Franken-kiwi, eyes on a log and monster apples are just a few of the silly, spooky, tasty (and healthy!) treat ideas for a char-boo-terie board this Halloween. Plus, our stores are stocked with healthier treat options to share with your neighborhood goblins.
Franken-Kiwi
What you need:
- Kiwi
- Pretzel Sticks
- Mini Marshmallows
- Mini Chocolate Chips
What to do:
- Peel kiwi to create the hair outline, and cut in half lengthwise
- Insert pretzels into the neck to create bolts.
- Slice the marshmallow into small circle, insert a mini chocolate chip pointed side down, and stick on for eyes.
- Using a small amount of melted chocolate and a toothpick, draw on the mouth.
Mini Pumpkins
What you need:
- Tangerines
- Celery
What to do:
- Peel tangerines, wash celery and slice it into thin strips.
- Insert the celery into the top of the tangerine to create a stem.
Boo-nanas
What you need:
- Bananas
- Mini and regular chocolate chips
What to do:
- Peel bananas and slice crate the bottom ridges using a small knife.
- Insert the insert mini chocolate chips pointed side down to create eyes, and one regular sized chocolate chip for the mouth.
- Using a small amount of melted chocolate and a toothpick, draw on the eyebrows to create their mood.
Broomsticks
What you need:
- Pretzel sticks
- Cheese strings/sticks
What to do:
- Cut the cheese stick to the correct size and make small slices to create broom bristles.
- Insert the pretzel stick into the top.
Monster-apples
What you need:
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Jam or Nut Butter
What to do:
- Cut the apple into quarters and create your desired face.
- Slice strawberries length wise to look like a tongue
- Slice the marshmallow into small circle, insert a mini chocolate chip pointed side down, and stick on for eyes.
- Add a small amount of jam or nut butter in the mouth to hold the tongue in place.
Eyes on a Log
What you need:
- Celery
- Nut butter
- Mini marshmallows and chocolate chips
What to do:
- Wash, dry, and trim celery to size.
- Fill with nut butter.
- Slice the marshmallow into small circle, insert a mini chocolate chip pointed side down, and stick on for eyes.
