Haunted by Halloween treats
Halloween is upon us. And I'm scared. Not because of ghosts, goblins, witches, and warlocks, though. It's the candy that does it for me -- the sheer excess of sugar that will fill my kids' treat buckets on the night of trick-or-treat. My boys, who will quickly become beggars, will know no limits and will haunt me for weeks with their sweet requests. I haven't yet decided how I'll manage to trash a good portion of the goo my guys will score on this spooky night. But I do know I'd love it if nutritious treats could somehow find a place in the Halloween tradition. Maybe I need to nix the whole door-to-door thing and host my own little healthy hang-out -- complete with these Halloween treats.
It's the candy that keeps me afraid of those knocks on the door.
- Organic apples, pears, and other fruits could be provided for easy munching. A little caramel dipping sauce could spice things up a bit.
- A handful of salt-free pretzels, sesame seeds, whole grain cereal, dried cranberries, and other dried fruits would make a perfect crunchy mix.
- Seedless grapes added to flavored sugar-free Jello could be the start of one favorite fruity indulgence.
It's the candy that keeps me afraid of those knocks on the door.







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10-21-2007 @ 9:10AM
Jen said...
Some families I know have their kids just eat a few from safe sources, then they leave the candy out for "The Great Pumpkin," who leaves behind a new toy in it's place.
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10-28-2007 @ 11:09AM
Marion Halsey said...
What a great idea!
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