Let’s be real: Halloween can be a bit of a minefield for keto-ers new and old. How are you supposed to keep carbs low with all the Halloween candy and desserts that appear almost like magic as we approach the end of October?
Luckily, we’ve got some tricks AND treats in this blog post to make your keto Halloween fun, tasty, and 100% free of sugar crashes…
Halloween Appetizers
1. Spinach and Feta Chaffle
Halloween can be a lot, even for the sweetest tooth. This savory egg-and-cheese Wonder of the Culinary World is the perfect antidote.
2. Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits
The pickled jalapenos in these biscuits deliver a little heat, and the bacon fat gives them a delicious hint of smoke.
3. Easy Fat Bombs
These one-the-go bites of deliciousness are the ideal energy booster—without the added sugar.
4. Cream Cheese Dip
Look, sometimes nothing but some keto chips and dip will do. Embrace it.
5. Keto Guacamole
Pass the guac! Our version is low on carbs but packed with flavor, making it the perfect party dip.
6. Pretzel Bites
This keto-friendly favorite is craveable with dip—or on its own!
7. Nacho Chips
Because Halloween is not just about costumes and candy. We’re pretty sure if you look into it, you’ll find it’s also about deluxe nachos. So there’s that.
8. Low Carb Flatbread
Fun fact: flatbread has been around for thousands of years. And there’s a reason for that. It’s absolutely freakin’ delicious.
9. Creamy Tomato Pizza Pinwheels
All the flavor of pizza, but in a super adorable pinwheel that will have guests thinking you spent hours shaping them. (Spoiler alert: they only take 30 minutes.)
10. Apple Cheddar Sausage Rolls
A little sweet, a little savory, the classic combination of apple, cheddar and sage sausage makes a wonderful holiday breakfast or brunch. They can be assembled the night before and then just popped in the oven before the meal.
11. Egg-Free Pumpkin Scones
The delicate glaze drizzle on these seasonal favorites make these scones a treat for your eyes as well as your tummy.
12. Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce
An easy caramel sauce to use with keto ice cream, over fresh berries, in coffee, or anywhere else you want a creamy, caramel kick of flavor.
13. Tomato Prosciutto Mini Frittatas
Anything mini makes a great appetizer but fair warning: these are so savory and satisfying, you’ll find they disappear pretty quickly…
Keto Halloween Treats and Desserts
14. Classic Keto Peanut Butter Cups
Like…hello? The name says it all. They’re just that good.
15. Sour Red Licorice Gummies
Be honest: do you still crave gummy bears? Yes? Try this recipe.
16. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Anything cinnamon-y and full of spices has to be right at home at any Halloween party.
17. Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Optional prep work beforehand and roasted chayote that tastes like apple make this a great addition to any holiday menu.
18. Chocolate Almond Bars
Craving a certain candy bar? Ahem. You don’t want to miss this homemade version…
19. Root Beer Candies
This recipe is fab for two reasons. First, it’s like a portal to childhood summers. And second, with three ingredients and about 20 minutes, it still makes you feel like you own a magical candy factory.
20. Chocolate Toffee Cookie Bars
A sweet something to munch on while you’re waiting for those Halloween parties to get started…
21. Root Beer Float Cups
A delicious dessert that’s ready in minutes with a few simple ingredients.
22. Banana Blondies with Chocolate Chips
These are at home in any party spread. I mean, who’s gonna say no to blondies, right?
Bonus: Banana Cupcakes
23. PB&J Thumbprint Cookies
Because your inner child loves Halloween too.
24. Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Mousse
Pumpkin and peanut butter together in one hauntingly delicious dessert. Can it get any better?
25. Apple Pie Shake
Who would have thought brown butter would be the surprise secret ingredient in this lip-smacking new take on apple pie?
26. Blueberry Cobbler
It’s not truly autumn until you’ve had your first fall cobbler, and this is the one to kick off the season this year!
27. Pumpkin Spice Crullers
Donuts are a Halloween must—especially when they are flavored with the hallmark holiday spice!
28. Lemon Bars
You won’t find anything tricky about this keto-version of an all-time favorite lemon dessert.
29. Raspberry Mascarpone Cookie Baskets
Add a touch of easy elegance to your table this year with this fancy but oh-so-easy-to-make finger food.
30. Pumpkin Spice Bonbons
Bonbon means candy in French, and this tasty version of the French delicacy is definitely worth trying.
31. Banana Cream Pie
No need to miss out on a favorite dessert just because you’re going keto or healthy! This recipe is the perfect example of how you can take a treasured tradition and make it even better!
32. Double Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
No need to wait until later in the day for holiday goodness. Start the day off with this to-die-for breakfast muffin, or enjoy it anytime during the day—or night!
33. Glazed Orange Cream Pound Cake
Nothing tops off a cake—especially a pound cake—like scrumptious cream cheese frosting. Check out this keto version for your healthy cream-cheese fix.
34. Pumpkin Roll
What’s Halloween without the traditional pumpkin roll-up, and the Keto Chow version of this holiday favorite is a must-eat!
35. Lemon Mousse & Berry Cups
The light fluffy goodness of lemon and berries together makes this dessert a treat any time of year.
36. Cranberry Pie
‘Tis the season for pies, and this no-bake take on a fun combination of flavors is sure to become a new Halloween favorite.
37. Banana Pudding with Lemon Cookies
Lemon and bananas might sound like a tricky fruit combo, but once you dip a lemon cookie into the banana pudding goodness, you’ll discover a new favorite.
38. Pumpkin Spice Shake
The perfect “chilling” Halloween beverage—a super-simple yummy milkshake that only has three ingredients!
Tips and Tricks For Staying Keto During Halloween
Now that you’ve got plenty of recipes to keep your taste buds busy…what about some tips and tricks for staying on track during this very sugary season?
What’s your game plan?
If you know ahead of time what you’re going to say yes to, it’s easier to say no to everything else! Maybe the keto pie at the Halloween party is a yes, but the sugar-free office candy is a no. Or maybe you want to eat carnivore for breakfast and dinner on Halloween so you can have all your daily carbs that night.
When you have a plan, you’ll feel less like you’re dodging obstacle after obstacle and more like you’re in the driver’s seat.
What are you giving trick-or-treaters?
Whatever you choose to give trick-or-treaters, make sure it’s something you don’t mind having left over. If it’s sugary candy, be prepared to donate it, or make sure you have a neighbor that will be willing to take it off your hands.
That way it won’t be in the closet for months, tempting you to fall off the wagon. But remember, you don’t have to hand out candy! You can hand out toys, stickers, fidgets, etc. The options are endless!
For some families with severe food allergies, that’s a lifesaver anyway! Keto Chow co-founders Chris and Miriam go even further and cook up bacon to hand out to trick-or-treaters! Get creative!
What makes Halloween fun for YOU?
If Halloween for you just isn’t Halloween without truffles, find a delicious keto version (like this one). If you have a tradition of getting a pumpkin spice latte every Halloween morning, keto-fy that, too!
By being realistic about what will help you have a satisfying holiday and finding ways to accommodate that, you are setting yourself up for success.
