It's not really Halloween unless there are spooky snacks and delicious homemade treats laying around all the time, right? Maybe you're used to having freshly baked fudge brownies and monster cookies at home, but when you finally live on your own, that's not always possible when you have limited space (and no patience for baking). Luckily, there are a ton of festive and delicious Halloween snacks you can put together in no time that require few ingredients and minimal effort. Keep reading for 10 spooky snacks you and your friends have to try this season, and we promise — no tricks, just treats.
If you love to have a lighter snack, try this fruit version of a "pumpkin." It doesn't get easier than sticking a pretzel in a mandarin and drizzling chocolate on top.
Get the recipe: mandarin pumpkins
To make this even easier to make, melt the chocolate in a microwave bowl instead of over the stove. You get the same delicious result, no double boiler necessary!
Get the recipe: sweet and salty chocolate bark
All you need is three ingredients and 15 minutes to make these spooky bad boys. It'll be a Halloween mystery when the entire tray disappears.
Get the recipe: 3-ingredient cookies 'n cream mummy bark
These are cute, healthy, and super fun to make. Just make sure you're patient enough to wait for the popsicles to freeze.
Get the recipe: Halloween banana popsicles
Your favorite nostalgic snack is so easy to make, all you need is two bowls and six ingredients. The best part is, it's ready to go for immediate snacking!
Get the recipe: Halloween puppy chow
These aren't technically a Halloween-themed treat, but peanut butter just makes you think of Fall, right? If you're looking for a healthy twist on a super sweet snack, rice krispie treats are effortless and a crowd favorite (and perfect for a scary movie marathon). These are mixed with peanut butter and protein powder, yet they still taste like a Reese's cup.
Get the recipe: peanut butter protein rice krispies treats
No oven time whatsoever! These are scarily good and everything you want in a snack. You have the sweetness, crunchiness, and Halloween spookiness.
Get the recipe: Boo! Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
If all you have is one bowl, you're in luck because that's all you need. Just make sure that to keep these fresh by wrapping each individual ball in plastic wrap.
Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter cheerios popcorn balls
Halloween food, meet brain food! These make for a great activity if you enjoy decorating yet you only need three ingredients. It's a big win.
Get the recipe: Halloween walnuts