Halloween Treats – To Keep You Sweet
It’s that time of year again, your kids are hyped up on sugar, the dog’s terrified of the decorations, and you’re wondering why you agreed to carve a pumpkin that now smells like a compost bin. Yep, Halloween’s here, and with it comes the annual “what-on-earth-do-I-feed-these-tiny-monsters” dilemma.
Let’s be honest. Halloween treats can swing wildly between “Pinterest perfect” and “what fresh hell is this?” But fear not, fellow parent. Whether you’re hosting a haunted house or just trying to keep the neighbourhood goblins happy, here are some tasty, low-effort, high-impact Halloween treats that’ll make you look like you’ve got it all together (even if you’re just hiding in the pantry eating the good chocolate).
Banana Ghosts and Mandarin Pumpkins
No, they won’t win the Most Exciting Snack award, but these little cuties might just balance out the looming sugar avalanche. Slice bananas in half, plonk on some choc chips for eyes, and boom… spooky ghosts! For the pumpkins, peel mandarins and shove a tiny celery stick in the top. Healthy, adorable, and your kids might even eat them before the inevitable lolly deluge.
Witch’s Hats
Grab a pack of Choc Ripple biscuits, some mini ice-cream cones, and a bit of melted chocolate. Dip the cone rim in choc, stick it to the biscuit, and decorate with a lollie belt “hatband.” They look cute, taste fab, and most importantly, no oven required. Because nobody’s got time for that on a school night.
Monster Teeth
Apple slices, peanut butter (or Nutella if you’re feeling fancy), and mini marshmallows. Spread, sandwich, and serve. They look like grinning mouths, they taste amazing, and they’re surprisingly easy. Just don’t leave them sitting too long or they start looking more “dental horror” than “Halloween chic.”
Mummy Brownies
Bake your usual brownies (or grab some from Woolies — zero judgement), drizzle white icing across like bandages, and dot on some candy eyes. The kids will think you’re Martha Stewart. You’ll know you’re just a clever decorator with a piping bag and a dream.
Bloody Good Drinks
Turn regular lemonade into “vampire fizz” by adding a splash of red cordial and tossing in some frozen raspberries. Serve in clear cups with a plastic spider floating ominously on top. It’s gross, it’s festive, and it’s guaranteed to make you the cool house on the block.
Halloween’s not about perfection - it’s about making memories (and stealing a few mini Mars Bars when no one’s looking). Whether you go full DIY or grab-and-go from the shops, the point is to have fun. So let the kids eat sugar, let the pumpkin rot in peace, and enjoy the chaos. After all, the scariest thing about Halloween isn’t the costumes… it’s the clean-up.
