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Green Apple Monsters

Green Apple Monsters: Fun and Healthy Snack for Kids

Green Apple Monsters are a fun and healthy snack for kids, combining the crispness of apples with peanut butter and playful candy eyes.
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Green Apple Monsters, Halloween treats, healthy snacks, kids snacks, Party Food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 monsters
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Butter knife or spoon
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

For the Monsters

  • 3 apples Green apples Provide a crisp and tart base.
  • ½ cup Creamy peanut butter Serves as glue and adds flavor.

For the Teeth

  • 4 slices Sliced cheddar or Colby jack cheese Adds color and contrast.

For the Decorations

  • ¼ cup Pumpkin or sunflower seeds For crunchy monster teeth.
  • 1 pack Candy eyes Makes the monsters come to life.

Instructions

Steps to Create

  • Wash the green apples and quarter them, removing the core and seeds. Cut a V-shaped mouth.
  • Spread a layer of creamy peanut butter into the mouths of the apple quarters.
  • Press pumpkin or sunflower seeds into the peanut butter to create teeth.
  • Insert thin slices of cheese into the mouths for fangs.
  • Attach candy eyes using a dab of peanut butter.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

These snacks are best served fresh. Get creative with toppings and involve kids in the decorating process for fun family time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1monster | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.5mg