Halloween for Diabetics: Tips and (Safe) Treats

½ cup sunflower seeds

Heat together the spices, butter, and hot sauce over low heat. Combine the dry ingredients in a large paper bag, and ass the melted butter mixture. Toss together quickly, and immediately pour into a bowl and serve.

One of my favorite foods from Halloween is popcorn balls, and now you can make a diabetic reduced sugar version.

Diabetic Popcorn Balls

½ cup butter

40 big marshmallows

1 teaspoon vanilla

16 cups unsalted popcorn

Mix together the butter and marshmallows in a small pan over low heat until melted. Add the vanilla, and a few drops of food coloring if you like. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl, and cover with the marshmallow mixture, tossing lightly to coat. With greased hands, quickly form small popcorn balls and let sit on wax paper until cool. This recipe can make up to 32 popcorn balls.

Try a few of these recipes the next time you get a craving during the Halloween season.