It’s time to start getting ready for Halloween and since this is an occasion that has us usually going overboard on sweets, I thought it best to look for ways to hide some health into some horrific treats!

Halloween is always a fun time because it lets us literally play with our food to turn it into something creepy, like these Black Bean Spaghetti spoons that stare back at you—a spook-tacular way to have some fun and good nutrition, too!

Halloween is always a fun time because it lets us literally play with our food to turn it into something creepy, like these Black Bean Spaghetti spoons that stare back at you—a spook-tacular way to have some fun and good nutrition, too!
Black Bean Spaghetti Spoons. Photo: Laura Kurella.

While out searching for something “spooky” I stumbled upon something that works especially-well for Halloween—black bean spaghetti!

Created by Explore Cuisine, this creepy-colored stuff is actually made from black beans, and check this out, the pasta actually boasts 25 grams of protein per 2-ounce serving and, unbelievably, is made from only one single ingredient – organic black beans!

I am very impressed with that and the fact they are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and made with 100 percent organic ingredients—you couldn’t ask for more nutrition, especially on Halloween!

With so many people out there with special dietary needs these days—children and adults—this pasta is the perfect solution for what to serve a house-full on this oh-so-hallowed occasion!

One thing that I do like most about black beans in general is that they don’t impart a flavor that interferes but rather assists with other ingredients. This makes it the perfect palate for spices and sauces to dance across with delight while providing nutrients, fiber and protein, turning what can be an empty carb edible into a far more nutritious nibble!

Here now is healthy option to add to your horrific Halloween treats—ENJOY!