My favorite thing about holidays is creating themed food for the kids. It makes the upcoming holidays that much more fun! Halloween is probably the best holiday to create treats for. I mean who wouldn’t want a spooky Halloween meal filled with mummy dogs, ghost bananas, and monster eyes?
I’ve been making mummy dogs since my oldest was little, it’s become tradition that we have them every year. This was the first time my younger two had them and let’s just say there were in complete in awe. My daughter, who’s three, thinks food that look like characters or things are the best thing ever.
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It was raining here on Monday and we didn’t have much going on, making a Halloween lunch was a fun way to get the kids excited that day.
Before I get to the mummy hot dog recipe I have to share this picture with you. On our way to the grocery store we picked up a pumpkin spice latte and I told my husband that all we needed now is for the leaves to finally start changing colors for it to feel like Fall.
Whether it’s taking a step back to enjoy Fall’s beauty or watching my kids get excited about mummy dogs, I know it’s more time like this that I need to focus on in my life. :)
Mummy Hot Dog Recipe:
To make the mummy dogs you will need crescent rolls, hot dogs, and mustard for the eyes. Begin by cutting a crescent roll in half then pull on it gently to make it longer. Wrap the crescent roll around the hot dog then bake for 13-15 minutes in a 375 degree preheated oven. Add small dots of mustard for the eyes.
The banana ghosts were inspired by Family Fun. To make them I cut bananas in half, inserted a paper straw, dipped them in white chocolate, then added edible eyes and a raisin for the mouth.
They may have just made it to our yearly traditions list, I can’t get over how cute they are!
The broccoli monster eyes are simply circles of cheese and a raisin on top.
What are some of your Halloween traditions? Do you have any Halloween food ideas for kids to share?
Lyuba @willcookforsmiles
October 24, 2012 at 5:09 amThat’s too funny, I love the bananas!!
Worth a stumble for sure :):)
Brandi
October 24, 2012 at 7:07 amHow adorable are these!!! I am going to have to try the little mummy in a blanket! Very clever!
Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life
October 24, 2012 at 7:54 amOh my word, these are all so super cute!!! I wish my kids were young enough to appreciate these kind of fun treats. Now they just look at me like, “really mom”. Maybe I will just make them for myself:-)
Debra
October 25, 2012 at 12:43 amEverything is so cute and fun and yummy!
heidi @ a week from thursday
October 25, 2012 at 4:11 amThese are cute! And those banana ghosts look tasty and delicious.
Kelly
October 25, 2012 at 7:14 amSeriously — ADORABLE! Love it :)
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October 25, 2012 at 11:16 amSo, so cute! We need these for our Halloween party!
shelley
October 25, 2012 at 12:01 pmso great! I am not very good at food art, but you are!!
jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy
October 25, 2012 at 6:25 pmso so soooooooo cute! I am kind of super in love!!! Thanks for the cute inspiration. And know what is funny, I don’t have kids to make these for, but I have a feeling my husband would LOVE these!
Jaime
Christina at I Gotta Create!
October 25, 2012 at 6:58 pmThose bananas are hilarious!
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Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
October 25, 2012 at 9:26 pmWhat fun ideas! I just love all of these. Can’t wait for my little one to get a little older so she can appreciate things like this :)
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box
October 26, 2012 at 5:44 amAll three of these ideas are fabulous! Great job coming up with simple (yet amazing-looking!) Halloween treats.
Nicole
October 26, 2012 at 2:22 pmHa! I Love those banana ghosts! So silly & cute – great idea :)
Meghan
October 27, 2012 at 7:28 amToo stinkin cute…you are like the best mom ever!
Erin
October 27, 2012 at 8:22 amI LOVE the banana ghosts and may have to make these for my kids today! So CUTE!!!!
Crystelle
October 27, 2012 at 10:30 amAll three ideas are fabulous! Great for big and little kids alike… :)
thanks for sharing! makes me kinda hungry….
hugs ~ Crystelle
BJ_mama
October 28, 2012 at 2:37 amLOL! You had me with those Bananas! Awesome! It’s such a simple idea…I’d love if you’d share it on my Simple SUnday Post!
http://forwhatitsworth-ornot.blogspot.com/2012/10/simple-sunday-7-no-sew-dino-costume.html
Marti
October 28, 2012 at 4:06 amThis is so cute!! I’m always looking for great recipes. I’m hosting a SHOW-licious Craft Showcase I would love for you to be a part of! :) http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2012/10/show-licious-craft-showcase-5.html
Michelle
October 28, 2012 at 12:08 pmWe make the mummy hotdogs – so much fun! Love the banana ghosts – so cute!
Only 3 days left till Halloween! I would love to invite you to post this over at my Halloween link party on The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Hope to see you there :)
Michelle xoxo
Sarah
October 28, 2012 at 1:08 pmWow! Gorgeous stuff! I am your newest follower and was hoping that you would hop on over to my blog and return the favor!!
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Thank you!
Sarah
Barb @ A Life in Balance
October 30, 2012 at 7:14 amSuch cute ideas! I didn’t realize you had dipped the bananas in chocolate until I read the post.
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik
October 30, 2012 at 8:45 amCute! I’ve made these before and loved them – Family Fun always has great ideas.
p.s. Love your blog design :)
-Sarah
Crystal
October 30, 2012 at 10:28 amThanks, Sarah! I saw the link to your email and didn’t realize Candiquick had a blog. It’s my absolute favorite dipping candy! I’m looking forward to reading your recipes during nap time. Thanks for stopping by! :)
Trish @ Uncommon
October 30, 2012 at 4:53 pmCrystal… so adorable! My kiddos would think I was the coolest mom ever ! Well, without the broccoli, but still! Happy Halloween tomorrow!
Take care,
Trish
Peggy
October 31, 2012 at 6:50 amI love this. Please link it to my linky party & anything else you have to share. :) Thanks, Peggy. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/10/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-linky-party-6.html
Heather - Chickabug
October 31, 2012 at 1:12 pmADORABLE. : ) I’ve seen a lot of Halloween themed lunches but this one is my fave by far. Bonus points for fruits and veggies too!
Claudia
October 31, 2012 at 4:27 pmAll of those Halloween treats look awesome. I am particularly keen to try the banana ghosts next year.
Heather
September 12, 2013 at 6:28 amI just came across this post and love this idea! Do you think these would hold up if I pack them in my kids’ school lunches? I’m particularly wondering if the chocolate covering would keep the banana from turning brown. Any thoughts? Thanks!!
Jill
October 1, 2013 at 5:52 amSimple and super cute! I’m definitely making this lunch for both my son and daughter at some point this month. Thanks for sharing! :)