Step-by-Step Instructions
- Wash the apples. Rinse and dry the apples well so the toppings stick better.
- Slice into rings. Cut apples crosswise into thick round slices, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Remove the center. Use a small round cutter, bottle cap, or knife to remove the core from each slice and create a donut shape.
- Brush with lemon. Lightly brush the apple rings with lemon juice to help slow browning.
- Add the spread. Spread Greek yogurt, peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cream cheese over each apple ring.
- Decorate. Add granola, berries, coconut, seeds, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
- Serve right away. These apple donuts taste best fresh while the apples are crisp and toppings look bright.
Kid-Friendly Tip: Set up a small topping bar and let everyone decorate their own apple donut.
Freshness Tip: Apple donuts are best served soon after making. For parties, slice apples right before decorating.
Healthy Tips & Daily Wellness
These healthy no-bake apple donuts are a fun way to enjoy fruit with satisfying toppings.
For more protein, use Greek yogurt, peanut butter, almond butter, seed butter, hemp seeds, chia seeds, or chopped nuts.
For a lower-sugar version, use unsweetened yogurt, skip the honey, and choose toppings like cinnamon, coconut, seeds, nuts, and berries.
For allergy-friendly snacks, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter or almond butter, and check labels on granola, chocolate chips, and toppings.
