Halloween truly can be frightening for parents of gluten-free children. Preserve your sanity while showing your little gluten-free goblins a howling good time by hosting a gluten-free Halloween party. Enjoy these fun-filled (and healthy) gluten-free Halloween party recipes and relax- gluten has been exorcised from the festivities!
1. Chex-Style Gluten-Free Snack Mix
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This recipe for gluten-free snack mix looks and tastes as good as the original. It's an all-time favorite party snack food and a healthy alternative to chips.
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2. Gluten-Free Black Bean and Blue Tortilla Nachos
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Black beans, blue gluten-free corn chips, cheddar cheese and lots of orange, red and green vegetables add protein and lots of veggie power to this gluten-free nacho recipe- a great dish to fill little gluten-free tummies.
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3. Fast and Easy Gluten-Free "Boneyard" Barbecued Drummies
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Gluten-free goblins will devour these "Boneyard" BBQ drummies. This is a fast and easy crockpot recipe, adapted for gluten-free cooks from a recipe by Linda Larsen, About.com Guide to Busy Cooks.
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4. Deviled Ghoul Eggs
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Try this recipe for deviled eggs, dressed up for a gluten-free Halloween party. These black-eyed ghouls will delight little gluten-free goblins.
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5. Gluten-Free Caramel Corn
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You just can't beat the fresh flavor of homemade caramel corn and it's so easy to make. Prepare it ahead of time and freeze and you'll have one less thing to make the day of the Gluten-Free Halloween party.
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6. Gluten-Free Cocoa Crispie Orange Sherbet Ice Cream Sandwiches
2008 © Teri Lee Gruss
Here's a fast and easy make-ahead recipe for gluten-free Halloween ice cream sandwiches. Consider making a double or triple batch of these popular frozen treats- they disappear faster than ghosts.
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7. Gluten-Free Mini-Brownie Cupcakes with Orange Cream Frosting
2008 © Teri Lee Gruss
These little two-bite, "ghost-topped" mini-brownie cupcakes are fun to eat, delicious and a sure cure for chronic Halloween "sweet tooth."
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8. Homemade Caramel Apples
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Making caramel apples is a great Halloween party activity. Elizabeth LaBau, About.com Guide to Candy offers tips on how to make great homemade caramel apples.
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Miniature Caramel Apple Bites
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Miniature Caramel Apple Bites
9. Bloody Good Halloween Party Punch
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Just ghoulish enough to be fun, this great tasting party punch is the perfect alternative to soft drinks and other sugary drinks with unnatural additives. The "blood" is really healthy cranberry juice- no additives, preservatives or food colorings in this "Bloody" Good Halloween punch.
Bloody Good Halloween Party Punch
Bloody Good Halloween Party Punch
10. Classic Hot Chocolate
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Here's a classic hot chocolate recipe from Diana Rattray, About.com's Guide to Southern Cooking. The recipe serves 4 so double or triple or quadruple the recipe if you are having a large group. Top with fresh whipped cream and an orange wedge for a great looking party drink.
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11. Gluten-Free Halloween Candy List
Nancy Lapid, our About.com Guide to Celiac Disease has compiled an up-to-date list of popular candy products that are gluten-free.Nancy's list of gluten-free Halloween candy
Homemade Gluten-Free Candy Recipes from About.com Guide to Candy-
