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As Halloween approaches, many moms are gearing up for the sugar rush that often comes with this festive season. But what if we could balance the treats with a bit of fun, healthy foods instead? Here are 8 easy and healthy Halloween snacks for preschoolers that will make your giggle with excitement and make you feel good about what they're eating.
1. Spooky Apple Bites
These apple bites are easy to make and fun to eat! Simply slice an apple, smear one side with peanut butter or a nut-free alternative, and press in some slivered almonds or sunflower seeds as “teeth.” You can use a tiny piece of strawberry or raspberry for a “tongue” to make them extra spooky!
2. Pumpkin-Style Cheese and Crackers
Cut some cheddar cheese into pumpkin shapes using a small pumpkin cookie cutter, then pair them with whole grain crackers. If you’re feeling extra creative, use a small piece of olive or a pretzel stick as the pumpkin stem!
3. Mummy Wraps
Make a healthy version of pigs in a blanket by wrapping mini chicken sausages or turkey dogs with strips of whole wheat tortilla or crescent roll dough. Bake until golden brown, and then use tiny dots of mustard or ketchup for mummy “eyes.”
4. Ghost Bananas
These adorable ghost bananas are as easy as 1-2-3. Simply peel a banana, cut it in half, and stick two mini chocolate chips or raisins on the upper half for eyes. For a fun twist, you can even dip them in yogurt and freeze them for a cool treat.
5. Witch’s Broomsticks
Create mini broomsticks by inserting a pretzel stick into the top of a small slice of cheese stick, and then fray the cheese at the bottom to resemble broom bristles. A quick and savory snack that little witches and wizards will love!
6. Monster Mouths
Slice a green apple into wedges, and layer with a bit of peanut butter or cream cheese. Add a few mini marshmallows between two wedges to create “monster teeth” and press together. These monster mouths are as delicious as they are spooky!
7. Jack-o’-Lantern Mandarin Cups
Take the easy route with this one! Simply draw jack-o’-lantern faces on small mandarin orange cups using a black marker. These make for a sweet, mess-free snack that’s perfect for lunch boxes too.
8. Veggie Skeleton Platter
Get creative with your veggie tray by arranging carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and cherry tomatoes into the shape of a skeleton. Use a small bowl of hummus or guacamole for the “head,” add some sliced black olives for eyes and let your preschoolers dig in!
Tro Top it All Off...
Make sure your table is set for Spooky Season with a Halloween Coloring Tablecloth! Every time your kiddo sits at the table for their fun Halloween snack, they can also be creative by coloring their snack table. This is an extra layer of added fun that will make memories and make snack time that much more exciting and creative!
As moms, we know that Halloween is all about fun and enjoying the magic of the season. By offering these healthier, fun alternatives, we can ensure that our kiddos have just as much fun without all the sugar. Plus, they’re so cute and tasty that even the adults might want to sneak a bite!
Let’s embrace this spooky season while keeping it wholesome and nourishing for our little goblins and ghouls. Happy Halloween, mamas!