these edible spider webs combine all the tangy sweet flavors of fall: green apples, caramel, and pretzels with a touch of candy on top. recipe can be made ahead of your afterschool routine, or with your kids help. it’s a memorable treat that’s sure to be requested again + again!
Tag: healthy halloween treats
witch hat pastries
this is as simple as it gets when looking for a festive afterschool snack. made with refrigerated dough or puff pastry, these are a delicious stand alone snack or pair them up with any number of healthy sides! a great chance to expose your kids to some new flavors…herbs, spices, nuts, olives, pickles + more!
spook-tac-ular snack board
creating a themed snack board for kids, especially during the month of october, adds excitement and fosters creativity. this year’s halloween board features fun items like a mozzarella mummy, puff pastry witch hats + more. engaging kids with festive snacks enhances their ability to make healthy choices while + bolstering the enjoyment of trying new things!
mozzarella mummy
add a fun mummy to your next snack board by making uneven slices of mozzarella and adding balsamic glaze for eyes. pairs well with apple slices and other foods, offering a fun presentation + a tasty, healthy treat for kids.
fall chex mix
come october we’re craving a comforting seasonal snack mix, something savory + ideal for the cooler weather. this one features chex, cheez-its + reese’s pieces with a light seasoning to appeal to kids’ tastes. no one can turn down a taste of these warm flavors!
witch fingers
expand your children’s palate with witch fingers using cheese straws, red pepper jelly, and marcona almonds for a very gourmet, elevated afterschool snack that always enchants!
veggie-skele
today’s afterschool snack features …vegetables! as a parent, i believe most of us do not often have a healthy snack on hand afterschool because of the inevitable prepwork that must happen before eating…the washing, the cutting etc. so think of this idea as a starting point, then feel free to make it your own!
fruit monsters
transform a few ordinary oranges or clementines + kiwi slices into fun fruit monsters. kids love to play with their food, but we can show them how to make it healthy!
cucumber ghosts
here’s a recipe for creating cucumber ghosts, a healthy anytime snack for your kids this fall! serve afterschool or in their lunchbox as a frightfully delicious surprise. cucumber ghosts can be enjoyed with hummus or cheese spread, alongside crackers or plain, making them appealing for toddlers and parents alike.
boo-nanas
sharing another seasonal healthy snack idea for kids, featuring friendly ghost banana treats. simply use a banana and chocolate chips to create faces, either by keeping the peel on or halving the banana for easier handling. the recipe is quick, kid-approved, + encourages creativity in healthy eating.
