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Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls

October 24, 2017 by Cara

Whoever said that Halloween treats can only be full of sugar and as unhealthy as possible has never been on Fork & Beans. I’m proof that holiday food can still be fun and yep, you got it, completely healthy! I have skeleton dips, witches fingers, and even monster cups, all made with real ingredients and meant to be fresh and yet still festive. These Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls are no different! Made with watermelon, berries, and a homemade dairy free whipped cream, no sugar ever touches this recipe or your child’s lips! Now what happens on Halloween night and inside your kid’s Trick-or-Treat bag, that is not in my control so I’m off the hook (wink). 

Giving your kids nutritious snack over the holiday can be possible (and still fun!) with these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls! #kidfood #kidshalloween

What makes these skull snacks refined sugar free (aside from the fact that it is almost completely made with fruit), is that the coconut whipped cream is actually sweetened with Pyure stevia blend* making it so ridiculously simple to swap out the sugar. Now you have a Halloween treat to serve your kids without feeling the burden of watching their sugar intake this holiday. 

*Pyure has already launched their new sugar-free maple syrup and sugar free honey alternative and more new products are being formulated for the upcoming year. Everywhere there’s currently sugar they want to be able to replace it with Pyure. Check out their products here. 

Giving your kids nutritious snack over the holiday can be possible (and still fun!) with these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls! #kidfood #kidshalloween

 What you’ll need to make these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls:

  • Pyure stevia blend (vegan, non GMO)
  • canned coconut cream, chilled
  • watermelon, thick slices
  • blueberries
  • kiwi
  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • sunflower seeds 
  • carrot matchsticks
  • skull cookie cutter
  • small circle cookie cutter

Giving your kids nutritious snack over the holiday can be possible (and still fun!) with these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls! #kidfood #kidshalloween

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to assemble these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls OR branch off on your own for a totally original and unique design of your own. What I love about this idea is that you can set the table for however many kids you want to host and have each setting ready for their own build-it-yourself Watermelon Skull (as seen below):

Giving your kids nutritious snack over the holiday can be possible (and still fun!) with these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls! #kidfood #kidshalloween

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Giving your kids nutritious snack over the holiday can be possible (and still fun!) with these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls! #kidfood #kidshalloween

Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls

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  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 Watermelon Skulls 1x
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Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 thick watermelon slices, cut into skulls

For the Whipped Cream (dairy free):

  • 1 can coconut cream, completely chilled
  • 1/2 tsp. Pyure Stevia blend
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

For the decorations

  • 4 kiwi slices, cut 2 small circles from each slice (for the eyes)
  • 16 blueberries (for the eyes and cheekbone decor)
  • 2 raspberries, cut in half (for the nose)
  • 48 sunflower seeds (for the teeth and head decor)
  • 4 matchstick carrots (for the mouth)
  • 1 strawberry, sliced (for the head decor)

Instructions

  1. Pat each skull with a paper towel to capture as much of the moisture as possible.
  2. Empty the chilled coconut cream into a large bowl. Discard the liquid and keep only the thick cream.
  3. Using an electric mixer, blend the cream over medium speed until it begins to fluff up (approx 1-2 min). Add the Pyure stevia and vanilla and blend until just combined.
  4. Coat the whipped cream over each watermelon skull.
  5. Top with the various fruit decorations to create a skull face. See the post for picture instructions.

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Giving your kids nutritious snack over the holiday can be possible (and still fun!) with these Refined Sugar Free Watermelon Skulls! #kidfood #kidshalloween

Want to check out more of Pyure’s products? Visit their website here. 

 

This post has been sponsored by Pyure. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Egg Free, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Halloween, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Nut Free, Snacks for Kids

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. Nehal Preet

    November 25, 2019 at 1:33 am

    Hey, Cara, I tried this recipe At my Halloween party. Everyone loved it so much. Such a creative person you are. I just copied your idea and got so many appreciations from my family and friends. Also, I shared your blog with them so that they can connect with your amazing recipes. Thanks a lot, Cara once again for the amazing recipe. Much love and Regards.

  2. N

    November 13, 2017 at 10:11 am

    OMG SO LOVELY 😀 !! I want these cute skulls to eat so much!

    ★★★★★

  3. Jennifer Bliss

    November 8, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    These are so clever and cute! This is my first time to your blog and LOVING it! Mind if I link you!? Drop by my place and let me know when you are able to! CHEERS!

  4. Claire P

    November 6, 2017 at 3:07 am

    Such a creative and interesting recipe 🙂 Love all of the ingredients 🙂

    ★★★★★

  5. Supriya Kuttty

    November 4, 2017 at 1:22 am

    Heya Cara, This is Ghost party special kind of recipe… Great creative mind you have really. Have also checked all the three blogs – The Skeleton Veggie Platter, the witches fingers, and the monster cups. Really amazing recipes with lots of creativity. Loved it… It’s a complete package of Ghost Party. Will also try these all recipes at my home for sure. Thanks for sharing this recipe with all of us. Looking forward to more recipes like this. Best wishes and Regards.

    ★★★★★

  6. dani

    October 29, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    Watermelon SKULLS !

  7. dani

    October 29, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Watermelon skills are so inventive and Arty. #musttry

    ★★★★★

  8. Angela

    October 25, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    You are so creative Cara – so clever : ) Thank you sooo much for all your lovely recipes – most of them are very pretty too : )

    Happy Halloween – I’m not quite sure when to say that because it’s never been part of my life (I’m English – although this all started in Scotland and Wales : )) but things are changing and it’s so much fun!

    Love Angela

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