Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults alike. But you don't have to load up on sugar to enjoy it, especially when research shows that sugar contributes to heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes, three of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases in the world.

According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases account for more than 36 million deaths annually. Of this, heart disease accounts for 17.3 million deaths, followed by cancer accounting for 7.6 million deaths and diabetes with 1.3 million deaths annually.

Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy a Halloween treat without putting yourself in a diabetic coma. Follow these creative and clever healthy Halloween treats recipes and indulge yourself without the guilt.

Boo-nana Pops

A frozen delectable treat but with fewer calories. This is something your kids would love to eat and make with you in the kitchen. Get instructions from Skinnytaste.com.

Cheese Witches Brooms

Sweep your friends off of their feet with this easy-to-make treat. Get instructions at Cocinanda Con Catman.

Candied Apples

A no fuss, refreshing Halloween treat. Get instructions here.

Cheese Pumpkins

Soft cheese is rolled and carved into little pumpkin balls for an adorable Halloween party appetizer. Photos and instructions available at Popsugar.

Scary Halloween Jelly

Turn up the fear factor with this blood red jelly filled with floating dead fingers and eyeballs. Recipe courtesy of Valerie Barrett via GoodFood.com.

Popcorn Witch's Hands

Fill non-latex gloves with popcorn and tie it off with a string. Voila! You've got a perfect Halloween party favor. Use candy corn or raisins to fill each finger for the nails. Get instructions from Tony Spilsbury.

Ghostly Pumpkin Pudding

Impress your guests with individual pumpkin cups of creamy pudding with a devilishly sweet ghost meringue on top. Get the recipe, here.

Jack-o'-Lantern Oranges

It doesn't get any easier than this. Simply draw on jack-o-lantern faces or other Halloween characters like bats, black cats, spiders, etcetera with a sharpie and you're done. Get instructions from Becoming A Bentoholic.

Strawberry Ghosts

Dunk strawberries in white chocolate and you'll have a dozen of fresh, healthy treats to hand out to kids in no time. Draw scary faces with an edible marker or set them with mini chocolate chips. Get instructions from Miss CandiQuik.

Eerie Eyeball Pops

Make your kids gasp with delight with these ghastly chocolate cake balls that are fun and easy to make. Get the recipe from Cassie Best via GoodFood.com.

Stuffed Roaches

Ewww...oh wait, they're actually dates stuffed with cream cheese. Get instructions for this gruesome treat from Deborah McCarthy via Allrecipes.com.

Pumpkin Caramels

This may be the only candy on the list, but this gooey and decadent treat is a must-try. Plus, it's a lot healthier than the candies bought from the store. Recipe available at the Food Network.