4 Easy and Delicious Halloween themed snacks to meet your cravings, be festive but friendly to your waistline being low carb!
If you’re anything like me you probably love the idea at each holiday to host a gathering to have family and friends over. And these gatherings are so much more special when they’re THEMED! That’s why we have to break out the Halloween decorations, raid dollar stores looking for cheap throw away decor and search the internet for holiday specific foods. But if you’re trying to be healthy and fit like I am, you don’t want to serve your kids or guests just junk! You want to try to find some healthy options to toss in and so that’s what I set out to find for you and me both! This article has 4 yummy looking, Halloween themed, low carb foods for your next get together!
1. Deviled Egg Eyeballs
Photo by Cotter Crunch
What better way to enjoy your comforting southern food at a Halloween shindig then have some deviled eggs, girl!? These are giving blood shot eyes vibes, you guys! And they make for a cute table top menu item next time you’re hosting for Halloween! Obviously, low carb, high protein and delicious, yes please! Just add half an olive on top and some properly placed Paprika and honey, you’ve got yourself Deviled Egg Eyeballs! Check out the full recipe and nutritional facts below.
Nutrition per serving (1 eyeball; serves 12): 71 calories, 6.2g total fat (1.4g saturated fat), 3.2g protein, 0.5g carbohydrates, 0.1g fiber, 0.1g sugar, 141.2mg sodium
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2. Jack-o’-Lantern Dip
Photo by: Step Away from the Carbs
Honey, would you believe it only takes three ingredients and a few minutes to whip up this keto-friendly appetizer? Thus, it is literally cream cheese covered in shredded cheddar cheese and some olives for decorations! You melt the cheese and boy is it dip ready! This would be great for either a kids party or an adult party, very versatile! Check out the full recipe below for detailed ingredients and nutritional facts!
Nutrition per serving (serves 4): 325 calories, 30g total fat (17g saturated fat), 10g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 2g sugar, 544mg sodium
3. Pumpkin Spice Rocket Fuel Lattes
Photo by: Healthful Pursuit
I will admit I haven’t always been a pumpkin fan but in 2023 I decided to give it an honest try and…I’m diggin’ it! And in general terms, I’m usually game to try any new latte flavor. Because I love me some latte, honey, it don’t matter what season or time of day! Furthermore, this recipe below adds MCT Oil to the coffee to get many added health benefits! It’s also keto and dairy free! Check out the full recipe below with the nutritional facts!
Nutrition per serving (serves 1): 194 calories, 22g total fat (21g saturated fat), 0.6g protein, 3.7g carbohydrates, 0.9g fiber, 1g sugar (0.5g added sugar), 10mg sodium
https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2014/10/mct-oil-liquid-brain-food/
Surprisingly, I am all for a new coffee flavor! If you’re curious, here is a link to my current favorite protein shake I’m LITERALLY OBSESSED with and having daily! It’s literally like drinking a vanilla milk shake!
4. Low-Carb Keto Pumpkin Truffles
Photo by Lisa MarcAurele
Yay, we love treats! These remind me of peanut butter balls for Christmas but way less fattening and full of sugar! So, if you love pumpkin and you love chocolate, you’ve got to give these zero guilt treats a try! These are low carb, combine cocoa butter, unsweetened baking chocolate, erythritol, and stevia, so that’s 0.3 net carbs each! For full recipe and nutritional facts check out the website below!
Nutrition per serving (1 truffle; serves 45): 37 calories, 5.1g total fat, 0.3g protein, 1g carbohydrates, 0.7g fiber
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Elizabeth Richey
About the Author: Elizabeth Richey, living and thriving in rural Arkansas, Aquarian and iced coffee enthusiast. When she’s not writing, gardening, playing with her chocolate lab Maple or sharing videos on YouTube (Elizabeth’s Many Adventures) you can find her enjoying time with her family or traveling somewhere new! Most of the time she’s dreaming of being kicked back in her hammock in her cottage garden listening to the birds sing.
