Blog

It’s that time of year again when supermarket shelves are filled with bags of sweets and other treats in preparation for knocks at the door on the 31^st October. Trick or treating may be a tradition and there’s nothing wrong with having a couple of sweeties, but we tend to go overboard at Halloween and indulge. If you’re throwing a party or you’re looking for tooth-friendly alternatives to chocolate and cakes, here are 5 foods that could help you steer clear of dental tricks:

1. Dipped strawberry monsters: if you can’t imagine Halloween without chocolate, dipped strawberries shaped like monsters are a great compromise. You get a hint of chocolate and you can enjoy the benefits of eating fresh strawberries. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and they can also help to remove surface stains thanks to their rough surface.
2. Pumpkin oranges: if you’re keen to embrace the spirit of Halloween without splurging on sugar, use your pumpkin carving skills to create devilish oranges and tangerines. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C and they contain natural sugars, which are much better for you than added sugars found in sweets and biscuits.
3. Banana ghosts: these are really easy to make and they should satisfy your sweet tooth. All you need to do is cut the banana in half and stand the bananas on a plate. Add raisins to make eyes and a mouth.
4. Ghoulish green smoothies: smoothies can be a really healthy choice provided that you know exactly what’s in them. It’s always best to make smoothies at home, as the products you buy in shops and cafes often contain a lot of sugar. To make green smoothies, a perfect drink for Halloween guests, combine apples, kiwis, lime and kale and add a twist of lemon juice.
5. Mushroom skull pops: you’ve probably seen cake pops and this is a great idea for an easy, quick Halloween treat. Place a button mushroom on a skewer and use a knife to hollow out two eye sockets and create a few teeth to turn your mushroom into a spooky skull.