Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Spider Web Apple Pops
Serving Amount
Ingredients
4 Honeycrisp apples
popsicle sticks
1⁄2 cup dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
1⁄4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1
Slice apples into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Step 2
Place a popsicle stick into the bottom of the apple slices. Skip the piece with the core.
Step 3
Add white and dark chocolate chips to separate microwavable safe bowls and microwave at 1-minute intervals, stirring each time until melted.
Step 4
Add the white chocolate to a small plastic zipped bag and cut a small triangle from the corner to use as a piping bag.
Step 5
Dip the top of the apple pops in dark chocolate, then use the white chocolate bag to draw spiderwebs. Add pops to a parchment paper-lined plate and place in the fridge until hardened.
