No Bake Apple Donuts

5 from 2 votes

Fresh, crisp, and delicious apple slices topped with your favorite spreads and toppings like granola, sprinkles, chocolate, or fruit, make these no bake apple donuts an irresistible treat.

Recipe: $2.66 | Per Serving: $1.33 | Servings: 2

4 apple donuts on a plate leaning on one another in a curved line.

Apple donuts are a healthier treat, and one that my kids constantly beg for and fight over. They love the variety of toppings as I'm sure your kids will as well. This kid-friendly no-cook recipe is a perfect snack and one they can make themselves.

These sliced apple donuts are a creative and enjoyable way to savor the flavors and appearance of donuts without the need for baking or frying. Appreciated for their freshness and versatility, you can let your creativity run wild with different toppings and spreads.

Try everything from classic peanut butter and chocolate chips to yogurt and sprinkles. The possibilities are endless, making them ideal for kids and adults alike.

For more kid snacks, check out our S'mores Snack Mix, Earth Day Parfaits, Breakfast Banana Splits, and Dinosaur Cupcakes.

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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
🥘 Ingredients
📖 Variations
🔪 Instructions for No Bake Apple Donuts
🍴 Recipe Tips
💭 Recipe FAQs
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works

Makes fruit more fun to eat. Getting your kids to eat fruit has never been this easy, and with just a few minutes of prep to assemble this no bake snack, you'll feel it was time well spent.
The kids can create their own "donuts." If you don't mind the mess, you can have the kids assemble their own donuts to make even more unique creations. While they may not be real donuts like Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts, the kids will still love every moment.
Unlimited combinations. With so many varieties and options, this treat can never truly be boring. Every apple brings several slices of possibilities to the table, quite literally.

🥘 Ingredients

Ingredient Notes:

Apples- You can use any variety of apples depending on what you like best or have on hand.

Possible toppings:

For unique and delicious apple donuts that cater to everyone's tastes, consider selecting from a variety of toppings and spreads.

Whether you prefer the creamy goodness of peanut butter or cream cheese, the sweetness of frosting or Nutella, or the fun addition of sprinkles or mini marshmallows, the options are endless.

For a fruity twist, try topping with banana slices or fresh sliced strawberries.

If you're a chocolate lover, mini chocolate chips add a delightful crunch, while granola provides a satisfying texture. With so many choices available, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

📖 Variations

Customization Options: These apple donuts offer endless opportunities for creativity, allowing you to tailor them to your preferences. Consider exploring different ingredients to customize the flavor and texture of your apple treats.

Healthier Alternatives: Explore options like less fatty peanut butter spreads or higher protein levels to customize the apple donuts according to your dietary preferences.

Spread Options: Try using our Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip as a flavorful topping for your apple donuts. It's a delicious option that adds a burst of flavor to each bite.

🔪 Instructions for No Bake Apple Donuts

Step 1: Wash apples and slice into ¼-1/2 inch thick slices, vertically across the apple.

Step 2: Discard tops and bottom pieces.

apple on a cutting board with a knife slicing it thinly.

Step 3: Use a small round shape to help cut out the center of the apples, making them look more like round donuts.

a frosting tip being used to cut out the center of a round apple slice.

Step 4: Pat the tops of the donuts with a paper towel to remove moisture.

Step 5: Add your spread of choice over the top of the apple slice.

apple rounds smothered in peanut butter on a wooden cutting board.

Step 6: Add your desired toppings over the spread.

Serve and enjoy.

4 made and assembled apple dontus on a white plate.

🍴 Recipe Tips

Cutting Tip: If you don't have a small round cutter, you can use a spoon or a clean medicine measuring cup to remove the cores and seeds from the apple slices. This will help create a circular shape resembling donuts.
Drying Process: Before adding any spread, make sure to pat the tops of the apple slices dry. This will prevent the toppings from seizing and ensure they spread evenly. A slightly dried surface makes applying toppings much easier.

💭 Recipe FAQs

What type of apples work best for no bake donuts?

You can use any apple variety for these apple fruit donuts! We like our apples crisp and usually opt for Granny Smith or Gala apples as they bring the right amount of sweet and tart to the table for pairing with toppings. Red Delicious apples may be a bit softer in texture but they can still work if not overripe.

How long are apple donuts good for?

These apples will only last a few minutes (if that) after being prepped before they begin to brown. If you plan on making them a few hours in advance, dip the donut slices in a lemon water mixture before patting dry and assembling. Then store covered on a plate in the fridge. These apples are best eaten fresh and as soon as possible so don't wait too long to enjoy!

Can you store apple donuts for later?

This is a treat best served soon after being made. I recommend serving them within an hour or two for best results as apples will turn brown and the toppings may begin to slide off due to the moisture.

a toddler and reaching up and grabbing one m and m covered apple donut.

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