Healthy Hemp Halloween Treats: Fun Recipes to Try This Spooky Season
Halloween is a time for treats and fun, but it doesn’t have to be all about candy! This year, why not try something different by adding the wholesome goodness of hemp to your Halloween recipes? Packed with plant-based protein, omega-3s, and other nutrients, hemp products bring a nutritious boost to any festive meal or treat. Here are some easy recipes to try with hemp protein, hemp oil, hemp hearts, and hemp seeds.
Hemp-Infused Pumpkin Smoothie
Start your Halloween morning with a seasonal smoothie that’s creamy, delicious, and filled with fall flavors!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 banana (frozen for a thicker texture)
- 1 tbsp hemp protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Blend the pumpkin puree, frozen banana, hemp protein powder, almond milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and sprinkle hemp hearts on top for a deliciously spooky and nutritious breakfast treat!
Savory Pumpkin Seed & Hemp Pesto
Perfect for Halloween dinner parties, this hemp pesto is delicious drizzled over pasta or as a dip for spooky-shaped veggies.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp hemp oil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a food processor, combine the basil, spinach, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
- Add hemp oil, salt, and pepper, and blend until smooth.
- Serve with pasta, as a dip, or use as a spread for Halloween-themed appetizers!
Halloween Monster Energy Bites
These bite-sized treats are great for snacking, and they add a festive flair to your Halloween table. Plus, they’re full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 tbsp hemp protein powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, hemp hearts, hemp protein powder, peanut butter, and honey. Mix until well-combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
- Form small balls with the mixture and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve chilled—these monster bites are perfect for a healthy, protein-packed treat!
Dark Chocolate & Hemp Seed Bark
For a treat that’s a little sweeter, try this homemade chocolate bark with a nutty hemp seed crunch. It’s easy to make and looks spooky with a sprinkle of orange and black Halloween colors.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% or higher)
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries (or orange sprinkles for a Halloween theme)
Instructions:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto a lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle hemp seeds and cranberries or Halloween-themed sprinkles on top.
- Let it cool in the fridge for 30 minutes or until hardened, then break into pieces and serve.
These Halloween hemp recipes are both fun and nutritious, offering a unique twist on the usual spooky treats. From savory to sweet, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy while staying a bit healthier this Halloween season.
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