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A Healthier Halloween with Michigan Apples

Pumpkins, costumes, and lots of candy come out during Halloween. But there are plenty of fun treat ideas for nutritious Halloween-themed snacks the kids will love! Whether you’re hosting a party at your house or looking for an idea for a school treat, you’ll want to check out our creative options with Michigan Apples.

Fun and Tasty Halloween Treats with Michigan Apples

Michigan Apple Dipper Station

Keep party snacking simple with an apple dipper station that can be made with a few simple, store-bought ingredients. Slicing the apples first makes them a lot easier to eat once they’ve been dunked in caramel and toppings.

Cinnamon-Apple Halloween Mix

INGREDIENTS:

• • 5 cups of wheat squares cereal
  • 5 cups of popcorn
  • 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
  • 2 cups dried apples, chopped
  • 2 cups Halloween candy
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. 1. In a large microwaveable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn, and nuts.
   2. In a 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cinnamon uncovered on High for about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until the mixture is boiling; stir.
   3. Pour over the cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High for 3 minutes, stirring and scraping the bowl after every minute.
   4. Stir in apples; microwave uncovered on High for about 2 minutes or until apples just begin to brown on the edges.
   5. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool for about 15 minutes. Place in a serving bowl, and stir in Halloween candy. Store in an airtight container.

Scary Apple Teeth

Once your apples are cored and sliced, spread nut butter on one side of each slice. Arrange a line of mini marshmallows and/or almond slivers on half of the slices. Then top off with another slice of nut butter-covered apple to make your big-toothed smiles.

Michigan Apple Mummies

Wrap thin strips of gauze around apples and stick on candy eyes.

Halloween Games Using Michigan Apples

• Bobbing for apples – Fill a large tub with water and apples. Let kids try to grab an apple out by only using their mouths.
• Apple stamping – Cut the apple in half from the top to the bottom. Dry apple halves and use a stamp pad to create fall cards that partygoers can take home.
• Apple stacking – Give each team of 2 children five apples – see which team can stack them so they don’t topple. The winning team gets an apple-inspired prize!

Make sure to keep your kitchen stocked and try some new recipes!