Healthy Apple Fruit Donuts for Kids Recipe
Introduction
Celebrate National Donut Day in a fun and healthy way with these easy apple fruit donuts. They’re a colorful, nutritious snack perfect for kids and adults alike, with the sweetness of apples and creamy goodness that feels like a treat without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice the apples into 3/4-inch thick rings. Use an apple corer, knife, or a pastry tip to carefully cut out the center of each slice, creating a donut shape.
- Step 2: If desired, mix a drop of food coloring into the cream cheese to create bright, fun colors. Spread or pipe the colored cream cheese onto each apple ring, then decorate with sprinkles.
Tips & Variations
- Add a drizzle of honey over the cream cheese to balance the tanginess with a touch of natural sweetness.
- Try using Greek yogurt mixed with a little honey instead of cream cheese for a lighter option.
- Mix various colors of food coloring to create a rainbow of healthy donut snacks.
Storage
Store the prepared apple fruit donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To keep the apples from browning, squeeze a little lemon juice on the slices before assembling. Enjoy them fresh for the best texture and flavor.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of fruit instead of apples?
Yes, fruits that can be sliced and hold their shape, like pears or firm peaches, work well as a base for these fruit donuts.
How can I prevent the apples from turning brown?
To keep the apple slices from browning, lightly coat them with lemon juice before adding the cream cheese and toppings.
PrintHealthy Apple Fruit Donuts for Kids Recipe
Celebrate National Donut Day with a healthy twist by making easy apple fruit donuts. These kid-friendly snacks use sliced apples as the base, topped with colorful cream cheese and sprinkles for a fun, low-sugar alternative to traditional donuts. Perfect for little ones and quick to assemble, these apple fruit donuts are nutritious, visually appealing, and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 apple fruit donuts 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Apple Fruit Donuts Ingredients
- 2 large apples (any variety)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Food coloring (optional, a few drops)
- Sprinkles, for garnish
- Honey (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Slice the apples: Cut the apples into slices approximately 3/4 inch thick. Using an apple corer, a knife, or a pastry tip, carefully make a hole in the center of each slice to create the ‘donut’ shape.
- Prepare the cream cheese: If desired, mix a few drops of food coloring into the softened cream cheese to create vibrant colors. This step is optional but adds a fun visual element.
- Assemble the donuts: Spread the colored or plain cream cheese evenly over each apple slice. Then, sprinkle the top with your choice of sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Optional sweetening: To balance the tanginess of the cream cheese and add a bit of sweetness, drizzle a small amount of honey over the assembled apple donuts.
- Serve and enjoy: These healthy apple donuts are best enjoyed immediately as a fresh kid-friendly snack.
Notes
- You can use any variety of apples you prefer, such as Fuji, Granny Smith, or Gala.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
- Food coloring is optional; natural fruit purees or jams can be used as topping alternatives.
- Use a small round cookie cutter or piping tip if you don’t have an apple corer to create the holes.
- These snacks are best consumed fresh to prevent apple slices from browning; to slow browning, you can lightly brush apple slices with lemon juice before topping.
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