Nowadays, you can’t give out homemade treats to trick-or-treaters. Back in the day, you could show care for your community by making goodies for the children who knocked on your door. But, the myth of poisoned candy ended that. While no child has ever been killed by candy altered by a stranger, the frenzy around it in the ‘80s made homemade treats a thing of the past.
That doesn’t mean you can’t make treats to share with your friends and family! We love making Halloween treats for get-togethers. If you are carving a pumpkin to put out on your stoop this Thursday, use the seeds in one of these four tasty recipes. You will be thrilled you did!
We love this sweet and spicy recipe! Plain roasted pumpkin seeds taste a little nutty. By adding chili powder and cumin with a sweetener and more traditional fall spices, you end up with a treat with a kick that is perfect. We recommend one small tweak, which is to add a quarter of a teaspoon of salt or a salt alternative. It makes all the flavors “pop” more without making it salty. A serving has 41 calories, one gram of carbs, one gram of fiber and four grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Some people are cheeseboard fiends. And something about fall is perfect for a cheeseboard. They are ideal for feeding a crowd when entertaining! The problem is that the bread and crackers on the boards can derail your healthy plans. These delicious crackers can keep you on track while they look pretty on the serving platter! These are a perfect hostess gift or excellent for serving guests. And they look and taste far more complicated than they are. A serving has 157 calories, 4.4 grams of carbs, 2.4 grams of fiber and 13.5 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
The name of this recipe makes them sound dull. But, loaded with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and cayenne, they are more like a spicy version of Chex Mix. They are wonderful as a snack or excellent on top of salads or soups. They add a flavorful crunch to any savory dish that you might add a crouton to but want fewer carbs! A serving has 131 calories, three grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 12 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
At Halloween, it’s hard to pass up all the candy. With planning, you might enjoy small amounts without upsetting your blood sugar. However, it’s much easier to indulge when you make it yourself and know what you are eating! You can cut out many carbs by using low-sugar dark chocolate. Chocolate that is 84 percent cacao is very bitter on its own. But when paired with dates, it becomes much sweeter. The dates add fiber along with the pumpkin seeds for a crunch. Ultimately, you have a tasty candy bar that you can enjoy without worrying! A serving has 109 calories, 17 grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and four grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy these recipes as you celebrate the season. We love carving pumpkins, and we appreciate how these let us make sure nothing goes to waste!
