Donut Apples with Peanut Butter Recipe
A fun and healthy snack that mimics donuts by using fresh apple slices topped with creamy peanut butter and a variety of delicious toppings like roasted coconut, berries, and chocolate drizzles. Perfect for a quick treat or a nutritious dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 apple donut slices 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 apples
Spread
- 1 ⅓ cups peanut butter
Suggested Toppings
- Roasted coconut
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Sprinkles
- White chocolate (for drizzling)
- Dark chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Wash Apples: Thoroughly rinse the apples under running water to remove any dirt or residues.
- Slice Apples: Cut each apple into ½ inch thick slices, removing and discarding the top and bottom slices to create uniform donut shapes.
- Core Removal: Using a small biscuit or cookie cutter, or alternatively a melon baller, remove the center core from each apple slice, creating a donut hole effect.
- Apply Peanut Butter: Generously spread peanut butter on each apple slice, ensuring even coverage.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle your choice of toppings such as roasted coconut, blueberries, strawberries, or sprinkles over the peanut butter. For extra indulgence, drizzle white and/or dark chocolate on top as desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp apples for the best texture and flavor.
- For easier spreading, slightly warm the peanut butter to soften it.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings to suit your taste and dietary needs.
- The apples can be prepared ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
Keywords: apple donuts, peanut butter snack, healthy snack, fruit snack, gluten free snack, no bake dessert
Find it online: https://miarosetti.com/donut-apples-with-peanut-butter-recipe/
