In my quest to eat a little better, I have to come up with some healthy snacks! I work from home, so most of the time my meals and snacks are at home. Which is a pro and a con all at the same time! I know I need to eat more fruit and veggies, so when I saw this quick and easy snack in Cooking Light, I knew I had to try it. Plus, it seemed like a fun way to get my 6 year old to eat fruit after school!
These were super easy to make. And I could see adapting these in lots of fun different ways. I added a few sprinkles to my granola for color and fun, since I was appealing to a 6 year old. Chopped up nuts, other cereals, dried fruit, M&M’s, so many ways you could make these. I even used a little caramel for a few slices, because I had a handful of caramel baking bits in my cupboard. I made these in the middle of the day, so I drizzled a little lemon juice on the apples so they wouldn’t turn brown before my son came home from school. They were a definite hit when he got home, and will be made again!
Nutritional Info: 132 calories, 4.8 fat grams, 15 grams protein, 2.6 grams fiber
Chocolate-Granola Apple Wedges
Adapted from Cooking Light
2 oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted
1/3 cup Granola
1 large Apple, but into wedges (I used Braeburn)
2 tsp Sprinkles
1 tsp Lemon Juice, optional
Place the granola on small plate, crush lightly. Mix in the Sprinkles. Drizzle the lemon juice over the apple wedges if not serving right away. Dip apple slices into chocolate, and then coat in the granola mixture. Place skin side down on a plate, and refrigerate for 5 minutes or until chocolate is set. Serves 4
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These are so cute – every kid, no matter the age would be impressed!
Very cute! Although, knowing my kids they would eat all the chocolate and sprinkles off and leave the apples
These look amazing. Now, if I could sneak some veggies in there we would be all set!
What a cute and healthy snack! Love it, and you could be so creative with toppings
Love this idea!
You know what Erin… I’ll be making this with the kids for today’s snack! How easy and fun! My kids love apples already but I think this is going to be my new “treat” for them – better than other sugary treats for sure! Fantastic!
These are so cute! What a great way to get kids to eat their fruits! I’d give ‘em a whirl with some dark chocolate so I’d feel even LESS guilty about eating chocolate.
Mmm I bet some chopped up nuts would add a nice crunch to this delicious sounding snack! I’m all for this healthy, involving chocolates and other fun things like sprinkles, dishes. Makes me believe I’m not eating healthy at all! Great idea!
Yum!! This is like a healthy version of a candied apple
– - I love apples and peanut butter and granola – - so im sure I would love these (who doesn’t love a little chocolate to sweeten the deal?)
Erin these are the cutest darn things! so creative. i think chocolate and sprinkles would make any kid eat their apples.
These look delicious. I love fruit any way but topped with chocolate is always a plus. I work about 5 minutes from my apartment. I like to go home for lunch to get extra stuff done and physically leave the office but I always eat way more on those days because there are so many options and I can make much more elaborate meals.
What a fun little snack!
Shut the Front Door those look good!
This a great snack! I know what you mean about working from home being a pro and a con! The fridge is only a room away all day just calling my name.
What a fun idea! I bet that kids (and kids at heart like me haha) would love these!
What a fun idea, love this!
Wonderful, simple idea, I love it!! Not to mention it looks fun!!
These wedges are perfect! Healthy but not, a brilliant moderation to needing a quick sweet fix
Thanks!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
These apple wedges look great and delicious!
What a great idea for a snack–so pretty, too!
I’ll have to make these when my niece and nephew come over next time. Tasty and pretty too!
What a great, fun, healthy snack! Love the idea… Thanks, Erin!
Working from home can be so dangerous…the fridge is right there, full of goodies! I love these little apple wedges, Erin.
looks like a perfect snack! and super cute!
this is so much fun!
Very cool idea!!!! I always dip them only in PB but this is way better!!!!
What a fun and cute idea. I’ll have to give them a try soon. Thanks for sharing Erin!
OMG OMG How did I miss this recipe
YUM!!! Perfect mix for me love granola and chocolate!
These are super cute! And healthy! I’m always on the hunt for healthy snack ideas because I am the world’s craziest snacker. I’m seriously the worst. I could probably eat a whole bag of Costco-sized wheat thins in one sitting. So yes, these treats will save me into gaining a gazillion pounds so for that, I thank you
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