Easy No-Bake Dessert: Frozen Apple Donut Bites
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Let’s be real, not all of us are meant to enjoy baking, I get that (I’m one of them). But here’s the truth -- we’re all deserving of a good sweet treat, made at the comfort of our own home. These are my Easy No-Bake Dessert: Frozen Apple Donut Bites.
These Frozen Apple Donut Bites are incredibly easy to make and their mess free. The best part is, I made three different kinds so you can used to making these your own over time.
In the first row you have the apple donut bites topped with pumpkin seeds, for an easy source of iron and magnesium. In the second row you have rice puffs for a source of crunch. In the third row you have hemp seeds for an extra source of healthy fats.
As for the foundation of each Frozen Apple Donut Bite, I intentionally incorporated walnuts as the base. Walnuts are shaped like a brain for a reason! A handful of walnuts a day has been linked to reducing cognitive decline and reducing our risk of dementia. So, consider a portion of these donut bites as your necessary source of brain power. They also make for a good source of fiber and healthy fats, key for anti-inflammation, hormonal health, and gut health.
Of course, I used dark chocolate, apples, and almond butter as well.
Dark chocolate: good source of magnesium, which has calming properties (good snack to have during a period) and contains polyphenols, linked to increasing levels of good bacteria and decreasing levels of bad bacteria in your gut.
Apples: great source of soluble fiber, which will help slow digestion down and support overall gut health. They are also in season! (You should know by now how much I encourage you to cook with the seasons).
Almond butter: good source of healthy fats, that will help support satiety!
In order to make this recipe you’re going to a donut mold, that I’ve linked here, dark chocolate chips (dairy free if you prefer), walnuts, apples, almond butter, pumpkin seeds, puffs, and hemp seeds. Let’s get to it.
Yields: 9 apple rings
Portion: up to you, who am I to say...
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: until frozen
This recipe is gluten free and vegan (if you use vegan chocolate chips)
Ingredients:
Foundation of all 3 kinds:
¼ cup crushed walnuts
1 apple, finely diced
1 cup dark chocolate (or semi-sweet) chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
1-2 tbsp almond butter
Pinch of flaky salt
Garnishes:
2 tbsp rice puffs
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1-2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Instructions:
Prep chocolate: In a small mixing bowl, pour in 1 cups semi sweet chocolate chips and 1 tbsp coconut oil. Microwave until the chips fully melt. Stir the coconut oil in well with the chips to ensure they’ve fully melted.
Prep ingredients: have apples diced, walnuts crushed, and other ingredients (rice puffs, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds) ready.
Assemble: in a donut mold, distribute an equal amount of crushed walnuts and apple cubes into each donut hole. Drizzle on roughly ½-1 tbsp melted chocolate into each donut hole OR you can start by drizzling chocolate into each donut hole and then drizzling another layer on top of the apples, up to you. Equally drizzle on almond butter on top of each apple donut bite to your liking. In one row, garnish with pumpkin seeds, in the second row, garnish with rice puffs, and in the last row, garnish with hemp seeds. Add a pinch of flaky salt to each hole.
Freeze: freeze for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is solid.
Serve: once the chocolate is frozen, gently take it out of the freezer and gently remove each Frozen Apple Donut Bite. Enjoy with your partner, friend, or keep them in the freezer for later.
Recipe Notes
Chocolate: Use dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on your preference.
Toppings: Get creative! Add chopped nuts, shredded coconut, crushed granola, or any drizzle of nut or seed butter.
Storage: Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 1 month for best quality. Let sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes before enjoying.
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