Description
Peanut Butter Apple Slices combine fresh, crisp apples with creamy, protein-rich peanut butter for a delicious, nutritious, and easy snack perfect any time of day. This sweet and savory treat is quick to prepare, customizable with optional toppings, and provides a balanced energy boost while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 medium fresh apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), washed and sliced
- 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granola or crushed pretzels
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Slice them into thin, even rounds or wedges, removing the core and seeds carefully to ensure bite-sized pieces.
- Spread Peanut Butter: Use a butter knife or small spatula to spread a generous, even layer of natural creamy peanut butter onto each apple slice, covering the surface completely.
- Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle your chosen toppings such as chopped nuts, chia seeds, granola, cinnamon, or drizzle honey/maple syrup over the peanut butter layer for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the Peanut Butter Apple Slices on a serving plate or pack them in a container for a grab-and-go snack. Enjoy immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm, and crisp apples to maintain maximum crunch.
- Warm peanut butter slightly in the microwave (10-15 seconds) for easier spreading.
- Lightly coat apple slices in lemon juice before spreading peanut butter to prevent browning.
- Use moderate amounts of peanut butter to keep the snack balanced and nutritious.
- Slice apples thinly and evenly with a sharp knife for easy eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg