These healthy Halloween recipes make it more than possible to have a frightfully-fun night that everyone can feel good about.  Dare I say healthy and Halloween in the same sentence?  No tricks here!

Sure, Halloween is known for copious amounts of candy but I’ve put together such an awesome spooky spread to share, your guests won't even miss their candy treats!

Here's how your can throw a ridiculously fun Halloween bash using super easy treats everyone can enjoy. 

1. Shepherd's Pie Ghosts

I love to use this cleaned-up version of shepherd's pie and divide the recipe into single-serving 250ml mason jars. For an even healthier trick, steam and mash a head of cauliflower with almond milk and sea salt to taste instead of potatoes. Mold the cauliflower mash into ghosts and create faces using peas and sliced carrots. You can also pop your shepherd's pie ghosts quickly in the microwave if they cool down before guests arrive.

2. Clementine and Celery Pumpkins

Clementines make perfect little pumpkins! Remove the peel and insert a celery stick for the pumpkin stem. Easy peasy, clementine squeazy!

3. Pumpkin Pie Squares

I love to use my recipe for Pumpkin Pie Tarts and turn them into bite-size squares for a party! Press the "pie crust" mixture into a parchment-lined pan and spread the pumpkin filling evenly. Bake according to instructions and refrigerate overnight.  You can make this a few days ahead, keeping it sealed and stored safely in the fridge. Slice into squares and top with a bit of coconut whipped cream just before serving.  

4. Candy Corn Fruit Cups

A festive fall feast for the eyes!  Simply use chunks of pineapple, clementine and of course, coconut whipped cream. So easy!  

5. Pumpkin Hummus

Add pureed pumpkin to your favorite hummus recipe and serve with assorted veggies or brown rice tortilla chips. You can also make this tasty treat up to 5 days ahead, refrigerated in an airtight container. When ready to serve, spruce it up with a drizzle of olive oil, pumpkin seeds and dash of cinnamon.  

6. Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Candy Apples

Snack-sized gala apples are perfect for this healthy twist on traditional candy apples. Melt some organic dark chocolate using a double boiler, microwave or  using two pots. Holding the stem, dip your apples into the melted chocolate and swirl until evenly coated. Next, coat the apples in your choice of:

• Crushed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, etc.)
• Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, etc.)
• Coconut flakes or shreds
• Crushed gluten-free pretzels
• or a sprinkle of sea salt

To make it more kid-friendly, cut the apples into individual slices before dipping. If you plan to keep the apples whole, you can make and refrigerate them way ahead of time.

8. Spider Web Pumpkin Soup

I just love this creamy pumpkin soup with olive spiders because it comes together in 20 minutes and tastes incredible. And whether you're serving soup or my pumpkin spice lattes, these spiderwebs are a must-try. Fill a squeeze bottle or a sandwich bag (tip cut off) with coconut milk and gently draw a spiral into each serving. Run a toothpick from the center of each spiral to the outer edges. Ta-da!

Why wasn't there any food left after the monster party? Because everyone was a goblin! HA.

Erin is a best-selling author of The Mother of all Fights, stage three cancer survivor, wellness coach and mother of four based in Orange County, California.  She teaches how to reclaim control over your health and happiness while sharing tips and resources for using the power of the human spirit and mindset to overcome crises.   Sign up for one of her popular online courses, receive free weekly tips on her website and check out her Living Well App for healthy habits, goal tracking and motivation.