Get in the Spirit of All Things Spiced and Spooky With These 41 Halloween-Inspired Recipes (2024)

Such an easy and amazing treat to whip up, these dark chocolate salted caramels are made with sunflower seeds, dates, dairy-free chocolate chips, and sea salt.

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If you need to avoid nuts, your candy dreams just came true with these Sunbutter cups, filled with a sunflower seed and date mixture that's even better than a Reese's.

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Did I mention these protein balls taste like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup?

Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough balls

If Fall = pumpkin spice lattes for you, then you just might cry Autumn-colored tears for this recipe. This smoothie is like sipping on liquid Fall. All the velvety creaminess and warming spices will envelop your soul.

Get the recipe: pumpkin spice latte protein smoothie

These homemade treats are the perfect marriage between chocolate and mint, and taste better than the original because of the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth cashew filling.

Get the recipe: dairy-free peppermint patties

At just 86 calories per Almond Joy, all you need are five common ingredients and a food processor, and boom — you're instantly a (healthy) candy-making genius.

Get the recipe: vegan Almond Joy

You only need four ingredients: dates, soy milk, apples, and the topping of your choice. These treats on a stick are actually healthy enough to have for a snack. And at 51 calories a piece, go ahead and have a few.

Get the recipe: mini caramel apples

Chocolate, caramel, and coconut come together to make these scrumptious vegan Samoas that may taste even better than the originals.

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No one at your Halloween party will believe that these knockout pumpkin bars are actually good for you.

Get the recipe: pumpkin-carrot bars with cream cheese frosting

Enjoy a healthy spin on the salty and sweet taste of Snickers by taking a bite out of this vegan version.

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For breakfast or a filling snack, chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are sure to be a hit.

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For a treat that's something in between a brownie and a peanut butter cup, try snacking on these brownie bites that your vegan friends can enjoy, too.

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These bat bites are more cute than scary, but no matter what your guests' reaction, they'll love digging into this cheesy appetizer.

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Crispy, rich, and decadent, these chocolate peanut butter balls are the perfect after-dinner treat.

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These flaky, chocolate Thin Mint cookies are a crowd-pleaser that even the pickiest Halloween party guests will love.

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Traditional candy corn can be full of preservatives and artificial sweeteners. However, this homemade vegan candy corn is a festive alternative.

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Mix up your nut butters and whip up a batch of these almond butter cups instead of the classic peanut butter version.

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These peanut butter patties have a similar taste to Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but without the preservatives. They are also animal-product-free for you and your vegan friends.

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Make a healthier version of a party favorite with this recipe for Rice Krispies treats. Skip the marshmallows and use peanut butter to keep your treats sticking together.

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Although these cheese pumpkins look like they're made of marzipan, they're actually a savory treat. Using cold-packed cheddar cheese (the soft kind in a container) makes it easy to roll these little pumpkins — and it's a healthy treat, since one tablespoon of cheese is only 35 calories.

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This smoothie's got a little bit of everything: creamy banana, sweet strawberries, satisfying peanut butter, and a hint of chocolate flavor.

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This spooky twist on crudite is a cinch to make and easy for guests to pick up. Bonus: all you need are three ingredients.

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Peppermint Pattie- and Junior Mint-lovers will flip for these mint chip truffles. Sweet and refreshing like the classic you're craving, this Paleo-friendly treat clocks in at less than 70 calories per serving.

Get the recipe: tasty mint chip truffles

These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats offer all that delicious sweet taste you crave, but since it's oatmeal, it's totally PC to down this entire jar.

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter overnight oats

Mint and chocolate are a classic combination, but that doesn't mean you should eat an endless supply of Peppermint Patties. This vegan mint chocolate chip shake uses fresh mint and raw cacao nibs to satisfy your cravings.

Get the recipe: vegan mint chocolate chip smoothie

Biting into one of these pumpkin-spice doughnuts will be sure to bring a smile to your face, not only because they're incredibly moist with a crunchy-sugar-coated exterior but also because one doughnut is only 150 calories.

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If there are going to be kids at your Halloween party, here's a snack for them. You can either make these ahead of time or as an activity at the party — either way, any little ghoul will love these healthy monsters.

Get the recipe: cucumber monster treats

These protein bars are so good, you'll think they're dessert. At 166 calories and 13 grams of protein, however, they make a great post-workout snack when you're craving something sweet.

Get the recipe: chocolate almond protein bars

A chocolate shake that's good for you? After you see all the wholesome ingredients that go into this vegan chocolate shake, you'll feel good (and rightfully so) about making this for dessert.

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You get three amazing layers — chocolate kripsies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate chip on the top. At just over 100 calories, each bite offers 3.2 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter no-bake bars

Craving something chocolaty, but don't want to dig into your Halloween candy stash? This chocolaty smoothie should do the trick.

Get the recipe: chocolate banana cashew smoothie

This amazing overnight oats recipe tastes like an Almond Joy!

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If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge — shhh, it's made with lentils!

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Treat yourself to almond butter surrounded by slices of banana and covered in dark chocolate, and enjoy three of these crave-worthy frozen bites for 147 calories.

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Veggies never looked so creepy. Whip up some veggie dip or hummus and pour it into a bowl. Peel the carrots and wash the green beans. Using a dab of hummus for glue, stick a sliced almond on each end to look like a fingernail, and serve with a side of veggies.

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Scare away your sugar cravings with our new favorite Halloween treat: banana ghost pops. Coated in coconut, this variation of a classic frozen banana will satisfy your taste buds and add some potassium to snack time. Watch this video to learn how to make your own ghostly treats.

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Made with just raw almonds, golden raisins, rolled oats, and dairy-free chocolate chips, each bite-size ball is soft, super sweet, and exactly like cookie dough.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie dough balls

Soft, chewy, and only 86 calories per serving, these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are vegan and grain-free. Bonus: since they contain no eggs, you can lick the bowl clean!

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This recipe offers a healthy dose of protein and fiber, but since these chocolate chip pumpkin pie protein balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, this snack feels more like a treat.

Get the recipe: cookie-dough-like balls

If you're craving a piece of pie, these scrumptious little caramel-filled tarts will do the trick!

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