Apple Samoas Recipe
Apple Samoas are a healthy, delicious twist on the classic Samoa cookie, featuring crisp apple slices topped with a coconut almond butter mixture and drizzled with rich chocolate. This no-bake, gluten-free snack combines fresh fruit, creamy nut butter, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate, making it perfect for a quick dessert or an energizing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 to 4 apple samoas (1 apple’s worth) 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No Bake, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 apple (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds and cored
Topping
- ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons almond butter or cashew butter (or seed butter of choice)
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
Chocolate Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Apple Slices: Cut the apple into ¼-inch thick slices and core each slice carefully to create a ring shape. You should get about 3 to 4 slices from one apple.
- Make Coconut Mixture: In a bowl, combine the unsweetened shredded coconut, almond butter, and maple syrup. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a sticky, spreadable mixture.
- Assemble Topping: Spoon and spread the coconut and nut butter mixture evenly on top of each apple slice, pressing down gently to adhere it well.
- Prepare Chocolate Drizzle: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips together with the coconut oil in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the melted chocolate over each topped apple slice to coat them attractively.
- Freeze to Set: Place the finished apple samoas on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 5 to 10 minutes until the chocolate is firm and set. Enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated for later snacking.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Almond butter can be substituted with other nut or seed butters to accommodate preferences or allergies.
- Unsweetened shredded coconut keeps the recipe less sweet and more natural.
- For a vegan option, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- These treats are best eaten fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freezing time can vary slightly depending on freezer; check chocolate firmness after 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple samoas (1 slice)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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