Candy Apple Peanut Butter Drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large apples, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Drizzle

02 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

03 - 2 teaspoons honey

04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, as needed for thinning

→ Toppings

05 - 1/2 cup granola

06 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

# Method Steps:

01 - Wash, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on a large serving plate or tray.

02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds until softened, then stir until smooth. Add milk gradually until the mixture achieves a drizzle consistency.

03 - Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the apple slices using a spoon or piping bag.

04 - Sprinkle granola evenly over the apple slices. Add mini chocolate chips if desired.

05 - Serve immediately for optimal texture and crispness.

# Expert Advice:

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It tastes like dessert but feels totally guilt-free because, well, there's actual fruit involved.
Assembly takes about as long as it takes to find a clean plate, which means even chaotic mornings are salvageable.
Everyone eats them, no matter their usual preferences—kids, picky eaters, the works.

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Wet apples will make your peanut butter drizzle slide right off, so always pat them bone-dry after slicing, even though it feels like an extra step.
If you're serving these later in the day, brush your apple slices with a little lemon juice immediately after cutting to keep them from browning—it's a game-changer for meal prep.

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