This is such a cute appetizer!
Is there anything more fun than cute food? Take a look at these Silly Apple Bites. I dare you not to smile.
By cutting apples creatively and using peanut butter and edible decorations, you can create a snack that is both adorable and tasty.
Seriously, I can’t look at these without smiling!
How to make Silly Apple Bites
Originally from a site called Fork and Beans, I made very minor adjustments to the recipe.
For the green apples, I used one granny smith and one golden delicious, just to see if it made a difference. It didn’t. Both were great.
First, quarter the apples, then cut off the core. This will be the "back" of the face. Next, cut a wedge into the other side of the apple quarter to make a mouth area, as seen here.
The original recipe called for sunflower butter. Which is a great choice for anyone with a peanut allergy.
But this is a peanut butter household. So that's what I used! Of course, peanut butter provides a peanut butter taste.
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Spread the peanut butter onto the surface of the mouth. Not only is it tasty but it also is conveniently sticky enough to hold the other decorations: sunflower seeds, apple slices and googly eyes.
Also, for a greater effect, I tried some sliced almonds in addition to the specified sunflower seeds.
I will say that both worked, but the sunflower seeds were definitely easier to work with: just a dab of peanut butter holds them in place. The almonds, being larger, were a project, requiring force to pierce the apple to secure them.
But I do like the look of both. 😀
Note: The original recipe specifies using homemade googly eyes. Seeing I already had store-bought eyes in preparation for my granddaughter’s visit, they did just fine. (check out the Monster Eye Cookies we made together)
And if you'd like to have even more fun in the kitchen with kids, check out these unicorn pretzel rods for an easy and delicious snack idea!
These Silly Apple Bites are as much fun to make as they are to eat!
📖 Recipe
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Silly Apple Bites
Ingredients
- 2 green apples quartered
- ¼ cup Peanut butter
- 2-3 strawberries sliced thin
- 2 TB Sunflower seed kernels or other nut as desired for teeth
- Googly eyes homemade or store bought
Instructions
- Carefully cut off the core from the edge of each apple quarter.
- To make the mouth, cut a wedge into the middle of the apple.
- Coat the inside of the mouth with sunflower butter/peanut butter.
- Place 3-5 sunflower seed kernels on the top of the mouth for teeth.
- Place a thin strawberry slice inside the mouth for a tongue.
- Then, dab a small amount of peanut butter on the back of each googly eye and place above the mouth.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
If you have extra Googly eyes, try these Monster Eye Cookies or Frozen Banana Pops. You could also use them on these Rice Krispie treat ghosts.
For a sprinkle-filled treat, give Dunkaroo Dip a try!
And for a healthy frozen treat, make some smoothie popsicles. So good!
For an adult beverage with yummy apple flavors, try a Caramel Apple Cider cocktail!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
How brilliant and adorable are these?!? Apple and peanut butter is a great combination. I love this!!
Sula
Thank you - I hope you (and your kids) enjoy them soon!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/
I lost the dare even before I clicked on the post, haha! I have so much junk on my Halloween to-do list that I will have to put this right at the top to compensate for the insane amount of sugar and candy I will use for other recipes! Thanks for thinking of the healthy side of a fun but not very healthful tradition:)
Sula
It really does help if you can balance out all the sugar with something like these apple bites. Enjoy!
Gabriela Herrera
These silly apple bites are the perfect healthy treat.
Sula
Thank you!
Addie
These are so fun and festive!
Sula
I agree!
Emily Flint
You are right, these are so cute and I can't wait to put these in my son's lunchbox!! I think I like the almonds the best, but I can't decide so I may need to practice some more!😂
Sula
Ha! Yes, practice makes perfect!
Dawn Conklin
So easy, delicious, healthy and cute! The perfect snack to make for Halloween.
Sula
They realy are enjoyed by kids of all ages!
Gina Abernathy
Such a cute and healthy snack.
Sula
Enjoy!
Shilpa
How cute are these!! Yes you are right, can’t look at these without smiling
Sula
It's a universal response!
Kayla DiMaggio
These apple bites are the cutest! I love how easy they were to make and a total fun holiday treat!
Sula
I can't help it - I really love cute food!
Anaiah
How fun! Definitely making these apple bites for my baby this week!
Sula
Have fun!
Fitoru Keto Support
Love it! We made this today and it was perfect! Thanks a lot for sharing and posting!
Sula
Thank you, I'm so glad you liked my silly apple bites! 🙂
Big Trouble
These are perfect for Halloween parties! How adorable! And their teeth...ha ha ha ha, nice job, Sula!
Sula
Cute but also really tasty!