These tips and treats from family and friends will take your #SpookySZN to the next level

Spooky season is right around the corner, and whether you and your kids are staying cute with chill costumes and craft nights or you’re going all in and trying to get all things Halloween done, it’s never too early to start thinking about ghoulish ideas to get excited about .

If your trick-or-treating plans lean more toward the “treat” aspect, the kitchen is an easy place to start planning something for the family to enjoy and even participate in. The step-by-step recipe, as we’ve summarized it below. Each of them can help you take your #SpookySzn to the next level with Almond Breeze Almondmilk, which supports strong, healthy bones* thanks to its 50% more calcium than milk*. Swap it out for milk in a 1:1 ratio for delicious recipes for pumpkin spice smoothies, spooky cupcakes, and delicious dairy-free spinach dip.

Of course, with flavors like vanilla, chocolate and blended with real banana, Almond Breeze is a simple treat you won’t feel bad about pouring over your family. Once your cardboard boxes are all empty, we even have a neat idea for a DIY haunted house lantern that your kids will love decorating with your seasonal decor.

No matter how you choose to make this Halloween the scariest for your family, being the scariest ghost has never been easier. Skip to every recipe (and super cute DIY) – Bon appetit!

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Pumpkin spice rules #SpookySZN, but if you want to have fun with your kids but with less sugar, this dairy-free pumpkin spice smoothie will satisfy your cravings while also being a great source of calcium. Yes, you can totally get extra cool points from these marshmallow skulls.

raw material

• 1 overripe banana, peeled, chopped and frozen
• ¼ cup frozen yams (raw)
• ½ cup Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Optional: Top with dairy-free whipped cream

instruct

• Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as necessary.
• To make a marshmallow skull, collect marshmallows, melted chocolate, and candy eyeballs. Use a paring knife to cut the marshmallows into “skull” shapes, as shown in the video. Use melted chocolate and a small paintbrush to glue on the eyes.

Horrible spinach dip

If you don’t have a sweet tooth, use Almond Breeze to make a dairy-free spinach artichoke dip and keep the creamy, cheesy flavor everyone loves. This delightful descent is always A great idea for entertaining and snack time, this recipe uses Almond Breeze Sugar-Free Original Almond Milk, Cashews, and Nutritional Yeast to create an easy, cheesy, creamy flavor—dairy-free.

raw material

• 1 cup raw cashews soaked for at least 2 hours then drained
• 1 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 2 cloves garlic
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 10-ounce bag frozen spinach, thawed fresh baby spinach
• 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, chopped
• yellow onion
• Vegan mozzarella cheese
• Optional: black breadsticks for garnish

instruct

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8×8 or 8×11 oven-safe baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, Almond Breeze almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon, hot sauce, and salt. Beat until all ingredients are well combined, smooth, and creamy, about 1 minute.
3. Place thawed spinach and artichokes in a baking dish. Pour the cream sauce over the top and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to baking dish and bake until sauce is bubbling and mostly set, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove and serve immediately with your choice of bread, crackers, pita bread, or sliced ​​veggies!

Ghost Cupcakes

Halloween cupcakes are a sweet and spooky tradition for many families, and this recipe uses Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk to add just the right amount of creamy sweetness. Want to take chocolate flavor to a whole new level? Swap the vanilla flavor for chocolate almond flavor.

raw material

• 1 cup Almond Breeze vanilla almond milk, plus 1 tablespoon frosting
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
• ½ cup sugar
• 1½ all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 12 chocolate cream sandwich cookies
• ½ cup vegan cream
• 2½ cups to 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
• 5 chocolate cream sandwich cookies, crushed

instruct

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners and place the entire chocolate chip sandwich cookies on the bottom.
2. Combine Almond Breeze almond milk and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until it begins to curdle. Then add coconut oil and sugar and mix well.
3. Slowly sift in the dry ingredients and stir until just combined and no chunks remain. Divide batter into prepared cupcake liners and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. While the muffins are cooling, make the frosting. Beat the cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar a little at a time until creamy and smooth. You may not have to use all the sugar. Stir in the cookie crumbs and, if necessary, add a splash of Almond Breeze almond milk to mix it together.
5. Spread room temperature muffins with frosting and decorate with more cookies and cookie crumbs. enjoy!

DIY Halloween Lanterns

After downing a box of Almond Breeze, you’ve got the perfect foundation for a kid-friendly craft. Gather a few cardboard boxes, line the table with paint, markers, and other clever add-ons, and voila! You’ve got the perfect guiding light for trick-or-treating.

instruct

1. Drink the Almond Breeze, then clean the carton and let it air dry.
2. Use a marker to draw the outline of 4 “windows” on the front of the carton, then carefully use a box cutter and scissors to cut the holes.
3. On the other side of the window, use a utility knife and scissors to carefully cut three sides of the door to create a “door.” Leave the bottom seam so that it acts as a hinge for the 3 free sides.
4. Use craft paint to paint the cardboard box black.
5. While it’s dry, draw ghosts, ghouls, spiders, or whatever spooky things you want on tissue paper or disposable napkins. (Dark markers work best here.)
6. Once the carton is dry, glue the decorated napkin inside, directly behind the cut-out window.
7. Add a flameless candle inside the lantern, close the door and enjoy!