While candy may be your kids’ food of choice on Halloween, here are some creative, spooky and even a few healthy options for this sweets-laden holiday. 

Halloween Avocado Toast

How have we never thought of transforming this nutritious breakfast dish into a terrifying treat?! From monsters to ghouls, let your creativity run wild with this easy and fun way to start the day. 

Via brit.co

Ingredients:

  • 4 avocados

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 sheets of seaweed

  • radishes

  • black olives

  • mini dill pickles

  • grape tomatoes

  • walnuts

  • 1/2 red bell pepper

  • 4 pieces of toast

For the full recipe, click here. 

Toxic Waste Mac and Cheese

A silly spin on a perennial childhood favorite, this mac and cheese is actually a healthy dish. 

Via cookingwithcurls.com

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk (or Half & Half - I used Unsweetened CashewMilk)

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder

  • 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more if desired)

  • 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese (grated)

  • 1 package frozen spinach (thawed and drained)

  • green food coloring

  • 1 pound dry pasta (cooked and drained - I used medium shells)

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower (cut and steamed**)

For the full recipe, click here. 

Apple Spider Web Pops

We can spin this combo of apples … and chocolate …  as a semi healthy win for Halloween.

Via foodnetwork.com

Ingredients:

  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, stemmed

  • 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate

  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil

  • 4 ounces chopped white chocolate

For the full recipe, click here. 

3-Ingredient Cookies ‘n Cream Mummy Bark

Did someone say three ingredients? Sign us up for this kid-pleasing recipe. 

Via lecremedelacrumb.com

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups white chocolate chips

  • 8 chocolate sandwich cookies

  • candy eyes

For the full recipe, click here. 

Peanut Butter Crunch Bites

So over candy corn? Repurpose old candy into these delicious treats. 

Via tasty.co

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups candy corn

  • 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter

  • 1 bag chocolate chips

  • white chocolate, or orange candy melts for decorating (optional)

For the full recipe, click here.