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• If you do intend to hand out candy, buy it at the last minute so you can avoid the temptation for as long as possible.
• Avoid candy altogether and give out healthy treats.
• Don’t keep candy in the house any longer than necessary.
• Buy candy you don’t like so you are less tempted.
• If you have young children, consider letting the Switch Witch pay a visit. She swaps all the candy for a more desirable, less sugary gift. And you can ditch that candy that very same evening.
• Eat a big meal before trick-or-treating, so you aren’t tempted to snack.
• If you do succumb to tasting the treats, don’t throw your diet in altogether. Chalk it up to experience and start again tomorrow.

If you are looking for some FIT friendly treats to enjoy with your family on Halloween night, try these on for size.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

The family can have a lot of fun making homemade pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup fresh pumpkin seeds
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• ½ tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1.       Preheat oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.       Wash the seeds to get rid of any pumpkin flesh.

3.       Boil the pumpkin seeds for 10 minutes in salted water.

4.       Drain the seeds and pat them dry.

5.       Put the seeds in a bowl and add the olive oil, chili powder and salt and stir thoroughly.

6.       Spread the pumpkin seeds on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes. Flip them over and bake on the other side for 10 minutes.

7.       Allow to cool slightly before eating.

[You can view the original recipe on Me and Mr Jones]

Halloween Spider Devilled Eggs

Eggs make a great base for Halloween treats – just use your imagination.

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise
• 1 tin or jar of large-sized olives
• 1 tin or jar of jumbo-sized olives

Directions

1.       Boil eggs. Cut in half.

2.       Mash the yolk with mustard and mayonnaise and spoon back into egg white

3.       Cut the large olives in half and place in the middle of the egg to form the spider’s body.

4.    Cut the jumbo olive lengthwise to create the spider legs.

[You can view the original recipe on Apron Springs.]

Rosemary and Garlic Eggplant Chips

Eggplants are a good source of potassium and magnesium

Ingredients

• 2 average eggplants
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary
• Salt to taste

Directions

1.       Slice the eggplants into about ¼ inch pieces with a knife.

2.       Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet with baking foil or parchment paper and sprinkle with salt.

3.       Let it sit for up to an hour to leach out water. Use a paper towel to tap on each side to remove any excess water.

4.       Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, chopped rosemary and mashed garlic.

5.       Brush each slice on both sides with the mixture. Add more salt if needed.

6.       Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes.

7.       Remove from the oven and enjoy.

[You can view the original recipe on Keto Diet.]

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