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Healthy Apple Donuts

By Laura Fuentes Updated Nov 16, 2023

4.99 from 80 votes

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Looking for a healthy and fun snack for kids? These apple donuts are just what you are looking for. They are a healthy treat that look just like donuts.

These apple donuts are a great way to eat more fruit and have fun simultaneously! A healthier snack option than traditional donuts made with apples, chocolate, and your favorite toppings that your family will love.

Making these apple donuts is also a terrific kid-friendly kitchen activity that can be fun at snack time! Grab your apples, and let’s get slicing!

three healthy apple donuts on a plate

Healthy Apple Donuts

There’s no better healthy apple donuts recipe than one that requires no frying or batter! This recipe uses fresh apples sliced into donut rings as the base, topped with irresistible flavors like chocolate or peanut butter.

Having picky eaters at home, I’m always trying to come up with new fun ways of getting them to eat more fruit, and with this recipe, it’s a win-win for everyone!

And did I tell you that these healthy apple donuts have chocolate? It’s as good as it sounds! You can still enjoy all your favorite toppings AND chocolate.

How to Cut Apples into “Donuts”

By using a knife to slice an apple horizontally and then removing the core in the middle, you’ll be able to cut apples into donuts fast!

First, grab a knife and cut the apples into ⅓ inch-thick slices. Then, remove the core using a round, small cookie cutter, an apple corer, or a melon-baller. If you don’t have any of these, use a knife to carve out the middles.

six apple donuts lined up on a countertop

How to Make Donut Apples

Easy, quick, healthy, delicious: this recipe is everything a busy mom needs for a party snack or a fun dessert. Here is how to make epic these apple donuts:

  1. Prep the Apples
    Cut each apple into ⅓ inch-thick slices and remove the middle with a round, small cookie cutter, apple corer, melon baller, or knife.
  2. Get your toppings ready
    Grab a microwave-safe bowl and add the chocolate and the peanut butter. Warm for 30 seconds and stir until the texture is nice and runny to drizzle over the apple slices.
  3. Decorate!
    Place the apple slices onto parchment paper and alternate drizzling the white and dark chocolate and the peanut butter over the apple slices using a spoon. Cut the end, and pipe the mixture over the apples. You can also transfer the chocolate and peanut butter mixture to a zip bag. 
  4. Add the finishing Touches
    Sprinkle the sprinkles and your favorite toppings.

Check out this video to see the healthy donuts come together!

Best Apple Donut Toppings

A sweet apple donut drizzled with chocolate is even better when adding the best toppings! Here are a few ideas to give your apple donuts the final touch:

  • Sprinkles
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Raisins
  • Granola
  • Grated coconut
  • Strawberries diced
  • Blueberries
  • Walnuts chopped
  • Almonds chopped

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Healthy Apple Donuts

apple donuts
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Looking for a healthy and fun snack for kids? These apple donuts are just what you are looking for. They are a healthy treat that look just like donuts.
4.99 from 80 votes
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Ingredients

  • 4 green apples, washed
  • ¼ cup white chocolate, melted
  • ¼ cup milk chocolate, melted
  • ¼ cup peanut butter, or your favorite, melted
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Cut apple slices into ⅓ inch-thick slices. With a round, small cookie cutter, apple corer, knife, or melon baller, remove the core.
  • Melt chocolate and warm peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowls for 30 seconds, stir until the texture is nice and runny to drizzle over.
  • Place apple slices onto parchment paper and alternate drizzling the white and dark chocolate over the apple slices as well as peanut butter. Sprinkle the sprinkles over the top.

Notes

Store leftover apple rings in the refrigerator.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Laityn says

    March 28, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love it and everybody else in the family does too!

    Reply
  2. Min K says

    March 16, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love apples! This would be a big hit with my kids.

    Reply
  3. Cristina says

    March 13, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a cute idea. I will have to try these apple donuts soon.

    Reply
  4. Melissa says

    March 12, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    We enjoyed these!

    Reply
  5. Talia Bartoe says

    March 10, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a fun idea, thank you for sharing

    Reply
  6. Abigail Roell says

    March 09, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love this idea, thanks Laura

    Reply
  7. lisa franklin says

    March 09, 2017 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    These look so good

    Reply
  8. Wendy says

    March 08, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try these out.

    Reply
  9. Val says

    March 08, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 09, 2017 at 8:49 am

      yum!

      Reply
  10. Donna B says

    March 08, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    Yummm!

    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    March 08, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    These look delish

    Reply
  12. Charlotte Jordan says

    March 08, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe thank you

    Reply
  13. Jen Dalleska says

    March 08, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    I love this idea!!

    Reply
  14. Kate Olson says

    March 08, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    I feel like we go through a crazy amount of apples around here! I’d never thought of slicing in a ring though and can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 24, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      Congratulations Kate! You are our winner of the Knife Set giveaway!! Check your email for a message from Stephanie@momables.com.

      Reply
      • Kate Olson says

        March 24, 2017 at 3:09 pm

        5 stars
        Ahhh Thank you!! I am SO excited! It’s Fri-YAY for sure! 🙂

        Reply
  15. Linda says

    March 08, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks really delicious. Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
  16. Jacquelyn says

    March 08, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    Looks great Laura, thanks for this fun idea

    Reply
  17. Anela says

    March 08, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love this ideaa!

    Reply
  18. Melissa says

    March 08, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    Your recipe looks very interesting so I will try it soon!

    Reply
  19. kristina says

    March 08, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    I will have to make these ASAP

    Reply
  20. Jennie says

    March 08, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    We are big fans of apple!

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    March 08, 2017 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    My daughter would love these

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 08, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      He’ll love these I’m sure.

      Reply
  22. Deanna says

    March 07, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds yummy

    Reply
  23. Sara says

    March 07, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious! We can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  24. Christina says

    March 07, 2017 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    Looks amazing

    Reply
    • Kristine Davies says

      March 08, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      looks yummy

      Reply
  25. Stacey says

    March 07, 2017 at 9:19 am

    5 stars
    Yummy!

    Reply
  26. Loren C says

    March 07, 2017 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    Everything apple yes please! Such a good idea for snacks!

    Reply
  27. Mone says

    March 07, 2017 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    My kids would enjoy these! Especially the fact that they can add their own toppings!

    Reply
  28. Teppie says

    March 07, 2017 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  29. Jane says

    March 06, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    I like the different toppings you included for these apple donuts!

    Reply
  30. Rachael says

    March 06, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Our new favorite way to eat apple!

    Reply
  31. Holly says

    March 06, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    Yes yes yes!! We loved these.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 07, 2017 at 8:31 am

      such a great combo.

      Reply
  32. Lori Barrett says

    March 06, 2017 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    I love this idea.

    Reply
  33. Bonnie N says

    March 06, 2017 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    Loved these! Thanks Laura.

    Reply
  34. Valerie Adkins says

    March 06, 2017 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  35. Leah says

    March 06, 2017 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    My kiddos would enjoy these so much

    Reply
  36. Erin K. says

    March 06, 2017 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    These pictures are to die for and I may need to try them ASAP.

    Reply
  37. Taylor says

    March 06, 2017 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    Yum

    Reply
  38. Falon says

    March 06, 2017 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE this idea!

    Reply
  39. Kathleen Kiyak says

    March 06, 2017 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    I love apple slices, this is such a good idea.

    Reply
  40. Stacey says

    March 06, 2017 at 7:51 am

    5 stars
    My favorite new recipe!

    Reply
  41. Sara says

    March 06, 2017 at 6:58 am

    5 stars
    Those apple donuts look yummy!

    Reply
  42. Debbie Hausher says

    March 06, 2017 at 6:34 am

    4 stars
    Thanks for the great recipe

    Reply
  43. Stacy L says

    March 06, 2017 at 6:34 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  44. Kim says

    March 06, 2017 at 5:20 am

    5 stars
    What a great new idea for apples!

    Reply
  45. suzanne says

    March 06, 2017 at 5:11 am

    5 stars
    My picky eater enjoyed these! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  46. Kailyn Shippee says

    March 06, 2017 at 2:24 am

    5 stars
    We love apples! These Apple donuts look amazing!

    Reply
  47. Sue Peterson says

    March 05, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    5 stars
    So yummy!

    Reply
  48. Naomi says

    March 05, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    5 stars
    My kids would love these! Such a fun idea.

    Reply
  49. Cathy says

    March 05, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    5 stars
    I’ll have to try it!

    Reply
  50. Reshma R. Shah says

    March 05, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    These look great!

    Reply
  51. Cristina Moidel says

    March 05, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love this idea

    Reply
    • Cristina Moidel says

      March 05, 2017 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE!

      Reply
  52. Stacie says

    March 05, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    I will have to make these for my kiddos!

    Reply
  53. Kristy Tillman says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    My son loved these

    Reply
  54. Alex says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    So good! Thanks Laura!

    Reply
  55. Tandra says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved these!

    Reply
  56. Jody says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    How cute and delicious…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  57. AnnEllen says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    Okay, that is totally awesome idea for doughnuts.

    Reply
  58. SG says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delish!

    Reply
  59. Rachel Matthews says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    YUM

    Reply
  60. megan m says

    March 05, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  61. Stepphanie says

    March 03, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    I am looking forward to trying them for my meal prep each week!

    Reply
  62. Stepphanie says

    March 03, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today with nut free butter. they were great! Thank you for the idea Laura!

    Reply
  63. Wendy says

    March 01, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    5 stars
    These are adorable!

    Reply
  64. Kim Brancato says

    March 01, 2017 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    My kids loved these!

    Reply
  65. Patrice says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    These look awesome. thanks for another winning snack Laura.

    Reply
  66. John says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    I will have to try these for my boys soon!

    Reply
  67. Jenna says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these, and they were great!

    Reply
  68. Ella says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    These look AMAZING Laura!!! genius

    Reply
  69. Cheryl says

    February 28, 2017 at 4:37 am

    5 stars
    My new favorite!

    Reply

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