It’s time to start preparing for the spookiest time of year! The best way to get in the Halloween spirit is with some fun snacks, of course. Check out these easy fall-inspired snacks that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Apple Sticks
This spin on traditional caramel apples will have the whole family obsessed!
What you’ll need:
1. Granny smith apples
2. Caramel
3. Lollipop sticks
4. Lemon
5. Cream
6. Chocolate
Instructions:
Step 1: Slice apples
Step 2: Coat apples in lemon juice
Step 3: Insert lollipop sticks into each slice
Step 4: Melt caramel with cream and stir
Step 5: Dip apples into caramel
Step 6: Drizzle with chocolate and other toppings of your choice
Step 7: Enjoy!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Oats
These oats are delicious and can be eaten by themselves as a yummy after-school snack or as a topping for yogurt!
What you’ll need:
1. 3 cups of rolled oats
2. ½ cup of nuts (optional)
3. ½ cup pumpkin puree
4. ½ cup coconut oil
5. 1 cup maple syrup
6. 1 tsp salt
7. 2 tsp cinnamon
8. ½ cup coconut flakes
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step 2: Mix oats, cinnamon, salt, nuts, and coconut flakes in a bowl
Step 3: Mix pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup
Step 4: Mix wet and dry ingredients
Step 5: Spread oats onto nonstick baking sheet, either sprayed or lined
Step 6: Bake for 30 minutes, stir/shake halfway
Step 7: Let cool and enjoy
Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds
This recipe is a great way to utilize your pumpkin seeds after pumpkin carving!
What you’ll need:
1. Raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried for 24 hours
2. Cinnamon
3. Sugar
4. Coconut oil
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
Step 2: Melt coconut oil in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl
Step 3: Coat pumpkins evenly in oil
Step 4: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl
Step 5: Coat pumpkin seeds with cinnamon-sugar mix
Step 6: Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway
Step 7: Make sure seeds are hardened and toasty
Step 8: Let cool and enjoy!
Halloween Trail Mix
Kids will love this festive fall trail mix. Store in a plastic bag to keep it fresh!
What you’ll need:
1. Chex
2. Pretzels
3. Cheerio’s
4. White chocolate chips
5. Candy corn
Instructions:
Mix the ingredients in a bowl along with any other special additions and enjoy!
Spiced Apple Cider
This easy store-bought juice spiced apple cider recipe is easy for any day of the week!
What you’ll need:
1. 4 cups apple juice
2. 2 cinnamon sticks
3. 4 Cloves
4. ½ tsp nutmeg
5. 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
*Tip: Adjust spice amounts to your preference
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it simmers, then simmer for 30 minutes. Taste test after 30 minutes and remove spices from the mixture once it is to your liking. It can be served hot or cold!
Which fall-inspired snack will be your favorite this season? Try them all at home to share with your friends and loved ones. For more fall-inspired sweets, check out our no-bake mini pumpkin cheesecake recipe!