Chocolate Covered Apples Recipe (AKA Viral Apple “Donuts”)
If you’ve been on TikTok lately, then you’ve definitely seen these apple “donuts” everywhere. Once I saw these, I knew I had to put my own twist on them! After lots of testing, I can honestly say they’re the BEST easy chocolatey snack. I love keeping them on hand for whenever I’m craving them!
The peanuts and sea salt over the dark chocolate truly just bring it all together. If you’ve been searching for a healthy, higher protein treat that’s chocolatey and so easy to make, you’ll love this quick 10-minute prep snack!
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What You’ll Need to make Chocolate Covered Apple Slices
Here’s what you’ll need for this Chocolate Covered Apples recipe:
- Apples – Gala or honey crisp are my favorites!
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- Peanut Butter (optional)
- Chocolate Chips – Semi-sweet chocolate or vegan chocolate.
- Coconut Oil
- Chopped Peanuts
- Flaky Salt (optional)
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Apples Slices
These chocolate covered apples only take a few minutes to put together! For best results, it’s good to wait the full freezing time before eating. This helps the yogurt to set and the chocolate shell to harden. However….I definitely ate them before they were completely set and I was still just as obsessed!
- Slice and core the apples.
- Mix yogurt, protein powder, and peanut butter together.
- Coat each apple slice in the yogurt mixture, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl to create a magic shell.
- Dip each apple slice in the melted chocolate.
- Quickly top with chopped peanuts and flaky salt.
- Freeze for another 1-2 hours (or if you’re impatient like me….just freeze them as long as you can wait)!
Tips for Slicing Apple Donuts
- Don’t feel like making the apple “donut” shape? Feel free to cut the apples into wedges or thin slices, instead!
- An apple corer would have been wonderful! But I didn’t have one, so I just sliced through the apple vertically and then cut out the core on the slices that needed it.
- You can peel the apples if you want, but I kept the skin on for this recipe.
- Add any toppings you want – chopped nuts, sprinkles, caramel drizzle, mini marshmallows, fresh strawberries, and more!
- If you choose to only partially dip the apples in chocolate, it’s best to soak the slices in lemon juice first.
Freezing Chocolate Covered Apple Slices
I recommend keeping these chocolate covered apple slices frozen, especially since we don’t want the yogurt mixture to melt! However, they can also stay refrigerated for 1-2 days.
To freeze chocolate covered apples, simply place them in an airtight container and freeze! When ready to enjoy, take the amount you want out and let them thaw for 3-5 minutes before enjoying.
How long do Chocolate Covered Apples Slices Last?
In the fridge, chocolate covered apples last 1-2 days. However, they can be frozen for up to 1-2 months!
More Healthy Treats You’ll Love
- Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- S’mores Banana Bites
- Protein Cookie Dough
- Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
- Healthy Buster Bars
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Chocolate Apples Recipe (Viral Apple “Donuts”)
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon chopped peanuts
- pinch of flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice both of the apples and cut out the core where necessary.
- Mix the yogurt, protein powder, and peanut butter (optional) together.
- Dip each apple into the yogurt mixture, coating evenly, and set on the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each apple slice in the chocolate, coating evenly, then place back onto the baking sheet.
- Quickly add chopped peanuts and flaky salt to each "donut" before it dries (they dry quickly since they are cold).
- Freeze for another 1-2 hours, then enjoy!
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Notes
- Don’t feel like making the apple “donut” shape? Feel free to cut the apples into wedges or thin slices, instead!
- An apple corer would have been wonderful! But I didn’t have one, so I just sliced through the apple vertically and then cut out the core on the slices that needed it.
- You can peel the apples if you want, but I kept the skin on for this recipe.
- Add any toppings you want – chopped nuts, sprinkles, caramel drizzle, mini marshmallows, fresh strawberries, and more!
- If you choose to only partially dip the apples in chocolate, it’s best to soak the slices in lemon juice first.
Tisha says:
These Chocolate-Covered Apples strike a perfect balance of crisp, fresh apple doused in luscious, smooth chocolate with just enough drizzle flair to make them feel festive and fun.
jaleah says:
these chocolate covered apples are so much fun!!
Agnieszka says:
What a fun idea! My kids really liked these apple treats, too! I’ll be making them again for sure.
Colleen says:
We love these chocolate covered apples and have made them several times. Easy and yummy!
Nora says:
So crunchy, juicy, and fun! These apple ‘donuts’ disappeared fast!
Krystle says:
We love the added protein in these. Going to be a staple in our lunch boxes.
Nicole Kendrick says:
This is one of my new favorite snacks! I love that it gives me all that sweet flavor with ingredients that are better for me.
Bernice says:
Love this idea for a healthier snack for us chocolate lovers. These were easy to make and so good we just ate them right out of the freezer!