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 gluten free Halloween party recipes and relax- gluten has been exorcised from the festivities!
1. Boneyard BBQ 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.
2. Gluten Free Black Bean and Blue Tortilla Nachos
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The colors of this hearty, healthy nacho recipe make it an appealing dish for a gluten free Halloween party. Black beans, blue gluten free corn chips, cheddar cheese and lots of orange, red and green vegetables put protein and lots of veggie power in little gluten free mummy tummies.
3. 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.
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 your little gluten free goblins. Is this a trick to entice little gluten free witches and vampires to eat healthy proteins and vegetables? YES!
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.
6. Gluten Free Cocoa Crispie Orange Sherbet Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Here's a fast and easy make-ahead recipe for Halloween ice cream sandwiches. Kids love 'em and so do king-sized gluten free goblins. You might consider making a double or triple batch! They disappear faster than ghosts!
7. Ghost-Topped Gluten Free Mini-Brownie Cupcakes with Orange Cream Frosting
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These little two-bite, "ghost-topped" mini-brownie cupcakes are fun to eat, delicious and a sure cure for chronic Halloween "sweet tooth."
8. Homemade Caramel Apples
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Making caramel apples is a great Halloween party activity. This is what fall memories are made of! Elizabeth LaBau, About.com Guide to Candy offers tips on how to make great homemade caramel apples.
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.
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 that will warm the hearts of your little gluten free goblins.
