Description
A refreshing and wholesome alternative to traditional Girl Scout cookies, these Samoa Apple Slices bring together the crunch of fresh fruit with the rich flavors of almond butter, maple syrup, and a tropical hint of coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples of choice (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/2 cup smooth natural almond butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the apples: Rinse your apples under cold water.
- Slice the apples: Cut each apple into circular slices, about six slices per apple.
- Core the slices: Remove the core from each apple slice.
- Mix the topping: Combine almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Combine additional ingredients: Add shredded coconut, protein powder, and salt; mix until everything binds.
- Load the apple slices: Spoon the mixture onto each apple slice.
- Chill: Place the topped apple slices in the refrigerator to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips until glossy.
- Drizzle and set: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the apple slices and let cool.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare the apple slices and toppings in advance, storing separately. Customize with different nut butters or toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg