If you’re anything like me, having whole food plant-based alternatives to the typical Halloween treats is a must-have for the holiday! I wanted to share a few fun recipes that we made this week in lue of the Halloween weekend. We all know that processed sugars can wreak havoc on the body, so it feels good knowing that our little one is eating nourishing foods while still enjoying the festivities. I hope you have fun preparing these with your little ones this weekend!

Plant-Based Caramel Apples are my all-time favorite treat for Halloween eats! If you don’t already know, dates are Nature’s caramel, so they are the perfect alternative to the traditional butter and sugar we grew up with! Try this creamy and delicious recipe for your “Caramel Apples” this year!

Plant-Based Caramel Apples:

Plant-Based Caramel Apple Recipe:

Ingredients:

4 Green Apples

8 Dates, deseeded

3 Tbsp Malk (or any nut-milk)

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted

1/2 Cup Peanuts, chopped

4 Lolly Sticks

Directions:

1. Soak dates in filtered water for 5 mins. Drain.

2. Place dates, nut milk, vanilla extract, and coconut oil in processor and blend until smooth.

3. Push lolly sticks into the apples.

4. With a silicone spatula, layer the date paste onto the apples.

5. Dip each caramel apple into the crushed peanuts. Enjoy!

Green Apple Monsters:

These little green monsters are super easy to make! Here’s a step-by-step video on how to assemble them!

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PB & J Spiders:

Aren’t these the cutest little spiders?! We make our own Peanut Butter and Jams at home and my St(raw)berry Jam Recipe is available in my eBook Plant-Based & Shine. Check it out here!