Typically, when we think of Halloween, we think of going door to door to say "trick-or-treat" to get free candy that may not necessarily be very healthy for us to consume. However, I've managed to come up with a list of four simple and sweet fall treats that you can enjoy without worrying about having to run out to the store to get an entire bag of candy in order to satisfy your trick-or-treaters! Don't worry, these treats won't make you come off as that house. Actually, with these treats, you'll most likely be known as the one house everyone absolutely has to go to on Halloween night!
1. Chocolate covered apple slices.
I want to say a HUGE thank you to the one girl who brought these with her to my friend's birthday party a little while back! To recreate them, just cut an apple into circular-shaped slices, insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each one, dip the slices into some melted chocolate (hint: dark chocolate helps to create the perfect balance of sweetness), top them with some smaller sweets (e.g. chocolate chips, shredded coconut, etc.), put them into the fridge to set, and enjoy!
2. Caramel covered apple slices.
Again, super simple! Just cut an apple into slices, dip those slices into some melted caramel, top them with some mini candies, and enjoy!
3. Peanut butter celery sticks.
A classic favorite (often referred to as "Ants on a Log"), these probably require the least amount of effort to create. Simply spread some peanut butter onto some celery sticks, add some chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness, and enjoy!
4. Nutella covered strawberries.
I never saw the appeal with Nutella. That is, at least not until I tried it on beignets and strawberry slices at the Omelette Bar right across from UCF! I've tried melting alreadypackaged chocolate melts, but Nutella wins my taste buds overall. It's super smooth, is the perfect combination of milk chocolate and hazelnut, and comes all ready to be twirled on some sweet and healthy strawberries! You can even heat it up in a microwave-safe bowl to literally heat up the intensity of the taste!
Okay, so maybe these treats aren't entirely healthy, but they're definitely super sweet, simple, and different from the norm! Bring these to your next party, and you'll definitely leave feeling surprised that you had so many takers! Make sure not to leave them outside your front door, though. You definitely don't want the first trick-or-treater who comes by to steal them all for themselves.
Trust me, that will happen with these babies.