3 Healthy Pumpkin-Shaped Seasonal Treats

Clementine Pumpkins

These simple "pumpkins" are almost too cute to eat and make the perfect healthy addition to lunchboxes, Halloween parties, or after-school snacks.

Ingredients

6 clementines or mandarins, peeled
2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
Optional: parsley leaves for decoration

Directions

Peel the clementines and remove any loose strings.
Insert a small piece of celery into the top center of each clementine to create a pumpkin stem.
Add a small parsley leaf if desired for a "vine" effect.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Jack-O'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

A spooky dinner that doubles as table décor. These pumpkin peppers are packed with a hearty filling and are guaranteed to steal the show on Halloween night.

Ingredients

4 orange bell peppers
1 pound ground turkey or beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup marinara sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Slice the tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
Carefully carve jack-o'-lantern faces into the sides.
Brown the meat and mix with rice, sauce, seasonings, and cheese.
Stuff peppers with the filling and replace tops.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until peppers are tender.
Serve over extra marinara sauce for a spooky presentation.

Pumpkin Spice Harvest Gummies

These adorable pumpkin-shaped gummies are packed with cozy fall flavor from real pumpkin puree and apple cider. They're a fun Halloween treat that feels like candy but is made with simple, seasonal ingredients.

Ingredients

1 cup apple cider
½ cup pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

In a small saucepan, whisk together the apple cider, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
Warm over low heat until the mixture is smooth and just beginning to steam. Do not boil.
Slowly sprinkle the gelatin over the mixture while whisking continuously to prevent clumps.
Continue whisking for 2-3 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Carefully pour the mixture into pumpkin-shaped silicone molds.
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until the gummies are firm.
Gently remove from the molds and serve chilled.

Tips

For a sweeter gummy, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
For a stronger apple flavor, reduce the pumpkin puree to ⅓ cup and increase the cider slightly.
A light dusting of cinnamon sugar makes these feel even more like a Halloween candy treat.

Oct 22nd 2026

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