Candy corn seems to be equally loved and reviled. But it’s back in fashion. The internet loves it because it is photogenic and makes nice noises in ASMR videos. Healthy eaters like it because, comparatively, it is healthier than many other Halloween candies. However, with 28 grams of sugar per serving, it is still quite high for people with blood sugar concerns.
We love the way candy corn looks, and we like the honey and caramel flavor of the candy. And, love it or hate it, the signature waxy texture is rare in the candy world. So, today we are celebrating candy corn with four recipes that are lower in carbs.
These cookies are tasty marshmallow shortbread. The base recipe will come in handy in a month or so when we start baking for Christmas. But by adding marshmallow flavoring to the cookie instead of vanilla, you transform a Christmas cookie into a Halloween treat. A serving has 90 calories, two grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and nine grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This recipe uses homemade sugar-free sweetened condensed milk. Because one of the ingredients is homemade, this recipe takes forethought: the condensed milk needs to sit in the fridge overnight before being used. We love that it’s a “from scratch” recipe. But that means it takes more time. A serving has 115 calories, three grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 10.9 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
If you are going to a Halloween bash, these are sure to be a graveyard smash. They are as pretty as they are delicious. You eat with your eyes first, and Halloween is a night for fun, cute food. We love the colors of this layered cheesecake. While the recipe says the homemade orange colored whipped cream is optional, we disagree. You need the orange to make it a candy corn. This is so cute that it goes way beyond being a normal cheesecake. A serving has 294 calories, 3.5 grams of net carbs and 28 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This recipe calls itself a healthy candy corn. But, outside of appearance, it is nothing like candy corn. It’s more like a fruit snack or a jelly. If you are partial to jelly candies, this one is for you. As it’s written, it is vegan. If you don’t care, it can be made with gelatin rather than agar agar. These jellies are flavored and colored with three fruit juices, while ground cashews make the white layer. These are cute and a fun treat that fit the theme, if not the flavor profile you expect! A serving has 42 calories and 10 grams of carbs. Get the recipe.
We hope you have a wonderful Halloween and that these recipes help you celebrate in style!
