Healthy Halloween Treats!
Yes Folks, Halloween is around the corner; we go to the stores and see giants bags of candy and bakeries and cafes are pushing more than ever the fluorescent-orange frosted cupcakes and cookies. They even have drinks such as Pumpkin lattes. You are conflicted; your evil side wants your family and yourself to indulge into some good old sweet candy and chocolate that will make you go into a sugar shock but, your good side tells you that it’s about time to make some smart healthy choices. Below you will find some tips to make your festivities sugar shock free;

1. Pumpkin Carrot Muffins: A Halloween party needs a dose of appropriately orange-hued treats. Get festive without food coloring with these pumpkin carrot muffins; no one will know just how many vegetables these healthy Halloween treats are actually hiding! *
2. Healthy Caramel Apples: You may think that caramel apples are possibly one of the healthier Halloween options, but gobs of caramel can turn a formerly healthy apple into a less-than-diet-friendly dessert. Make a few modifications and shave hundreds of calories with this healthy caramel apple recipe from Muscle and Fitness Hers. *
3.Candied Spiced Pumpkin Seeds: ‘Tis the season for an abundance of pumpkin seeds. Instead of tossing them out, make a sweet, high-protein snack with this vegan candied spiced pumpkin seeds. *
4. Healthy Cookie Dough Balls: This recipe for healthy halloween cookie dough balls from Oh She Glows can be made in minutes and will satisfy any sweet tooth, stat. They are the quick perfect make-ahead for your Halloween get-together! *
5. Banana Ghost Pops: Get into the spirit with these cute (and easy to make) banana ghost pops. This recipe uses shredded coconut and orange juice to keep the calories down, but if you are looking for an even sweeter option, use melted white chocolate. *
6.Vegan Candy Corn:Candy corn may be ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but those tiny treats definitely don’t give you the best bang for your buck, calorie-wise (just 13 candy corn candy are only 100 calories!). If you’re a candy corn addict, try serving these homemade vegan candy corn candies at your next party for a less-processed, less-sugary treat. *For full recipes visit www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Halloween-Treats-Your-Holiday-Party-20049603?
In addition, don’t forget to keep up with your workouts, walk with your kids while you go trick or treating instead of driving around the block. Engage yourself into healthy activities such as apple and pumpkin picking (you can burn up to 500 calories!). Finally pick a costume and enjoy the sweetest Holiday of the year!!!!!
-Samanta Maravi
October 19th, 2011 by admin | No Comments »

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