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8 Halloween Veggie Trays

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Modified: Oct 29, 2023 · Published: Oct 29, 2019 by Heather Cooan, MBA, ONC, FDNP, NTP · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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Sugary candy is overrated, especially when it wreaks havoc on your health goals. This Halloween season, you can fight back against the candy war! How can you do that? With Halloween-themed veggies, of course. You don't have to serve sugar-laden foods at harvest parties and spooky events. Serve Halloween veggie trays instead!

Even if invited to a Halloween gathering, you can bring your platter of frightfully delicious vegetables. Trust me; these recipes pack a real scream of low-carb flavor.

QUICK REFERENCE
  • Creepy Crudités
  • Haunted Forest Platter
  • Radish Eyeballs
  • Pumpkin Shaped Crudités
  • Skeleton Veggie Tray
  • Spooky Spider Halloween Appetizer Dip & Veggie Tray
  • Puking Pumpkin Veggie Tray
  • Candy Corn Veggie Tray
  • Mushroom Skulls
  • Discussion

Creepy Crudités

When you want a super healthy snack with an eerie out-of-this-world appeal, this dish is for you. Who knew you could create eyeballs, fingers, ears, and brains from veggies?

Use any raw vegetables you want when making this horrifying treat, and pair them with your favorite low-card dip or dressing.

Creepy Crudités
These creepy crudités are the best way to arrange your veggies for Halloween get togethers!
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creepy crudites on a plate

Haunted Forest Platter

Veggies never looked so terrifying! Of course, I mean that in a good way. Keeping with the spirit of Halloween, this vegetable platter turns broccoli, beets, and other assorted roughage into a spooky forest of ghosts and goblins.

Add in hard-boiled eggs for a ghastly punch of protein and healthy fat. Your party guests won't be saying "boo" to this pile of delicious hors d'oeuvres.

Haunted Forest Platter
This haunted forest platter veggie tray is so fun to put together. Your guests will think it's the cutest thing ever!
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haunted forest platter

Radish Eyeballs

Creep out your friends and family with these ghoulish eyeballs! They're made from low-carb radishes and green olives. Your green olives must have pimentos so your eyeballs can have a red, demonic glow. Freaky!

Radish Eyeballs
These goulish garnish is the perfect addition to any savory Halloween themed treat!
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radish eyeballs as a cocktail garnish

Pumpkin Shaped Crudités

Low-carb Halloween-themed veggies can't get any easier than this pumpkin-shaped crudité. It's very quick and easy to throw together for a last-minute party platter idea. Plus, it's really cute.

Arrange carrots, cukes, and broccoli as a pumpkin and serve with your favorite keto dipper. This is a surefire Halloween treat that even your kids will eat.

Halloween Veggie Tray
Veggies are almost always a safe choice when attending parties. This Halloween veggie tray is a perfectly safe option for your guests with food allergies or health concerns.
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Halloween veggie tray on wooden cutting board

Skeleton Veggie Tray

This recipe is entertaining! It makes an excellent appetizer for a Halloween-themed dining experience or party. Whether you're having over houseguests or want to make suppertime a bit creepier for your family, a skelly veggie tray will do the trick.

Halloween Veggie Tray Appetizer Trio Recipe | Healthy Recipes
The fact that I haven't already uploaded a veggie tray masterpiece to our website before this, is kind of an embarrassment. I believe that the staple to every party is a veggie tray and if
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Halloween Veggie Tray Appetizer Trio Recipe | Healthy Recipes

Spooky Spider Halloween Appetizer Dip & Veggie Tray

Image Source: Two Healthy Kitchens

This scary spider will jazz up your dinner table this Halloween season. Don't worry, the spider isn't real, but the crunchy, hearty flavor of that orange bell pepper is! You can use any color of bell pepper or a combination.

I think this creepy spider dip platter would make a delicious All Hollow's Eve party treat or a simple snack for the family.

Spooky Spider Halloween Appetizer Dip
This Halloween appetizer dip recipe idea is so cute, so easy! A HEALTHY Halloween recipe - our spider is great for Halloween parties and appetizer buffets!
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Spooky Spider Halloween Appetizer Dip

Puking Pumpkin Veggie Tray

Image Source: Eazy Peazy Mealz

This idea is disgusting, so I love it as a Halloween appetizer. You can easily surround this puking pumpkin with your favorite veggies. We're keto, so we won't scoop up that guac with chips. Now, that would be scary!

Halloween: Pumpkin Puke Guacamole
Halloween Pumpkin Puke Guacamole: A fun and creative way to serve guacamole dip with chips at any Halloween part! Is sure to make guests look twice before dipping! Halloween Pumpkin Puke Guacamole ©Eazy Peazy Mealz by EazyPeazyMealz.com Pin it to your (Board Type) board to SAVE it for later! Follow…
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Halloween: Pumpkin Puke Guacamole

Candy Corn Veggie Tray

Image Source: High Heels and Grills

Okay, boils and ghouls, this one is probably the easiest to put together of all the Halloween veggie trays I've seen. It consists of cauliflower, carrots, and yellow bell peppers. All you have to do is cut up the veggies and arrange them into the famous candy everyone loves to hate.

Serve with your favorite low-carb dip or dressing.

Candy Corn Halloween Veggie Tray
This Candy Corn Halloween Veggie Tray is a fun option for a healthy Halloween treat! Add a bowl of dip and you have yourself a super easy Halloween party food!
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Candy Corn Halloween Veggie Tray

Mushroom Skulls

Image Source: Skull-A-Day

Another super easy Halloween veggie idea. All you have to do is carve out skull faces on white mushrooms. These would make a great addition to any veggie tray at your Halloween extravaganza.

Mushroom Skulls
Clemens Moses in Hannover, Germany, made these fun mushrooms skulls…
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Mushroom Skulls

I hope these Halloween veggie trays have sent shivers up your spine! After all, shivers are better than insulin spikes. Enjoy!

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