15 Halloween Snack Ideas for Kids Parties At School

Halloween is such an exciting time of year, especially for kids. Between dressing up in fun costumes and going trick-or-treating, it’s a day full of magic and excitement.

Halloween parties at school or home are a great way for kids to celebrate with their classmates and friends, and of course, no party is complete without some spooky snacks! Whether you’re prepping for a school event or a fun get-together, I’ve got you covered with these fun and easy Halloween snack ideas for kids that your kids will love.

How To Make Halloween Party Food Healthy

When it comes to making Halloween party food, it can be easy to get caught up in the candy overload. But you can still make delicious, fun snacks while keeping them on the healthier side. Here are some simple tips:

• Swap Sugary Ingredients: Instead of using tons of sugar, try using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. You can also use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a healthier twist on your Halloween candy.
• Incorporate Fresh Produce: Add in some fruits or veggies to balance out the treats. Apples, carrots, and celery can all be transformed into fun Halloween characters like Jack-O-Lanterns or witch fingers.
• Use Whole Grains: Opt for whole-grain crackers or gluten-free alternatives to make your snacks a bit more nutritious.

Got any favorite healthy Halloween snack ideas? Share them in the comments! I’d love to know how you keep things healthy at your Halloween parties.

15 Halloween Snack Ideas for Kids

Whether you’re prepping for a school party, a small get-together, or just want some fun ideas for the kids at home, here are some tasty, creative snacks perfect for Halloween celebrations.

1. Monster Apple Bites

These apple bites are not only adorable but also packed with nutrients! Use peanut butter to stick on some candy eyes for that spooky monster effect.

Ingredients:

• Green apples
• Peanut butter
• Candy eyes
• Sunflower seeds for teeth

Instructions:

1. Slice the apples and spread peanut butter on one side.
2. Add sunflower seeds for teeth and place candy eyes on top.
3. Serve immediately or pack for school.

2. Witches Hats Cookies

Witches hats are an easy Halloween treat made with store-bought cookies and candy melts.

Ingredients:

• Chocolate wafer cookies
• Hershey’s kisses
• Orange candy melts

Instructions:

1. Melt the candy melts in a microwave.
2. Place a dab of the candy melts in the center of the cookie and press a Hershey’s kiss on top.
3. Pipe a small orange ring around the base of the kiss to create the witch’s hat.

3. Jack-O-Lantern Cheese Balls

For a savory snack, turn cheese balls into cute mini Jack-O-Lanterns.

Ingredients:

• Cheese balls (homemade or store-bought)
• Pretzel sticks

Instructions:

1. Shape cheese balls into small pumpkin shapes.
2. Stick a pretzel in the top as the stem.
3. Pack in small containers for a school-friendly snack.

4. Candy Corn Fruit Cups

If you’re looking for healthy Halloween treats for kids, these fruit cups are the way to go!

Ingredients:

• Pineapple
• Mandarin oranges
• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Layer pineapple and mandarins in clear cups to mimic candy corn.
2. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for extra sweetness.

5. Spider Deviled Eggs

For a protein-packed snack, turn deviled eggs into creepy crawly spiders using black olives.

Ingredients:

• Eggs
• Mayonnaise
• Black olives

Instructions:

1. Prepare deviled eggs as usual.
2. Use olive slices to create spider bodies and legs on top of each egg.

6. Halloween Cake Pops

Cake pops are fun to make and can be decorated with food coloring to create spooky designs like ghosts or mummies.

Ingredients:

• Cake mix (gluten-free option if needed)
• Candy melts or candy eyes
• Lollipop sticks

Instructions:

1. Bake the cake and crumble it into fine pieces.
2. Mix with frosting, roll into balls, and insert sticks.
3. Dip in candy melts and use food coloring to create spooky faces.

7. Pumpkin Pretzels

These fun little pumpkins are made with pretzels and candy melts.

Ingredients:

• Pretzels
• Orange candy melts
• Green M&Ms

Instructions:

1. Dip pretzels in melted orange candy melts.
2. Place a green M&M at the top as the pumpkin stem.

8. Ghost Bananas

A healthy snack that’s easy to prep! Cut bananas in half and use chocolate chips to make ghost faces.

Ingredients:

• Bananas
• Mini chocolate chips (these ones are gluten free!)

Instructions:

1. Cut the bananas in half.
2. Use chocolate chips to create ghost faces on each banana half.

9. Mummy Dogs

Wrap up some gluten-free hot dogs to look like mummies for a spooky treat.

Ingredients:

• Gluten-free crescent rolls
• Hot dogs

Instructions:

1. Wrap the crescent rolls around each hot dog, leaving gaps for the face.
2. Bake until golden brown, then add small dots of mustard for eyes.

10. Candy Corn Parfaits

These easy Halloween treats layer Greek yogurt with orange and yellow food coloring to resemble candy corn.

Ingredients:

• Greek yogurt
• Food coloring
• Honey

Instructions:

1. Divide the yogurt into three bowls.
2. Add yellow food coloring to one, orange to another, and leave the third white.
3. Layer the yogurts in clear cups for a festive parfait.

11. Spider Crackers

Turn crackers into spooky spiders by adding pretzel sticks for legs and candy eyes.

Ingredients:

• Round crackers
• Peanut butter
• Pretzel sticks
• Candy eyes

Instructions:

1. Spread peanut butter between two crackers.
2. Stick in pretzels as legs and add candy eyes on top.

12. Pumpkin Orange Cups

Create mini pumpkins by filling hollowed-out oranges with fruit salad.

Ingredients:

• Oranges
• Mixed fruit (like berries or grapes)

Instructions:

1. Cut the tops off the oranges and scoop out the insides.
2. Fill with fruit salad and use a black marker to draw jack-o-lantern faces on the outside.

13. Bat Brownies

Make bat shapes from gluten-free brownies and decorate with candy eyes and chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• Gluten-free brownie mix
• Candy eyes
• Chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Bake the brownies and cut them into bat shapes using a cookie cutter.
2. Decorate with candy eyes and chocolate chips.

14. Skeleton Veggie Platter

Create a skeleton using a variety of veggies for a healthy, fun snack at any Halloween party.

Ingredients:

• Carrots, celery, cucumbers, etc.

Instructions:

1. Arrange veggies on a large platter in the shape of a skeleton.
2. Use a small bowl of hummus for the head.

15. Trick or Treat Trail Mix

Mix together a variety of nuts, seeds, and Halloween candy for an easy snack kids can take to school.

Ingredients:

• Mixed nuts
• Candy corn
• Dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Pack in small containers or bags for an easy, portable snack.

These Halloween snack ideas for kids can be both fun and nutritious with the right ingredients. Don’t forget to check out our post on gluten-free snacks for kids or our tips for picky eaters to make your Halloween even more enjoyable!

Whether you’re preparing for a big Halloween party or sending snacks to school, these ideas are sure to be a hit. Let me know in the comments which one you’ll be trying this year!