Spider Deviled Eggs for Halloween

Happy Halloween! Are you ready for the cutest spider deviled eggs? I love Halloween because it’s such a fun family holiday! And while I do love to indulge in all of the sugary goodness that comes along with it (I usually hand out conventional candy, shhh don’t tell), I also love a little break from sweets too. So I’ve created some adorable and delicious Halloween recipes that won’t give you a sugar hangover! One of my all-time favourites? My Spider Deviled Eggs! 

These cute little appetizers are perfect for guests to snack on during your next Halloween party, they also make great fuel for tiny trick-or-treaters! They are really easy and fun to make. My kids love piecing together the little spider bodies (then they remove the olives before they eat them…), it really gets us into the Halloween spirit and gives us an opportunity for some fun family time before they become obsessed with their candy hauls.

This recipe features only a few star ingredients that are sure to satisfy, and is ready to eat in under 30 minutes! It’s gluten-free and vegetarian which I love so much since Halloween can be stressful for those with dietary restrictions. Get into the spooky spirit and grab the full recipe for my Spider Deviled Eggs below!

 

Health Benefits of Eggs

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse! They contain healthy proteins, omega 3s, and vitamins. Here’s the breakdown of this awesome health food:

• Eggs are considered a high-quality protein because they contain a complete range of amino acids, which are essential building blocks in our bodies.
• Eggs also contain all energy-producing B vitamins including a significant amount of choline. Choline helps cell membranes function properly, plays a role in nerve communications and reduces chronic inflammation.
• I always suggest eating both egg whites and yolks because the yolks are high in Omega 3. Omega 3 is important for improving vision, relieving joint pain, and protecting against heart disease.

When shopping for eggs, organic eggs are best but it is best to buy pasture-raised eggs from your local farmer whenever possible!

Health Benefits of Olives

Olives are sometimes an afterthought in the health world because of their relatively high sodium content. But olives are actually filled with healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants!

• Olives are rich in mono-monounsaturated fat in the form of oleic acid (aka Omega 9). This type of fat is known to help in preventing heart disease and reducing cholesterol, and olives have a whopping 10g in just one cup! 
• Olives also contain tons of fibre which helps digestion and reduces the risk of bowel diseases.
• You can also find lots of vitamins and minerals in olives such as calcium, iron, choline, beta carotene, vitamin E, and lutein! All of these help to help the body function healthily.
• Lastly, olives contain an antioxidant called hydroxytyrosol which helps to reduce inflammation and protect the body from oxidative damage and free radicals.

 

Healthy Halloween Cooking Class

Looking for more ways to add a healthy twist to your Halloween menu? My Healthy Halloween Cooking class is anything but scary! In this class, I’ll be sharing two fun and healthy Halloween-inspired recipes that are easy to make and delicious! We’ll be getting spooky with my Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail/Mocktail! This is a healthy twist on the classic White Russian and with a little pumpkin flare! This is the perfect drink to cozy up with after a long day! It won’t be hard to get more into the Halloween spirit with my Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers! These peppers are one of the most fun recipes to make with kids! Together we’ll be turning our peppers into healthy, millet stuffed, jack-o-lanterns! These are the perfect way to fuel a busy night of trick-or-treating, or any other October activities! 

Interested in engaging your team and boosting their wellness this season with one of my easy-to-follow online cooking classes? Feel free to email me at info@jesselanewellness.com for more details, or check out my Corporate Wellness page!

Healthy Halloween Snack – Spider Deviled Eggs Recipe

Gluten-free & Vegetarian

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Serving size: 12 spider deviled eggs

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• ¼ cup plain organic Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper
• Paprika, for garnishing
• 18 black olives, pits removed

Directions

1. Place eggs in a pot, add enough water to cover the eggs, and cover with a lid. Bring water to a boil over high heat, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes. Place eggs in a bowl with cold water to cool them down and to stop the cooking.
2. When the eggs are cool, remove shell, and slice in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and put them in a bowl and arrange the whites on a plate cut side up.
3. Mix together the yolks, yogurt, mustard, salt and pepper until creamy and smooth. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg whites and top with a sprinkle of paprika.
4. Cut the olives in half. Place 1 olive half cut side down in the center of each deviled egg to make the spider’s body. Cut the remaining olives halves into 4 pieces lengthwise and place 4 pieces on each side of the olive half to create spider legs.

Recipes For Your Healthy Halloween Party

Looking for ideas on how you can add a healthy spin to your upcoming Halloween party? Check out these recipes for some delicious inspiration!

Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Eating a good meal before going out trick-or-treating is a great way to fuel all of that walking. These festive peppers are a great source of beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A and helps trick-or-treaters see in the dark!

Healthy Pea(not) Butter Cups

These Healthy Peanut Butter Cups melt in your mouth and are a million times better than the processed sugar-laden version. They have a creamy sunflower seed butter center that is nestled in a stevia-sweetened carob shell. Yum!

Spooky Meringue Ghosts

Spooky Meringue Ghosts are perfect for Halloween! They are light and crisp little treats that melt in your mouth. Spooky Meringue Ghosts only have 5 ingredients and they are gluten-free, nut-free and dairy free as an inclusive option for everyone! Please excuse the picture, this is an older recipe 🙂

Clementine Pumpkins

These Clementine Pumpkins are oh so cute and are super easy to make! This is the perfect addition to a Halloween breakfast or lunch or a great way to add some natural sugar to your party table!

Ghost Bananas

Another favourite in my house are these super easy Ghost Bananas! Your kids or party guests will love these whimsical ghosts! Bananas are an excellent source of potassium which gives you energy! This makes these the perfect pre-trick-or-treating snack!

Halloween Carrot Fingers

My Halloween Carrot Fingers are the perfect recipe to throw together when you want something festive but don’t want to put in much effort. These are made with just a few ingredients that you might already have lying around, but will totally wow your guests! These witches-style fingers are the perfect spooky grab-and-go appetizer, meaning fewer dishes for you and a much-needed dose of veggies for your party guests!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a classic Halloween treat that can keep you fuelled for hours of trick-or-treating! These salted seeds can easily be dressed up with your family’s favourite spices to make them even more delicious!