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Halloween Themed Food & Snacks

October 28, 2024

Halloween Themed Food & Snacks


Halloween brings out the kid in all of us!  While dressing up your child or adding decorations to your house, don’t forget to have fun with food too.  Here is a list of super cute ways (and easy!) ways to bring the spooky holiday to your plate!



Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas

Try out these delightfully simple Jack-O-Lantern quesadillas! No extra ingredients needed - just tortillas and orange cheddar cheese!

Mac-O-Lantern and Cheese Bowls


A great way to sneak in some spooky veggies into your kid’s day! These “Mac-O-Lanterns” use bell peppers to create a fun treat!


Mummy Dogs


A classic Halloween dinner, and an always popular kid’s meal!

Apple Dipping Bar


A great way to add some fresh fruit in between the endless candy snacking!

Spaghetti Worms


This themed pasta is sure to make your kids' night! Don’t be afraid - your kiddos can remove the black olives as soon as the table is set!

Halloween Snack Board


The possibilities are endless with a Halloween-themed snack board! Have fun balancing healthier snacks with Halloween favorites like candy corn.

Halloween Pancakes


Bonus points: Add pumpkin puree to make these Jack O’ Lantern pancakes extra special!

Halloween Veggie Tray


No extra prep involved with this one - and a fun way to add some fiber into your kid’s day!

Candy Corn Pizza


Kids will love helping making dinner when it looks like this! Sometimes renaming something as simple as cheese pizza can make dinner a bit more special!

Banana Ghosts with Peanut Butter Dip


Adorable ghosts with a little bit of protein in a delicious dip!

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