Healthy Halloween

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Halloween is a wonderful holiday for the entire family because it often brings out the little kid in us all. It can be fun to get dressed up in a costume around the neighborhood or even for the office party. Treats are always a part of the fun but they don’t always have to be chocolate candy or full of so many calories. This publication will help provide some information about having a fun, safe and healthy Halloween this year. While a small amount of candy can be a fun treat, we are all aware that extra added sugars can cause a variety of health issues. Even if the packaging is small, calories, fat, and sugar can definitely add up.

Celebrating Halloween isn’t about giving up all of the treats. If you plan to give out candy as most houses/offices do, try giving out the smallest size of candy because the smaller it is, the lower the fat and calories. There are some candies that are lower in fat or even fat-free so be sure to read the nutritional labels. Portion size is always important especially around the holidays. And don’t forget that you can give away small toys instead of candy. Here are some non-candy ideas for your Halloween party.

  • Temporary tattoos and stickers
  • Small plastic spider rings
  • Bouncy balls or bubbles
  • Colorful pencils and erasers
  • Bracelets or necklaces
  • Coloring books and crayons

Here is a recipe is from Illinois Extension. For more information, follow us on a variety of social media sites: FacebookInstagram, and YouTube @persongranvillefcs

Quick Pumpkin Cupcakes

Recipe makes about 18 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 box regular and vanilla cake mix, 2-layer size
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup water or apple juice

Decorations:

  • Canned low-fat vanilla frosting
  • Candy corn
  • Black or orange jelly beans
  • Black licorice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray each muffin cup with nonstick cooking spray or use paper cupcake liners. Blend the cake mix with the eggs, oil, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and the water or juice with mixer at low speed until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake 18 minutes or until done. Cool in pan completely before frosting.