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Halloween Trail Mixes

This DIY Spooky Crunch is a Healthy Snack Pack for Trick-or-Treaters

— October 2, 2015 — Lifestyle
Parents searching for alternative healthy treats to give out during Halloween need to look no further than these homemade Spooky Crunch trail mixes decorated to look like ghoulish bats. The DIY treat bags feature a mixture of salty and sweet snack items that are much more wholesome for kids to enjoy than processed sweets.

The Spooky Crunch recipe begins with Rice Chex cereal laid out on a baking sheet with popcorn. The base layer is then coated with melted chocolate, black candied sprinkles, Reese's Pieces chocolate and eyeball candies. The trail mix should dry as one large sheet that can then be broken up with a spatula and scooped into triangle clear bags sealed with a glittery batwing paper template.
Trend Themes
1. Healthy Halloween Treats - There is a growing demand for alternative and healthier treat options for Halloween, presenting an opportunity for companies to innovate and offer nutritious snacks for trick-or-treaters.
2. DIY Snack Packs - The popularity of DIY snack packs, like the Spooky Crunch trail mixes, provides an opportunity for businesses to create customizable snack kits that cater to individual tastes and preferences.
3. Creative Packaging - Innovative and eye-catching packaging designs, such as the glittery batwing paper template used for sealing the Spooky Crunch bags, can attract consumers and create a memorable brand experience.
Industry Implications
1. Health Food Industry - The health food industry can capitalize on the demand for healthier Halloween treats by offering a wide range of nutritious options that are both delicious and appealing to children.
2. Snack Industry - Snack companies can tap into the DIY snack pack trend by creating pre-packaged customizable snack kits that customers can assemble and personalize at home.
3. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry can leverage the trend of creative packaging by offering innovative and visually appealing packaging solutions that enhance the overall product experience.
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