You might have to do a double-take, but these aren’t the real sugary donuts you are used to. These “donuts” are made using apple slices! Kids will love having these fun Apple Slice Donuts for a surprise healthy snack idea. Our healthy version of donuts uses whipped cream cheese for the “icing” and the sprinkles really top it off for that true donut feel. You can also make a chocolate apple slice donut icing using Nutella, yum!

I know most parents are always looking for ways to make their children’s food healthier and this deceptively healthy version of donuts definitely meets that criteria. You can top them with just about anything you think your kiddo might like. Some ideas off the top of my head would be; almond or peanut butter icing, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped nuts, chia seeds and more!

Apple Slice Donuts Ingredients:

• 3 Apples
• 1 8 oz tub whipped cream cheese
• 1 jar nutella
• Food coloring
• Sprinkles
• Chef’s Knife
• Cutting Board

Apple Slice Donuts Directions:

1. Cut apples into slices.
2. In the middle, cut a circle around the core, making the apple slices donut shaped.  (If you have a small biscuit cutter or circle cookie cutter that would work! Otherwise, just use a knife.)
3. Mix 3 tbsp of cream cheese and 3 drops of food coloring per color that you want your ‘icing’ to be. (For chocolate doughnuts, use Nutella!)
4. Spread the colored cream cheese or nutella on apple slices.
5. Add sprinkles on top.
6. Serve and enjoy your healthy version of donuts (or doughnuts)! :)

Even the pickiest of eaters (aka my toddler!), will be very interested in trying these colorful Apple Slice Donuts. They will think they are getting a special treat, and you will have peace of mind knowing that it is healthy for them.

We hope your kids enjoy this special healthy Apple Slice Donuts snack, too!

This healthy version of donuts (or maybe you call them doughnuts?), is so enticing that I hope I don’t eat them all before my kids do! :)

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