Costumes and scary movies aside, the best part of Halloween [1] is the abundance of sweet treats. Who can resist the chocolates, candies, and all those baked goods? Sometimes complete restriction [2] will only lead to a binge, so instead of telling yourself to avoid it all, we have a solution for you. Don't secretly take your kid's entire stash of trick-or-treat candy (again); head to the kitchen and prepare a healthy treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Think Frankenstein-inspired cheesecakes and monster cookies, but with a lighter twist. These next 15 healthy Halloween [3] dessert recipes are just what you need to get in the spooky spirit — without feeling like you took a step backwards the next day!
Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
This recipe is great for embracing pumpkin season before or after Halloween [4] with leftover jack-o-lanterns. They're super fluffy and light, making it a perfect healthy treat with your morning cup of coffee.
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate chip pumpkin muffins [5]
Gluten-Free Matcha Cheesecake Frankensteins
Using only natural food coloring from matcha and black sesame, these cheesecakes are a delicious treat and fun activity to get in to the spooky spirit.
Get the recipe: gluten-free matcha cheesecake Frankensteins [6]
Pressure Cooked "Baked" Apples
This Fall-inspired dessert comes together in just 15 minutes, including prep. The smell of oats and apples baking away in your home is a huge bonus.
Get the recipe: pressure cooked "baked" apples [7]
Homemade Gluten-Free Oreos
Oreos may be delicious, but they're filled with so many unfamiliar ingredients. Bake your own gluten-free version and know exactly what goes into them. To make them even more festive, add natural orange dye to the vanilla buttercream.
Get the recipe: homemade gluten-free Oreos [8]
Paleo Pumpkin Roll
Don't be intimidated by this impressive-looking rolled cake! Just make sure to have the right cake-size pan, let your cake cool completely, and then you'll have this beauty to serve on Halloween [9].
Get the recipe: Paleo pumpkin roll [10]
Paleo Chocolate Cups With Caramel
For all the Milky Way-lovers, this cup version is exactly what you need instead. If you're looking for a Paleo chocolate similar to the taste of milk chocolate to make these, try Eating Evolved's cashew milk bar [11].
Get the recipe: Paleo chocolate cups with caramel [12]
Paleo Halloween Cookies
Get the kids in the healthy Halloween [13] spirit too with these spooky cookies. Thanks to funky shapes and colored frosting, these are every bit as cute as traditional sugar cookies.
Get the recipe: Paleo Halloween cookies [14]
Dark Chocolate Nut Butter Cups
If you choose to make these with peanut butter, you won't regret it. You can skip all the processed ingredients in a traditional Reese's cup and make your own using only six ingredients.
Get the recipe: dark chocolate nut butter cups [15]
Gluten-Free Monster Cookies
Made with gluten-free oats, these cookies are flourless and a lot lower in sugar than a traditional monster cookie. (Just make sure to always check the M&M's bag in case the product was manufactured in a facility with gluten!)
Get the recipe: gluten-free monster cookies [16]
Sunflower Seed Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double the recipe, because these cookies are addictive. They're nut-free, dairy-free, and even have an egg-free option to make them vegan.
Get the recipe: sunflower seed Paleo chocolate chip cookies [17]
Sweet Potato Brownies
These are everything you could want in a brownie — thick, fudgy, moist, and packed with chocolate. And before you ask, no, you can't taste the sweet potatoes.
Get the recipe: sweet potato brownies [18]
Mini Pumpkin Vegan Cheesecake Jack-o-Lanterns
If you're throwing a Halloween [19] party, these cheesecake bites are the perfect festive addition to the table. They're 200 calories per piece, and there's no refined sugar whatsoever.
Get the recipe: mini pumpkin vegan cheesecake jack-o-lanterns [20]
Nakd Graveyard Mousse Pots
This is a creative way to make a dessert into a fun activity or to impress guests at a party. They'll send your sweet tooth straight to the grave using only agave nectar.
Get the recipe: Nakd graveyard mousse pots [21]
Healthier Homemade Snickers
This is a recipe you'll love and hate at the same time. They're so sweet and healthy, but good luck stopping at just one.
Get the recipe: healthier homemade Snickers [22]
Spooky Mini Banana Cupcakes With Chocolate
At only 100 calories while being Paleo and vegan-friendly, what's not to like about these tiny cupcakes? This recipe is a great way to use bananas that have ripened a bit too much.
Get the recipe: spooky mini banana cupcakes with chocolate [23]
