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Apple Ladybug Treats

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"Red apples are decorated to look like lady bugs. This is a quick and fun snack that kids will enjoy making and eating. For once kids can play with their food." — VEROS01

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2 red apples
1/4 cup raisins

1 tablespoon peanut butter
8 thin pretzel sticks

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Directions

Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the cores using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core them first, then slice. Place each apple half flat side down on a small plate.
Dab peanut butter on to the back of the 'lady bug', then stick raisins onto the dabs for spots. Use this method to make eyes too. Stick one end of each pretzel stick into a raisin, then press the other end into the apples to make antennae.

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Too Cute! I'm an admitted peanut butter addict and peanut butter and apples to me go together well....like peanut butter and jelly! My niece went crazy for this! It's an easy, quick, inexpensive, healthy and delicious snack that I felt good about giving her. Plus it was really fun to make! I think you could even substitute chocolate chips for the ladybug spots and eyes because we all know how good chocolate and peanut butter taste!

—Jillian

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Jul 10, 2004

I spread cut side of apple with peanut butter(to prevent browning) and serve on a lettuce leaf which keeps PB off fingers. This would be a great after-school treat or a cute side "salad" for a meal. A platter of these each on it's own lettuce leaf would be a nice center-piece for a kids party.

—TTN

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Dec 31, 2008

My kids had fun making these today. TIP: I soaked my halved apples in a combination of lemon juice and water. Kept them from browning.

—Sarah Jo

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Aug 08, 2007

I included Cheerios, and Marshmellows, to decorate with. I also used strawberry cream cheese for those not able to have peanut butter. The summer park program (ages 3-12) loved these.

—Robin

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Jun 22, 2009

I made this recipe, and I think where you scooped out the core you can fill it in with peanut butter. Also if you don't have petzels colored tooth picks are always fun, they are not edible but they work, and instead of raisins I used chocolate chips, which we're very good.

—Sarah

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Oct 02, 2007

Very cute recipe that I put into my roommates' bento lunches. The only downside to this is that you can't refrigerate them. The pretzels get soggy form the apples and break, also the apples brown. Eat them the same day and they are fine however.

—Loki Made Me Do It!

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Jun 03, 2009

Great idea! I made mine with dried cranberries and raisin and with strawberry cream cheese instead of peanut butter for allergy reason and paired it with Ants on a Log and the kids loved it!

—cmom76

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Jan 21, 2011

i loved it....easy to make, quick and healthy n yummy. perfect afterschool snack

—Dolphin Panda

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Nutrition

Calories
113 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
23.2 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
2.3 g
4%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
2.1 g
4%

Sodium
189 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Apple Ladybug Treats

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 113
Calories from Fat: 21

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g 4 %
** Saturated Fat 0.5g 2 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 189mg 8 %
Potassium 183mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.2g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 2.1g 4 %
Sugars 13.8g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 6 %
** Calcium 1 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 7 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.