We love Halloween season . Sweets . Sweaters . Sipping hot cider ( maybe spiked ) . Halloween can certainly get you in the spirit , and nothing warms our hearts like these healthy Halloween treats that help you stay energized instead of stuck in a sugar coma . Do n't worry , we 've included all the good stuff : cheese , chocolate and even a cocktail ! English Muffin Creatures from Connecticut Working Moms . We know how hard it is to resist buying those holiday-decorated sugar cookies at the grocery store . All those colors , shapes , sprinkles and sugar ! That 's why we love these treats that use cream cheese and English muffins instead so you can get your `` cookie '' decor in without the sugar surplus . 5 ways to avoid an unhealthy Halloween . Peanut Butter Pumpkins from The Smart Cookie . Why get your chocolate-peanut butter fix with store-bought candy when you can make this tasty treat ? Then again , they are almost too cute to eat . Go for dark chocolate to add extra antioxidants and use peanut butter without added sugar and hydrogenated oils to keep it healthy . Strawberry Ghosts from Muffin Tin Mom . Chocolate-covered strawberries are n't just for Valentine 's Day . Turned upside down and dipped in white chocolate , these ghoulish treats are scary easy to make and eat . Use organic strawberries when possible -- the conventional fruit tends to have high levels of pesticides . Sludge Monster Martini from Nom Nom Crunch . It 's easy being green with all the fruits and veggies in this monster cocktail . Spiked with vodka and triple sec , this adult treat becomes more thrilling if you add tonic . If you 're partying with a black light , your drink will glow in the dark ! Move over , kids . Halloween is for grownups . Orange-O-Lanterns from Fork & Beans . Zombie lovers , eat your brains out with this surprisingly healthy Halloween snack . Pop the top on these unassuming jack-o-lanterns to find an edible vegan-carrot brain that is about as close to a trick and treat that you can get .
These Halloween recipes are healthy and fun alternatives to popular foods . Try chocolate - covered fruit , a veggie cockail , jello brains or chocolate butter sandwiches .