7 healthy Halloween snacks (that the kids will love)

Halloween has traditionally been a holiday celebrated by our American friends. But over the last decade, as the sun sets on October 31, Aussie streets turn into playgrounds filled with Disney princesses, pirates and superheroes.

If you’re planning to celebrate Halloween this year, but you’d rather not hand out sugar-filled lollies and preservative-laden treats, don’t stress.

We’ve put together seven healthy Halloween snack swaps that you can hand out to trick-or-treaters, give to your kids or save and eat yourself (we won't tell).

1. Immune-boosting gummy bears

This is a recipe that you can get your kids to help with! Using only three ingredients – juice, gelatine and honey – this is the perfect alternative to store-bought lollies. Get the recipe.

2. Healthy macadamia blender brownies

Quick, healthy and delicious – we dare you to find a child who will say ‘no’ to these chocolatey treats. Get the recipe.

3. Vegan and gluten-free snickers bars

This recipes takes a little more time, but the results are worth it. A great alternative to handing out store-bought choccies, this contains the natural sugars and fibre of dates and protein-filled peanut butter. Get the recipe.

4. Chocolate covered banana pops

Another awesome recipe that your kids can help you make, these choc-covered banana pops have just four ingredients. Our recommendation? Store in the freezer and grab them each time the doorbell rings (otherwise you could end up with a mess!). Get the recipe.

5. Salt and vinegar popcorn

With only four ingredients, this is a cheap and quick snack. Simply scoop a cup full of the pre-prepared popcorn into paper bags and keep by the door ready for trick or treaters. Get the recipe.

For more healthy recipes, check out our dedicated recipes page on The Check Up.