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Apple Teeth

If you love apples with peanut butter, you will love these adorable apple teeth!  Your kids will crack up when they eat this fun snack made from apples, peanut butter and marshmallows! This apple treat is perfect for playdates, Halloween parties, or a silly after-school snack. BONUS: This snack is so simple to make, kids can do it on their own!

Four apple teeth snacks with edible eyeballs on green plate.

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For more ways to transform food into animals or creatures, be sure to check out our other Halloween finger foods, like our veggie skeleton, Spider sandwiches, and fruit kabobs. Or, if you’re seeking more fruit-based edible crafts, try our strawberry yogurt bites!

👍Why We Love Apple Teeth

Fruity treat! We love to serve these apple teeth at Halloween parties because they are a great alternative to sugary Halloween candy or treats! 

Delicious! Apples with peanut butter are already amazing, so why not add marshmallows?! So good! 

Hilarious- This snack is so ridiculous to look at, it’s sure to make your party guests or kids laugh!

Simple- All you need is sliced apples (the lips), peanut butter (the gums) and marshmallows (the teeth) for your apple smile snack!

🛒 Ingredients

Notes on key ingredients are provided below. Please see the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.

Apple, peanut butter and marshmallow ingredients for apple smile snack.
  • Apples– Any red apple, like Red Delicious or Fuji. Be sure to check the apple for bruises, punctures, and firmness.
  • Peanut butter– Pick your favorite brand! Almond butter, Sunflower butter or even Nutella will also work well. It’s all about creating a sweet, sticky coating to secure the marshmallow teeth to the apple.
  • Marshmallows– Make sure they are mini sized marshmallows. If you don’t have marshmallows, yogurt covered raisins also work well!

Not pictured: Candy Eyeballs, which are optional.

👨🏼‍🍳 Instructions

Eight slices of apples for apple teeth snack recipe.

Step 1: Use a sharp knife or apple wedge to cut apples into 8 medium-sized wedges. Discard the apple’s core.

Peanut butter spread non apple slices.

Step 2: Spread peanut butter along one edge of each apple slice.

Marshmallows on apple slices for apple teeth snack.

Step 3: Press 5 marshmallows into the peanut butter of half of the apple wedges.

Four assembled apple teeth with edible eyeballs and marshmallows for teeth.

Step 2: Secure the remaining apple wedges with peanut butter on top of the wedges with marshmallows to form a sandwich-like apple smile. Optional: Use extra peanut butter to secure candy eyes to the top of your apple smile.

Child holding apple smile treat in her hands.

✔️Expert Tips and Tricks

  • No apple slicer? No problem! Check out our guide on how to cut apples into perfect slices using a simple sharp knife.
  • If the peanut butter won’t stick to the apples, simply pat the apples dry with a clean paper towel to remove extra moisture.
  • If your kids are’t fans of peanut butter, Nutella is another great option for this snack.
  • To keep apple slices from browning, you can place apples in a bowl and toss with a mixture of 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a few minutes before assembling the apple smiles. Just the sure to pat apples dry before adding the peanut butter.

🔁 Variations & Substitutions

This apple smile snack can be changed up based on preference or to accomodate allergies. Some variations are included below.

Apples- Apples are ideal for this snack, but a firm pear or peach will also work well.

Teeth- Feel free to use any small, white square or round snack of choice for your apple’s teeth! Some options:

  • Fruit– yogurt covered raisons, chopped pear, pineapple or bananas
  • Nuts– almonds, chopped pecans, walnuts
  • Seeds– sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • Candy– after-dinner mints, white chocolate chips, white M&Ms or jelly beans  

Peanut Butter- Swap for Almond butter, Sunflower butter, Jam/jelly, cream cheese or Nutella.

Eyes (optional): If you don’t have candy eyeballs, chocolate chips or even raisons will all work well!

Child holding an apple treat with marshmallows for teeth and candy for eyes.

❓FAQ

How do I keep apples from browning?

Since sliced apples tend to brown quickly, we recommend soaking them in a mixture of 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a few minutes before assembling your apple teeth snacks (i.e., before your add the peanut butter and marshmallows).

Can I make this apple teeth snack ahead of time?


Yes, these apple smiles can be made ahead of time! We recommend placing apple teeth on a tray, covered with plastic wrap, and storing in the fridge until ready to serve. Just be sure to treat the apples with a lemon juice/water mixture once they are sliced to prevent browning.

How can I store leftovers?

This apple snack can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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Four apple wedges turned into smiles with marshmallow teeth.
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Apple Teeth

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
If you love apples with peanut butter, you'll adore these fun apple teeth treats made from apples, peanut butter, and marshmallows!

Equipment

  • 1 sharp knife or apple corer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 apple (cut into 8 wedges)
  • 8 tbsp peanut butter
  • 20 mini marshmallows
  • 8 candy eyeballs (optional )

Instructions
 

  • Use a sharp knife or apple wedge to cut apples into 8 medium-sized wedges. Discard the apple's core.
  • Spread 1 tbsp peanut butter along one edge of each apple slice.
  • Press 5 marshmallows into the peanut butter of half of 4 apple wedges.
  • Secure the the remaining 4 apple wedges with peanut butter on top of the wedges with marshmallows to form a sandwich-like apple smile. Optional: Use extra peanut butter to secure candy eyes to the top of your apple smile.

Video

Notes

  • No apple slicer? No problem! Check out our guide on how to cut apples into perfect slices using a simple sharp knife.
  • If the peanut butter won’t stick to the apples, simply pat the apples dry with a clean paper towel to remove extra moisture.
  • If your kids are’t fans of peanut butter, Nutella is another great option for this snack.
  • To keep apple slices from browning, you can place apples in a bowl and toss with a mixture of 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a few minutes before assembling the apple smiles. Just the sure to pat apples dry before adding the peanut butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 225.8kcalCarbohydrates: 16.3gProtein: 7.4gFat: 16.4gSaturated Fat: 3.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.1gSodium: 140.5mgPotassium: 229.3mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 10.1gVitamin A: 24.6IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 18.5mgIron: 0.6mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American

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