It's not always easy to get kids to eat their fruit and we so love to share fun fruit ideas here on The Inspiration Edit. Today I have a quick and easy tutorial for making Halloween Apple Monsters. These are great as an afternoon snack, a Halloween party or as a fun activity in the home.
Enjoy.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Creative & Fun: Funky Halloween Apple Monsters are a spooky, playful treat that’s sure to get everyone smiling.
- Healthy & Tasty: A fun way to enjoy apples with peanut butter, candy eyes, and other tasty toppings.
- Customizable: Change up the toppings with nuts, chocolate chips, or marshmallows to create your own monster creations!
🥚Ingredients
- 1 Green Apple
- 2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
- 2 Strawberries
- 24-28 Sunflower Seeds
- Edible Eyes
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Nut-Free Delight: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies.
- Fruitastic Faces: Use raisins, cranberries, or small chocolate chips for eyes to add a fun expression.
- Berrylicious Bite: Add a slice of banana or kiwi alongside the strawberry for a colorful tongue.
🔪How to Make Halloween Apple Monsters
Cut the apple into quarters. Lay the apple quarters down, and cut a 1 inch wedge in the middle of the peel side of each quarter.
Lay the apple quarters down, and cut a 1 inch wedge in the middle of the peel side of each quarter.
Do not cut all the way through because you want each quarter to stay in one piece. It will look like a mouth.
Cut the strawberries in slices lengthwise so that you have 4 pieces.
Spread peanut butter on the bottom of each mouth, inside the cutout.
Place a strawberry inside the cutout to resemble a tongue sticking out.
Poke 6 or 7 sunflowers into the top edge of the cut out to resemble teeth.
Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use green apples for a vibrant look; their tartness balances the sweetness of the toppings.
- Slice strawberries lengthwise to fit neatly into the apple's "mouth," creating a fun "tongue" effect.
- For "teeth," gently press sunflower seeds into the apple's edge; they're kid-friendly and add a delightful crunch.
💭 FAQs
Assemble them shortly before serving to maintain freshness. If preparing in advance, store individual components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator and assemble just before serving.
Green apples are recommended for their tartness, but feel free to use any apple variety you prefer.
Certainly! Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or another nut-free spread to accommodate allergies.
To minimize browning, assemble the apple monsters just before serving. If preparing ahead, lightly brush the apple slices with lemon juice to preserve their color.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with funky Halloween apple monsters:
- Monster Smoothies: Blend spinach, banana, and almond milk for a green concoction that's both healthy and spooky.
- Mummy Hot Dogs: Wrap mini sausages in crescent roll dough, leaving gaps for "eyes," bake, and dot with mustard for a fun, savory treat.
- Monster Fruit Salad: Combine grapes, blueberries, and kiwi for a colorful mix that's as tasty as it is eye-catching.
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Halloween Apple Monsters For Kids
Ingredients
- 1 Green Apple
- 2 tbsp. Peanut Butter
- 2 Strawberries
- 24-28 Sunflower Seeds
- Edible Eyes
Instructions
- Cut the apple into quarters. Lay the apple quarters down, and cut a 1 inch wedge in the middle of the peel side of each quarter.
- Lay the apple quarters down, and cut a 1 inch wedge in the middle of the peel side of each quarter.
- Do not cut all the way through because you want each quarter to stay in one piece. It will look like a mouth.
- Cut the strawberries in slices lengthwise so that you have 4 pieces.
- Spread peanut butter on the bottom of each mouth, inside the cutout.
- Place a strawberry inside the cutout to resemble a tongue sticking out.
- Poke 6 or 7 sunflowers into the top edge of the cut out to resemble teeth.
- Enjoy!
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These are so great! I love how cute they are AND how healthy they are, too.
Ah thanks Stacie. I think they are a fun tutorial!
These apples are the cutest! Almost too cute to eat. I think they will make a fun snack, especially during October!
Thanks. I think they are perfect for the Autumn season!
These apple monsters are so cute. What a fun way to get kids to eat a healthy snack.
They are a great idea I think!
I love these goofy little monsters! What a fun idea! I think it would be fun to pop one in a packed lunch as a surprise.
Thanks. They would be great in a packed lunch!
That is such a fun idea. This would be a lot of fun to do with the kids.
thanks.
These are adorable! I can't wait to make them for my grandkids! I'll be such a cool grandma!
let me know how it goes!
This is awesome! It's healthy and it's fun! It's definitely going to be a hit with the kids on Halloween. I love that it's not complicated at all to make!
For sure. They will be a huge hit!
These apple monsters are so cute! This would be nice to serve for a birthday party. It is both delicious and healthy!
I think they would go down well at a party!
This is so much fun! Kids have always been fascinated with monsters and I think it's really cool to make these for them even if it's not Halloween!
You could make them any time!
For one, JIF is our favorite peanut butter ever! Two, my kids would eat anything that had a silly face like this 😛
Awesome! We love peanut butter too!
My kids are older and they would still love these. I don't think they ever officially ever grow up 😉
No...even adults would love these!
Those are adorable! How much fun are they?! Where do you get edible eyes, though?
You can get the eyes on amazon. 🙂 They are very cheap!
Eeek! Those are so cute! My youngest is the worst! All she wants are "snacks," never an actual meal. I think it's a preschooler thing. But getting some protein in her thanks to the peanut butter would be great.
thanks. Yes i like the protein addition. It's a good idea.
This is by far the coolest snacks I've ever seen! So making this for my kiddies!
Awesome! Do let me know how they go!
So want to do these for my grandaughters
So cute! My kids would love these. I've pinned the post to my Mom Upgrade account.
Awesome! Thankyou for pinning this!
Great!