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These healthy no-bake apple “donuts” are the easiest healthy snack made with fresh apples, and fun toppings like almond butter, yogurt, and more!

Apple "donuts" with toppings on plate

Healthy No-Bake Apple “Donuts”

I love a healthy snack that is also a breeze to make and endlessly customizable, which is what led me to create these no-bake apple “donuts”! Apples have always been a go-to health snack for my family and the classic apples and peanut butter is something I always loved. Since cutting out peanuts, I use other nut butters, such as almond or sunflower butter or even dairy-free yogurt and fresh fruit or chocolate as a topping!

My family loved this version of this classic snack when I made it and I knew it had to go up on the blog! These are perfect for a weeknight treat or after-school snack!

The Ingredients Needed for Healthy No-Bake Apple “Donuts”

  • Apples. Any variety here will work, but I personally love the Honeycrisps!
  • Nut or seed butter of your choice. I use almond butter, but you can use peanut butter, sunflower butter, or even tigernut butter to keep it AIP.
  • Yogurt. I loved using Culina blueberry yogurt for these to give more color and flavor, but you can use any yogurt of your choice!
  • Toppings of your choice. Dairy-free chocolate chips, fresh fruit, sprinkles, or coconut shreds all are great options!

Top view of almond butter and culina coconut yogurt

How to Make Healthy No-Bake Apple “Donuts”

  • Thoroughly wash the apple and dry. Using an apple core, carefully remove the core from the apple. Carefully slice the apple into rings. They should resemble donuts!

Apple slices on sheet pan ready to put on toppings

  • Decorate the apples by spreading 1-2 tbsp of yogurt (or 1-2 tbsp of almond butter) onto each apple slice as a frosting!

Apple slices on sheet pan with almond butter and coconut yogurt spread on top

  • Top each frosted apple with toppings of your choice like berries, shredded coconut, and more as desired! Serve fresh.

 

What are the best flavor combinations for these apples?

This is a personal opinion of course, but here are some great flavor combinations to try out on your apple donuts…

  • Almond butter and chocolate chips
  • Almond butter and banana slices
  • Almond butter and strawberry
  • Blueberry yogurt and fresh blueberries
  • Strawberry yogurt and fresh strawberries
  • Yogurt and sprinkles
  • etc!

Can you store these for later?

They’re best fresh, but they can be chilled for an hour or two if you wish to snack on them later!

Up close image of apple "donuts" on plate

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Healthy No-Bake Apple “Donuts”

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  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Ingredients

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  • 1 large apple
  • 4–8 tbsp coconut yogurt
  • 2–4 tbsp almond butter (if tolerated, not AIP)

Optional toppings

  • 3–4 blueberries, sliced
  • 3–4 raspberries, sliced
  • 1 large strawberry, chopped
  • 1 tbsp mini dairy-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy life, omit for AIP)
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 1–2 tbsp sprinkles (if tolerated, omit for AIP)

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wash the apple and dry. Using an apple core, carefully remove the core from the apple. Carefully slice the apple into rings. They should resemble donuts!
  2. Decorate the apples by spreading 1-2 tbsp of yogurt (or 1-2 tbsp of almond butter) onto each apple slice as a frosting!
  3. Top each frosted apple with toppings of your choice like berries, shredded coconut, and more as desired! Serve fresh.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Method: No-bake