Apple Donuts
These easy no-bake apple donuts are made by topping fresh apple slices with peanut butter or cream cheese, then adding fun toppings like sprinkles, granola, or berries. A healthy, kid-friendly snack ready in minutes!
Servings: 6 apple donuts
Ingredients
- 2 large apples Choose firm crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith.
- ¼ cup nut/seed butter or cream cheese Almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or cream cheese all work.
- Favorite toppings Cacao nibs, dark chocolate blossom curls, sprinkles, blueberries, peanut butter granola, unsweetened coconut flakes, and more.
Instructions
Slice the Apples
- Cut off the tops and bottoms of the apples. Slice the middle section into 2–3 thick rounds.
Core the Centers
- Use an apple corer, melon scoop, or small knife to cut out a hole in the middle of each slice.
Prevent Browning (Optional)
- If you’re not eating them right away, soak the slices in water with lemon juice for a few minutes. Pat dry.
Add the Spread
- Spread nut butter or cream cheese over each apple slice. For a fun twist, mix in natural food dye to make colorful spreads.
Top & Serve
- Add your favorite toppings. Think crunchy, sweet, or fruity for the perfect bite. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge.