Ideas for Halloween Recipes – With Halloween just around the corner, you might be looking for some healthy ideas for Halloween recipes! Well don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here we share some of our favorite healthy ideas for Halloween recipes you most definitely do NOT want to miss!
Ideas for Halloween Recipes
Halloween is possibly the most sugar-filled holiday of the year. While natural sweeteners aren’t the issue, we can guarantee that most Halloween candy is made with anything but natural sugar. Because of this, it’s important to have alternative options for you and your family. After all, the last thing you want to do is to choose between missing out on the fun, or compromising your health. Luckily, you don’t have to choose! All of our indulgent recipes are gluten, dairy, and refined-sugar free for the absolute healthiest and tastiest treats out there!
With so many different options, everyone will find something they love in this halloween recipe guide! Try out some of our halloween recipes this holiday, and you won’t miss out on a thing.
Sweet Halloween Recipes
We’ll start out with the classic sweet treats for Halloween! Here, you’ll find all things pumpkin, chocolate, and even some candy in this section! Below are some of our favorite desserts and candies.
Dessert and Candy
Recipe for Brownie Cake with Pumpkin Swirl: With added pumpkin and vegan cream cheese, this Recipe for Brownie Cake has a unique flavor. It is the perfect fall or Halloween treat!
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Shooters Recipe: A pumpkin cheesecake layer, topped with chocolate mousse pair together to make a delicious combo in this Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters Recipe!
Apple Pie Parfaits: Apple Pie Parfaits are an incredibly easy and sweet alternative to a traditional apple pie. Loaded with nutrients and sweetened naturally.
Recipe for Worms and Dirt: With clean ingredients, and filled with chocolatey flavor, this Recipe for Worms with Dirt is one treat you don’t want to miss out on this fall season.
How to Make Healthy Gummy Bears: With only three easy ingredients, you can make a clean and healthy Gummy Bear Recipe everyone will love!
Dips and Sauces
Chia Pumpkin Pudding: Creamy and delicious, Chia Pumpkin Pudding is perfect for fall. Made with coconut or almond milk, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
Healthy Ginger Snaps with Pumpkin Dip: No guilt Ginger Snaps with Pumpkin Dip. This is because they are made with all the flavor and no processed ingredients! Gluten Free and Vegan.
Caramel Sauce Recipe: This two-ingredient Caramel Sauce Recipe is a delicious addition to top any dessert, ice cream, iced coffee, or even to dip fruit in! Looking for a Halloween treat? Use this recipe to make dip for apple slices!
Finger Foods
Pumpkin Donuts Recipe: This Pumpkin Donuts Recipe is loaded with fall flavor, but perfect anytime of year. Topped with maple syrup frosting and toasted walnuts.
Easy Candied Pecans Recipe: This Easy Candied Pecans Recipe is quick to make on the stove top. This clean version uses coconut sugar instead of refined sugar. Delicious!
Recipe for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread: This recipe for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is better than anywhere else. Not only is it healthy Pumpkin Bread but also gluten free, dairy free and contains no refined sugar. It’s is healthy and deliciously nutritious for fall.
Savory Halloween Recipes
Halloween isn’t all about sweet treats. This section will feature more appetizer and dip recipes that are great for Halloween parties and get togethers!
Dip Recipes
Recipe for Pumpkin Hummus: Our Recipe for Pumpkin Hummus is a great healthy dip for Halloween, or just a simple celebration of fall!
Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes: This Homemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes is full of flavor, and loaded with fresh pressed garlic, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice. Pice de gallo!
How to Make Queso: If you’ve ever wondered how to make queso dairy free, this is the recipe for you!
Finger Foods
Corn Tortilla Chips Homemade: These Baked Corn Tortilla Chips Homemade are quick and easy, and taste so much better than anything you can buy. Just 3 simple ingredients.
Simple Recipe for Deviled Eggs with Pumpkin: Perfect for a fall time treat, this Simple Recipe for Deviled Eggs with Pumpkin and sage is a unique, festive spin on the classic recipe.
Full Dishes
Turkey Casserole with Noodles: This Turkey Casserole with Noodles and Pumpkin Cream Sauce is perfect for a Halloween or fall time party!
Stuffed Acorn Squash: This Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is the perfect, nutrient-dense, fall recipe for all to enjoy! Plus, everyone has their own grab-and-go squash, making it great for entertaining.
Instant Pot Chili Recipe: Instant Pot Chili Recipe is perfect with tortilla chips or warm cornbread muffins. The flavor of this instant pot recipe is perfect.
Cocktails + Mocktails for Halloween
With these drinks, you can choose to include the alcohol for a cocktail, or leave it out for a mocktail. Here are some of our favorite Halloween themed drinks that we just know you’re going to love!
Pumpkin Margarita Recipe for Blender: Perfect for healthy fall and Halloween celebrations, this Pumpkin Margarita Recipe for Blender is free of gluten, dairy, and added sugars.
Green Goblin Matcha Cocktail: This Green Goblin Matcha Cocktail meets all of the criteria for a clean and healthy recipe. And thanks to the matcha, this cocktail offers a good dose of antioxidants too!
How to Make a Sangria: A sangria made with whole fruit and fresh ingredients! Here’s How to Make a Sangria the healthy way! Simply change the name to “Blood Red Sangria” for a Halloween twist!
Clean Bloody Mary Mix: Much healthier than traditional bloody mary’s, this mix is made with clean ingredients, and so tasty!
We hope this Ideas for Halloween Recipes Guide will help to take the stress out of Halloween, and keep your family healthy AND happy! Feel free to let us know what your favorite recipes were in a comment below. Happy Halloween!
Ann Schulze
Sunday 22nd of October 2017
I made the candied pecans and roasted red hummus last night because we had a couple friends over..huge hit
Ivy Larson
Monday 23rd of October 2017
Oh SO happy to hear it Ann =) Thank you for taking the time to let me know! xoxo
Ivy Larson
Monday 23rd of October 2017
Hi Ann! oh I am so happy to hear it =) Thank you so much for letting me know! I've been so consumed with this cookbook that I am not getting as many new recipes on the blog at the moment---but hopefully there will be a lot of new ones that you like in the book too! xoxo