Apple Monster Mouths are an easy and healthy Halloween Treat to scare up a good time. With a few simple ingredients like apples, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, and strawberries, you have an adorable apple recipe to serve at your next party!
Cute, right?! These little spooky apples are so fun to make AND fun to serve. The kids and I have made them for years. Try them at your Halloween party and watch the kids smile just as much as the adults! Just like my Mummy Pretzels and Spider Cheeseball!
Plus, they're a healthy alternative to sugary Halloween snacks that are EVERYWHERE this time of year.
Not only do these silly Halloween Apple Mouths make a fantastic treat, but they can also double as a Halloween craft if you precut the apples and let the kids make their own little monsters.
And, you know what? These Apple Treats don't have to be just for Halloween. Serve them anytime you want to have a spooky good snack! Don't they sound perfect for your kid's lunch box?
They're so quick and easy! Plus, they're gluten-free. Here are several more Healthy Halloween Treats to try!
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Why You'll Love the Recipe
- Easy (no candy thermometer required!)
- Healthy Snack
- Gluten-Free
Ingredient Notes
Here's what you'll need to make your monster snack:
Apples - I prefer this Halloween recipe with green apples (like Granny Smith apples), but you can also use red apples.
Strawberries - cut into thin slices for the tongue.
Peanut Butter - creamy peanut butter is the way to go! However, you can use other nuts or seed butter if needed.
Sunflower Seeds - for the teeth.
Candy Eyeballs - found in most major grocery stores in the baking aisle, as well as Target and Walmart.
Substitutions
- If you have allergy concerns and need a nut butter alternative, use sunflower butter (made from sunflower seeds).
- Instead of sunflower seeds for the teeth, you can use almonds, raisins, or pieces of marshmallows.
- To make the tongues for your Apple Monster Mouths, you can substitute cut grapes or pitted, sliced cherries for the strawberries.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Gather your ingredients, and let's get started!
Make sure your apples and strawberries are washed and dried before you begin.
- Cut Apples: To start, core and cut your apples into quarters. Then, slice your strawberries into thin strips.
- Cut Mouths: Next, carefully cut a mouth shape in the center of a quarter of an apple. If you happen to go all the way through to the other side, that's fine. The peanut butter usually covers it up. The shape should resemble a cat's eye.
- Add Peanut Butter: Smear peanut butter inside the cut apple (top and bottom).
Note: This doesn't have to be a thick layer; it just needs to hold your "teeth" and "tongue" in place.
- Add Tongue, Teeth + Eyes: Place your strawberry tongue in the bottom center of the apple mouth. Then, push the sunflower seeds into the peanut butter and apple just hard enough to stay put. Now, take a dab of peanut butter, put it on the back of the candy eyes, and attach them to the top of the apple.
Note: Get creative with your eyes. Use one, two, or three on your Monster Apple snacks, depending on how you want your creation to look.
Enjoy!
My Best Tips & Tricks
- APPLES: We think this Monster Apples recipe is adorable with green apples, but any variety of apples will work.
- PEANUT BUTTER: Creamy peanut butter spreads easier than chunky, but use whatever peanut butter you prefer.
- MAKE-AHEAD: This healthy Halloween treat is best eaten after you make it, but we've enjoyed them the next day with only minimal browning—which only added to the spookiness!
How to Prevent Your Apples From Browning
If you're worried that the apples may become brown before eating them, simply cover the cut portion with lemon juice. We find the peanut butter does a great job on its own, though.
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Printable Recipe
Apple Monster Mouth Recipe
Equipment
- sharp knife
- butter knife
Ingredients
- 3 Apples
- 4-5 Strawberries (cut into thin slices)
- ½ cup Peanut Butter (creamy peanut butter works best)
- ⅓ cup Sunflower Seeds (approximately 120 individual seeds)
- 24 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Wash and dry your apples and strawberries. Then, core and cut your apples into quarters. Slice your strawberries into think strips.
- Carefully cut a mouth shape in the center of a quarter of an apple. If you happen to go all the way through to the other side, that’s fine. The peanut butter usually covers it up.
- Smear peanut butter on the inside of the cut apple (top and bottom). This doesn't have to be a thick layer, just enough to cover both sides.
- Place your strawberry tongue in the bottom center of the apple mouth. Then, push the sunflower seeds into the peanut butter and apple just hard enough to stay put. Now, take a dab of peanut butter and put it on the back of the candy eyes, and attach them to the top of the apple.
Notes
- APPLES. We think this recipe is adorable with green apples, but any variety of apples will work.
- PEANUT BUTTER. Creamy peanut butter tends to spread easier than chunky but use whatever peanut butter you prefer. You can use other nut butters or seed butter if needed.
- MAKE AHEAD. This healthy treat is best to eat after you make them, but we’ve enjoyed them the next day with only minimal browning—which only added to the spookiness!
- See the post for substitutions for allergies.
Ashley F. says
My kids like these anytime of the year! They are super easy to make too!
Erin Henry says
These little monsters are great for an afterschool snack or a healthy lunch box treat!
Beth says
This is such a fun and adorable idea for Halloween! My kids are going to love helping me make these. So creative and healthy too!
Erin Henry says
It's always nice to have a healthy and fun recipe to share with the kids. Enjoy, Beth!
Sara Welch says
What a fun and creative recipe! My kids will enjoy getting these in their lunch; looking forward to giving these a try!
Erin Henry says
A lunchtime favorite for sure! The kids love helping make them as well. Enjoy!