3 Healthy Halloween Meal Ideas

Halloween doesn't have to be all about candy and sugar - there are some fun, healthy snacks that you can make in the kitchen that are sure to fright and delight!

Here are our top 3 Halloween-themed food ideas to make with your little ones in celebration of October 31st.

1. Spooky Baked Potatoes

When we think of carving for Halloween our minds go straight to pumpkins. But there's another veg that's often overlooked and perfect to slice into. Grab a bag of potatoes from the greengrocer and a sharp pointed knife. Supervising your little one along the way, carve some eyes, a nose and a mouth into each potato. Pop your ghoulish spuds in a baking tray with a drizzle of oil and serve with a creepy slime dip, made from mashed avocado, sour cream and garlic. The kids will love dunking each crispy potato head into the oh-so-gooey slime!

2. Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

Butternut squash is versatile and delicious with a sweet, nutty taste, making it the ideal ingredient for a healthier take on pancakes. Get the little ones involved in mashing the flesh of the squash and add to your milk and egg mixture, before pouring into the well of your dry ingredients. Cook pancakes in a high-quality, non-stick pan to avoid adding butter and wait until the bubbles have risen to the top before turning them over. Top with a dollop of ice-cream and enjoy!

3. Freaky Fruit Platter

A freaky fruit platter on Halloween is a colourful addition to any Halloween snack table. Use your child's favourite fruits, including seasonal produce such as banana, sliced pears and halved passionfruit in fun, Halloween-themed shapes. Think ghoulish grape snakes on a skewer, banana mummies and apple fangs. This fruit platter is sure to tickle and terrify even the bravest Halloween guest!

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