Healthy Eating

Healthy Apple Samoas – Eating Bird Food

September 30, 2024

This apple samoas recipe is super easy to make with just 6 ingredients! Apple slices are topped with a coconut almond butter mixture and drizzled with chocolate. It’s the perfect healthy fall treat!

If you’re looking for a fun snack recipes to make with all your apples this season you have to make these apple samoas! My apple nachos and healthy apple muffins are some other great apple recipes to make.

I shared this creation on Instagram last year and it went totally viral, so I figured I had to get it up on the blog this fall! If my homemade samoas and date caramel apple slices had a baby the end result would be this recipe.

Crunchy apple slices are topped with a coconut almond butter mixture and drizzled with melted chocolate. The combo is SO delicious, I know you’re going to be obsessed as soon as you take your first bite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Healthy & delicious – These apple samoas are made with simple ingredients. They’re sweet and satisfying without all the added sugar.
Quick & easy – You only need 6 simple ingredients and 10 minutes to make this recipe! They’re the perfect treat when you want something sweet but don’t have a ton of time.
Kid-friendly – Olivia was obsessed with this recipe so I know your kiddos will enjoy them too!

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients measured out to make Apple Samoas: apple, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, unsweetened shredded coconut and chocolate chips.

apple – use your favorite variety, but Honeycrisp and Pink Lady work super well for this recipe. They’re crisp and sweet, perfect for holding all the delicious toppings.
unsweetened shredded coconut – adds that classic samoa cookie flavor. Unsweetened is the way to go as they won’t over power the rest of the flavors with processed sugar.
almond or cashew butter – this adds some protein and helps combine the coconut mixture! I personally used almond butter for this recipe, but cashew butter will also work. I’ve found that peanut butter is too strong of a flavor and overpowers these apple slices.
maple syrup – just a touch for natural sweetness!
chocolate chips – you can’t have the samoas without chocolate! You’ll melt chocolate chips melted with a bit of coconut oil for a delicious drizzle over the top.

Recipe Substitutions

Make it nut-free: If you need a nut-free option use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Maple syrup: Honey or even agave syrup can be used in place of maple syrup.
Chocolate drizzle: You can use dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even a caramel drizzle with my date caramel in place of the chocolate!

How to Make Apple Samoas

Circular apple slices with the core taken out on a cutting board.

Step 1: Cut apples into ¼-inch thick slices and core.

A bowl of almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut shreds.

Step 2: Add coconut, almond butter and maple syrup to a small bowl. Mix until fully combined.

Circular apple slices with almond butter, coconut, and maple syrup on top.

Step 3: Place mixture on top of each apple slice and place on parchment paper.

A woman's hand uses a spoon to drizzle chocolate over apple slices with almond butter, coconut, and maple syrup on top.

Step 4: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Drizzle over each apple and place in freezer until firm, about 5-10 mins.

Brittany’s Tip!

This recipe calls for only 1 apple, which will make about 3-4 slices depending on how thick you cut your apple slices, but you can easily double or triple the recipe to make a larger portion!

Four apple samoas stacked on one another on a cooling wire rack.

How to Store

In the fridge: These treats are best enjoyed right away, but if you have leftovers (which rarely happens in my house!), you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. The apples may lose a bit of their crunch, but they’ll still be delicious!

In the freezer: Want to make them ahead of time? Pop the assembled apple slices in the freezer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. They’ll last up to a month. Just let them thaw for a few minutes before enjoying!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other types of apples?

Absolutely! Honeycrisp and Pink Lady are my favorites, but any firm, sweet apple will work.

What’s the best way to drizzle the chocolate?

Melt the chocolate with a little coconut oil to make it smooth and easy to drizzle. You can use a spoon or a small zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

The great thing about this recipe is that they are vegan! The only thing to look out for is if the chocolate chips you’re using have milk in them.

More Apple Recipes

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Cut apples into ¼-inch thick slices and core. I usually get 3-4 slices.
Mix together coconut, almond butter and maple syrup until fully combined.
Place mixture on top of each apple slice and place on parchment paper.
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Drizzle over each apple and place in freezer until firm, about 5-10 mins. Enjoy!

Storage: If you have leftovers (which rarely happens in my house!), you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. The apples may lose a bit of their crunch, but they’ll still be delicious!
Freeze: To freeze, pop the assembled apple slices in the freezer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag once solid. Store for up to 1 month. Just let them thaw for a few minutes before enjoying!