Apple fruit doughnuts
Serves: 12
Time to make: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 3 large apples, red and green
- 3 tablespoons smooth no-added-salt-and-sugar peanut butter
- To decorate
- 3 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
- 3 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberries and pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips and granola
Instructions
1 Use a sharp knife to slice the top and bottom off each apple. Cut remaining apple horizontally into 1cm-thick discs. Each apple should give you 3–4 slices. Using a corer or knife, make a hole in the centre of each slice.
2 Spread each apple ring with equal amounts of peanut butter.
3 Sprinkle with the toppings and serve immediately.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free granola and check chocolate chips are gluten free.
HFG tip
Feel free to use any combination of toppings – Try dried fruit, fresh berries, mixed chopped seeds and nuts, or even your favourite breakfast cereal.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 250kJ
Calories 59cal
Protein 1g
Total fat 4g
–Saturated fat 1g
Carbohydrates 5g
–Sugars 4g
Dietary fibre 1g
Sodium 0mg
Calcium 10mg
Iron 0.5mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
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