Last Minute Halloween Snack Recipes - from Florida Milk

Last-Minute Halloween Recipes for Busy Orlando Parents

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Halloween week can get scary busy, especially for Orlando parents juggling costumes, places to trick-or-treat, and last-minute candy runs. These quick, kid-approved recipes from Florida Milk come together fast, add a dash of spooky fun, and make sure everyone’s fed before the sugar rush hits.

Jack-O’-Lantern Mac ’n Cheese

Carve out some fun this Halloween with these adorable stuffed peppers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb uncooked pasta (elbows work best)
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups Florida milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups cheese (try 1 cup each of gouda, pepper jack, and cheddar)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 6–8 orange bell peppers

Preparation

  1. Combine pasta, water, milk, mustard, and seasonings in a large stockpot.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Add a splash of reserved liquid if needed.
  4. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Carve jack-o’-lantern faces into each.
  5. Fill each pepper with mac ’n cheese, replace the top, and serve warm.
Last Minute Halloween Recipe Jack-O-Lantern Mac and Cheese - from Florida Milk
Jack-O-Lantern Mac and Cheese – from Florida Milk

Halloween Chocolate Milk Popsicles

Chocolate milk is the official drink of Halloween — now in frozen form!

Ingredients

  • ½ gallon chocolate milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • Halloween sprinkles

Preparation

  1. Pour chocolate milk into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 2 hours.
  2. Melt chocolate chips with oil using a double boiler.
  3. Remove popsicles from molds and drizzle with melted chocolate.
  4. Quickly top with Halloween sprinkles before chocolate hardens.
  5. Keep frozen until ready to serve.
Last Minute Halloween Snack Recipe chocolate milk popsicle - from Florida Milk
Chocolate milk popsicles – from Florida Milk

Spooky Halloween Yogurt Bark

A quick, healthy treat with just the right amount of Halloween flair.

Ingredients

  • Yogurt (any flavor you like)
  • Candy eyes
  • Gummy teeth

Preparation

  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pour yogurt and spread evenly.
  3. Decorate with candy eyes and gummy teeth.
  4. Cover and freeze 4–6 hours.
  5. Break into pieces and serve immediately.

More ideas: Leftover Halloween Candy Ideas

All recipes courtesy of Florida Milk.

Born and raised in the land of sunshine and dreams come true, Dani is a proud Orlando native. She loves sharing her hometown with others from the theme parks to Florida's natural beauty. With over 15 years of experience, Dani is thrilled to serve as our Managing Editor at Orlando Date Night Guide, Orlando Parenting, as well as Tampa Bay Date Night Guide.