Safe Halloween Treat Ideas

According to the CDC, the general idea is to still be mindful of who you are with and where you are going:

• Avoid direct contact
• Give treats outdoors, if possible
• Set up a station with individually wrapped bags for kids to take
• Wash before handling the treats
• Wear a mask

So, mask up if you’re indoors, keep a safe distance if you’re outdoors, and also have some hand sanitizer around while you grab and distribute treats.

But fun can still be had this Halloween season, while still following COVID guidelines. “We have to recognize that trick-or-treating is an outdoor activity, which is fantastic,” Keri Althoff of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health told Eater. “It is important that we celebrate these holidays…that we have fun, even in a pandemic. But we have to do it safely.”

The glee of Halloween is having our children live out their make-believe dreams. The excitement shouldn’t stop because of a pandemic, and there are definitely ways to keep the fun alive during this holiday while still staying safe.

One way that mom Joanna Chow is going to have her two boys celebrate Halloween is by making bagged treats. “This year, my children will be busy making goodie bags for their classmates,” she told Mom.com. She also shared that one of her go-to treats are Japanese Corn Puffed Snacks, which pack a lot of flavor and are conveniently individually wrapped.

And with all of the treats listed below, make your own unique goodie bags for your kids to pass out or to enjoy on their own.

Jake Skellington Pops
A Nightmare Before Christmas has become a classic Halloween staple. Make these nut-free cake pops, and the theme song “This is Halloween” will commence.

Chocolate-covered Halloween pretzels
Sometimes a sweet and salty combination is all that you need — ahem — I mean, it is what your kid will love this Halloween season. Pretzel sticks drizzled in chocolate can never not be a good thing. Enjoy this nut-free treat that’s also easy to make.

Boo Bark
Here is another easy Halloween nut-free treat that can be swiftly placed into goodie bags. Make chocolate bark that has sprinkles, edible candy eyes, and colorful M&Ms.

Gluten-free store-bought candies
Hershey’s, Smarties, Jelly Belly jelly beans, Snyder’s gluten-free pretzels, and several Nestle candies are just a handful of the products available in stores that make gluten-safe treats for your kiddos.

Do know that before purchasing or consuming any products, you should review the product’s list of ingredients as they may change at any time.

Non-candy treats

Color in Halloween themed slap bracelet
Want to put together a non-food treat that will still entertain your kid and his friends? Place out these slap bracelets for an easy Hallow’s Eve craft.

Slime
Slime is a classic Halloween prop. Drop these squishy globs into baggies, and have your kid and their friends play with the ooey-gooey-ness of the slime.

With all of these treats to distribute, get creative and think of fun ways to pass out candy without having to be in close contact.

Toddlers are at that stage where you don’t want them to eat too many sweets, but then you don’t want them to miss out on the fun of Halloween. Check out how these recipes spookify your everyday go-to healthy snacks.

Banana Ghosts
Bananas are always a great healthy snack for our walking babies, and let’s face it, there are always bananas to be eaten before they get too ripe. Place these banana ghosts on a plate, and you will surely see this snack disappear.

Energy Bite Spiders
These little cute and creepy spiders will be just the thing to serve for a snack. Gently surprise your toddler with one of these energy bites, and you two just might giggle yourselves to a nap.

Ghost Toast
Yikes! Try out this spooky toast idea and have your toddler enjoy a warm piece of toast with a spooky egg white ghost inside. Swap out the spicy sriracha eyes that the recipe asks for with ketchup and have a ghoulish time.

Apple Mummy
Who knew apples could get mummified? Check out how those apples sitting on your countertop can become cute little mummies for your toddler who needs her healthy snack on the go.

Have a little fun on the 31st. Put on a costume and either stay indoors or explore your neighborhood with your kids. No matter what, keep your mask and hand sanitizer handy so that you and your family’s health is always protected.