Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Monday Message - Happy Halloween!

It's easier than ever to find Halloween treats to make your zombie or superhero happy while providing a health benefit!


View the full Kids Eat Right Article here.

Mix some of these suggestions into your usual Halloween Treat basket OR forgo the treats and let Trick-o-Treaters have their choice of Healthy Treats at your door.

  • Whole-grain cheddar flavored crackers
  • Fruit snacks made with 100 percent fruit with added vitamin C
  • Fruit leathers made with 100 percent fruit
  • Sugar-free gum
  • Animal-shaped graham crackers made without trans fat
  • Mini rice cereal treat bars
  • Cereal bars made with real fruit
  • Individual fruit cups
  • Mini 100-percent fruit juice boxes
  • Low-fat pudding cups
  • Baked, unsalted bags of pretzels

  • Halloween Recipes!

    Enjoy the aroma of pumpkin pie all year long with this delightfully rich and hearty quick bread. You can even use this recipe to make muffins instead.  Recipe Link

    You can use cookie cutters for these chips or better yet, get your kids involved in cutting the ghosts for this Halloween Chips and Spider Dip recipe.  Recipe Video

    Carving your pumpkins? Don’t throw away the seeds! Toast them with olive oil and some spices for a great treat.  Recipe Link

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