Tastebuds

Apple Donuts

No, these apple snacks are not actual donuts. But, with fun toppings and a circular shape, they’re more appealing to kids than plain old apple slices. Use yogurt, nut butter, or chocolate-hazelnut spread as the “frosting,” then let the kids go crazy with adding sprinkles, chopped fruit, or granola!

Ingredients

3 apples

1/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread

1/3 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup strawberry Greek yogurt

Suggested toppings: small slices of strawberries, sprinkles, granola and chocolate chips

Directions

Special equipment: a biscuit cutter or small melon baller and 2 pastry bags, optional

Slice the top and bottom from each apple and discard. Slice the apples into 1/2-inch circles. Use a biscuit cutter or small melon baller to cut a hole in the center of each to make a “donut.”
Put the chocolate-hazelnut spread and peanut butter in separate pastry bags (or put in separate ziptop bags and snip off a corner).
Top the apple rings with either the chocolate-hazelnut spread, peanut butter or yogurt. (Pipe the chocolate-hazelnut spread or peanut butter, then spread carefully with a knife or offset spatula; spread the yogurt with a spoon.) Garnish each with a variety of the toppings.

Recipe and image sourced from:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/apple-donuts-3838711

Ellie Trammell