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12 Healthyish Halloween Treats for a Guilt-Free Fright Night

When it comes to the holidays, you should absolutely, definitely indulge in some festive treats. But the great thing about making a few healthier swaps is that you can still get all that delicious flavor without so much of the bad-for-you stuff. Translation? More goodies for you. Here, 12 lightened-up recipes to indulge in this Halloween.

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Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

These bite-sized treats come courtesy of Coterie member Monique Volz.

Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

These will keep you going all day (and night) long.

vegan paleo gluten free purple sweet potato pie for halloween
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Vegan Paleo Gluten Free Purple Sweet Potato Pie  

Watch the hearts roll in with this Insta-worthy recipe by Coterie member Alex Thomopoulos.

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Three of our favorite things, in one delicious combo. 

Gluten-free Pumpkin Tart With Mexican Chocolate-almond Crust

Coterie member Phoebe Lapine uses honey and Stevia instead of the usual refined sugar in this mouthwatering pie.

One-bowl Fudgy Pumpkin Paleo Brownies

No doing dishes for you.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

The perfect snack for your scary movie marathon.

Salted Dark Chocolate Bark  

Coterie member Jodi Moreno knows you can never have enough toppings.

Paleo Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Just because you’re on a diet doesn’t mean you should miss out on any of the fun, says Coterie member Liz Falcigno.

Pumpkin Scones With Maple Glaze

A taste of fall in every bite.

Dark Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

A little something for the kids. (And the adults, too.)

No-bake, Gluten-free Rose Petal Brownies


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