Chocolate Covered Apple Slices
These easy and delicious chocolate covered apple slices are a delicious, kid-friendly snack or dessert! Make up a batch today - no cooking involved!
Servings: 6 (4 slices each)
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 3 apples any variety of snacking apple you enjoy
- ¼ cup lemon juice 1 large lemon
- ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or other variety of choice
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
- ¼ cup raisins golden raisins, or other dried fruit
- ¼ cup chopped almonds or chopped nuts of choice
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- Wash and dry the apples. Core and cut each apple into about 8 slices. Optional step: To keep the apple slices from browning, add them to a bowl with lemon juice, and toss to coat.
- Add chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered, in 30-second increments on High power, stirring between each. Repeat until chocolate mixture is smooth, glossy, and fully melted.
- Dip each apple slice halfway into the melted chocolate, then press one side of the melted chocolate into a bowl of nuts, coconut, and/or raisins. Set the dipped apples on the prepared sheet pan for 15 minutes or so, until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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Notes
- Use any type of snacking apple that you enjoy. Good choices include Honeycrisp, Envy, Granny Smith, and Gala.
- I recommend dipping the slices in lemon juice to help prevent them from turning brown too quickly.
- Keep this snack refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1 day.
Nutrition
Serving: 4slices | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
