Need a kid-friendly snack idea for Valentine’s Day that won’t give you mom-guilt? Try these Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day. This post is sponsored by Opal® Apples. All delicious opinions are my own.
Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day
How do you like them apples?
My daughter just had her 33rd tantrum of the day…over the way I cut her apple slices. By the time I re-slice in the exact size and shape that my child will accept, BOOM. Brown apples. Bang head on wall, snack time is over. A natural non-browning apple, it’s like Mom’s “unicorn” snack. What if I told you that these apples actually exist and is kid-approved too?
Find out how why our family loves Opal® apples and make these Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day. Sayonara, brown apples!
Meet Non-Browning Opal Apples
I was seriously shocked to hear that non-browning apples actually exist, and they’re available right now! A cross between Golden Delicious and Topaz, Opal® apples are grown in Washington state and shipped all over the U.S. to your favorite apple retailers now through March. What makes these yellow apples different than any other apple out there? You have to slice it to believe it!
- Naturally resistant to oxidation and browning
- Non-GMO Project verified
- Crispy texture
- Sweet and delicious
I put Opal® apples to the test, by slicing and letting them sit out on my kitchen counter. My apple didn’t even start the brown process until 4 hours in. 4 hours, y’all! And the taste is amazingly sweet and crunchy. Our kids LOVE them! Perfect for picky preschoolers (ahem, my daughter), packing fun school lunches for my son, or enjoying a sweet apple at home, our family can’t get enough of our favorite apples of the season!
Healthy Apple Doughnuts
A naturally non-browning apple like Opal® apples finally gives me the creative ability to have fun in the kitchen with these Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day – no lemon juice required! Just in time for the holiday, this snack is as adorable as it is delicious – all without the guilt!
Ingredients:
- Apples, such as naturally non-browning Opal® apples
- Greek Yogurt (I used Strawberry for a natural pink color for Valentine’s Day)
- Sprinkles of choice (think fun colors and shapes that your kids will love!)
Directions:
- Cut apples in crosswise slices, about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
- Using a melon baller or small circle cookie cutter, cut and remove apple core from the slice.
- Spread Greek yogurt over the top of the “apple doughnut” to coat.
- Add sprinkles.
- Enjoy!
Eat immediately, place in your child’s school lunchbox or enjoy as a fun after-dinner dessert! It’s a fun way to enjoy your doughnuts and eat them too! My kids can’t resist the taste too. Even for this post, I was able to slice the apples, help my son with his math homework and come back and finish making these Healthy Apple Doughnuts. How cool is that? No browning!
$1 Opal Apples Coupon
Love saving on fresh produce too? (Who doesn’t?) Grab your $1 Opal Apples Coupon now while supplies last! Make sure to grab Opal Apples now through March (peak season!) at your favorite Opal Apples retailer. And be sure to follow Opal Apples via Facebook for the latest recipes, offerings and more.
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Colleen Lanin says
That is such a great idea! Making cute, healthy snacks is a great way to get kids excited about eating food that’s good for them.
Pam Wattenbarger says
These are super cute! I love that they are a healthy treat for Valentine’s Day.
mitch says
Wow, that is one healthy donut! What a great idea to get the kids to eat right and enjoy what they know to be a fun snack!
Meagen Brosius says
These look so pretty AND delicious! What a cool idea.
Dawn McAlexander says
I would have never thought of how much like a doughnut an apple ring looks. And they are so much healthier for you! That’s a really great recipe.
Theresa says
I love that these are non-browinig apples. And what a cute and creative way to take a healthy treat and make it more appealing for kids!
jeani b says
i absolutely love this idea! tasty and healthy and sooooo cute! i have never heard of non-browning apples before either. this is naturally occurring? or gmo?
christie says
Jeani, these apples are natural. Non-GMO Project verified too!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Aww..these are so adorable! And I love how healthy they are!
Rosey says
What a sweet way to make them a Valentine’s treat, without OD’ing on the sugar. I like it!
Tess says
I like healthyand donuts in the same sentence!
Kita Bryant says
A much healthier idea than real donuts, that’s for sure. They still get the sweet but much less of the other junk.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I’m making these apple “doughnuts” with my granddaughter the next time she comes for a visit. This would be so much fun to make!
Our Family World says
wow! apple doughnuts sounds very interesting! it;s a good bonding with the kids while making it! im sure this is very tasty! i would like to try it!
Dana Valento says
wow, it looks like a lot of fun to do with the kiddos! plus it’s a fruit doughnut! i like it! im sure kids will like it too!
Crystal says
Lunch box packing is hard. My oldest is on the verge of vegetarianism, but her school is peanut-free. Finding things that won’t be gross by lunchtime is a struggle. So I’m loving these apples don’t brown! Perfect for lunches. Plus, your “doughnut” presentation is adorable.
April Crisafulli says
These would help with my sweet cravings but also help with the amount of calories I intake, thanks!
Amanda Love says
Aww! What a lovely healthy treat for Valentine’s day! It’s a great way to encourage kids to eat more fruits! Thanks for the idea!
June S. says
(HEALTHY APPLE DOUGHNUTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY) These Valentines doughnuts sound like a healthier choice then making your usual cake type of doughnuts.
DENISE LOW says
Thank you for sharing this delicious looking recipe. I would love to try the apple donuts.
Linda Manns Linneman says
This is such a cute idea. My grandchildren would love these. It is something we could do together. Thank you so much for sharing