09.06.2023

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.

Drizzled Apple ‘Donut’ Snacks

This donut-shaped snack packs in both flavor and health value. This easy-to-make recipe takes under 15 minutes: simply slice the apples, core them, and then drizzle and add toppings. Warming the nut butters in the microwave helps make the spreads runny and perfect for drizzling. Substitute with sunflower seed butter or any seed or nut butter of your choice to make these food-allergy friendly. Three apples makes about 12 “donuts.”

Total Time:15 minutes

Prep Time:14 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:Easy

Serving Amount

Ingredients

3 honeycrisp apples
¹⁄₄ cup peanut butter
¹⁄₄ cup almond butter
2 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. chocolate chips, melted
2 Tbsp. nuts of choice, chopped
3 Tbsp. freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed

Instructions

Step 1
Slice the apples to where the core is in the center, about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 2
Core the apples using a knife or sharp round tool to make the apple slices appear as donuts.
Step 3
Portion out the nut butters in microwavable safe bowls, then microwave until smooth and runny, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Spread nut butters on the donuts. Drizzle melted chocolate and additional nut butters if desired. Switch up the flavors by topping some with nuts, freeze-dried strawberries and mini chocolate chips.