The best Halloween food ideas for kids and families. Fun and festive recipes for every meal of the day + healthy, no-candy snacks too!
It’s officially pumpkin season and that means that Halloween is right around the corner.
And while we love carving pumpkins, decorating the front porch and dressing up in costumes, I think we can all agree that Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without the FOOD!
That’s why we’ve pulled together the ultimate list of fun, kid-friendly Halloween food.
Whether you’re looking for a cute breakfast to surprise your kids, a festive lunch or dinner, a spooktacular treat, or a healthier snack, this list will cover all your Halloween food bases.
So grab your little pumpkins and get ready for some fun Halloween eating!
Pin for when you want to celebrate Halloween with food!
HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST IDEAS
Get up and goin’ with lots of Halloween spirit with these fun breakfast ideas to serve your littles during pumpkin season.
(1)Why not invite a few monsters to join your Halloween breakfast? ThisHalloween Avocado Toastis a ghoulish way to get into the Halloween spirit. (via Brit.Co)
(2)These pumpkin shapedPumpkin Pie Pop-Tartsscream Fall with their savory pumpkin pie filling. (via Weelicious)
(3)Mummy Bagelsare the perfect way to turn your bagel and cream cheese breakfast into a spooky Halloween treat. (via eighteen25)
(4)Whoooooo said that breakfast has to be boring? TheseOwl Halloween Pancakes are sure to be a hoot! (via DIY Candy)
(5)Halloween Toastis a fun way to start your day, especially with these 3 simple ideas from Honest.
(6) Mama.Papa.Bubba shares how she makes these delicious whole wheatSpider Web Pancakes, that are sure to impress your kids this Halloween.
(7)For a healthy start to your day, try thisFrankenstein Smoothie Bowlfrom Healthy Little Foodies.
(8) Take a whole donut + the donut hole, and create theseHalloween Spider Donutsfrom The Semisweet Sisters.
(9) A fun treat that your kids can help make – these homemadeCoffin Shaped Pop-Tartsby My Crazy Good Life are to die for (pun fully intended!).
(10)Spooky Halloween Breakfast Sandwichesfrom Lake Life State of Mind are a spooky twist on the traditional eggs in a basket sandwich. Add bacon and cheese and you have a filling breakfast sandwich for the whole family.
(11)Pop-Tart Ghosts: These homemade Pop-Tart ghosts will give you a yummy surprise – they’re filled with Nutella! (via The Simply Sweet Life)
(12)Need something last minute? Take a bite out of theseMonster Donutsfrom eighteen25.
(13)Jack-O-Lantern Clementine Smoothiesare a delicious way to start your day with a good burst of Vitamin C! (via On My Kids Plate)
(14)Coming in to save time for busy moms everywhere, The Pinning Mama makesEasy Halloween Cinnamon Rollswith canned cinnamon rolls. Such a fun pumpkin breakfast treat for Halloween.
(15)There are no tricks when it comes to theseTrick-or-Treat Pancakesby My Name is Snickerdoodle. Food coloring and candy eyes take these pancakes from plain to spooky in a cinch!
HALLOWEEN LUNCH AND DINNER IDEAS
These Halloween meal ideas are fun twists on family favorites and can be used for lunch or dinner!
(1)We love theseMini Pumpkin Pizzas. Mix and Match the toppings to make it your own! (via Life Love Liz)
(2)Your kids will love theseEasy Ghost Sandwiches and Mummy Drinksfrom hello, Wonderful!
(3)For a quick Halloween meal, these 2 ingredientMummy Hot Dogsare just the thing! (via i heart naptime)
(4)How fun are theseMummy Pizza Braids from Yummy Healthy Easy?!
(5) ThisWitch Hat Garlic Breadmakes a delicious, quick appetizer the whole family will enjoy. (via Hunny, I’m Home)
(6) Spaghetti and meatballs? How aboutSpaghetti and Eyeballs?!(via Rainy Day Mum)
(7) If you’re craving sushi, you’ll want to try these bite sizeMonster Sushi Rollsfrom Brit + Co.
(8) TheseJack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppersare a great meal the whole family will love this Halloween. (via Pink Fortitude)
(9)Another ore hearty meal are theseJack-O-Lantern Beef and Cheese Dinner Pockets– they’re small enough to grab and eat, but big enough to fill you up. (via Organized 31)
(10)For a lunchbox friendly Halloween meal, try theseEyeball Pinwheelsfrom Home Cooking Memories.
(11)…or theseHalloween themed Bento Box Ideasfrom Modern Parents Messy Kids.
(12)This stunningSpiderweb Topped Pumpkin Soupmakes for a healthy and filling Halloween meal before indulging in all the sweet things! (via Eats Amazing)
(13)With theseMummy Waffle Pizzasit’s like breakfast for dinner…but pizza! (via Mom’s Test Kitchen)
(14)Lil Luna has 2 easy ideas for a Halloween lunch/dinner:Mummy Flatbreads andJack-O-Lantern Quesadillas.
(15)For a spooktacular twist on spaghetti, try this colorfulHalloween Spaghettiby The 36th Avenue.
(16)We love that everyone can enjoy their very ownSausage Stuffed Mini-Pumpkin. (via Eats Amazing)
(17)Is there anything that screams comfort food like an old-fashioned meatloaf? For a spooky twist, check out thisMummy Meatloaffrom Amanda’s Cookin’.
HALLOWEEN SNACKS & TREATS
Whether you’re sending treats for a class party, hosting a party yourself, or just making dessert for your family, these ideas are sure to be a hit with the whole crowd!
(1)TheseRaspberry Mummy Piesare simple to make with a homemade Raspberry filling – yum! (via Veggie Desserts)
(2) Fresh fruit is made spooky with theseDipped Strawberry Ghosts. (via Candiquick)
(3)If you’re short on time, how about making a spooky no-bake treat? TheseNo-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mummy Truffles(via Creme de la Crumb) are fun for all ages.
(4) We also just love theseSpooky Spider Crispy Treatsby Ann’s Entitled Life.
(5)ThisColorful Halloween Popcornmakes the perfect treat for a Halloween movie marathon. (via Cupcake Diaries Blog)
(6)These super cuteHalloween Frozen Banana Treatsare a great way to make sure your kids eat some fruit before all the trick-or-treating. (via hello, Wonderful)
(7) You won’t believe your eyes when you see thisGiant Edible Eyeballfrom Squirrels of a Feather!
(8)A Halloween Treat you can make in the slow cooker? Yes, please! TheseWhite Chocolate Ghostsare an easy Halloween twist on traditional peanut clusters your kids will love. (via Simply Happy Foodie)
(9)TheseBlack Cat Cupcakesfrom The Mommy Mix are also sure to impress!
(10)TheseEasy Halloween Chex Mix Cupsare a great salty and sweet combo that you can put together for on the go. (via Keri Lynn Snyder)
(11)What do we love most about thisGraveyard Pudding Bowl with a Cookie Headstone?You can eat the bowl! (via Mommyhood Life)
(12)The Monday Box is giving us all the Halloween inspiration with theseSpooky Graham Cracker Treats!
(13)These colorfulMonster Milk and Cookie Sandwichesmake the perfect Halloween pair (via Play Party Plan)
(14)Ever feel like your brownies are staring at you? Well theseSpooky Eyeball Fudge Browniessure are! (via Big Bear’s Wife)
(15)Put a little bit of Hocus Pocus into your Halloween with these funWitches Brew Cupcakes. (via The Farm Girl Gabs)
(16)Simply dip your favorite sandwich-cookies to make thesePumpkin Oreo Pops. (via Suburban Simplicity)
(17)Grab all your favorite candy for thisHalloween Sugar Cookie Cake. (via Lil Luna)
(18)It was a mash! No, really, a yummyMonster Mash Dipthat is guaranteed to be a hit at your party! (via Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry)
(19)How cute are thesePumpkin Pretzels with a Candy Stemfrom Mommyhood Life?
(20)If you’re looking for something with a little savory and a little sweet, try these funSpiderweb Pretzelsfrom Delia Creates.
(21)The Monday Box knocks it out of the park with all of these differentHalloween Pretzel Ideasthat you can easily pull together.
(22)For a big group, thisHarvest Hash Trail Mixis the perfect blend of salty and sweet. (via The House of Hendrix)
(23)This genius idea from Hungry Happenings transforms your classic chocolate chip cookies into these creepySpider Infested Cookies.
(24)You’ll want to dig right into this yummyChocolate Spider Trifleby Lil Luna.
(25)It’s a wrap with theseMummy Cupcakesfrom Frugal Mom Eh.
(26)These cuteChocolate Bat Treatscome together in just minutes with only 4 ingredients! (via Suburban Simplicity)
(27)What goes bump in the night? ThisHalloween Graveyard Cakeby Little Dove Blog, that’s what!
(28)TheseWicked Witch Hatsfrom The Dessert Spoon have hidden treats inside.
(29)You can pick your own toppings with thisHalloween Sugar Cookie Pizza– a fun way to use extra Halloween candy! (via A Sprinkle and a Splash)
(30)Or call it a day with these simple to makeMummy Browniesfrom Dancing Through the Rain.
(31)We can’t decide if theseHalloween Monster Marshmallowsare sweet or scary, but they definitely deserve a place at the table! (via Finding Zest)
(32)These friendlyMini Muffin Ghostsare all treats and no tricks. (via Sustaining My Cooking Habit)
(33)With a nod to a classic snack, theseJack-O-Lantern Twinkiesare fun for a crowd, or an afternoon treat. (via Dancing Through the Rain)
(34)For a simple, no-bake treat, try theseGhoulish Ghost Dipped Cookies. (via Two Kids and a Coupon)
(35)Is it even Halloween without a little candy corn? We bet you won’t be able to eat just one of these sweetCandy Corn Cookies. (via Artsy Fartsy Mama)
(36)And if you’re in the mood for some yummy frosting, you’ll want to try theseCandy Corn Cookie Barsfrom High Heels and Grills.
(37)TheseFrankenstein Cookie Popsmake Frankenstein look (and taste!) good. (via Red Ted Art)
(38)We know all about couple Halloween costumes, but what about couple Halloween treats? Check out theseFrankenstein Halloween Marshmallow PopsandBride of Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops! (via Elle Marie Home)
(39)Turn ordinary Rice Krispies into these funHalloween Witch Crispy Treats. (via Play Party Plan)
(40)Or how about theseFrankenstein Rice Krispiesby Big Bear’s Wife?
(41)These creepy crawlySpider Egg Donut Holescome together in just minutes and are perfect for a sweet, low-prep treat. (via Family Fresh Meals)
(42)For a wiggly treat, be sure to try thisJell-O brain! Yikes! (via Simply Happy Foodie)
(43)This colorfulHalloween Ghost Barkis super easy to make with candy melts. (via Mom Foodie)
(44)And how cute are these individualHalloween Mason Jar Cakes?(via Life Made Simple)
(45)TheseFrankenstein Browniesare a great nod to the classic Halloween monster! (via Life Love Liz)
(46)Candy melts and candy eyes take an ordinary Oreo and make it extraordinary! You’ve got to try making thesePumpkin Oreosfrom Lil Luna.
(47)We normally don’t like to point fingers, but these funWitches Finger Cookiesmight cause us to reconsider! (via This Vivacious Life)
(48)TheseGreen Cyclops Monster Cookiesare eye-popping good! (via Any Reason Life)
(49)Take a bite out of these creamy and colorfulMonster Mash Cheesecake Bars. (via The Tiptoe Fairy)
HEALTHY HALLOWEEN SNACK IDEAS
Of course, if you want to balance out all of the Halloween candy that your kids will be collecting on Halloween night, you’ll need some better-for-you options too. All these ideas are healthier, but still fun and festive!
(1)For a quick, healthy treat simply chop up some veggies for theseCreepy Crudite Cups. (via Eats Amazing)
(2)Take Ants on a Log and turn them intoSpiders on a Stick! (via On My Kids Plate)
(3) TheseHealthy Halloween Spider Snacksfrom Family Food on the Table will be a hit with kids of all ages.
(4) Your kids will dive right into this prettyPumpkin Veggie Tray. It’s perfect for an after school snack, or to bring to a Halloween party. (via i Heart Naptime)
(5)Not all monsters are scary. Make your kids laugh with theseSilly Apple Slice Monsters. (via My Joy Filled Life)
(6) Grab your peeler and make these easyApple Mummies. (via Two Healthy Kitchens)
(7)Whip up theseDeviled Egg Brainsby Brit + Co. for a creepy Halloween snack.
(8)No Bake Monster Bitesby Artsy Fartsy Mama are perfect to grab and go for kids of all ages.
(9) What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm in your apple! But theseWormy Applesare worth the risk! (via Eats Amazing)
(10)These miniCheese Monstersare worth the time for this stunning display (via Danya Banya)
(11)Keep it classy this Halloween with theseSpooky Eyeball Caprese Bites– the perfect appetizers for your Halloween dinner! (via Eats Amazing)
(12)If your kids love apples, give theseGhostly Apple Ringsfrom Eats Amazing a try.
(13)A sweet Halloween cookie without all the sugar? Yes, please! TheseMeringue Mummy Cookiesare low carb and sugar free! (via Oh So Sweet Keto)
(14)Make an easyHalloween cheese and crackerssnack with the help of Halloween cookie cutters (via i heart naptime).
(15)Or keep it cool with theseFrozen Banana Mummies. (via Parties with a Cause)
(16)Another nod to candy corn, with this yummyCandy Corn Fruit co*cktail. (via Family Fresh Meals)
(17)If you’re short on time, theseFruit Mummiesare the perfect way to add a little bit of fun to your fruit basket this Halloween. (via Danya Banya)
(18)TheseCandy Corn Fruit Popsare a healthy alternative to the quintessential Halloween candy! (via Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons)
(19)Keep your orange peels to make these amazingJack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups. (via Frugal Mom Eh)
(20)For a quick treat, try theseWitch’s Broomstick Snacksfrom Mom Foodie.
(21)We love these littlePumpkin Yogurt Bitesby Where’d My Sanity Go. They are perfect for little fingers!
(22)Another great treat for little fingers –Pumpkin Shaped Fruit and Veggie Gummy Snacks– with a whole serving of fruit and veggies! (via Live Simply)
(23)These littleTangerine Pumpkinsare the prettiest in the whole patch, if you ask us! (via Bren Did)Hopefully these food ideas get your wheels turning as you start to think about celebrating Halloween this year.
And remember to get your family involved in making them – after all, it’s not just about eating the food, but creating fun and special memories in the process.
Tell us, which of these food ideas will you be making this year?
MARY LEIGH
Mary Leigh is a stay-at-home mom to 3 fun and active boys. She started her blog,Live Well Play Together, as a creative way to encourage moms to celebrate the simple, everyday moments in motherhood. You can most often find her writing about kids’ activities, thoughts on motherhood, and simple ideas for family fun. Follow her onPinterest,Instagram,Facebook, andTwitterfor fun ideas to bring a little fun to your everyday!
