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Apple Smiles Recipe

These adorable Apple Smiles are a fun, no-bake recipe perfect for kids' parties or a healthy after-school snack! No oven required – just simple steps and delicious ingredients. We use crisp pink lady apples for their tartness, complemented perfectly by creamy peanut butter (or cashew butter for allergy-friendly fun!). This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, making healthy eating an enjoyable experience for everyone. Get ready for smiles all around!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 138.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Smiles

  • 2-3 medium Pink Lady apples
  • 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 60-144 mini marshmallows
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • cashew butter (optional, substitute for peanut butter)
  • 1/2 cup cubed, slightly green bananas (optional, substitute for marshmallows)

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How to Make Apple Smiles

  1. Core 2-3 medium Pink Lady apples and slice each into 6-8 wedges.
  2. If preparing ahead, toss apple slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (or cashew butter) onto one side of each apple wedge.
  4. Stand 5-6 mini marshmallows in a line along the peel edge of a peanut buttered apple wedge.
  5. Top with another apple wedge to create a “smile”.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 with remaining apple wedges and marshmallows.
  7. For a healthier twist, substitute the marshmallows with 1/2 cup of cubed, slightly green bananas (ripe bananas may be too mushy).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

8g

Carbs

4g

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