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Mandarin Orange "Pumpkins"

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These adorable mandarin orange pumpkins are a healthy snack perfect for a fall party or Halloween!

This isn't really even a recipe, just a few quick tips and a fun idea for assembling these little fruit bites.

Mandarin orange "pumpkins" on a white plate.

Cute Mandarin Orange Snacks

This healthy Halloween snack is effortless to make and ridiculously cute!

If you like mandarin oranges or clementine oranges, you'll love this little treat.

It's a cute idea for a lunchbox snack too! Or to serve at a kid's (or adult) Halloween party.

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Ingredients

You don't need much to make this little fruit snack!

Mandarin oranges, celery, and parsley.
  • Mandarin Oranges (Cuties)
  • Celery Stick
  • Parsley

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Peel all the oranges and remove any pith. Be careful not to pull the orange apart - it should stay whole.

A mandarin orange with peel removed.

Using a paring knife, slice the celery sticks into ¼ inch thick pieces that are ½ to ¾ inch long. These will be the "pumpkin stems" so cut them thin enough to fit into the top of the orange.

Slicing celery sticks on a cutting board.

Assemble the "pumpkins" by placing the parsley and celery piece into the top of the oranges.

Serve immediately or save for up to 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container or plastic bag.

Pumpkin shaped mandarin oranges on a plate.

More Cute Halloween Recipes

Check out our full post on Healthy Halloween Recipes or try some of these healthy treats!

A sideview of mandarin orange "pumpkins" on a plate.

Storage

These healthy snacks will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container or plastic bag.

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Yield: 6 pieces

Mandarin Orange Pumpkins

Mandarin orange pumpkins on a white plate.

These adorable mandarin orange "pumpkins" are an easy-to-make, healthy Halloween or fall snack.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 mandarine oranges
  • 1 stick of celery
  • handful of parsley, torn into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Peel all the oranges and remove any pith.
  2. Using a paring knife, slice the celery sticks into ¼ inch thick pieces that are ½ to ¾ inch long. These will be the "pumpkin stems" so cut them thin enough to fit into the top of the orange.
  3. Assemble the "pumpkins" by placing a small piece of parsley and celery into the top of the oranges. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 108Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 4gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g

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