Are you craving a quick, delicious, and surprisingly healthy snack that takes less time to prepare than scrolling through social media? Look no further! These Apple Peanut Butter and Granola Snacks are about to become your new obsession. Imagine crisp apple slices transformed into a canvas of creamy peanut butter, sprinkled with crunchy granola - a perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and textural goodness that will satisfy your midday hunger pangs or serve as a guilt-free dessert alternative.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 5 mins
Cuisine: Snack
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 apple, sliced
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granola
Instructions
- Wash the apple thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dirt or residue.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the apple into thin, even rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick. For best presentation and ease of eating, remove the seeds and core while slicing.
- Place the apple slices on a clean serving plate or cutting board, arranging them in a single layer without overlapping.
- Take the peanut butter and use a spoon or butter knife to spread a thin, even layer onto each apple slice. Ensure the peanut butter covers most of the surface of each slice.
- Open the granola package and sprinkle the granola evenly over the peanut butter-covered apple slices, allowing the granola to gently adhere to the peanut butter.
- For optimal texture and flavor, serve immediately after preparing to maintain the crispness of the granola and the freshness of the apple.
- Optional: If desired, you can lightly drizzle honey or sprinkle cinnamon over the snacks for additional flavor complexity.
Tips
- Choose a firm, crisp apple variety like Honeycrisp or Gala for the best texture and flavor.
- Use room temperature peanut butter for easier spreading and better adherence to apple slices.
- For extra nutrition, opt for natural, unsweetened granola with nuts and seeds.
- To prevent browning, you can lightly brush apple slices with lemon juice before adding peanut butter.
- For a more gourmet touch, experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew butter.
- If serving for kids, cut apple slices into fun shapes to make the snack more appealing.
- Prep ingredients in advance and assemble just before serving to maintain maximum crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
