Friday, October 25, 2024

20 Easy and Healthy Homemade Halloween Candy Recipes

With Halloween coming up, the influx of candy in the grocery store aisles may mean temptation is lurking around every corner. While those sugary sweets might feel frighteningly detrimental to your healthy diet, you can whip up some equally satisfying but guilt-free homemade Halloween candy at home in little to no time at all!

Swapping your Halloween candy with these healthier alternatives will make the Halloween season much less spooky—at least when it comes to your health.

1. 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy Bites

4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy Bites

When it comes to simple Halloween candy, it doesn’t get much easier than four ingredients! These candy bites are made with corn flakes, peanut butter, brown rice syrup and chocolate chips. With the beloved combination of peanut butter and chocolate—plus just a bit of crunch—these bites have all the indulgence of a candy bar without the guilt. Get the full recipe here! >

2. Halloween Peppermint Gems

Halloween Peppermint Gem

There’s something about the classic combination of peppermint and chocolate that makes it a favorite Halloween treat for many. This simple recipe makes small “gem-sized” candy bites that have a hint of coconut, too. They’ll satisfy your sweet tooth while still clocking in under 100 calories per serving. Get the full recipe here! >

3. 4-Ingredient Chocolate Raspberry Cups

4-Ingredient Chocolate Raspberry Cups

The combination of chocolate and raspberry has a decadence about it that really makes it feel like a gourmet treat! These chocolate raspberry cups are made using just four ingredients—frozen raspberries, chia seeds, coconut oil and chocolate chips. We also have lots of suggestions of healthy swaps to switch up the flavor and texture of these delicious treats. Get the full recipe here! >

4. Almond Butter and Sea Salt Freezer Fudge

Almond Butter and Sea Salt Freezer Fudge

If you’re someone who loves the flavor combo of mixing sweet with salty, then this is a fudge recipe you’ll have to try. Fudge is one of those desserts that seems difficult to make when in reality, there’s not much more to it than mixing! In little to no time at all, you can whip up a decadent treat to enjoy. Get the full recipe here! >

5. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate peanut butter cups are perhaps one of the most beloved Halloween candies out there. But they’re also packed with sugar. Our version cuts down on the amount of sugar from the store-bought variety using just three ingredients—chocolate chips, coconut oil and peanut butter. They’ll still satisfy your sweet tooth but without completely derailing your healthy eating regimen. Get the full recipe here! >

6. Pecan Pie Freezer Fudge

Pecan Pie Freezer Fudge

Think bite-sized pecan pies that you can whip up with a handful of simple ingredients. Simply blend the ingredients, pop in the freezer to set and enjoy! The result is that decadent fudge taste and texture that makes it so craveable—all with the delicious appeal of pecan pie. Get the full recipe here! >

7. Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle Balls

Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle Balls

If you love pumpkin flavored treats, then this delectable candy is sure to become a new favorite. These truffle balls have a tasty filling made from pumpkin puree, cashew butter, maple syrup, blanched almond flour and pumpkin pie spice. The filling then firms up in the fridge before being dipped in its chocolate coating and once again heads back to the refrigerator to set. The end result tastes like a mini, portable pumpkin pie smothered in chocolate. Make these for Halloween or any other fall holiday; they even make a cute gift! Top them with chopped nuts or cacao nibs for some extra crunch. Get the full recipe here! >

8. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Pecan Caramel Bites

3-Ingredient Chocolate Pecan Caramel Bites

At under 100 calories per serving, these chocolate pecan caramel bites are a healthier way to indulge your love of chocolate. They’re the perfect combo of pecans, caramel and chocolate. Plus, they are simple to make and assemble. Get the full recipe here! >

9. 3-Ingredient Salted Orange Bark Bars

3-Ingredient Salted Orange Bark Bars

If you’ve never made chocolate bark before, it involves melting chocolate, sprinkling in desired add-ons and spreading on a sheet pan to set in the fridge. Our chocolate bark recipe is super simple using just dark chocolate, orange zest and coarse salt for a tangy “salted orange” flavor. Break off a piece to satisfy your sweet tooth without getting your healthy eating plans off track. Get the full recipe here! >

10. Grasshopper Candy Bars

Grasshopper Candy Bars

These delicious snack bars use six simple ingredients, including rice cereal, cocoa powder, peppermint extract and chocolate chips, to whip up a gooey-chewy bar that is so satisfying to bite into and enjoy. It’s a great alternative to diving into the candy bowl and overindulging on sugar. Get the full recipe here! >

11. Maple Walnut Fudge

Maple Walnut Fudge

Here’s another delicious fall-inspired fudge recipe that’s incredibly simple to make. Just puree walnuts with coconut oil, maple syrup, maple extract and stevia (if desired), and pour into an ice cube tray to set. Besides being delicious, this fudge also packs in six filling grams of fiber and five grams of protein. That makes it a fudge you can feel good about. Get the full recipe here! >

12. No-Bake Skinny Mint Chocolate Brownie Bites

No-Bake Skinny Mint Chocolate Brownie Bites

If you love the flavor combo of mint and chocolate, then these brownie bites are your perfect indulgence! Instead of turning to the candy bowl, whip up these bite-sized brownies which have just 87 calories per serving. Avocado is the secret ingredient to making a creamy and healthy mint filling in these delectable treats. Get the full recipe here! >

13. Chocolate Peppermint Cups

Chocolate Peppermint Cups

Another mint plus chocolate combo, this peppermint cup recipes will yield 10 homemade candies that clock in at just 49 calories each. They’ve got the refreshing sweetness that you desire and they’re just the right size to pop in your mouth and curb your cravings. Get the full recipe here! >

14. Pumpkin Spice Freezer Fudge

Pumpkin Spice Freezer Fudge

No flavor quite summons the “fall feels” like pumpkin spice! And now you can enjoy it in a decadent fudge that is super easy to make and won’t put you in a sugar coma. Simply mix together some ingredients like almond butter and pumpkin puree, transfer to an ice cube tray and pop in the freezer to set! One piece of fudge is just 82 calories. Get the full recipe here! >

15. Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bar

As we’ve said before, it’s hard to go wrong with the powerful flavor duo of chocolate with peanut butter! And unlike traditional candy bars which can be a diet disaster, these bars are actually made from healthful ingredients like dates, peanut butter, oats and even some vanilla protein powder for more nutrition and flavor. Get the full recipe here! >

16. Candy Corn Fruit Parfait

Candy Corn Fruit Parfait

Instead of grabbing a handful of syrupy-sweet candy corn, this parfait will get you into the Halloween spirit but without the empty calories. While it’s technically not “candy,” the sweet flavors and creamy cottage cheese are sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you full. It layers diced pineapple, orange and cottage cheese for a healthy snack with spooky spirit. Get the full recipe here! >

17. Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

This creamy and decadent fudge has the fabulous flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. But it uses just peanut butter, unsweetened vanilla almond milk and chocolate, so you can indulge guilt-free. Simply mix up the three ingredients, spread in an ice cube tray and freeze to set. Get the full recipe here! >

18. Pumpkin Spice Bars

Pumpkin Spice Bars

Our Pumpkin Spice Bars are just as delicious as a store bought candy bar. They’re crispy yet chewy and filled with bursts of pumpkin spice flavor. At just 52 calories per serving, they are totally Nutrisystem-approved. Get the full recipe here! >

19. Chocolate Caramel Apples

Chocolate Caramel Apples

Apple picking season is upon us! We’ve lightened up the classic caramel apple so that you can enjoy it while you lose weight. These Chocolate Caramel Apples are super tasty and less than 100 calories. Before the chocolate and caramel hardens on the apples, we top them with crushed nuts for some extra crunch and healthy fats.  Get the full recipe here! >

20. Almond Butter Stuffed Dates

Dates are pretty much nature’s candy. We stuff them full of creamy almond butter and sprinkle on various toppings for a wholesome homemade candy recipe that you can feel good about. Get creative with your favorite healthy toppings, including chopped almonds, shredded coconut, chocolate chips and pomegranate seeds. Get the full recipe here! >

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Issues with fluctuations :/

So I’ve been in a calorie deficit eating ~1300 calories a day for nearly 2 months. In the first month I had been regularly losing weight every week. Suddenly, about 2 weeks ago, I weighed myself in the morning (like I always do) and I had gained 4lbs! I had not gone over my deficit the day before, or any day of the week prior. I had also not made any significant changes in my diet since the beginning of my weight loss. Ever since that morning, I’ve woken up to a new weight almost every day that fluctuates between 145 and 152. This is so frustrating! Does anyone know why this is happening or what I can do to just keep losing?

I should mention that I had started doing weight lifting instead of cardio around the same time this started. But if my fat was being made into muscle then how come some mornings I’ve woken up having lost 4lbs..??? I really need help please 🙏

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Am I the only one that enjoys tracking calories??

Ok so I started my weight loss journey a month ago and started using MyFitnessPal to track calories, and let me just say I’m really enjoying it. Realising how unhealthy the foods I use to eat were and finding new nutritious dense healthy foods has been an eye opener.

It’s also really fun for me as I feel like I’ve achieved something at the end of the day when I’ve hit my calorie target and my macros.

The way I set it up is at the start of the day I’ll log all my food for the day as I have a good idea of what my meals will be, and if anything doesn’t fit my targets I’ll swap it for something else which is quiet fun, especially seeing that number on the scale go down gradually.

Everyone made calorie tracking seem so drab and bad, am I the only one enjoying this process??

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Struggling with Weight Loss on a Tight Budget – Any Advice?

I’ve been working on losing weight but have hit some roadblocks due to my financial situation. The prices of animal proteins like chicken, tuna, and beef have become too high for me to afford regularly, so I’ve had to adjust my diet quite a bit. Currently, I’m relying mostly on affordable staples like beans, falafel, eggs when I can, rice, spaghetti, and vegetables. Occasionally, I can get some chicken, but it’s not consistent.

I’m looking for advice on how to structure a diet that can help with weight loss but doesn’t break the bank. I know that protein is important, but I’m having a hard time balancing that with what’s available to me. If anyone has experience with this kind of situation or can suggest budget-friendly meal ideas or strategies, I’d really appreciate it.

Also, any general tips for losing weight while on a tight budget would be helpful! Thanks so much in advance!

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When to buy clothes

F24, 5’6” SW: 270 CW: 257 GW: 170

Hi folks! I started my weight loss journey in mid-August and have been steadily losing weight since then (about 1-1.5lbs per week). I do have a lofty goal of losing 100lbs, but I was wondering if folks here had any advice on buying clothes. Sometimes I see T-shirts that I would like to buy, for example, but stop myself because I don’t know what size to buy anymore. Do I buy what fits me now? Do I wait for a more significant change in clothing size? When did you start buying new clothes on your weight loss journey (especially for ones similar to mine)?

Thank you all in advance!

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Am I gaining muscle weight or just not losing?

I have been consistently working out for the past 2 months, a mixture of cardio and strength training 4-5x a week. It’s all pretty new to me. My diet is pretty clean but certainly not perfect, definitely room for improvement. I see some physical differences but I am not seeing much change on the scale. My partner keeps saying I’m gaining muscle and that’s the reason for the scale not budging but I feel like he’s just trying to make me feel better. I’m 5’6” at 155lbs.

Could muscle gain be partly responsible for my lack of weight loss or could it be that I just need to crack down harder on my diet?

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Rapid weight loss after break up and tons of depression. 253 > 230 in one month. But worried.

Like the title says, about a month ago I went through the most painful breakup out of many different relationships including a past marriage with a kid. I don’t feel that my weight had anything to do with it as my partner struggled as well. However one of her exes and longest relationship was in the military and in incredible shape which always made me feel self conscious. However we had a great relationship and she claimed she realized she was a dismissive avoidant and I did nothing wrong. Well this leads to the weight loss.

I’m also bipolar but I haven’t had many lows, especially when I was in a happy and healthy relationship. However when it abruptly ended the depression hit hard and I basically stopped eating. I’d have a couple of protein shakes a day and maybe some jerky and on two occasions during the past month I did order a lot of fast food but given how little I was eating on other days it made no difference.

I’ve been trying to convince myself that others do water fasts all the time and I saw it as that. But after sharing the results with my sister she got concerned it was too fast. Also to note almost two months ago I stopped drinking. However like the fast food I had two bad nights but I like to think going from daily drinking to having drinks two nights out of about 60 helped with the weight loss. But 23 lbs in one month feels extreme.

Has anyone else experienced this? I really do want to eat more and feel like I should but again, I feel fine. Also I seriously can’t force myself to get up and cook or even go buy proper meals. I just stocked up on premier proteins which is all I can eat or drink rather. I see a therapist regularly who’s been helping with all the other aspects but I haven’t brought up the weight loss and lack of appetite yet but plan to on Monday.

I don’t have anyone else to turn to right now and could really use some help, encouragement or hard truths.

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