As Seen on Good Morning Washington: Fast and Healthy Halloween Treats

How to Make a Monster Dip Veggie Tray: Click here for a LIVE demo on Good Morning Washington!

Hello Good Morning Washington viewers! If this is your first time here, check out these easy recipes and reader favorites like 6 Fast & Easy Ways to Use Pumpkin. You can also learn about me and the health scare that got me eating (mostly) right. Otherwise, read on for frighteningly fun and healthy Halloween treats!

Feeling stressed? Have a little fun with healthy Halloween treats!

Have you ever had an experience that was hard and tiring, but you wouldn’t trade it for anything? In fact, maybe you’re having one right now. If you are, I’m hear you, because I’m having one too!

You see, for the past 6 weeks, I’ve been training in-hospital as a dietetic intern. That means I’m helping people with illnesses like cancer and diabetes get the nutrition they need to get better. I’ve found I care deeply—perhaps to a fault—about each patient I meet,  so I try hard to provide the best possible care all day, every day. As a result, I feel like I’m making a difference, but I’m also totally exhausted. (Parents and anyone in a helping profession: Can I get an amen?)

For example, in a single day last week, I laughed out loud with one patient, provided in-depth education to another who wanted to do all he could to get better,  and bit back tears talking with the family of a third patient facing a serious illness. Tack on a long commute and homework, and not only am I stressed, but I’m over-busy, too. (Sleep? What’s that?)

In fact, things have been so busy I can barely believe Halloween is almost here. Yet given how intense the last few weeks have been, I’m more than ready to cut loose with a little Halloween fun!

However, for me—and maybe for you, too?—“Halloween fun” usually starts with good intentions but ends with a candy hangover. This year, though, I say we buck the trend. Instead of going on a sugar bender, let’s treat ourselves to food that’s a good time—and good for us, too! Now that’s stress relief. 🙂

To that end, I’m sharing 2 fun and healthy Halloween treats that are ready to party. Better still, you can make each one in less than 15 minutes! I even included a “bonus” treat at the end, which takes a little more time but is super tasty and  frighteningly cute, too.

So summon up your Halloween spirit (see what I did there? 😉 ) and join me for some fast and healthy Halloween fun!

1. Monster Dip Veggie Tray

Loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, iron, and folate, the dip for this veggie tray is ready in 5 minutes. Making the face is easy and fun with an inexpensive mask, and the completed tray will be the star of your Halloween party!

I recommend putting this veggie tray out just as guests arrive. They’ll fill up on nutritious veggies without even realizing it. Tricky, no?

Click here for dip recipe and step-by-step instructions.

2. Pumpkin Pie Dip with Apple Slices

Serve this pumpkin pie dip with apples for an appetizer, or with vanilla wafers or oatmeal cookies for dessert. Loaded with fiber, phytochemicals, and vitamin A, this pumpkin dip is the best part of the pie!

3. Banana Ghosts with Healthy Chocolate Dip

This spook-tacular party plate is a hit with kids of all ages! With coconut “grass” and chocolate dip made with sweet potatoes, this ghoulish treat is a fun way to trick your kids—into eating healthy, that is.

Click here for the recipe and instructions.

Happy Halloween!