As we enter into the countdown to spooky season, you might be thinking about attending Halloween parties or hosting one of your own. While the array of costumed attendees is often one of the most memorable pieces to a Halloween party, that doesnāt mean they have to outshine your spook-tacular snack spread this year. After all, the kitchen is where most people hang out at gatherings.Ā
With a little creativity and some healthy ingredients, you can make your snack table the star of the night. Halloween is often the start of an extra-sugary series of holidays, but it doesnāt have to be all about sweets overload.Ā
There are plenty of ways to keep your treats festive and delicious while also packing in nutrition. Whether you're looking to satisfy party-goers with creepy creations or healthy spreads, weāve rounded up 25 fun Halloween snacks that will ensure your guests leave both impressed and satiated.
With these healthy Halloween snacks, you can treat your guests to foods that fuel them for a night of fun, without the sugar crash. Ready to whip up some ghoulish goodies? Keep reading to discover 25 ideas, with something for everyone ā including plenty that can be taken up a notch with our beef jerky sticks.Ā
25 Spook-tacular Halloween Snacks
1. Pumpkin Hummus
Hummus is one of the most versatile snacks, taking on pretty much whatever flavor you choose. Make this version using pureed pumpkin and chickpeas, creating a dip rich in fiber and vitamins A and C. Serve with veggie sticks or whole-grain crackers.Ā
2. Monster Guacamole
Mash avocado with lime, cilantro, and garlic, adding black olives as eyes for a "monster" look. Packed with healthy fats and potassium, it's a party favorite with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
3. Witchās Fingers Carrot Sticks
Sometimes all it takes is one simple addition to make a healthy plate spooky. Carrot sticks topped with sliced almonds as "nails" are fun and crunchy. They're rich in beta-carotene, promoting eye health, and pair well with a low-fat ranch dip (or your guacamole above!).Ā
4. Spooky Fruit Skewers
Alternate grapes and blueberries (or whatever fruits you have on hand) on skewers, adding candy eyes for a creepy touch. This snack is antioxidant-packed and low-calorie.
5. Apple Monsters
Cut apple slices and slather them each with peanut butter mouths and sunflower seed teeth. This snack offers fiber and protein, making it tasty and nutrient-dense.
6. Ghostly Popcorn
Air-popped popcorn, sprinkled with smoked paprika and nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, is low in calories, high in fiber, and a great source of B vitamins. Toss in some candy corn for more Halloween flair.Ā
7. Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
How can bell peppers be Halloween party snack ideas? Carve orange bell peppers to look like jack-oā-lanterns and stuff them with quinoa and black beans. This option is protein-rich, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamin C.
8. Mummy Hot Dogs
Wrap Chomps beef or turkey sticks in whole-grain dough strips to create a mummy effect. These are a lean protein source and offer more fiber than traditional options. Try our Original Beef or Original Turkey flavors.
9. Devilish Egg Eyes
Halved deviled eggs topped with olive slices and red pepper "veins" create spooky eyeballs. Theyāre a high-protein snack with healthy fats. You could even serve this as part of a festive spread (see Halloween charcuterie board ideas).Ā
10. Pumpkin Energy Balls
Rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and flaxseed form these no-bake healthy Halloween snacks. They're packed with fiber, healthy fats, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
11. Witch Hat Veggie Wraps
These spooky snacks are whole wheat wraps filled with spinach, hummus, and shredded carrots, cut into triangles. Easily festive, this snack is full of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
12. āBloodyā Roasted Beet Hummus
One of the best parts about beets for spooky season is how much they ābleedā (just donāt wear a white shirt when prepping them). All you have to do is blend cooked beets with traditional hummus ingredients to give this dip a deep red hue. It's high in fiber, folate, and antioxidants.
13. Jack-o'-Lantern JalapeƱo Beef Quesadillas
Carve whole wheat tortillas to resemble jack-o'-lantern faces and stuff them with chopped Chomps Jalapeno Beef sticks, cheese, and jalapeƱos. These quesadillas are rich in protein and calcium, with a spicy kick and a fun Halloween twist.
14. Mummy Pizza Bites
Mini whole-wheat pita rounds topped with marinara sauce, cheese strips, and olive eyes. Add more protein with a Chomps trial pack, offering several flavors your guests can use as toppers.Ā
15. Ghost Guava Popsicles
If you have an accessible freezer or can display these in a bed of ice, these popsicles make easy Halloween snacks. Blend guava juice with coconut milk and freeze into ghost-shaped frozen treats.Ā
16. Deviled Egg Bar
Create a DIY deviled egg bar with toppings like smoked paprika, chives, capers, and sliced Chomps Original Beef sticks. This high-protein snack allows guests to customize their eggs with flavorful, nutrient-packed options that suit every palate.
17. Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas
Roast chickpeas with pumpkin spice for a crunchy snack. High in fiber and protein, they make a great alternative to sugary treats.
18. Creepy CruditƩ Platter
Arrange veggies like carrots, celery, and broccoli in a spooky face shape with dips. It's a nutrient-packed spooky snack.Ā
19. Banana Ghosts
Banana halves with chocolate chip eyes and mouths create a ghostly effect. Bananas provide potassium and fiber, while dark chocolate adds antioxidants (and joy) in this simple Halloween-themed snack.Ā
20. Goblin Green Smoothie
Even green smoothies can be Halloween-themed snacks. Blend spinach, banana, pineapple, and almond milk (or soy or oat milk for a nut-free version) for a spooky green smoothie.Ā
21. Eyeball Caprese Skewers
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and black olives assembled as eyeballs make an easy Halloween snack. This snack is rich in calcium, protein, and vitamin C.
22. Spooky Sweet Potato Fries
Baked sweet potato fries dusted with paprika make for a savory treat. Theyāre high in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamin A. Serve them with honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ketchup.Ā
23. Candy Corn Fruit Cups
Layer pineapple, mandarin oranges, and whipped coconut cream for a candy-corn look minus the candy corn. This healthy Halloween snack is full of vitamins C and A.
24. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Blend pumpkin puree, plant milk, banana, yogurt, and nut butter for a creamy smoothie. Itās high in fiber, vitamin A, and potassium. Make a big batch and display them in mini paper cups.Ā
25. Frankenstein Avocado Toast
Mashed avocado on whole-grain toast with cucumber, olives, and radish decorations for healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins.
FAQs
Most popular Halloween snack?
Candy corn or chocolate treats are always a big favorite! But you donāt have to stick with only sweet snacks for Halloween, there are plenty of ideas above for savory snacks as well.
Healthy alternative to Halloween candy?
Try other sweet treats like fresh or dried fruit is a great alternative to Halloween candy. Or consider non-edible small treats other than candy, like small stamps, stickers, or toys.
Non-sweet Halloween snack ideas?
There are so many ideas for non-sweet Halloween snack ideas. Think spooky charcuterie boards, veggie trays, hummus, or stuffed peppers.
