Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
How to Store
These apple donuts are best eaten fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but the apples may soften and release juice.
How to Make Ahead
Prepare toppings ahead of time and keep them in small bowls or containers. Slice and decorate the apples close to serving time for the best texture.
How to Keep Apples from Browning
Brush the apple slices lightly with lemon juice. Do not soak them too heavily, or the toppings may slide off.
Best Party Tip
Create an apple donut topping bar with yogurt, nut butter, seed butter, berries, granola, coconut, cinnamon, seeds, and mini chocolate chips.
Recipe Card: Healthy No Bake Apple Donuts
Ingredients
- 2 large crisp apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1/4 cup blueberries or sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: honey drizzle, dark chocolate drizzle, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, banana slices, or raspberries
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples.
- Slice apples crosswise into thick rings.
- Remove the center core from each ring to create a donut shape.
- Brush apple rings lightly with lemon juice.
- Spread each apple ring with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Top with granola, berries, mini chocolate chips, coconut, seeds, cinnamon, or chopped nuts.
- Add a tiny drizzle of honey or dark chocolate if desired.
- Serve immediately while the apples are crisp.
Notes
Use seed butter for a nut-free version. For the prettiest apple donuts, decorate right before serving and use thick spreads that stay in place.
Final Fresh Bite
These Healthy No Bake Apple Donuts are crisp, colorful, sweet, and perfect for a fun snack that feels like dessert.
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