Chocolate-Covered Apple Donuts
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple (tart is best)
- 85 g (½ cup) chocolate chips
- 30 g (2 tbsp) peanut butter
- 15 g (2 tbsp) crushed peanuts
- Sprinkles (optional)
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) coconut oil
Equipments:
Features:
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nutrition:
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Pat the apple slices completely dry after cutting them — any surface moisture keeps the melted chocolate from sticking evenly.
Instructions:
- Slice the Apple: Core 1 green apple and cut into thick rings about 1 cm (½ inch). Pat slices dry with a paper towel.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place 85 g (½ cup) chocolate chips (and ½ tsp coconut oil if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15–20 second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
- Dip the Apple Rings: Dip each ring into the melted chocolate to coat fully or halfway. Let excess drip off, then place on parchment paper.
- Drizzle Peanut Butter: Warm 30 g (2 tbsp) peanut butter for 10 seconds until drizzle-ready. Drizzle over the rings.
- Add Toppings and Set: Sprinkle with 15 g (2 tbsp) crushed peanuts and sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate or freeze for at least 30 minutes until fully firm.
Notes: Pat apple rings completely dry before dipping — moisture prevents chocolate from sticking. Coconut oil makes the chocolate thinner, glossier, and helps it set with a snap.
Storage: Fridge for up to 2 days or freezer for up to 1 week. Thaw 5–10 minutes before eating.
Swaps: Use almond butter or tahini instead of peanut butter. Swap crushed peanuts for shredded coconut or sea salt flakes.
Tips: Granny Smith apple gives the best tart contrast with the sweet chocolate.
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The chocolate chips adds rich, deep chocolate flavor. The peanut butter adds richness and a deep, nutty backbone. The coconut oil adds richness and a subtle sweetness that supports the other flavors. The green apple adds natural sweetness and a light crispness.
Chocolate-Covered Apple Donuts
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple (tart is best)
- 85 g (½ cup) chocolate chips
- 30 g (2 tbsp) peanut butter
- 15 g (2 tbsp) crushed peanuts
- Sprinkles (optional)
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) coconut oil
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The chocolate chips adds rich, deep chocolate flavor. The peanut butter adds richness and a deep, nutty backbone. The coconut oil adds richness and a subtle sweetness that supports the other flavors. The green apple adds natural sweetness and a light crispness.
Prep:
Pat the apple slices completely dry after cutting them — any surface moisture keeps the melted chocolate from sticking evenly.
Instructions:
- Slice the Apple: Core 1 green apple and cut into thick rings about 1 cm (½ inch). Pat slices dry with a paper towel.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place 85 g (½ cup) chocolate chips (and ½ tsp coconut oil if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15–20 second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
- Dip the Apple Rings: Dip each ring into the melted chocolate to coat fully or halfway. Let excess drip off, then place on parchment paper.
- Drizzle Peanut Butter: Warm 30 g (2 tbsp) peanut butter for 10 seconds until drizzle-ready. Drizzle over the rings.
- Add Toppings and Set: Sprinkle with 15 g (2 tbsp) crushed peanuts and sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate or freeze for at least 30 minutes until fully firm.
