Healthier Halloween Treats- Spider and Ghost Banana Pops

Here is a great recipe for healthier Halloween treats the whole family can enjoy – spider and ghost banana pops! Kristen Smith of 360FamilyNutrition.org is sharing this delicious Halloween treat recipe with us.  These Halloween pops are fruit based, with a banana serving as the body. The body is dipped in or drizzled with melted chocolate. Kristen Smith has added mini chocolate chips and marshmallows, but you can choose to decorate them as you please.

Healthier Halloween Treats Recipe:

Spider and Ghost Banana Pops

Spider and Ghost Banana Pop Ingredients:

Spider Banana Pops
Bananas
Dark Chocolate (at least 60% cacao)
Pretzel rods
Popsicle sticks

Ghost Banana Pops
Bananas
White chocolate bar (or almond bark)
Mini chocolate chips
Popsicle Sticks

Spider and Ghost Banana Pops Instructions:

Spider Banana Pops
1. Cut banana in three pieces lengthwise; then split each third in half again
2. Insert a popsicle in one end; place on wax paper
3. Melt chocolate as directed and stir well; dip one end of pretzel into chocolate and insert into banana as above to make legs; freeze for at least one hour or until frozen
4. Re-melt chocolate and spread over banana; add additional decorations before chocolate dries (I used marshmallows and mini chocolate chips for eyes).
5. Re-freeze for at least 30 minutes; keep banana pops frozen until ready to serve

Ghost Banana Pops
1. Cut banana in half lengthwise
2. Insert a popsicle in one end; place on wax paper
3. Freeze for at least one hour or until frozen
4. Melt white chocolate as directed and stir well
5. Dip entire banana in chocolate or spread chocolate to cover banana; add “eyes” immediately before chocolate dries
6. Re-freeze for at least 30 minutes; keep banana pops frozen until ready to serve

I hope you enjoy these delicious healthier Halloween treats.  I think these spider and ghost banana pops will be a hit at any Halloween party! If you are looking for more healthier Halloween treat ideas to serve at your Halloween party, you will also enjoy this super easy Candy Corn Veggie Tray!

Halloween Candy Corn Veggie Tray

Candy Corn Veggie Tray Ingredients:
2 medium yellow peppers, cut into thin slices
2 cups baby carrots
1 cup cauliflower florets
Candy Corn Veggie Tray Directions:
Arrange as in the shape of traditional candy corn, separating different veggies.  Serve and enjoy!

Thanks again to Kristen Smith, who is a registered dietitian based in Atlanta, GA with over eight years of experience in nutrition counseling and consulting for weight management, for sharing these recipes with us. She is the founder of 360FamilyNutrition, a blog dedicated to promoting healthy eating within an entire family.