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# Spooky Stick Halloween Treats
Fun Halloween Recipes Like Banana Frozen Ghosts are Easy & Healthy

By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-25 | Special
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-halloween-recipes
References: [teachmama](http://teachmama.com/super-easy-super-spooky-halloween/)

For those looking to [satisfy their sweet tooth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-halloween-pack) but also get their daily dose of fruit, try this banana ‘Frozen Ghost’ fun Halloween recipe. These little guys take only a matter of minutes to prepare, but mean that the kids will be getting some fruit in their system on Halloween.

These ‘Frozen Ghosts’ are simply comprised of a bunch of [frozen bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana), white melted chocolate (or Cool Whip), popsicle sticks and chocolate chips. Start by cutting a bunch of bananas in two and pierce them with the popsicle sticks (or skewers). Then dip the bananas into a tub of melted white chocolate (or Cool whip, or a combination of the two). Place these on a tray that is appropriate for freezing then begin adding chocolate chips for eyes. Freeze these snacks for a few hours and you’re ready for a real treat later.

This recipe is easy to make and inexpensive. Try a somewhat healthy alternative with this ‘Frozen Ghost’ fun Halloween recipe.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Healthy Halloween Treats:** Opportunity for creating and marketing healthier alternatives to traditional Halloween treats.
- **Fun and Easy Recipes:** Potential for developing recipes that are both enjoyable to make and delicious to eat.
- **Creative Fruit Snacks:** Possibility for innovating fruit-based snacks that appeal to both kids and adults.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the development of new healthy and fun Halloween treats.
- **Confectionery:** Opportunity for incorporating fruit into confectionery products to offer healthier options.
- **Children's Snacks:** Potential for creating and marketing fruit-based snacks that are attractive and enjoyable for kids.

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