Delicious & Nutritious Healthy Halloween Treats

When you think of Halloween party food ideas, sweet treats usually come to mind first. But that doesn't mean there aren't some tasty healthy options too. While kids can still trick-or-treat and fill their bags to the brim with candy, you can ensure that they-and the rest of your family- still eat well with nutritious and delicious Halloween treats.  

We put together this roundup of spooktacular healthy Halloween treats for adults and children that will please your family and wow guests at your next gathering. And you don't have to be scared of the prep time: these treats are both healthy and easy to make. 

Did we mention our 3/4 oz snack sticks make a great Halloween handout? You could also try using cookie cutters on cheese slices to add a festive flair to your cheese & cracker spread. See our list below for more ideas that are low effort & high reward!

Cheddar Cheese Webs

If you're looking for healthy, spooky snacks that kids will love, consider these creative crunchies using pretzels, sharp cheddar, and black olives. To make the webs, bake shredded Seriously Sharp Cheddar and pretzel sticks to a crisp (about 5 minutes in a 375°F oven on parchment paper). Then, to make the spooky spiders, pop on some slivered black olives and get creative!

Ghost Toast

Even if the Halloween season has your schedule packed, you probably have time to make this super-easy recipe that kids love: toast, cream cheese, apricot jam, and raisins. Just grab your favorite whole wheat bread and pop it in the toaster until golden brown. Spread on Cream Cheese in the shape of three ghosts, and apricot jam to make two smaller ghosts in front. Add two raisins for eyes and serve to your favorite little boos.

Jack O'Lantern Grilled Cheese

Everyone loves grilled cheese, and with some creative cutting you can turn this classic sandwich into a spooky, fun treat. Slice or grate Cabot Vermont Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese (or any Cabot cheese) and prepare a sandwich. Then, follow our simple steps to cut out the Jack O' Lantern's triangle eyes and spooky mouth on one slice of bread. Your Halloween crew will love them.

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Butternut Squash Galette

Sweet and spicy come together to create a boo-tiful result. You might consider this golden Butternut Squash Galette, filled with tender butternut squash a guilt-free dessert or a new take on healthy Halloween appetizers. Whenever you serve it during your meal, the kick of Cabot Habanero Cheddar will awaken your taste buds. Refrigerated pie crust serves as the base, so all you have to do is slice and roast squash and onion, fill the crust, sprinkle on the cheese and bake until browned.

Pumpkin Soup

With the weather getting chillier, Halloween is the perfect time for soup, and this one made with pumpkin, apple, and onions will get you in the spirit of the season. Start off by sautéing the ingredients in Cabot Salted Butter. Then add spices, coconut milk, and stock, and let it simmer. When the soup's ready, top it off with a dollop of Cabot Plain Greek Yogurt, crunchy pepitas and Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

Pumpkin Chili

Looking for another hearty, healthy meal to fill up everyone's dish before trick-or-treating? Try this delicious Pumpkin Chili that combines traditional chili ingredients like diced tomatoes, orange bell pepper, and beans with pumpkin or butternut squash for a festive touch. After you prep the ingredients and sauté the vegetables in our Salted Butter, combine everything in one pot, bring to a boil, and then let it simmer for 30 minutes. The chili can be finished off with your favorite toppings like green onions, freshly shredded cheese and plain Greek yogurt.

Pumpkin Holiday Cheese Ball

Next up on our list of Halloween party snacks is this photo-worthy appetizer. Sculpting this delectable Cheese Ball is actually really easy. Start by mixing Cabot Cream Cheese, shredded Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Plain Greek Yogurt, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha sauce and orange food coloring in a bowl. Roll it into a ball, and then use your thumb and a knife to indent the top and make grooves along the sides. Finish it off with a real pumpkin stem and a sprig of cilantro, then serve with your favorite crackers.

Pumpkin Swiss Roll

When it comes to Halloween treats that are festive and sweet, this take on a classic Swiss roll is destined to be a crowd-pleaser. First, you whip up a cake with spices, brown sugar, flour and pumpkin puree in a jelly roll pan. While it bakes, prepare some Vermont maple-syrup candied pecans and prepare a filling with softened Cream Cheese and Unsalted Butter. Spread the finished filling over the cake, sprinkle on the pecans and roll. The whole thing then gets dusted with powdered sugar before slicing.

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Chili

To throw together a meal that will warm up the chilly spooky season, break out your Instant Pot and try a batch of this tasty and nutritious butternut squash chili. Start by sautéing garlic, onion and jalapeño, and then add spices and water, stirring until fragrant. Switch off the pot and stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste and cubed butternut squash. After pressure cooking for a few minutes, vent, open the pot and stir in kidney and pinto beans. In just three minutes, your chili will be ready to top off with Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese and our Plain Greek Yogurt.