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Green Apple Monsters

Delightful Green Apple Monsters: Fun, Healthy Halloween Treats

Create playful Green Apple Monsters that are healthy snacks for Halloween, enticing kids away from sugary sweets.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 monsters
Course: Snack
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Monsters
  • 4 medium Green Apples Firm for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Can be substituted with almond or cashew butter
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese
For the Monster Teeth and Eyes
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin or Sunflower Seeds Can use other seeds as alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Candy Eyes Chocolate chips can substitute

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Butter knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Apple Monsters
  1. Wash the green apples thoroughly and quarter each apple, removing the core and seeds. Cut a V-shape into each apple piece.
  2. Spread a layer of creamy peanut butter into the cavity of each apple slice.
  3. Press pumpkin or sunflower seeds along the edge of the apple mouth to resemble teeth.
  4. Cut cheddar or Colby Jack cheese into small triangles and gently push a piece inside the apple mouth.
  5. Use leftover peanut butter to attach candy eyes on top of each apple slice.
  6. Serve immediately to keep the apples from browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1monsterCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These snacks are perfect for Halloween gatherings or after-school treats. Experiment with cheese varieties and nut-free options as needed.

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