Heart Healthy Drizzled Apple Snacks Recipe
Serve these chocolate-drizzled apple treats as a healthy solution to a sweet tooth. Creamy peanut butter adds a protein boost, while toppings like toasted coconut and chopped almonds create a decadent crunch.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
3 Granny Smith apples
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup dark chocolate
1/4 cup peanut butter
Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Craisins (optional)
Chopped almonds (optional)
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Directions
Step 1
Slice the apples into 12 1/4-inch thick slices. With a paring knife, core the apple slices. Sprinkle the cut apple slices with lemon juice.
Step 2
In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate in 20 second intervals. Stir and repeat until melted.
Step 3
In a small bowl, microwave the peanut butter for 30 seconds.
Step 4
Transfer the melted chocolate and the melted peanut butter to two separate resealable plastic bags. Snip the edges of the bags for piping. (Alternatively, use a spatula or spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate and/or peanut butter over the apples.)
Step 5
Place the apple slices on wax paper and drizzle with the chocolate and/or peanut butter and top with your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 85
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 slice apple
Per serving:
calories:85
total fat:4g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:2mg
total carb:9g
fibers:2g
sugars:6g
proteins:2g
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