28/10/2026
🎃👻 Come BUILD A MONSTER SNACK: Halloween Edition with Denee!
Who says snacks have to be boring? 👀
We had some fun turning everyday foods into spooky little creations!
🍏 Apple monster: Green apple, peanut butter, slivered almonds, chocolate chip eyes, and a little jam for that extra spooky tongue. For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter and skip the almond “teeth.” For younger children, choose a smooth spread and finely chop or omit small toppings.
🍌 Banana ghosts: Bananas with melted chocolate faces. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free chocolate chips or melted allergy-friendly chocolate. Let the chocolate cool before serving, and cut bananas into age-appropriate pieces.
🫑 Jack-o’-lantern pepper: An orange bell pepper carved into a pumpkin, stuffed with hummus and served with colorful bell pepper strips. For a sesame-free option, use mashed avocado, bean dip, or a dairy-free spread instead of hummus. Slice raw vegetables into safe, manageable shapes for your child’s age and chewing skills.
🧀 Cheesy ghosts and silly faces: Cheese sticks, deli meat, and tomatoes turned into Halloween characters. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cheese or avocado. For a vegetarian option, replace deli meat with thin cucumber strips or roasted vegetables. Cut cheese, meat, and tomatoes into age-appropriate pieces.
Quick safety reminder: Always supervise young children while they eat. Avoid whole nuts, popcorn, hard or sticky foods, and other choking hazards. Cut foods into safe shapes and sizes based on your child’s age and development, and check with your pediatrician if you have questions.
Here’s your reminder from your friendly ghost dietitian: feeding our kids doesn’t have to be fancy to be fun!
You can use foods your family already enjoys, invite your little ones to help create their own spooky snacks, and let curiosity lead the way.
No perfect plates required. No pressure to try every ingredient. Just a little creativity and connection around food. 💚
