Halloween is one of the most exciting seasonal celebrations for kids and snacks play a big part in that thrill. In fact, research shows that nearly all children aged 2–12 years eat snacks daily, with many of those snacks falling into the category of sweets, baked desserts and energy‑dense foods rather than fruits and vegetables. 

Snacking accounts for a significant portion of a child’s daily food intake, contributing up to 28% of daily energy and key nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium and folate.  This means Halloween platters can be more than just sugary fun. They’re an opportunity to mix playful treats with healthier options that support balanced diets and good eating habits. 

With this in mind, our guide to Halloween platters for kids isn’t just about spooky shapes and colours. It’s about creating snack spreads that delight little ghouls and goblins while keeping nutrition in mind. Read on for creative Halloween platter ideas that balance fun, flavour and mindful eating. 

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Halloween food doesn’t have to mean chaos. Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids by Dr Nick Fuller helps parents approach themed meals and special occasions with confidence. His strategies focus on fun, balance and keeping kids’ relationship with food positive, even during celebrations.

Celebrate without the stress. Grab your copy of Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids today and make Halloween a happy memory around the table.

Step-by-Step Guide to Make a Halloween Platter for Kids

Now that you’ve got the spooky theme in mind, let’s roll up our sleeves and turn it into a show-stopping Halloween platter for the kids.

Ingredients 

• Blue corn tortilla chips/purple potato chips
• Avocado
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Mandarins/Clementines
• Celery
• Pretzel sticks or coconut rolls
• White chocolate drops
• Raisins
• Vanilla wafer biscuits
• White chocolate drops
• Candy eyeballs
• Black grapes
• Cherry tomatoes
• White marshmallows
• Chocolate drops
• Small bananas
• Large choc drops
• Small chocolate drops
• Babybel cheeses
• Candy eyeballs
• Celery sticks
• Peanut butter
• Raisins /candy eyeballs

Instructions by Elements

Creating your Halloween platter is much easier when you think of it as a collection of fun, spooky elements. Each snack component can be prepped separately and then arranged on the platter for a colourful, playful spread. Here’s how to tackle each element step by step:

Guacamole + Corn Chips

Place the crushed garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl, and mix to combine. Add the destemmed and peeled avocado, and mash until you reach the desired consistency. Serve with the blue corn chips.

Mandarin/Clementine Pumpkins

Peel the mandarins and remove any excess pith. Cut the celery into small sticks. Insert the celery sticks into the centre of the mandarins/clementines, voila, they are now little pumpkins!

These can be made up to 7 days in advance if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Spider Web Pretzels

Lay out a piece of baking paper or parchment paper. Arrange the pretzel sticks into five 8-pronged stars. Melt the white chocolate. Pipe the white chocolate over the pretzel sticks to make spider webs. Add the raisins to be flies. Leave to harden.

These can be made up to 7 days in advance if stored in an airtight container in the pantry.

Mummy Cookies

Lay out a piece of baking paper or parchment paper. Lie the vanilla wafer cookies on top. Melt the white chocolate. Pipe the white chocolate over the wafers in squiggly lines to make bandages. Add the candy eyes. Leave to harden.

These can be made up to 7 days in advance if stored in an airtight container in the pantry.

Fruit & Veggie Skewers

Thread the grapes, cherry tomatos, and marshmallows onto the skewers so that you end up with 2 of each on each skewer in an alternating pattern. Optional: Melt the chocolate and pipe ghost faces onto the marshmallows.

These can be made up to 1 day in advance if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Ghost Bananas

Cut each banana in half. Add the small chocolate drops as eyes and the large ones as mouths.

Cheese Monsters

Remove the cellophane wrapper from the Babybel cheese, then remove the middle wax strip from the Babybel. Use a small, pointed, sharp knife to create some fang shapes. Then add some candy eyes.

These can be made up to 4 days in advance if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Ants on a Log

Spread each celery stick with a tablespoon of peanut butter. Top the peanut butter with a few evenly spaced raisins (these are your ants). You could also add a few candy eyes.

These can be made up to 4 days in advance if stored in an airtight container in the fridge, just don't add the raisins or eyes until you are assembling the snack board.

Assemble

Arrange all of the Halloween treats and Halloween snacks you have made onto a platter or grazing board. Add a few extra decorations, like some spiders, and your Halloween Charcuterie Board is ready!

Tips to Make an Interesting Halloween Platter for Kids

Creating a Halloween platter that grabs kids’ attention is all about colour, variety, and a little bit of spooky fun. Here are some tips to make your platter both exciting and easy for little hands to enjoy:

• Use plenty of colour – Bright fruits, veggies, and snacks make the platter visually appealing and more enticing to kids.
• Mix sweet and savoury – Balance is key. Pair fruity treats with mild cheeses or crackers to keep taste buds happy.
• Keep pieces small and easy to hold – Bite-sized portions make it easier for kids to grab and munch without fuss.
• Add a few themed items – Ghosts, monsters, or pumpkins made from simple ingredients bring a playful Halloween vibe.
• Use simple shapes kids recognise – Circles, sticks, or triangles are fun and familiar for little ones.
• Place bigger items first – Anchor the platter with larger pieces like mandarins, banana ghosts, or Babybel cheeses.
• Fill gaps with small snacks – Raisins, chocolate drops, or pretzel sticks can fill empty spaces and make the platter look full and festive.
• Add fun eyes or faces – Candy eyeballs or small chocolate drops instantly turn ordinary snacks into spooky characters.
• Keep flavours mild – Avoid anything too spicy or strong, so even picky eaters can enjoy.
• Serve on a bright board or tray – A colourful base instantly makes the platter feel festive and exciting.

With these simple tips, your Halloween platter will be a hit, combining fun, flavour, and festive flair that kids won’t be able to resist.

Add some colour and fun to your Halloween treats! These Quick Fruit Snack Ideas For Picky Kids are perfect for little hands and a healthy twist on festive snacks.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it—a Halloween platter that’s colourful, playful, and perfect for little hands! By mixing sweet and savoury, adding simple spooky shapes, and keeping everything bite-sized, you’ll create a spread that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat. 

Whether you’re planning a party or just a special Halloween snack at home, these tips and step-by-step ideas make it easy to put together a platter that will have kids coming back for more. Now all that’s left is to grab a tray, get creative, and let the spooky snacking begin.

Looking to make your Halloween platter even more kid-friendly? Check out our Simple Snacks For Picky Eaters for quick, tasty, and spooky-fun snack ideas.

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Meet Dr Nick Fuller

My Story

As a father, I know first-hand that raising healthy and happy children is tricky. Children are fussy, particularly at the end of the day when they are shattered. We also live in a society where companies seek to profit from what we feed our kids; incorrect and damaging advice is pushed on us and marketed towards our children, and we have no time.

But with these recipes and resources, you and your children can enjoy simple and well-founded food and lifestyle choices for lifelong health.