Healthy Caramel Peanut Butter Apple Slices
Healthy caramel peanut butter apple slices. A healthy take on the classic caramel apples. These apple slices are made with date caramel for a fruit-sweetened snack. Add some peanut butter, chopped almonds, chocolate, shredded coconut or cacao nibs for extra toppings.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 apples, sliced
- 8 tablespoons date caramel, (recipe below)
- 8 teaspoons peanut butter
Suggested Toppings
- Dark chocolate
- Nuts, chopped
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- Start by slicing the apples. You should be able to make 2 slices on 2 opposing sides of the apple (4 slices total per apple). Make sure the slices are thick enough to insert a Popsicle stick. Insert a Popsicle stick in each slice and line them on the prepared sheet.
- Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of date caramel on each apple slices, more or less depending on the size of the slice.
- Then, spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on each slice.
- Top with a drizzle of melted chocolate, chopped almonds or other desired toppings. Press the toppings into the caramel/peanut butter, making sure they stick.
- Place the apples in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened and the caramel has set, approximately 20 minutes.
Notes
The recipe uses approximately 1/2 of the batch of date caramel. However, I don't recommend making a half batch as it won't process as well in the food processor in smaller quantities. Use the leftover date caramel for dipping apples or add it to oatmeal, desserts, etc.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container. These are best eaten immediately as they can brown with time. However, they're still delicious a day after.