# Pumpkin Seed Butter Cups These Homemade Treats are a Perfect Alternative to Halloween Candy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-to-halloween-candy References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/pumpkin-seed-butter-is-the-new-peanut-butter-224555) & [somunchlove](http://www.somunchlove.com/pumpkin-seed-buttercups/) The 'So Much Love' blog put together a recipe for a chocolate treat that serves as a perfect alternative to Halloween candy. While there is no shortage of candy around Halloween, these kinds of sweets lack any real nutritional value. This tutorial demonstrates how to make a [healthy alternative to conventional candy bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-mini-bars). The recipe serves as a festive interpretation of the traditional peanut butter cup. But instead of using a creamy nut butter filling, the recipe calls for [vitamin-rich pumpkin seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incan-seed-butter). The pumpkin seeds are blended into a smooth butter that is pipped inside the dark chocolate treats. The [pumpkin seed butter cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brulee-cups) are then finished with a sprinkling of course sea salt. The end result is a sweet and salty treat that serves as the perfect alternative to Halloween candy. This recipe demonstrates how homemade candy can be a tasty and healthy alternative to store-bought sweets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Candy:** Learn how to make healthy homemade candy instead of purchasing store-bought sweets. - **Healthy Halloween Treats:** More people are looking for festive treats that have nutritional value, creating an opportunity for healthier alternatives to traditional Halloween candy. - **Non-nut Butter Alternatives:** More people are looking for nut-free options, and pumpkin seed butter cups are a perfect alternative. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage businesses can create healthy and delicious alternatives to traditional Halloween candy, such as pumpkin seed butter cups. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness companies can capitalize on the trend of people seeking healthy alternatives to traditional Halloween candy by promoting homemade, nutrient-rich treats. - **Home Cooking:** Home cooking industries can provide recipes and resources for making homemade, healthy candy, such as pumpkin seed butter cups, for Halloween and other occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-For-You Peanut Butter Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-better-cups.md) - [Nutrition-Minded Halloween Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-halloween-variety-bag.md) - [Peanut Butter-Packed Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topless-peanut-butter-cups.md) - [Better-For-You Halloween Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-halloween-pack.md) - [Pumpkin-Inspired Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-pumpkinshaped-bites.md) - [Better-For-You Peanut Butter Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-crispies.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Pumpkin-Shaped Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-mini-pumpkins.md) - [Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-friendly-halloween-treats.md) - [Festively Flavored Seed Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-sunflower-seed-butter.md)