This moist Pumpkin Chocolate Cake is a delicious alternative to traditional indulgent cake recipes made with refined ingredients. I used healthier dessert ingredients and nutritious pumpkin puree. The inspiration for this dessert came from a Pumpkin Chocolate Cake recipe on the Whole Foods website. I modified a few ingredients and made it into a gluten-free…
Cheesy Witches Broomsticks
Halloween is synonymous with candy and treats galore, but there are plenty of healthier options that are fun for kids to eat and make. A few ideas are Monster Joe’s (a twist on sloppy joes), Monster Mouths (a fun, healthy snack), The Vomiting Pumpkin (great party appetizer) and these Not-So-Scary Monster Face Pizzas (lunch or dinner recipe). Those…
Monster Sloppy Joes
Monster Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on traditional sloppy Joes, perfect for a kid friendly Halloween dinner. What’s not to love in these little guys?! Cooked pasta shells oozing with cheesy sloppy Joes filling are sure to win smiles. You can make this a fun DIY dinner and let the kids stuff and assemble the monsters…
Bubbly Witches Brew
This Bubbly Witches Brew is the kid’s favorite Halloween punch recipe. It’s super easy to throw together and always a big hit. You can make this festive punch even more spooky by adding dry ice chips for a smokey, bubbly effect. Mmmmmmwwwwwwahahahaha! We’ve always loved throwing Halloween parties and making fun themed recipes for…
Monster Mouths
This is a fun Halloween snack for kids and pretty healthy, too. I first found this “monster mouths” idea in a special Halloween edition of Better Homes and Gardens from 2007. I love them and the kids do, too! Almonds and candy corns make great “monster teeth” for the apples. Monster Mouths Ingredients: 3-4 green…
Not-So-Scary Monster Face Pizzas
Kids love DIY pizza night, so why not let them make their own silly and not-so-scary monster face pizzas?! This fun meal will encourage kids to eat their veggies. Having lots of chopped fresh produce will entice them to load up and get crazy with their creations! Ingredients: 6 Whole wheat, sprouted grain…
