Green Apple Monsters: Fun and Crunchy Halloween Snacks

Delightful Green Apple Monsters are fun and creative Halloween snacks that blend health with enjoyment, perfect for kids and parties.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 monsters

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apples

2-4 pieces Green Apples Choose firm varieties for the best texture.

For the Filling

1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Opt for almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free versions.

For the Teeth

1/4 cup Pumpkin or Sunflower Seeds Substitutes with other seeds if desired.

For the Savory Elements

1/2 cup Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese Alternatively, use mozzarella or gouda.

For the Monster Eyes

10 pieces Candy Eyes Chocolate chips can be used for a sweet twist.

Equipment

Knife
Butter knife
Apple Corer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash 2 to 4 green apples and quarter them. Remove the core and cut a V-shape to create monster mouths.
Spread creamy peanut butter into the V-shaped cavity of each apple quarter.
Press pumpkin or sunflower seeds into the peanut butter to form monster teeth.
Cut small triangles of cheese and insert behind the seeds for monster tongues.
Use peanut butter to attach candy eyes on top of each monster face.
Serve immediately on a colorful platter alongside vegetable sticks or yogurt dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1monsterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To keep apples fresh and prevent browning, squirt lemon juice on cut surfaces. Assemble right before serving for maximum crunchiness.

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