Tricks for healthier Halloween treats

by Christina Meyer-Jax, Tastemaker in Residence

Halloween is one week away and if you’re just as excited about Halloween as your kids are, but not so excited about a day of sugar there are some smarter tricks for treats. What do you think?

How about Meatballs with Pumpkin BBQ sauce, Power Up Apple Spice Muffins , adorable fruit parfaits topped with whipped cream (see below) and turn a banana into Casper the ghost.

The average American eats 3.4 pounds of candy over Halloween. Nutrition professor Christina Meyer-Jax shares her ideas for how to avoid some of it, but still satisfy your taste buds.

tst_fox9_christina_healthifiedHalloween_photo#2.jpg

Offer a healthier bar to your party-goers, you just might be surprised!

tst_fox9_christina_healthifiedHalloween_photo#3.jpg

Celebrations, KidsCynthia SutterOctober 26, 2015Christina Meyer-Jax, Fox 9 Saturday morning, Healthier Halloween, Tricks, Pumpkin BBQ sauce & meatballs, Banana Casper, Simply Organic, Kind Bars, Oregon Chai, Power Up Apple Spice MuffinsComment