Halloween Party Foods with Protein to Fuel Ghouls!

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or just planning to pass out treats, these last-minute Halloween recipes from TheFitFork.com are killer.  Plus, they aren’t packed with sugar – in fact, you can flex your monster muscles even more because they are all a good source of protein thanks to ingredients like nuts, cottage cheese or protein powder. From spooky snacks to hearty mains, these tasty, fit Halloween party food recipes will sustain your energy through all the frightful festivities!

These clever deviled eggs look like little autumn pumpkins, but contain no squash – only eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and turmeric for the signature orange hue of the season. Low in calories, high in protein – a smart snack for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any fall festival.

Turmeric Deviled Eggs that Look Like Pumpkins: So cute and clever, this protein-packed snack could bring a smile and new life to even the most dead of zombies. High-five for Halloween protein!

Like Chex Mix, but homemade and super addictive! Whip up a big batch of this salty, spicy-sweet snacking treat with your favorite pretzels, crackers and nuts. Use gluten-free or seeds, if needed! Hot Honey Snack Mix is 0erfect for parties, lunch boxes, movie night, road trip munching – plus, it’s as economical as it is delicious!

Hot Honey Snack Mix: This spicy-salty-sweet snack mix will be a hit with all the monsters who love to munch! You can sub in gluten-free pretzels and crackers, depending on your needs. It disappears quick, I’d make double batch for Halloween party food!  

Beef Bone Broth Chili: Warm up your bones with this hearty beef chili that is PACKED with protein thanks to lean ground beef, beef bone broth and kidney beans.

These easy protein pumpkin peanut butter cups are the perfect nearly sugar-free swap for Reese’s Cups, one of America’s favorite candies. Rich chocolate envelops a creamy center filled with protein and seasonal flavors. No bake, no guilt and a favorite homemade swap for Halloween candy.

Pumpkin Protein Peanut-Butter Cups: Put a seasonal, sugar-free spin on one of America’s favorite candies, with this easy-peasy recipe that celebrates pumpkin spice – the macros are so nice in this sugar-free Reese’s Cup makeover.

Garlicky Roasted Pumpkin Seeds can be made in the air-fryer or oven and are a quick, easy and economical snack you will love this fall season.

Garlic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Easy and economical – I mean, why throw the guts of your Jack o’ Lantern away! Make this tasty, addictive snack in the air-fryer or oven and use garlic salt – or the other seasonings of your choice!

Pumpkin spice makes me nice so I'm all about these pumpkin protein snickerdoodle cookies! Easy to make, nostalgic, yummy and only 67 cal, 6.5g carb with 3g protein per cookie!

 Pumpkin Protein Snicker Doodle Cookies: Capture all the vibes of the fall with these simple snickerdoodle cookies rolled in cinnamon-sugar and baked with buttery-crisp edges and a soft, chewy center. Protein powder – choose your favorite variety – pumps them up with protein.

Whip up a batch of these amazing autumn-inspired pumpkin spice cookies in under 30 minutes! Lower carb, gluten-free plus, soft, chew and amazing flavorful -- especially with the coffee glaze!

Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies: No protein powder in this sugar-free, gluten-free pumpkin protein cookie, but still boasts about 5.5g protein per pieces. Ahh, and that pumpkin spice latte drizzle is everything!

Low-Carb Yogurt Gelatin Cup Refuels with Protein & Electrolytes

Get refreshed, refueled and revitalized with this fun, wiggly, jiggly post-workout snack – a Creamy Gelatin Protein Cup easily crafted with a blend of sports protein water and luscious Greek yogurt.

I used PWR LIFT protein water and Zero-Sugar Chobani (no-fat), both in berry flavors, to create this dessert that’s like a low-carb Jello cup. The only other ingredient you need is unflavored gelatin. There are also a few vegan gelatin options.

Also, FYI, you can use a Greek Yogurt with higher or full milk fat for an even more luscious result (it will change the nutrition facts though). The fun thing about this yogurt Jello cup makeover recipe, and what keeps it from getting boring on repeat, is that you can use can get creative with the flavors by mix and matching the protein water and yogurt flavors!

Designed to replenish electrolytes, essential BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids), and protein after an intense workout or run, I like to say this satisfying healthy snack is like a sports drink you can eat, lol!

With just 67 calories per generous serving (about 10-oz), boasting a mere 3 grams of carbs and a whopping 14 grams of protein, it’s a low-carb, low-calorie delight that isn’t just for sweaty runners – it can help fill you up — and with lots of satiating protein –if you are on a weight loss journey and are looking for low carb desserts or keto desserts,

Refuel and replenish protein, electrolytes and bcaas after a hard workout with a yummy creamy jello like treat made with only 3 ingredients – a protein sports water, Greek yogurt, and unflavored gelatin. Low carb and low carb, also a smart idea for a satisfying dessert for diets or situations when you are avoiding sugar. 67 cal, 3g carb, 0 fat, 14g

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4.8 from 5 votes
Refuel and replenish protein, electrolytes and bcaas after a hard workout with a yummy creamy jello like treat made with only 3 ingredients – a protein sports water, Greek yogurt, and unflavored gelatin. Low carb and low carb, also a smart idea for a satisfying dessert for diets or situations when you are avoiding sugar. 67 cal, 3g carb, 0 fat, 14g
Greek Yogurt Gelatin Protein Cup
Prep Time
5 mins
chilling
4 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
 
Refuel and replenish protein, electrolytes and bcaas after a hard workout with a yummy creamy jello like treat made with only 3 ingredients – a protein sports water, Greek yogurt, and unflavored gelatin. Low carb and low carb, also a smart idea for a satisfying dessert for diets or situations when you are avoiding sugar. 67 cal, 3g carb, 0 fat, 14g protein.
Course: Dessert, Snack, workout
Cuisine: keto, low carb
Keyword: frozen yogurt, high protein, jello, keto
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup cool water
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin about 1 tbsp
  • 1 16.9 oz bottle PWR Lift, flavor of choice
  • 1 5.3 oz carton Greek yogurt, any flavor or milk-fat using unflavored, (if using unsweetened yogurt, I’d add 5-10 drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit)
  • Optional: whipped cream, berries, etc for topping
Instructions
  1. Pour cool water into a microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle gelatin over water (don’t dump in one big clump, SPRINKLE!). Let sit for 5 minutes to “bloom” – it will look like runny applesauce.
  2. Microwave bloomed gelatin for JUST five seconds to liquify. If it doesn’t look clear and liquid-y, microwave another 3-5 seconds. Do NOT over microwave or the gelatin won’t work.
  3. Pour a room temperature PWR Lift and yogurt into bowl with gelatin, whisk to combine. Pour equally between two 12-oz bowls or glasses.

  4. Chill for 4 hours or until firm. If desired, top with more yogurt, whipped cream, berries, other toppings.

Recipe Notes

*Nutrition Facts: per 10-oz serving

67 cal, 3g total carb, 0g fat, 14g protein

*nutrition facts will vary based on milk fat and sugars in yogurt and the brand of protein water.

Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One

Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One is nearly as big as yo’ face, but go ahead and eat the whole thing  – if you can! The entire homemade protein cookie has 380 cal, 20g fat, 18g net carb, 31g protein – half would make a great post-workout snack and the whole thing can sub for a mini meal on the go – like a busy day breakfast!

Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One is nearly as big as yo’ face, but go ahead and eat the whole thing  - if you can! The entire homemade protein cookie has 380 cal, 20g fat, 18g net carb, 31g protein – half would make a great post-workout snack and the whole thing can sub for a mini meal on the go – like a busy day breakfast!

It’s super easy to make one of these protein powder cookies with Clean Lean Protein (Strawberry) from Nuzest – a plant-based, gluten-free, no-added-yucky-or-questionable-ingredient protein powder I love.  

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I actually made this massive single-serving cookie recipe for one in my toaster oven, so easy and convenient! Of course, a regular oven works too!

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NOTES:

Flour: I used a gluten-free flour blend, but you can swap for the flour of choice. However, this may vary the macros and texture.

Cook in Oven or Toaster Oven: I cooked in my Omni Plus Air Fryer / Toaster Oven – however, the first one I tried on “air fry,” burned quickly but on the “toaster” feature at 350F degrees, it worked perfectly  — about 8 to 10 minutes in a toaster oven or conventional oven.

Protein Powder: Again, I used Nuzest, a plant-based protein powder. Use my Nuzest discount code FITFORK to save 15% (if they aren’t already having a better deal)! You could also swap in an equal portion of whey protein. The texture is somewhat dense, due to a high volume of protein powder (I wanted a 30g+ protein cookie). If you want something lighter and fluffier, cut the protein powder in half and mix back in with an equal swap of more flour – a traditional flour or gluten-free baking blend will work best.

Toppings: I topped with sugar-free white chocolate chips and fresh strawberries, but honestly, you could add almost anything – nuts, seeds, dried fruit, etc. Just lightly press everything into the raw dough.

Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One is nearly as big as yo’ face, but go ahead and eat the whole thing  - if you can! The entire homemade protein cookie has 380 cal, 20g fat, 18g net carb, 31g protein – half would make a great post-workout snack and the whole thing can sub for a mini meal on the go – like a busy day breakfast!
Press strawberries and white chocolate chips into the dough!
Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One is nearly as big as yo’ face, but go ahead and eat the whole thing  - if you can! The entire homemade protein cookie has 380 cal, 20g fat, 18g net carb, 31g protein – half would make a great post-workout snack and the whole thing can sub for a mini meal on the go – like a busy day breakfast!
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5 from 5 votes
Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One is nearly as big as yo’ face, but go ahead and eat the whole thing - if you can! The entire homemade protein cookie has 380 cal, 20g fat, 18g net carb, 31g protein – half would make a great post-workout snack and the whole thing can sub for a mini meal on the go – like a busy day breakfast!
Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Giant Strawberries ‘n Cream Protein Cookie for One is nearly as big as yo’ face, but go ahead and eat the whole thing  – if you can! The entire homemade protein cookie has 380 cal, 20g fat, 18g net carb, 31g protein – half would make a great post-workout snack and the whole thing can sub for a mini meal on the go –like a busy day breakfast!

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: low carb, Paleo
Keyword: cooking for one, nuzest, protein powder, single serve, strawberry
Servings: 1 cookie
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg whisked
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tsp. beet root powder *optional
  • 2 scoops 25g Nuzest Clean Lean Protein Powder, Strawberry Flavor
  • 2 Tbsp. flour of choice**
  • Pinch baking soda
  • 1 fresh strawberry sliced
  • ½ Tbsp. sugar-free white chocolate chips about 12 -15
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350F. Mix together egg, coconut oil, beet root powder (*optional, but makes cookie pinker). Mix in protein powder, flour (**I used a gluten-free baking blend), and baking soda. Stir until clumped together and them knead with hands into ball. Flatten into circle, approximately 5.5” round. Top with sliced strawberries and white baking chips, lightly pressing in. Bake for appox. 8 – 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Have a Slice Pizza Day | Healthy Foodie Finds + Recipes

I’m super excited for National Pizza Day on February 9th and believe it should be celebrated and observed by all. Because quite frankly, who doesn’t love pizza? Yeah, even us workout and runner types – maybe ESPECIALLY us!  Lol, check out this video of me trying to pick up some pizza skills from the 2-time World Champion of Pizza Dough Slinging!

There are so many types of pie for us pizza lovers to embrace these days. From traditional pizza in deep dish, hand-tossed or thin crusts to alternative crust and no-crust keto pizzas. There are grain-free pizzas, gluten-free pizzas and vegan and dairy-free pizzas with alternative cheeses. Getting saucy with some pizza snacks or pizza gear is another fun way to rise to the occasion. Read on to PAGE TWO to discover my pizza finds and a few of my favorite pizza inspired recipes.  

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Raise your hand if you’re ready for a long Memorial Day weekend? I know I am! We’ve had the busiest month filled with graduations, moving kids home from college for the summer, out-of-town races, end-of-year award banquets and school activities and more.

I’m ready for a little R&R and low-stress food duty. My fitness plans are relaxed and go-with-the-flow, but I’m hoping to do some stand-up paddle-boarding, time take a trail run, and to complete the Murph Hero WOD again this year. After all this, the most strenuous meal I’ll be taking on is to grill up my Weeping Tiger Beef Kebabs and they are super tasty and easy! To keep the weekend focused on doing the things that bring me joy, I’m share some of the recent “food and fitness” things that have been adding value to my life! Continue reading