Here are two super cute healthy Halloween snacks for the whole family. Everyone will enjoy these edible craft banana ghost and spider pops! Kristen Smith of 360FamilyNutrition.org is sharing this delicious Halloween treat recipe with us. These Halloween fruit treats are made with a banana serving as the body of the snack. Then the banana is dipped in or drizzled with melted chocolate. Finally you can add mini chocolate chips, pretzels, and marshmallows to decorate them as you please.
Healthy Halloween Snacks:
Banana Ghost and Spider Pops Recipe
Ingredients:
Spider Banana Pops
Bananas
Dark Chocolate (at least 60% cacao)
Pretzel rods
Popsicle sticks
Banana Ghost Pops
Bananas
White chocolate bar (or almond bark)
Mini chocolate chips
Popsicle Sticks
How To Make Banana Ghost and Spider Pops:
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
Banana Ghost 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 adorable healthy Halloween snacks with us. She is the founder of 360FamilyNutrition, a blog dedicated to promoting healthy eating within an entire family. So which ones did you like best? The Halloween fruit treats or the Halloween veggie tray?
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Pam @Mommacan says
These are super cute. I am going to make the veggie tray. My youngest started eating pickles… so I am going to encourage other veggies with a little spritz of pickle juice. My hubby thinks I am nuts, but I am determined.
Pam
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
Adorable pops. Ghost banana pops are so much better than ghost banana pepper pops..unles you want to play a trick vs. give a treat!
Christy Garrett @ Uplifting Families says
These are so cute. I love the chocolate covered bananas.
Carol Covin says
Love the veggie tray, but how is adding chocolate to bananas a healthy snack?