Every year it is a struggle to find a way to enjoy the spirit and taste of Halloween, without worrying about the cavities that come with it.  These 5 savory treats will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

1.)  Mummy Dogs

These babies make a great hors d’œuvres for any Halloween gathering, and they can take less than 10 minutes!  All you need are hot dogs (any kind, but turkey dogs are healthier) and crescent rolls (Pillsbury brand works great!).  The hot dogs can be boiled or grilled separately.  Once cooked, wrap each dog in the crescent roll dough and bake in the oven until golden brown.  Dots of mustard can be added to give your roll eyes as well.  And voila!  You now have a convenient appetizer for any Halloween occasion, and a filling dinner for the kids!

2.)  Clementine Jack-o-Lanterns

This snack is much simpler, all you have to do is add decorations.  Clementines are great snacks to send the kids off to school with, and never fail to offer a burst of natural sugary tartness.  Be creative with your Jack-o-Lantern design – it can be anything!  These also work as the perfect substitute for candy to hand out to your neighborhood trick-or-treaters on Halloween night – if you have enough!

3.)  Apple Mouths

This fun treat offers the perfect balance of savory and sweet.  All you’ll need are apples (any kind) and mini marshmallows.  Slice the apples into thin pieces and between every two slices put four to five marshmallows, or however many you can squeeze in!  A toothpick can be used to hold the slices together.  These cheap and easy-to-make apple mouths will be a favorite – you can never make too many!

4.)  Banana Ghosts

If you’re looking for a fun, healthy Halloween treat, this one’s for you!  A peeled banana cut in half will make the perfect ghost shape.  To add features and bring it to life, raisins can be used as eyes.  There are countless moderations for this treat, but simply banana and raisin is the nutritional route.  To add sweetness, you can dip the banana in white chocolate and use strawberry syrup for the eyes.  Which will you choose – savory or sweet?

5.)  Baby Broomsticks

Last, but not least, is the easiest recipe in the book!  All you need are long pretzel sticks and string cheese sticks.  The cheese sticks can be cut into two-thirds, and then cut and separate the ends to resemble a broom.  The pretzel stick serves as the broom handle, but be careful inserting the pretzels into the cheese – it tears easily!  These finger foods make great appetizing platters at any party this Halloween.

Although candy and sugar are fine in moderation, feel free to pig out on these healthy Halloween snacks.