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Apple Butterflies Recipe

Transform ordinary apples into enchanting apple butterflies! These adorable and nutritious snacks are perfect for kids' after-school treats or a fun party appetizer. The sweet apple slices, creamy peanut butter, and colorful decorations create a delightful sensory experience. A dash of cinnamon adds a warm spice to the peanut butter for an extra delicious touch. Get ready for a recipe that's as fun to make as it is to eat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 206.1 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Butterflies

  • 8 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 4 small carrots (about 4 inches long)
  • 4 medium apples
  • 8 small celery strips (about 1 inch long)
  • 1/4 teaspoon decorator sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup craisins or 1/2 cup peas or 1/2 cup fruit loops or 1/2 cup cheerios

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How to Make Apple Butterflies

  1. Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut butter onto the center of each of 4 individual plates.
  2. Shape each mound of peanut butter into an oblong shape approximately 2 inches long and 1 inch wide.
  3. Place 1 small carrot (about 4 inches long) down the center of each peanut butter mound.
  4. Cut 1 medium apple into quarters.
  5. Remove the core from each apple quarter.
  6. Cut each apple quarter into 7 thin slices (about 1/8 inch thick).
  7. Cut 1 apple slice in half crosswise.
  8. Fan 3 apple slices on each side near the top of the carrot to form the upper wings.
  9. Place 1 half-slice on each side near the bottom of the carrot to form the lower wings.
  10. Place 2 small strips of celery (about 1 inch long) at the top of each carrot to form antennae.
  11. Sprinkle the apple slices with decorator sugar.
  12. Decorate the wings with your choice of raisins, craisins, peas, fruit loops, or Cheerios.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

16g

Carbs

3g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Lunch Snacks Fruit Easy Kid Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Toddler Friendly Apples Number Of Servings