7 Creative & Healthy Ways to Eat Apples

When it comes to eating apples there are typical ways to enjoy them (apple pie, sliced and dipped and peanut butter), and then there more creative ways. Today I am here to share some of those more creative ways because I think this is the time of year, when apples are in abundance, that you really want to know fun ways to eat them. My personal favorite of this bunch are the baked apple fries. I swear, I never wouldve thought to make apples into french fries but they are totally delicious! Read on for some more creative and healthy ways to eat apples!

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  Apple Banana Peanut Butter Shake

  It may not be obvious at first, but adding apples to this delicious smoothie is a healthy way to add natural flavor. This is such a great refresher on a fall afternoon!
  Make an apple banana peanut butter shake
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  Apple Beignets

  These delicious beignets get a sweet apple makeover this fall. Try this new way to enjoy apples while having your favorite indulgent breakfast treat.
  Make apple beignets
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  Whole Wheat Apple Crumb Muffins

  Freshly chopped apples give these delicious muffins a sweet apple-pie like flavor, with only half the guilt.
  Make whole wheat apple crumb muffins
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  Peanut Butter Apple Sandwiches

  Apples for an after school snack? No problem! These awesome fruit treats totally hit the spot and are packed with good protein and great flavor.
  Make peanut butter apple sandwiches
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  Apple Pie Baked in Apples

  If you are looking for a whole new way to serve apple pie look no further. This truly awesome method is a fabulous way to enjoy apple pie without the rich buttery crust.
  Make apple pies baked in apples
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  Crispy Apple Fries

  Take break from potatoes this fall and make your family these awesome crispy apple fries. They'll love the healthier take on a kid favorite!
  Make crispy apple fries
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  Apple Frogs

  Leave it to the creative minds at Disney to come up with this adorable way to cut apples for your little ones. They'll love this froggy treat. It is even lunchbox friendly!
  Make apple frogs
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