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Halloween Snack Board for Kids

Halloween Snack Board for Kids: Fun, Healthy Treats Await

This Halloween Snack Board for Kids offers a fun, nutritious mix of whimsical treats that entice healthy eating.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 boards
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spooky Treats
  • 6 pieces Mini Sweet Peppers Can substitute with small cucumbers.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Common powdered sugar can be a substitute.
  • 4 tablespoons Cold Water No substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup Edible Sugar Eyeballs Can use chocolate chips or raisins instead.
  • 4 pieces Clementines Mandarin or orange can be substituted.
  • 2 sticks Celery Stick Used as a 'stem' for clementine pumpkins.
For the Sandwiches
  • 4 slices Bread (White) Can use whole grain or gluten-free bread as alternatives.
  • 4 slices Simple Filling (Ham or Cheese) Swap with turkey, chicken, or a plant-based alternative.
  • 8 pieces Black Olives Green olives can be a good alternative.
For the Skewers
  • 1 medium Cantaloupe Melon Can be substituted with honeydew or watermelon.
  • 1 cup Black Grapes Any berries can work for a variation.
  • 1 cup White Marshmallows Can use any variety of marshmallows.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or milk chocolate can be used instead.
For the Ghosts
  • 2 pieces Bananas If unavailable, use pears for a similar shape.
  • 1/2 cup Smooth Thick Peanut Butter Natural almond or seed butter are excellent substitutions.
  • 10 pieces White Mini Marshmallows Yogurt-covered raisins can serve as alternatives.
For Extra Fun
  • 1 cup Shop-bought snacks (cheese puffs, chocolates, etc.) Selection varies based on preference.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag or Sandwich Bag
  • cookie cutter
  • Skewers
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Clementine Pumpkins: Insert a celery stick into each clementine to create a pumpkin stem. Wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Create Spooky Mini Peppers: Mix icing sugar with cold water until thick, pipe spooky designs on mini peppers, and chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Make Ghost Sandwiches: Cut bread into ghost shapes, add filling, and use black olives for eyes. Chill until serving.
  4. Assemble Melon Skewers: Thread cantaloupe, black grapes, and marshmallows onto skewers, drizzle with melted chocolate, and chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Create Banana Ghosts: Peel and cut bananas in half, decorate with chocolate faces, and serve fresh.
  6. Prepare Apple Zombie Mouths: Slice apples, spread peanut butter, and insert marshmallows for teeth, then display on the board.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare components in advance to save time. Ensure colorful visual appeal. Serve fresh bananas and avoid excessive moisture while decorating.

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