{"id":2287,"date":"2008-10-28T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2008-10-28T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2008-10-27T22:39:54","modified_gmt":"2008-10-28T03:39:54","slug":"4-halloween-recipes-with-a-healthy-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/4-halloween-recipes-with-a-healthy-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Halloween Recipes with a Healthy Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The October Featured Guest Blogger of the Month, are two talented ladies from ChewOnThat Blog<\/a>. They\u2019re two foodies who can\u2019t help but share their knowledge of and love for the edible everyday on their blog. They\u2019ve always got an engaging anecdote as to why this or that recipe warms their heart, and the recipes are always a hit! We thank Maxine and Hillary for sharing their healthy recipes with us this month. See all of their October Guest Posts<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

When I was growing up, we were \u201cthat house\u201d on the street at which no one wanted to trick-or-treat. Yes, my mom was one of those dreaded parents who filled our \u201ccandy\u201d basket with pencils, erasers and stickers. No candy. Ever. You can imagine how scarring that was for my brother and me as small children.<\/p>\n

But now, looking back at the responsible and conscientious choice that my mother made, I must give her some credit. Halloween is one of the few days where just about everyone can justify eating a piece of candy, and my mom said, \u201cNo. I choose not to propagate the sugar high of the neighborhood.\u201d OK, maybe she didn\u2019t say those exact words, but I think that was some of her motivation.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Steering clear of sugar can be horribly difficult on Halloween, but Recipe4Living has some ideas to keep you from straying and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time.<\/p>\n

Swap Out Candy Bars for Pretzel Fun<\/strong>
\nHomemade Soft Pretzels<\/a> can be a great way to integrate festive fun into any occasion \u2013 not just Halloween. The recipe is simple and the possibilities are endless. Use the dough to shape spiders with eight legs or pumpkin shapes. This can also be great for kid\u2019s birthdays \u2013 pretzels are fun to make with kids in the kitchen and you can let them shape their own initials.<\/p>\n

Snack Spicy, Not Salty<\/strong>
\nAnother Halloween favorite is roasting or toasting pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are considered a very good source of magnesium and manganese and a good source of iron, copper and protein. Most people immediately think of salt-laden seeds, but there are much healthier \u2013 and tastier \u2013 ways to get your pumpkin seed fix. Our recipe for Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds<\/a> adds spices like cumin, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to give wonderfully different flavor to this seasonal snack. If you want to splurge, you can try this Fun Halloween Popcorn Crunch<\/a> that adds pumpkin seeds to a sweet and salty mixture.<\/p>\n

A Healthy Halloween Concoction for Dinner<\/strong>
\nHalloween parties can turn into quick and easy food before running out the door to trick-or-treat or celebrate with friends. But whether you\u2019re having people over or just want a nutritious, but festive dish to get you in the Halloween spirit, Witch Wanda\u2019s Scary Chili<\/a> is the only way to go. Lots of beans, barley, herbs and spices make this a satisfying chili that will keep your tummy full and fend off those candy cravings! Take a look at the recipe, it\u2019s fun for everyone!<\/p>\n

Sweet Tooth Savers<\/strong>
\nYou didn\u2019t think we\u2019d leave you without a dessert replacement, did you? Wormy Baked Apples<\/a> are the perfect solution to a healthier Halloween dessert. They\u2019re packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, walnuts and raisins for a satisfying sweetness that will help you say \u201cNO!\u201d to the candy bars. Plus there\u2019s a slimy gummy worm coming out of the apple for a little bit of candy fun.<\/p>\n

Halloween, like any other day on a diet, is about making choices, and with these tips from Recipe4Living, you\u2019re sure to stay right on track!<\/p>\n

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