Make Halloween fun with these 5 easy Halloween snacks! From Apple Monsters to Mummy Pizzas, these simple, festive treats are easy to make, fun for kids, and a great way to balance out all that Halloween candy.

Spiderweb Dip

This Halloween appetizer starts with a simple black bean dip and gets dressed up with a sour cream spiderweb. It's an easy way to make an appetizer feel festive.

To Make the Spiderweb Dip

• Drain one 15-ounce can of black beans and add to the base of a food processor.
• Add ¼ cup water, the juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, and blend until smooth.
• Transfer to a shallow serving dish and spread into an even layer.
• Place a few tablespoons of sour cream into a sandwich bag.
• Snip off a corner of the bag and pipe circles onto the bean mixture.
• Use a toothpick to create a web-like design.
• Decorate with a spider ring (remove before serving) and serve with chips.

Apple Monsters

Apple slices become monsters in a few simple steps. This was always a favorite with my kids when they were little.

To Make Apple Monsters

• Cut a red apple into wedges.
• Using a paring knife, carefully cut a small wedge out of the skin side of each apple slice to create an open mouth. Be careful not to cut all the way through the apple.
• Place a strawberry slice in the apple opening to form a tongue.
• Press two sunflower seeds or slivered almonds into the apple flesh to create vampire fangs. Use sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
• Use a dab of sunflower seed or nut butter to attach candy eyes.

Mummy Pizzas

With a few simple changes, English Muffin Pizzas turn into adorable mummy pizzas. They're easy enough for kids to help assemble and work just as well for a quick Halloween dinner as they do for a party appetizer.

To Make Mummy Pizzas

• Brush English muffins with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder--gotta keep those vampires away.
• Toast in a 425°F oven for 5 minutes.
• Spread pizza sauce evenly over each toasted muffin half and then top with strips of string cheese to look like the English muffin has been wrapped in cloth like a mummy--super fun for kids to do themselves.
• Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese softens but still holds its shape.
• Remove and add sliced olives for eyes.

Candy Corn Parfaits

Layer fresh or canned fruit in a parfait glass to resemble the colors of candy corn. My little girl came up with this treat YEARS ago, and it could not be easier to put together!

To Make Candy Corn Parfaits

• Drain canned mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks. Alternatively, peel and segment fresh mandarin oranges and chop fresh pineapple into chunks.
• Place a thin layer of pineapple chunks into the bottom of a clear glass cup or parfait glass.
• Top with a thicker layer of mandarin oranges.
• Dollop with whipped cream, plain yogurt, or banana slices.
• Top with a real piece of candy corn, if desired.

Pumpkin Gummies

Made with carrot and mango juice, these homemade pumpkin gummies are a fun alternative to store-bought fruit snacks. Plus, they're surprisingly easy to make with just a few ingredients!

To Make Pumpkin Gummies

• Add ¼ cup of cold carrot mango juice to a small bowl and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of unflavored powdered gelatin. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom.
• Gently heat 1¼ cups of carrot mango juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until just heated through, but not boiling.
• Whisk in the gelatin mixture and 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly until completely dissolved. Again, do not let this mixture come to a boil.
• Remove from the heat, pour the mixture into a glass measuring cup over a fine-mesh strainer to catch any bits of gelatin that didn't fully dissolve.
• Pour that into the silicone pumpkin molds.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
• Once set, dip the molds into a dish of hot water for 10-20 seconds to loosen, then invert.

More Healthy Halloween Snacks

• Jack O'Lantern Stuffed Peppers from Five Heart Home: Serve chip dip up in a carved pepper for a spooky treat.
• Applesauce Monster Cups from The Nerd's Wife: Such a cute way to dress up applesauce cups for school lunches.
• Cheese & Pretzel Broomsticks from One Little Project: Such a simple, yet fun Halloween snack!
• Frankenstein Smoothie Bowl from Healthy Little Foodies: Serve up a green smoothie in monster form!

I hope these easy, wholesome Halloween snacks bring a little festive fun to your holiday. xo, Kristen