Halloween can turn an otherwise healthy person into a black hole for sweets. Unless youāre actually an android (and not just dressed as one), itās almost impossible to resist a second bite of something sugary and sweet. So if you canāt beat temptation, try to manipulate it. These delicious, healthy snacks are quick and easy solutions for a weekend gathering, and best of all, you donāt have to feel bad about grabbing another bite.
Decorative squash < edible squash. Get your squash, and blitz it in a food processor or blender with oil, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice as you would with hummus. Scoop it up with carrots or celery or pita chips for a quick appetizer thatās completely appropriate for a Halloween party.
When it comes to dippable snacks, pretzels are a healthier option, especially if theyāre made with whole wheat. Top them with sesame and poppy seeds for a savory fall snack, or dip them into that smoky squash dip.
Instead of candy-covered cookies, go for one of these. Then go for another. Itās okayātheyāre made with wholesome nuts, oats, and dried fruit.
Your guests may not know what theyāre going to get in this healthy box of āchocolates.ā Truffles. Thatās right, truffles. The sweet kind. Instead of a heavy cream-based ganache, sub in nut butters and agave nectar to mimic the creaminess. Roll them in matcha powder, unsweetened coconut flakes, or seeds.
The caramel apple is a sticky situation. Itās hard to resist a glistening and sweet apple on a stick; itās even harder to replace. Try baking apple slices with sugar at 225Ā°Fāabout an hour and a half for apples like Braeburn and two hours for Granny Smith. Theyāll help knock out that big apple picking haul you carried home and are the smarter way to curb a chip craving, especially if youāre dipping them into a healthy vanilla yogurt dip.
While an over-the-top cheesy and salty mix wouldnāt be out of place, thereās plenty of ways to replicate the flavor without all of the calories. Toss seeds (think pumpkināsave those carving leftovers) and nuts in vegetable oil before baking. Adding some spice makes these a warming snack on cooler nights like Halloween. You could also easily pull this off with some curry chickpeas.
