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Healthy Halloween Treats

It's that special time of year when all the children (big and small) look forward to dressing up and filling up their Halloween bags with lots of goodies. Candy can be found at every corner during this holiday season.

As a mom to four grown children, I know what it's like to spend days after Halloween with kids that are junked out on mini-chocolate bars and candy corn. An alternative to sugar-filled treats is available and will help you avoid the junk as well.

Eating healthier versions of Halloween treats not only will make the kids feel satisfied but will give them energy that lasts without the crash and burn side effects of refined sugar. Below is a simple recipe you can use this year to hand out to your neighborhood kids. For more big and small kid healthy dessert recipes, go to http://kellycornellwellness.com/site/category/healthy-recipes/

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Ingredient options:

almonds

walnuts

cashews

pistachios

sunflower seeds

pumpkin seeds

goji berries

raisins

raw sweetened cacao nibs

Notes:

1.    The healthiest nuts and seeds are raw and sprouted, however you can use roasted, salted or unsalted for this recipe.

2.    Many children have peanut allergies, so peanuts are not recommended.

Directions:

Gently toss equal amounts of each ingredient in a bowl. Pour ¼ cup into each Halloween baggy and close tightly with an orange or black ribbon.

, San Jose Nutrition Examiner

Kelly Cornell, CHHC, AADP, a holistic nutrition coach, certified health coach, the founder of ...

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