Not a Trick: 15 Healthy and Adorable Halloween Treats

The thought of the highs and lows a child gets from binging on Halloween candy is enough to put the scare in any parent. But kids don't need to succumb to sugar's roller coaster ride. Though a few pieces of candy on Halloween night are almost non-negotiable, we've rounded up 14 healthier Halloween goodies that are not only adorable, but are sure to be a treat.

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Silly Monster Parfaits
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Silly Monster Parfaits

Silly Monster Parfaits (inspired by Netflix's Super Monsters) are a nonscary treat featuring yogurt, granola, and fruit, as well as apple slice teeth, blueberry-grape eyes, and pretzel stick antennae.

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Franken-kiwis
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Franken-kiwis

Create a monster with these adorable Frankenstein Kiwis!

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Clementine Pumpkins
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Clementine Pumpkins

Kids can help you make a variety of faces on clementine pumpkins. If you don't want to use a permanent marker on the skin, black contact paper or stickers are a good substitute.

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Witches' Hands
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Witches' Hands

Witches' hands can be made by filling food handler gloves with popcorn. Use an almond or candy corn for fingernails, tie them off with a string, and add a spider ring to give them that spooky touch.

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Ghostly Fruit Dip
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Ghostly Fruit Dip

Healthy fruit dip has an extra freaky feel, thanks to the ghost shape and seasonal dippers.

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Mummy Dogs
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Mummy Dogs

As much as kids like hot dogs, mummy dogs made from hot dogs, crescent rolls, and a little drop of mustard are sure to be a hit on Halloween.

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Monster Apple Bites
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Monster Apple Bites

Monster apple bites use slivered almonds for teeth. To prevent the apples from turning brown, soak them in lemon water for about 10 minutes.

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Pretzel Brooms
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Pretzel Brooms

Pretzel brooms made with string cheese are a savory snack.

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Apple Mummies
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Apple Mummies

Mummify apples by peeling off parts of the skin and adding mini chocolate chip eyes!

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Mummy Cups and Halloween Popcorn
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Mummy Cups and Halloween Popcorn

Fill these adorable DIY mummy cups with your kids' favorite popcorn, and add some candy bats for a little extra Halloween fun!

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Soup, Dip, and Sandwich
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Soup, Dip, and Sandwich

A dinner full of spooky snacks has Halloween written all over it! Cemetery Seven-Layer Dip, Mummy Open-Faced Broiled Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, and Spider Web Tomato Soup sound like the perfect meal before an evening of trick-or-treating.

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DIY Banana Mummies
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DIY Banana Mummies

Bananas get a bit of a Halloween makeover with Lexie's Kitchen's Frozen Banana Mummies. Drizzled in caramel and/or sprinkled with coconut, they're a fun addition to your Halloween celebration.

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Banana Ghosts and Clementine Pumpkins
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Banana Ghosts and Clementine Pumpkins

These creations are as simple as it gets! Just add some chocolate chips to your bananas or a piece of celery to your clementines and you're done!

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Spider Sandwiches
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Spider Sandwiches

Your kids' favorite sandwich can be transformed into a spider sandwich with a few pretzel sticks and cookie cutters!

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