3 Healthy Homemade Halloween Candy Recipes

Halloween is just around the corner, and while it's known for tricks, treats, and lots of sugary indulgence, most store-bought candies are loaded with artificial dyes and risky additives.

This year, try making your own healthier Halloween candies at home! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also made with all-natural ingredients that you can feel good about sharing with your whole family. 

We’ve gathered three fun and easy recipes that offer all the sweetness without the artificial flavors and preservatives, so you can treat your family to a healthier Halloween! 🎃

Crispy Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

If you love Butterfingers, you're going to love this recipe! This healthy alternative combines creamy all-natural peanut butter with crunchy bran flakes for a wicked good treat that you can't get enough of!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
• 3 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup all-natural peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cup bran flakes (or crispy cereal of your choice)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips

How to make:

1. Combine honey, molasses, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Boil for about a minute, then remove from heat.
2. Mix in the peanut butter and salt, stirring until it forms a paste.
3. Add the cereal to the mixture, partially crushing the cereal flakes as you mix.
4. Press into an 8x8 pan, pour melted chocolate chips overtop, freeze, and enjoy!

No-Bake Coconut Bars 

These homemade coconut bars have a rich chocolate shell and sweet coconut filling, just like a classic Almond Joy or Mounds bar! Using just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to make in a pinch!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 3 1/2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3 ounces chocolate chips

How to make:

1. Process the coconut, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor or blender.
2. Form the mixture into patties, place on a baking sheet, and freeze until firm.
3. Melt chocolate chips and dip patties to coat.
4. Refreeze and enjoy!

Pumpkin Fudge Truffles

In case you haven't gotten your pumpkin fix this season, these pumpkin fudge truffles are healthy, ridiculously easy to make, and addictively delicious. Plus, they contain fresh pumpkin puree packed with antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh pumpkin puree
• 6tbsp coconut butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• Salt to taste
• 3 ounces chocolate chips

How to make:

1. Stir the pumpkin puree, coconut butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
2. Refrigerate mixture until firm enough to form into balls.
3. Use an ice cream scoop to create truffles and dip into melted chocolate chips.
4. Place on baking sheet, freeze, and enjoy!

We hope these homemade Halloween candy recipes add a bit of festive fun to your celebrations this year.

By making your own treats, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: indulgent flavors and wholesome ingredients. Plus, it’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen and involve the kids in the process.

Wishing you a spooky, sweet, and healthy Halloween! 🎃✨🍫