{"id":13047,"date":"2009-10-15T01:00:09","date_gmt":"2009-10-15T06:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=13047"},"modified":"2009-10-13T16:52:08","modified_gmt":"2009-10-13T21:52:08","slug":"healthy-halloween-recipes-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/healthy-halloween-recipes-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Halloween Recipes for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"witch<\/a>Reduce the sugar high that’s just waiting for your little trick-or-treaters this Halloween<\/a> by making homemade goodies, instead of buying bags of candy or grocery store cupcakes. These are the perfect way to treat the kids to some festive snacks without nose-diving into fat, sugar and calories.<\/p>\n

Plus, you can put their busy little hands to work to help you prepare these for their school parties or for a fun-filled Halloween night at home.<\/p>\n

Trick or Treat Trail Mix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A simple snack to fill goody bags, or just keep handy during a scary movie, this trail mix takes minutes to prepare. Pretzles, reduced-fat cheese crackers, dried fruits, nuts and a few M&M candies will have them asking for more!<\/p>\n

Sugar-Free Dirt and Worms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a funny little snack that sends imaginations running wild. Fill tiny flower pots or Halloween paper cups with pumpkin pudding<\/a>, homemade granola<\/a> and sugar-free gummy worms<\/a> you make yourself for an unforgettable treat.<\/p>\n

Caramel Apple Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Forget the sticky mess that caramel apples typically yield, and instead serve this twist on fruit salad. It’s made with fresh apples, butterscotch pudding, pineapple and Cool Whip, and even the big kids are going to enjoy it.<\/p>\n

Caramel Apple Dip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids love finger foods and dipping – so let them scoop up this creamy, sweet fruit dip with apples, pears or even a carrot stick!<\/p>\n

\"pumpkinPumpkin Walnut Muffins<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether for breakfast or a snack, these bite-sized muffins are perfect for tiny hands and enjoying all the warm flavors of fall.<\/p>\n

Frosty Pumpkin Smoothie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Halloween a little warmer where you live? Then whip up this sugar-free treat, that tastes like a pumpkin pie in a glass!<\/p>\n

Crock Pot Chili Mac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Set the slow cooker and go! This tasty and hearty meal will make your Halloween evening more manageable. The kids will love that the goulash presentation looks a bit gory, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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