With the most haunting time of the year in full swing, it's time to plan all the Halloween treats and eats. But why stop at the sweet stuff? For a savory twist on Halloween goodies, consider these tasty themed avocado toasts. Made with basic ingredients, like deli meat, cheese and olives, they're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
On that note, these avocado toast ideas are perfect for Halloween lunch boxes and bento recipes. Try packing them with other seasonal goodies, such as mummy hot dogs, pumpkin pie or Halloween cookies. You could even serve them as Halloween party food if you're looking for nutritious appetizers.
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Read on to learn how to make three types of Halloween avocado toasts—a skull, a mummy and a witch—plus DIY tips for customizing each one.
Recipe 1: Skull Avocado Toast
Things You'll Need
Ripe avocado
Toast
Sliced white American cheese
Sliced olives
Pumpkin seeds
Skull cookie cutter
How to make skull avocado toast
1. Cut out a cheese skull
Mash the avocado and spread it on the toast. Set it aside.
Using a skull-shaped cookie cutter, cut the cheese.
2. Add the details with olives and pumpkin seeds
Place the skull on top of the avocado toast.
Add two sliced olives to create the eyes and then add a smaller olive piece for the nose. Add a row of pumpkin seeds to create the teeth.
And just like that, your fun Halloween toast is ready to eat!
Recipe 2: Mummy Avocado Toast
Things You'll Need
Ripe avocado
Toast
Deli meat of choice
Sliced cheese
Sliced olives
Circle cookie cutter
Tip
For this Halloween recipe, you can use one or two types of cheese. You can also use any deli meat you prefer. We used smoked turkey. Alternatively, for a vegetarian version, you can skip the meat or use store-bought plant-based slices.
How to make mummy avocado toast
1. Prep the meat and cheese
Mash the avocado and spread it on the toast. Set it aside.
Using the circle cookie cutter, cut the deli meat.
Next, slice the cheese into strips that are about 1/2 inch each.
2. Layer the ingredients to make a mummy
Place the deli meat circle on the avocado toast.
Add layers of cheese strips, placing them in slanted positions. Leave an empty space along the top for the eyes.
3. Finish your avocado toast with olive eyes
To complete your Halloween lunch idea, add two sliced olives to create the eyes. How easy was that?
Recipe 3: Witch Avocado Toast
Things You'll Need
Ripe avocado
Toast
Tortilla chip
Shredded carrots
Mini pickles
Sliced olives
Red bell pepper, chopped
How to make witch avocado toast
1. Make a witch face with veggies
Mash the avocado and spread it on the toast.
Next, add two sliced olives for the eyes, a small pickle for the nose and a piece of red bell pepper for the mouth.
2. Finish the look with a hat and hair
To complete your healthy Halloween dish, add a tortilla chip to the top of the toast. This will be the witch's hat. Add shredded carrots to each side to create hair. So fun!
Avocado Toast Tips & Tricks
Try a sweet version
To switch up your Halloween snacks, try making a witch avocado toast with sweet ingredients. Use chocolate chips or blueberries for the eyes. For the nose, use a candy corn or a broken pretzel stick. For the mouth, use a piece of strawberry. The hat can be made with a large strawberry slice or triangle cracker, while the hair can be recreated with chocolate shavings. You could even incorporate Halloween candy or edible candy eyes into the design.
Use cream cheese instead
For another kid-friendly take on these Halloween recipes, replace the avocado with cream cheese. This works especially well if you want to serve the toasts for Halloween breakfast.
Make it a meal
Although these avocado toasts are delicious on their own, you can also build a themed meal around them. On Halloween night, try serving them with other creepy dishes—like our eyeball meatballs—and mouthwatering finger foods, like crispy sweet potato chips and deviled eggs. Finish it off with Halloween desserts, like cupcakes and, of course, candy. Halloween dinner has never tasted so good!