3 Spooky Halloween Recipes

Treats that work as hard as you do.

Halloween does not have to mean a week of sugar crashes in the middle of the season. These three recipes look the part, taste like a treat, and still give athletes something useful: protein, amino acids and fuel.

They are quick enough for a team party, a lunchbox or a post practice snack. Grab your shaker and let's get spooky.

Blood Orange Potion

A spooky, citrusy mocktail with Lemon Lime Essential Aminos, sparkling water, orange juice, and cranberry juice. This fizzy, blood-red potion is the perfect refreshing sip for Halloween parties or fall festivities.

Makes: 1 large drink (or multiply for a punch bowl)

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Lemon Lime Essential Aminos
• 3 oz orange juice
• 3 oz cranberry juice
• 4 oz sparkling water
• Ice
• Blood orange slices for garnish
• Red berry syrup for a bloody-drip effect (optional)

Steps

1. Mix the Lemon Lime Essential Aminos with the orange juice and cranberry juice until fully combined.
2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the juice and amino mixture.
3. Top with sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
4. For a spooky finishing touch, drizzle red berry syrup around the rim of the glass to create a dripping-blood effect. Garnish with a blood orange slice and enjoy your Blood Orange Potion!

Party tip: Making a punch bowl for a crowd? Multiply the ingredients as needed and add the sparkling water just before serving to keep your potion bubbly. Add orange slices and/or frozen cranberries for a festive finish.

2. Graveyard Protein Dirt Cups

A graveyard in a cup: creamy protein pudding, cookie "dirt" and a tombstone on top. Made with Protein Hot Chocolate.

Makes: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 package chocolate instant pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 8oz Cool Whip
• 2 scoops Protein Hot Chocolate
• 1 package of Oreos  (or similar chocolate cookies)
• Graveyard candy decorations (gummy worms, tombstones, etc.)

Steps

1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes, then allow it to set for 5 minutes (or follow the directions on your pudding box).
2. Fold in the Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in the protein, mixing until fully combined.
4. In mini bread pans or cups, layer crushed Oreos at the bottom.
5. Add a layer of pudding mixture, then alternate layers of crushed cookies and pudding, finishing with a cookie layer on top.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
7. Before serving, top each dirt cup with fun graveyard candy decorations to complete the spooky look.

3. Halloween Protein Balls

No bake bites made with Cookies and Cream Whey, rolled in orange and black. Great for lunchboxes and bus rides to away games.

Makes: about 12-15 balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1 scoop Cookies & Cream Protein
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tbsp milk
• Optional: crushed Oreos + Halloween sprinkles

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and crushed Oreos.
2. Stir in peanut butter and honey until the mixture starts to come together and feels sticky.
3. Add milk a splash at a time until you reach a rollable texture.
4. Roll into bite-sized balls and top or mix in Halloween sprinkles for a festive touch.
5. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes, then ENJOY!

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FAQ

Can I make these ahead for a team party? Yes. The Halloween Protein Balls and Graveyard Protein Dirt Cups keep in the fridge. Mix the Witch's Brew right before serving so it stays fizzy.

Can I swap flavors? Absolutely. Any Whey flavor works in the Halloween Protein Balls and Graveyard Protein Dirt Cups. 

Are these nut free? Use sunflower seed butter in the protein balls and check cookie labels for allergens.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.