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Healthy (ish) Halloween Treats
Posted by: CENTURY 21 Northwest
Date: October 26, 2017
Posted by: CENTURY 21 Northwest
Date: October 26, 2017
It’s a simple fact that the highlight of Halloween for kids and parents alike is the excuse to eat a ton of Halloween treats. However, it’s difficult on your mind and and body to process so much sugar within the span of a few days. Now, nobody wants to the be the house that passes out apples, but there are healthy Halloween treats that are sure to fancy your sweet tooth without giving you instant cavities. Along with enjoyed Phoenix AZ haunted houses and scary movies, check out our top five that are easy to make at home and even easier to share with friends:
The first of the healthy Halloween treats we want to share with you is one that requires few ingredients but creates huge batches so you can share with the rest of the neighborhood. These peanut-butter mixed rice krispy treats are dipped in white chocolate with mini-chocolate chip eyes. They can be eaten by hand or placed on a stick to avoid getting sticky fingers! You can even wrap them up in treat bags so that you can hand them out on Halloween night without the fear of them smearing or being squashed. This spooky recipe can be found at this healthy dessert blog.
Due to the fact that Arizona continues to deliver 90-degree weather during the month of October, sometimes the best healthy Halloween treats are the frozen ones. Boo-Nana Pops are both healthier than most commercial candy products and are even simpler to make than the previous recipe. Simply melt down white chocolate, dip in slice of a banana, place two mini-chocolate chips for eyes, and place a popsicle stick in the middle. After a few hours, you will have adorable, frozen, ghostly bananas waiting for you to eat. These may not be ideal for handing out to trick-or-treaters, but they are great to keep around the house as a snack. You can find this guilt-free treat recipe at this SkinnyTaste blog post.
Everyone knows that pumpkin-flavored anything will be a fan-favorite during the months of Fall. These pumpkin-oat muffins with a healthier greek yogurt cream cheese frosting will satisfy your cravings for sweetness without a doubt. These muffins are also fun to decorate with seasonal cupcake liners and spider, skull, or bat shaped toppers. You can even make mini versions of them and package them up for trick-or-treaters, friends, or co-workers. With muffins like these, you’ll feel fuller even though you are eating less, which is much less likely to happen if someone were to place a full bowl of candy in front of yourself. The main recipe for the pumpkin-oat muffins can be found at Everyday Health’s blog.
If you’re a Phoenix AZ homeowner, then you’re already aware of how difficult it is to keep chocolate from melting, even during the fall. However, it’s hard to pass up an easy recipe like the one for chocolate dipped mummy and pumpkin pretzels. Just buy a large bag of pretzels, white melting wafers, orange candy melts, and candy eyeballs. By melting the chocolates and dipping the pretzels in, you’ll be able to create huge batches of healthy Halloween treats that are easy to package up and share with others. You can follow the straightforward recipe here on Culinary Envy. .
Let’s say that you’re not interested in making your own healthy Halloween treats, but still want to avoid the levels of sugar you’re taking in or handing out on Halloween night. Fortunately, that’s not an issue with the fact that many stores offer healthier alternatives for candy these days! You could purchase York Peppermint Patties, Brookside chocolate-covered fruit, dark chocolate M&M’s, or Annie’s bunny snack packs for a variety of sweetness. It should also be noted that candies like Tootsie Roll Minis are only 70 calories per three rolls, and there are plenty of other low-calorie and sugar candies like Mike & Ikes and UNREAL’s candy selection. Save yourself both the time and stomachache by picking up any of these candies at your local grocery stores.
So, as you can see, it’s a lot easier than you think to have or make your own healthy (ish) Halloween treats. Not only will this save you calories and cavities, but it’s also a fun excuse to get together with your friends and families to make them. And if you’re not into baking or crafting, there are plenty of store-bought options that you can have around the house or give out to trick-or-treaters. This way you can celebrate the holiday without feeling overloaded with sugary sweetness. If you’re looking to buy a home in Phoenix AZ before or after the holidays, contact CENTURY 21 Northwest Realty to pick a house with the best decorations and costumes on the block.
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