Vampire Apples

Nut butter and marshmallows in between two apple slices.

Vampire Apples are an easy to make treat idea for kids. Marshmallow "teeth" are held in place by a layerof peanut butter on the apple "lips." Slivered almonds are added lastto resemble vampire fangs.

For a nut-free option, substitutejam for peanut butter. Sunflower or pumpkin seeds can be used as a substitutefor the fangs.

Course Snack

Keyword Almond Butter, Almonds, Apples, Lemon Juice, Marshmallows, Peanut Butter

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 164kcal

Author The Greater Boston Food Bank

Ingredients

3 Apples Large
3/4 cup Peanut Butter Or almond butter
1 1/2 cups Marshmallows Mini
1/4 cup Almonds Slivered
3 tbsp Lemon Juice Optional

Instructions

Quarter the apples from stem to bottom. Turn each apple quarter sideways and cut large wedge out to form open mouth.
Spread 1 tbsp almond butter inside “mouth” and line with mini marshmallows to form 1 row of teeth and insert almonds for fangs. Repeat with remaining apples, almond butter, mini marshmallows, and almonds.
If not serving immediately, brush cut sides of apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning for up to 1 hour.

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