Colourful and crunchy fruits and vegetables are an important and enjoyable part of your child’s diet.
They contain essential nutrients
that are vital for children’s health, growth and development. [1]
Older children will enjoy preparing this easy snack
that provides two serves of fruit and can be altered to suit different tastes!
Apple 'Doughnuts'
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Serves: Makes one serve
Ingredients
1 apple washed
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons sultanas
Shredded coconut
Method
- Slice the apple into 1 centimetre thick circles.
- Remove the apple core from the slices using a small knife.
- Spread peanut butter over each of the apple slices.
- Sprinkle coconut and sultanas on top.
Tips
- Replace peanut butter with cream cheese or Greek yoghurt for a nut-free option.
- Add shredded carrot, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
- Try adding granola or muesli, cinnamon and coconut.
- Or create your own combination with almond butter, chopped seeds and nuts, cacao nibs, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or honey.