Sensory friendly Halloween Treats 

Halloween is a time full of joy, fear and yummy treats. However, traditional Halloween candies may not be right for kids with sensory sensitivities. It’s because their preferences for shades, textures, and tastes differ widely. Sensory friendly Halloween treats are candies/snacks made for kids with sensory needs in mind such as ADHD, autism or other sensory disorders. They avoid causing anxiety, sensory overload and other discomforts to those sensitive to few odours, sounds, textures and tastes. Our selection of sensory-friendly Halloween treats will provide an incredible inclusive Halloween experience 🎃.

What Are Some Examples of Sensory friendly Halloween Treats?

Some examples of sensory friendly Halloween treats are:

Fruit Skewers

Fruit skewers are a fun and healthy alternative to sweets and candies. You can easily tailor it with diverse fruits. This juicy and soft treat provides a wide variety of flavours and colours. 

You Will Need:

• Fresh fruits
• Few wooden skewers 
• Cookie cutters
• Some optional toppings such as yoghurt, chocolate, or sprinkles. 

Steps:

• Chop fruits into small parts.
• Now, thread them onto wooden skewers.
• Create spooky shapes using cookie cutters.
• Spray a few toppings over the skewers.
• Then, dip these in a bowl.
• Finally, add toppings.

Popcorn Balls 

Popcorn balls are one of the simple and fun classic Halloween treats perfect for a Halloween party. They are usually created by blending popped-out corn with marshmallow, caramel and other sticky-sweet syrups. These balls are not too salty not too sweet. 

You Will Need:

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• Small saucepan
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 cups small marshmallows.
• Toppings (such as chocolate chips, candy corn, etc.)

Steps:

• Put some popcorn in a microwave or big pot.
• Add butter in a saucepan and melt it over slow heat.
• Now, put marshmallows and stir them till they turn smooth.
• Add this mixture over the popcorn and coat them uniformly.
• Leave it to cool down and use your hands to shape it into small balls.
• Decorate them using the toppings you desire.

Note: To prevent the mixture from sticking, use cooking spray or butter.

Mini Muffins

Mini muffins are a delightful treat for all age groups. It looks good on Halloween if you decorate them with spooky toppings. These soft sensory friendly Halloween treats are a must-have to make if you want your special kid to eat something healthy and yummy. 

You Will Need:

• 150g of sugar
• 125g of butter
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract 
• 2 eggs 
• 2 tsp of baking soda
• 200 grams of plain flour
• Salt
• 2 large bowls
• Halloween toppings

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 deg Cel.
• Now, take a small muffin tin and put paper cases.
• Take a big bowl and whisk sugar, butter, vanilla extract and eggs together till they blend properly.
• Then, take another bowl and sort out a pinch of salt, baking soda and flour.
• Add these ingredients to wet ingredients and combine properly.
• Place 2/3rd of this mixture into muffin paper cases.
• Bake for about 10 – 15 min. You will see the golden colour. You can even check if the muffins are cooked by inserting a toothpick into them. If the toothpick comes out clean, it means you can proceed to the next step.
• Place muffins on a wire rack and let them cool down.
• Finally, decorate them with Halloween toppings.

Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and crackers are a traditional savoury snack perfect for all occasions, including Halloween. This festive treat is enjoyed by everyone, including children with sensory disorders.

Below are a few ideas that will make this simple appetizer more yummy and spooky:

Idea 1: Cute cheese and crackers

• Use a cookie cutter to cut Halloween-themed shapes from cheese slices.
• Now, put them on top of bread or crackers.

Idea 2: Cheesy pumpkin

• Mix shredded cheese, cream cheese and your favourite seasonings to create cheese balls.
• Now, coat them with seeds, crushed nuts or bacon pieces.
• Add a stem of a pretzel rod or celery stick.
• Serve cheese balls with bread or crackers.

Idea 3: Cheesy jack-o-lantern

• Create patterns or faces on cheese wedges or cubes with a toothpick or a sharp knife.
• Add mouths, eyes and other Halloween details with herbs, peppers or olives.
• Finally, use a pretzel stick to arrange them on a skewer or platter.

Rice Krispie Treats 

Rice Krispie treats are traditional chewy, sweet and crunchy Halloween snacks. They are simple to customize as per the occasion. You can add sprinkles, candy eyes, chocolate chips and food colouring to make this appetizer look more appealing.

Below are some ideas for making Rice Krispie treats on Halloween:

Idea 1: 

• Melt some chocolate.
• Now, dip one end of every treat you have into it. 
• Sprinkle graham crackers or crushed Oreos on the top.
• Finally, add some spiders or gummy worms.

Idea 2:

• Use marshmallow blend to add orange food colour.
• Now, shape them into pumpkins.
• To make faces, use liquorice, green candy or black icing.

Idea 3:

• Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut treats into shapes of ghosts.
• Now, make mouth and eyes using candy eyes or mini chocolate chips.

Happy Halloween!