass.
Every single thing about it just totally turns me off…
But, Iunderstand that some of you (as in most of you) normal people actually DO appreciate that special holiday, kids especially, and so I scoured the Net in search of some healthier treats and recipe options to put a bit of spooky fun in the kitchen for you guys that day. ‘Cuz you know, who says eating healthy has to be boring, right? Right. Even Halloween can be kept somewhat clean,with a little bit of imagination…
Hey, some of the recipes I found are so cool, I think Imay end up giving them a try them myself… just for the spooky fun of it!
Veggie Skeleton
How adorableis that little veggie skeleton guy? What kid wouldn’t want to eat THOSE veggies? Halloween or not, I know I would totally go for them!
The only question is… what body part to eat first?
- Veggie Skeleton by Feeding Frenzy– Get the recipe here
Black Olive Snake
I am totally in love with that little Black Olive Snake. It’s so darling, I don’t think I could even eat it.
Ha! Not all Halloween food has to be scary, I guess…
- Black Olive Snake by Cute Food For Kids– Get the recipe here
Caterpillar Grape Kabobs
Such a deliciousidea and fun project to do with the kids. I strongly suggest that you replace the vanilla frosting with cream cheese, though, and chocolate chips with raisins or currants, to keep those sweet little green caterpillars on the healthy side!
- Caterpillar Grape Kabobs by A Spotted Pony– Get the recipe here
Spooky Spider Snack
Coolest idea to decorate the table at your next Halloween party. Now I’m not sure I would ever eat this guy, because he totally gives me the creeps! Maybe if someone dismembered him for me, though… I’m sure I’d find many volunteers, were I actually at a Halloween party! (which I doubt will ever happen,but hey, you never know!)
- Spookie Spider Snack by Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons- Get the recipe here
SILLY APPLE BITES
So silly indeed, those apple slices! And so adorable. I would definitely grab one or two from that tray!
They even provide a recipe for the googly eyes, but I’m thinking that cheese and raisins or currents would make for a fab replacement and would be much faster to make!
Or you could also make someout of white and dark chocolate.
- Silly Apple Bites by Fork &Beans– Get the recipe here
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
HA! Here’s the one thing that I suddenly remember liking about Halloween back when I was a kid. While I was never big on carving the Jack-O-Lanterns, I’d always volunteer to roastthe seeds. They were one of my favorite things in the world to snack on (and since I’d been the one to roast them, I’d be entitled to eat more than theother members of the family!)
I don’t think that Halloween snacks get any healthierthan this…
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds by Simply Recipes– Get the recipe here
Blood Shot Deviled Egg Eyeballs
I think these would be absolutely perfect for a Halloween Pot-Luck. Although you wouldn’t find me anywhere near them, no matter how delicious they sound.
They look way too scary for me!
- Blood Shot Deviled Eggs Eyeballs by Cotter Crunch- Get the recipe here
Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs
And these would creep me out even more!! The spiders, they look so real! I can picturemischievous little boys scaring little girlsbyrunning after them, deviled eggs in hands… and little girls running around in circles, screaming their lungs out!
Of course in my mind, I’m one of those little girls…
- Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs by Better Recipes– Get the recipe here
Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers
What a brilliant idea for a special Halloween dinner with the kiddos! And they wouldn’t even scare me…
This one I’m definitely putting on the menu this year!
- Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppersby Every Day Jenny– Get the recipe here
Eyeball Pasta
If you wanted to spook the kids a bit more, I’m thinking that this pasta dishwould be a fantastic option. Just please, don’t invite me over for dinner that night… I’m not sure I could take it.
- Eyeball Pasta by Spend with Pennies– Get the recipe here
Sushi Balls – Halloween Style
If you’re gonna make these adorable sushi balls, though, please feel free to extend that invitation!
I’ll be like, RIGHT OVER!
- Sushi Balls – Halloween Style by Chopstick Chronicles– Get the recipe here
WITCHES BREW BREAKFAST PUDDING
This puddingis intended for breakfast, but I’m thinking it would also make for a great dessert. Way, way better than candy!
And it’s not even *that* scary (although those bugs…)
- Witches Brew Breakfast Pudding by Healthful Pursuit– Get the recipe here
Snack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups
Now here’s a fantastic idea to serve fruit in a much more fun and fashionable way!
At least now it has a bit of a fighting chance, next to all that candy!
- Snack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups by Seeded at the Table– Get the recipe here
Candy Corn Yogurt Pops
I never really got candy corn. I mean, I know it’s a classic and all, and a well beloved one at that, but it never did anything for me. Seriously: is this stuff supposed to be good?
Whoa! Wait! Hold the tomatoes!!!I think maybe I’m not a fanbecause I’m from the wrong part of the world and it’s not really part of our heritage here. Totally not my fault.
These yogurt pops, though, they look absolutely scrumptious!I really wouldn’t mind trying one…
- Candy Corn Yogurt Pop by Not Quite Susie– Get the recipe here
Puking Monster Melon
Last but not least, this is more of an inspiration than an actual recipe because sadly, the link to the original post appears to be private…
Strange, really because this picture is all over Pinterest. I’m guessing you’ve probably seen it before, but still; it’s just too brilliant not to be included here. Bring this to your next Halloween party, you can be certain that it’llbe a major conversation piece!
And then you can get away with the fact that you’re not wearing a costume. Oh, wait!YOU would probably be wearing one. I’d be the weirdo in the corner notwearing one…
- Puking Monster Melon – via Listolic
